A professional who changes pattern chain on jacquard loom to alter weave design and replaces worn parts. Responsibilities include:

• Cuts lacing connecting first and last cards of pattern chain on loom.
• Lifts pattern chain from holder brackets onto handtruck and positions new pattern chain in holder.
• Positions pattern chain over card cylinder of jacquard head and ties end cards together to form endless chain.
• Examines pattern chains for worn cards or lacing.
• Cuts lacing from cards and ties in duplicate cards or new cord.