Job Description:

• 1) Operates machine that washes, rinses, and partially dries rugs and carpets: Starts machine, and turns valves to admit cleaning solutions and water.

• 2) Feels rug to determine end to be fed into machine to retain natural lay of pile.

• 3) Fastens edge of rug to pins on conveyor bar and guides rug into machine.

• 4) Sprinkles chemical solutions on stained area to dissolve stains.

• 5) Moves levers or turns handwheels to regulate roller clearance, sprayer, water force, and speed of machine to avoid damage to rugs.

• 6) May soap and scrub rugs requiring special attention, using portable scrubber prior to cleaning in machine.

• 7) May sort rugs according to pile before cleaning.

• 8) May turn valve handle to regulate heat when machine is drier equipped.

• 9) May sew rugs end-to-end, using rail-mounted sewing machine and portable sewing machine to obtain continuous rug lengths for processing through machine.

• 10) May load and push handtruck to transport rugs within plant.