Industrial Etcher
Program a machine that applies acid to precision-etch metal and plastic.
Tucking Machine Operator
Operate sewing machines to fold and sew decorative tucks in products. Also known as Air Tucker, Graduate Tucker, Tucker
Operates sewing machine equipped with tucking attachment to fold and sew uniform or graduated decorative tucks in products, such as decorative cloth fabrics and hats and caps: Turns screws to adjust tension of thread, length of stitch, and spacing and width of tucks. Places material over adjustable guide blade and swings blade into position against needle or moves lever to lower presser foot with attached tucking device and folds material over tucking device and against guide beneath needle. Moves lever to lock presser foot and tucking device onto material. Trims excess material and thread from tucked article, using blade attached to machine or scissors. When sewing graduated tucks, attaches specified cam to machine to control progressive size change in tucks. May sew lace or braid into seam of tuck. When operating machine with attachment that feeds gimp under fabric to form round, puffed tucks, is designated Air Tucker. Performs duties as described under SEWING-MACHINE OPERATOR, REGULAR EQUIPMENT Master Title.
Personality Traits
Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.
Trustworthy: You are known for your personal integrity and honesty.
Team Player: You're able to listen, communicate, and work with tons of different people.
Salary and Education
How much does a
Tucking Machine Operator make?
Nationally: $16,000 – $32,000
Main education level: High School
source: US Dept of Labor
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