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... [+] More

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. [-] Less

Calls at customers' homes to take measurements for and estimate cost of fabricating draperies and window shades, slipcovers, and upholstery

measures area of furniture to be covered. Draws sketches to scale of work to be done. Discusses selection of fabric and... [+] More

Calls at customers' homes to take measurements for and estimate cost of fabricating draperies and window shades, slipcovers, and upholstery

measures area of furniture to be covered. Draws sketches to scale of work to be done. Discusses selection of fabric and other materials with customer, using material samples, and informs customer of material, fabrication, and installations costs. May be designated according to specialty as slip-cover estimator; window-shade estimator. [-] Less

Operates sewing machine equipped with folding attachment to hem articles, such as curtains and draperies, gloves and mittens, sheets, towels, and pillowcases

guides edge of material through folding attachment and under machine needle. Inserts and sews labels into hem. May reinforce... [+] More

Operates sewing machine equipped with folding attachment to hem articles, such as curtains and draperies, gloves and mittens, sheets, towels, and pillowcases

guides edge of material through folding attachment and under machine needle. Inserts and sews labels into hem. May reinforce hem by backstitching at ends of seam. May fold hem manually. When operating machine to hem curtains and draperies to form rod inserts, is designated header. May be designated according to article or part hemmed as pillowcase sewer; sheet sewer; towel sewer; window-shade-cloth sewer; wrist hemmer. Performs duties as described under sewing-machine operator, regular equipment. [-] Less

Repairs and adjusts metal and wooden casement windows, storm windows and doors, and jalousies, using hand tools and portable power tools. Fixes or replaces locks, hinges, and cranks. Realigns windows and screens to fit casements. Oils moving parts of sections.

May cut and install glass. May paint windows, using brush or spray equipment.

Tends automatic-mounting press that cuts film into individual transparencies, and inserts and seals transparencies in mounting frames

loads mounting frames into machine and depresses lever to lock frames into feed position. Compares identifying labels to ensure numbers on film reel and... [+] More

Tends automatic-mounting press that cuts film into individual transparencies, and inserts and seals transparencies in mounting frames

loads mounting frames into machine and depresses lever to lock frames into feed position. Compares identifying labels to ensure numbers on film reel and customer envelope match. Records customer charges on envelope according to standard price listing. Mounts film reel on machine spindle and trims rough edges of film, using scissors. Threads film through machine guides and activates machine that automatically cuts film and mounts transparencies. Observes movement of film through machine to detect jamming and adjusts machine guides, using screwdriver. Notifies supervisor of major machine malfunction. [-] Less

Assembles hard rubber tires and wheel rims for articles, such as lawn mowers and baby carriages

places rubber tire into jaws of spreading device and depresses pedal to close jaws and stretch tire. Positions wheel rim on spindle mandrel at center of tire. Pushes button to open jaws that release tire onto rim and removes wheel from spreading device.