Job Description:

• 1) Sets up and operates machine that automatically shaves steel wires to form steel wool: Installs specified cutting tools in machine toolholder, using handtools.

• 2) Turns controls to adjust speed and depth of cut according to cutting specifications.

• 3) Starts machine and threads wire stock through automatic feed mechanism.

• 4) Places cut ribbons of wire on machine rollers which carry them to catch basin.

• 5) Ties broken ribbons.

• 6) Replaces worn tools to maintain product quality.

• 7) May operate steel wool balling, padding, and polyethylene extruding machines to produce soap-impregnated steel wool pads and polyethylene foam-backed, soap-impregnated steel wool pads.