Job Description:

• 1) Operates routing machine with horizontal spindles to cut matching dovetail or rectangular tenon and mortise to form interlocking joints in end of woodstock: Selects, installs, and spaces bits on spindles of machine according to width and number of cuts specified, using rule and wrench and following work ticket.

• 2) Aligns jigs, guides, and stops to control depth and length of cut, using rule and wrench.

• 3) Presses button to start machine, inserts stock against sideguide, and depresses pedal to force stock through bits to cut male portion of dovetail.

• 4) Inserts stock against sideguide and between clamps to cut female dovetail.

• 5) Fits male and female dovetails together periodically to verify accuracy of cuts, and aligns guides when dovetails do not fit, using wrench.

• 6) May be designated according to type of joint made as Dovetail-Machine Operator.