Knitting�Machine Operator, Full�Fashioned Hosiery, Automatic

Operates knitting machines to knit hose to shape of foot and leg...

Operates knitting machines to knit hose to shape of foot and leg: Places spools of yarn on spindles of machine and threads machine. Places $T3welt rod$T1 in retaining notch of $T3welt bar$T1 and turns lever to lower welt bar to knitting position. Pushes yarn carrier into position and turns bar to start machine to knit welt. Hooks draw-off straps from takeup roller to welt rod to hold welt and leg taut during knitting. Turns handwheels to position $T3picot bar$T1 to knit stitches joining welt to leg of hose and to raise picot and welt bars after welt is knitted. Stops machine and clips loose threads at welt and toe of completed hose, using scissors. Removes welt rods and hose from machine. Counts, bundles, and attaches identifying ticket to hose. Replaces and aligns needles and points of machine, using pliers. May clean and oil machine.