Job Description:

• 1) Operates machine and equipment to stitch-bond synthetic fibers to scrim to produce nonwoven fabric: Turns dials on control panel to regulate conveyor speeds, feed rate of scrim and fiber stock through machine, roll pressure, and steam in rollers.

• 2) Adjust compression rollers following thickness specifications.

• 3) Starts machine and observes operation to detect defects, such as broken needles, folds or lines in webbing, and fabric contamination.

• 4) Moves mechanism on hopper to regulate flow and weight of fiber stock feeding into machine.

• 5) Replaces broken needles, using handtools.