A professional who sets up machine to split hides into layers. Responsibilities include:

• Turns setscrews on machine table to adjust rollers according to specified thickness of hide, using wrench.
• Verifies thickness of layers split from hides, using micrometer.
• Realigns or replaces parts, such as machine belt, knife, and rollers.
• Reads counter and records number of hides split by splitting-machine feeder.