A professional who tends power press that cuts excess scoops (links) from slide fastener chains to shorten them to specified length. Responsibilities include:

• Measures chain against machine-mounted ruler to determine number of scoops to remove.
• Positions stringer under die of press and presses pedal to operate cutter.
• Rubs cut scoops against edge of press to remove them from tape.
• Examines zippers for broken or missing scoops and discards defective zippers.