Job Description:

• 1) Sets up and operates bench-mounted, single-spindle carving machine to carve decorative designs on wooden furniture stock, following drawing or sample: Studies drawing of design or stock sample of item to be carved and selects cutter according to size and shape of design and type of wood.

• 2) Attaches cutter to machine spindle, using wrenches and pliers.

• 3) Starts machine and holds and guides stock against rotating cutter to carve design identical to drawing or sample.

• 4) May install grinding wheel on spindle and sharpen cutter by holding it against rotating grinding wheel.

• 5) May attach carving guide and rest stock against guide to cut design in stock.