Job Description:

• 1) Tends machines that stretch nets and tighten knots by either of following methods: Places end of net over straightening roller and threads net through tension rollers of machine.

• 2) Turns crank to adjust tension of net.

• 3) Observes net on trial run to determine tightness of knots.

• 4) Unfolds and straightens net as net is drawn into machine.

• 5) Threads holding rods through meshes at each end of net.

• 6) Places rod in channel of stationary block.

• 7) Stretches net by hand and places second rod in channel of winch block.

• 8) Starts electric winch to stretch net to specified tension.

• 9) May tie and pack nets in cartons for shipment.

• 10) May attach cork or lead lines on fishing nets.

• 11) May be designated according to type of machine used as Depth-Stretching-Machine Operator; Vertical-Stretching-Machine Operator.