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tinning-machine set-up operator

A professional who sets up and operates automatic machine to fold and clamp metal edging to ends of calender pictures and staples calender to picture. Responsibilities include:

  • Moves lever to shift gears that adjust speed of feed mechanism.
  • Adjusts metal-forming heads, using hex-head wrench.
  • Turns handcrank to adjust mechanism that inserts hanger loop as metal strip is clamped to top of sheet.
  • Turns handcrank to set cutter that cuts metal strips between sheets after bottom of sheet has been tinned.
  • Manually sets microswitch that activates spray to apply strip of glue that holds calender for stitching.
  • Sets head and side guides of stitcher that staples calender to sheet.
  • Places rolls of metal stripping onto machine, places reel of wire onto stitching device, and pours glue into reservoir.
  • Places stacks of pictures and calenders onto feed tables.
  • Presses button to start machine.
  • Monitors operation of machine, clears jams, and replenishes supplies.
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