Job Description:

• 1) Tends machine that removes moisture or wrinkles from felt sheets or hides: Places material between rollers of machine and depresses pedal that rotates lower roller against upper roller to press moisture or smooth wrinkles from material.

• 2) Releases pedal to separate rollers and stop machine.

• 3) Removes material from rollers and places material on cart.

• 4) May move controls to adjust rollers according to thickness of material.

• 5) May be designated according to section of leather processed as Belly Wringer; Crop-Setting-Out-Machine Operator; or according to type of leather processed as Blue-Leather Setter; Colored-Leather Setter.

• 6) May sponge water on hides before rolling to ensure uniformity of moisture content and be designated Sponger.