The tasks an Assembler, Textile Machinery is expected to perform include:
• Assembling textile machines from finished components
• Studying drawings and collecting details of assembly to be made
• Collecting or gathering frame, structure parts, sub-assemblies, etc. from stores or nearby fixed points
• Erecting side frames and fitting cross frames and other joints
• Assembling various other machine parts of components to main frame, if necessary, by further tooling, using nuts, bolts, rivets, etc. in order of sequence
• Ensuring that stage assembly is accurate and conforming to prescribed standards
• Fitting up assembly parts like gear wheels, bottom rails, shaft assembly, etc. as detailed
• Ensuring that parts assembled are set to proper level
• Finishing or smoothening surfaces by scraping, filing, chiselling or even welding
• Making punch marks or marking symbols on different assembled parts for assembly of machine at site of factory
• Testing performance of assembled machine by manipulating levers, gears, etc. to ensure accurate and prescribed performance
• Dismantling assembled machine for packing according to markings
• Erecting machine at premises or factory
• Overhauling and repairing textile machinery
• Providing electrical or power supply to machine
• Working on sub-assembly line and assembling sub-units or parts on work bench