A professional who tends machine that inserts gathering strings in hem of bags and turns bags. Responsibilities include:

• Pulls bags joined by connecting threads across feed trough and hooks end bag on feeding apron of machine.
• Moves lever to start machine that automatically clips joining thread between bags, inserts gathering strings in hems, and turns bags.
• Removes bags from discharge end of machine, examines bags for stringing flaws, and stacks bags in carton for packing.
• Places defective bags aside for repair.
• Draws thread from cones through machine guides and eyes of needles to thread stringing needles.
• Records number of bags processed.