Job Description:

• 1) Tends rag-cutting machine that cuts rags to specified size preparatory to processing into paper, roofing felt, or related products: Presses buttons to actuate conveyor, cutters, and blowers.

• 2) Observes movement of rags along conveyor to detect clogging or malfunctioning machine.

• 3) Stops machine at sound of warning buzzer and removes clogged rags, using iron pry.

• 4) Reports mechanical defects to supervisor.

• 5) Lubricates, adjusts, and replaces worn blades of machine.

• 6) May record amount of rags cut on daily production record.