A professional who sets up and adjusts machines and equipment used to shape and dry hose, using knowledge of machine function and boarding II process. Respnsibilities include:

• Turns valves to admit steam to drying cabinet or boarding forms.
• Changes toe boards or boarding forms according to size of hose being processed, using key and handtools.
• Observes gauges during boarding and turns valves to increase or decrease steam pressure and temperature of drying chamber or boarding forms, according to type of hose being boarded.
• Replaces worn or broken parts, such as conveyors, boarding forms, and electric motors, using handtools.