Job Description:

• 1) Tends winding machine that rolls lengths of floor covering between various stages of processing, working as member of crew: Removes spindle from dolly and positions spindle in winding machine, using power hoist.

• 2) Pulls end of floor covering sheet through winder and secures sheet to empty spindle, using tape.

• 3) Starts machine, and regulates speed of winder to maintain even winding.

• 4) Adjusts tension rolls on machine and sets yardage counter, using handtools.

• 5) Examines material for pinholes, using magnifying glass.

• 6) Stops machine when splices reach winder, indicating end of roll.

• 7) Tears or cuts spliced section, tapes end of sheet to prevent unwinding, and removes full spindle of floor covering from machine.

• 8) Records locations of pinholes and other imperfections on card and attaches card to full spindle.

• 9) May stop machine during winding and cut out designated defective sections of floor covering.