A professional who sets up braiding machines to produce braid of specified size, style, or design, according to analysis of samples or pattern-card guides. Responsibilities include:

• Studies guide or sample to determine machine settings and size, color, and arrangement of yarn on carrier spindles.
• Changes gears to set up machine for flat or tubular braid, using handtools.
• Removes or replaces carrier spindles to alter crossing order of threads.
• Adjusts let-off motion to control closeness of threads.
• Replaces weights in carrier spindles or adjusts springs to control thread tension for different styles.
• Tends machine and examines braid to verify setup.
• Records settings made for new styles or designs.