Strap Cutting Machine Operator
Operate strapping machines to glue multiple strands of twisted fiber yarns.
Operates strapping machine to glue, compress, and dry multiple strands of twisted fiber yarn to form straps used for packaging: Hangs cones of yarn on creel and empty spool on winder. Turns valves to fill glue troughs. Opens steam valves and observes thermometer to heat glue and drying cans to specified temperature. Adjusts distance between dies to specified measurements, using handtools. Threads strands through tension device, glue bath, compression dies, infrared tacking lamps, around drying can, and through roller and counter to spool. Starts equipment and inspects finished strapping for strand separation, thickness, and width, visually or using gauges. Cuts out faulty areas and splices cut ends together. Replaces full spools on winder. Observes creel, replaces emptying cones, and splices ends. Repairs breaks in yarn by splicing ends. Tags and marks full spools for identification.
Personality Traits
Levelheaded: You hold your emotions in check, even in tough situations.
Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.
Independent: You enjoy flying solo and doing things your own way.
Salary and Education
Nationally: $20,000 – $45,000
Main education level: High School
source: US Dept of Labor
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