A professional who tends winding machine that rolls lengths of floor covering between various stages of processing, working as member of crew. Respnsibilities include:

• Removes spindle from dolly and positions spindle in winding machine, using power hoist.
• Pulls end of floor covering sheet through winder and secures sheet to empty spindle, using tape.
• Starts machine, and regulates speed of winder to maintain even winding.
• Adjusts tension rolls on machine and sets yardage counter, using handtools.
• Examines material for pinholes, using magnifying glass.
• Stops machine when splices reach winder, indicating end of roll.
• Tears or cuts spliced section, tapes end of sheet to prevent unwinding, and removes full spindle of floor covering from machine.
• Records locations of pinholes and other imperfections on card and attaches card to full spindle.
• May stop machine during winding and cut out designated defective sections of floor covering.