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hand hide stretcher

A professional who smooths, stretches, and dries cowhides, using slicker (squeegee-type device) and steam-heated tables, to extend and thin hides for further processing. Respnsibilities include:

  • Carries wet hide from rack to steam-heated table and manually extends and smooths hide on table.
  • Rubs hide with slicker to stretch and smooth hide and to remove excess water.
  • Stretches hides on additional tables and observes steam rising from hides to determine when hides are dry.
  • Loads dry hides onto rack to store hides for further processing.
  • Counts and records number of hides stretched and dried to maintain production record.
  • Cleans steam-heated tables, using water hose and broom.
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Penulis

  • Jason F
  • (United States of America)

  •  (V.I.P) 16216 poin
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