Job Description:

• 1) Tends machine that cuts lengths or belts of embroidered fabric into scalloped strips for use as decorative trimming: Inserts blade in machine head and turns setscrews to raise or lower blade, according to thickness of fabric.

• 2) Places fabric on machine table, aligns prestitched line on fabric with edge of blade, and sets machine guide according to fabric alignment.

• 3) Starts machine and observes flow of fabric to detect damage and irregular scalloping as fabric passes under blade.

• 4) Replaces blade or adjusts height of blade to restore scalloping to specifications.

• 5) Positions fabric for subsequent runs through machine and repeats process until fabric has been cut into specified number of scalloped strips.

• 6) Lubricates machine.

• 7) May sharpen blades.