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Tends machines that cut window shade fabric and rollers to specified size, and install roller end caps and hanging pins, and staple fabric to roller: Installs roll of shade cloth on spindles of window-shade cutter machine. Threads end of cloth through retaining and feed rollers of machine. Turns handle to feed specified amount of cloth into machine. Depresses treadle to cut cloth and fold bottom hem. Clamps shade roller against stop on saw carriage, starts machine, and pushes carriage against saw blade to cut roller to specified length. Removes roller and slips cap over each end. Clamps roller in pin-driving machine, inserts pin in driver, and depresses lever to drive pin through cap into end of roller. Fastens top end of cloth to roller, using hand stapler.

Personality Traits


Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.

Team Player: You're able to listen, communicate, and work with tons of different people.

Trustworthy: You are known for your personal integrity and honesty.

Salary and Education


How much does a Window Shade Cutter and Mounter make?

Nationally: $17,000 – $36,000

Main education level: Certificate

source: US Dept of Labor


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