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       CODE: 575.685-030 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): FIBER-MACHINE TENDER (glass mfg.) alternate titles: forming operator; sliver former;
sliver handler
Tends one or more machines that form fiberglass filaments from molten glass and combine filaments
into sliver: Pulls fiberglass filaments extruded through bushing over sleeve where binding
solution is applied and into groove of graphite shoe that binds filaments into single strand of
sliver. Passes sliver strand through opening in floor to FLOOR WINDER (textile) on floor below who
winds sliver onto tubes. Patrols and observes bushings to detect defects, such as clogged bushings,
beads, bead straps, and defective binder applicators. Stops machine and removes beads or bead straps
from bushing with wire pick to unclog bushing. Notifies YARDAGE-CONTROL OPERATOR, FORMING (glass
mfg.) or FORMING-MACHINE ADJUSTER (glass mfg.) of defective product or machine operation. Turns
petcocks to adjust flow of binding fluid to sleeves. May turn rheostat to obtain specified
temperature in electric furnace where glass is melted. May fill furnace hopper with glass marbles
and adjust feed mechanisms so that marbles enter furnace at specified rate. May be designated
according to length and fineness of fibers produced as Staple-Fiber-Machine Tender (glass mfg.).
GOE: 06.04.13 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 92708 Extruding and Forming Machine Operators and Tenders, Synthetic or Glass Fibers
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