Job Description:

• 1) Operates lathe or vacuum spindle machine to remove toolmarks and smooth round wooden parts: Positions part to be sanded between headstock and tailstock of lathe, and closes tailstock against part to hold it in place, or places part on rubber cup of vacuum spindle.

• 2) Starts machine and presses sandpaper of specified grade over and around rotating part.

• 3) Inspects or feels part to ascertain whether surface is smooth.

• 4) Removes sanded part from machine.

• 5) May apply wax or other finishes while part is rotating on machine.

• 6) May be designated according to machine as Vacuum-Spindle Sander.