Tends machine that automatically attaches bails (handles) to pails: Feeds coil of wire into machine, and places plastic handles that are attached automatically to bail by machine into hopper.
Turns knobs to time movement of pails on conveyor for attachment of bails. Observes operation of machine to detect jams and malfunctions. Inserts bails in pails missed by machine, using handtool. Inspects bails for quality and reports irregularities to supervisor. May tend machine that fabricates bails for use on metal containers, or welds handles to can covers.
