Tacking-Machine Operator Job Description:

Tends machine that sews pattern of stitches, such as circles or rectangles, to attach parts, such as labels or straps, reinforce seam ends, or decorate articles. May be designated according to parts tacked as Band Tacker (any industry); Bow Tacker (hat & cap) Ii; Label Tacker (tex. prod., nec); or according to stitches sewn as Bar Tacker (any industry). May attach reinforcing pieces to finger tips of gloves and be designated Tip Sewer (glove & mit.). May tend machine that tacks lead wire, thermostats, and line cord onto fabric body and be designated Tacker (elec. equip.). Performs duties as described under Sewing-Machine Operator, Automatic (any industry) Master Title.