Job Description:

• 1) Tends machine that twists loop around fitting at end of wire musical-instrument strings: Positions cylindrical fitting onto post on horizontal shaft of looper machine.

• 2) Inserts wire-string into securing hole in machine table.

• 3) Draws loose end of wire-string around fitting on shaft and back across machine table.

• 4) Pulls bar over wire-string on machine table to hold wire-string secure.

• 5) Depresses treadle, causing wire-looped cylinder to revolve, twisting loop and fastening fitting to end of wire-string.

• 6) Stops machine and removes looped fitting from machine.

• 7) Places wire-string in holder for collection.

• 8) May test loop strength, using applied tension.

• 9) May verify gauges of wire with micrometer.