Swatch Checker: A description for the swatch checker job
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Swatch Checker – Inspects sample cloth swatches for weaving defects and adjusts setup of loom, using knowledge of weaving, to correct cause of defects: Examines loom to detect mistakes in setup, for example defective drawing-in, filling, and warp. Compares swatch of first woven cloth with standard swatch, using pick counter and flashlight equipped with magnifying lens, to detect defects in style, yarn, weaving, or color. Determines adjustments needed to correct defects and makes adjustments or notifies LOOM FIXER (fabrics industry) (abrasive) (textile industry). Examines swatch from cloth woven after adjustments. Records number of swatches examined and defects detected. May also boil swatch to remove size to permit examination of threads. May also dye swatch or have swatch dyed to ascertain dye retention of threads and to detect weaving defects. May also test warp tensions, using tensiometer.
Job industry: textile industry
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