A professional who assists slat-basket maker, machine in assembly of slat baskets. Responsibilities include:

• Positions preformed inside top hoop and basket bottom on basket-shaped form of machine and holds bottom until hoop and bottom are stapled to staves.
• Removes assembled basket from machine and twists loose ends of wire hoops with handtool to tighten hoops.
• Performs other duties as described under helper master title.