Ropemakers Set Up, Operate, Or Tend Machines That Wind Or Twist Textiles; Or Draw Out And Combine Sliver, Such As Wool, Hemp, Or Synthetic Fibers.
Ropemaker Duties/Functions/Responsibilities
Operates track-mounted machine in ropewalk to lay rope-fiber strands into heavy line, such as marine hawser and towline: Lays strands on guide arms parallel to track.
Anchors ends of strands to stationary fixture at end of ropewalk.
Secures other end of strands in self-propelled machine at opposite end of ropewalk that lays strands into rope and coils rope onto reel as it moves along track.
Moves levers to start machine and to produce specified degree of hardness in rope.
Binds ends of finished rope to prevent raveling and removes full reel, using hoist.
