1. Tests x-ray machines and accessory equipment to locate defects, using voltmeter and laboratory testing instruments: Compares readings on x-ray control meter and timer with measurements taken with standard instruments during machine operation to verify or adjust meter and timer calibration. 2. Tests performance of transformer and measures voltages, using …
1. Prepares switching orders for railroad yard switching crew: Types or writes switching orders to inform switching crew of railroad yard, location, disposition, and number of railroad cars to be switched for loading, unloading, makeup, and breakup of trains, based on information received from YARD MANAGER and other personnel or …
1. Switches railroad cars within yard of railroad, industrial plant, quarry, construction project, or similar location to load and unload cars or to make up and break up trains: Receives oral or written instructions from CONDUCTOR, YARD indicating which cars are to be switched and track assignment. 2. Raises coupling …
1. Drives switching locomotive within yard of railroad, industrial plant, quarry, construction project, or similar location to switch railroad cars for loading, unloading, and makeup or breakup of trains: Reads switching orders received from CONDUCTOR, YARD. 2. Observes traffic signals in yard or in cab and operates locomotive in accordance …
1. Verifies addresses and corrects illegible or misaddressed shipping tags or labels, using credit files or directory information: Searches company credit files and directories, such as telephone, city, and postal directories, to find correct name and address. 2. Marks revision on tags and labels, using marking pencil. 3. Records adjusted …
1. Inspects packaged tobacco products or jars of baby food to detect foreign matter, using x-ray equipment: Activates equipment and conveyor. 2. Observes shadows cast on fluorescent screen by package or jar passing in front of x ray which indicates presence of foreign matter, such as sticks, stems, metal, or …
1. Irons wrinkles from shoes or shoe parts: Inspects shoes or parts for inside or outside wrinkles. 2. Removes wrinkles, using heated hand or stationary iron, or hot air blower and awl-shaped handtool. 3. May be designated according to part of shoe smoothed or ironed as Lining Ironer; Wood-Heel-Cover Ironer.
1. Writes original prose material for publication: Selects subject matter based on personal interest or receives specific assignment from publisher. 2. Conducts research and makes notes to retain ideas, develop factual information, and obtain authentic detail. 3. Organizes material and plans arrangement or outline. 4. Develops factors, such as theme, …
1. Develops, writes, and edits material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment: Receives assignment from supervisor. 2. Observes production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating …
1. Mounts tobacco leaf and replenishes glue supply in plug-overwrap machine and assists PLUG-OVERWRAP-MACHINE TENDER to tend machine that wraps lumps of chewing tobacco in homogenized leaf: Mounts roll of homogenized tobacco leaf on overwrap machine and guides end of roll between machine rollers and under cutter. 2. Pours glue …
1. Tends wrapping machine that glues wrappers onto box tops or box bottoms by either of following methods: Places box parts on glued wrapper and positions them under plunger of machine. 2. Presses pedal to lower plunger that forces box part and wrapper down past series of brushes that seal …
1. Assembles wreaths and garlands, using conifer boughs and artificial decorations: Cuts conifer boughs to length, using pruning shears, and sorts them according to shade of color. 2. Ties boughs to garland cord or circled wreath form with wire, spacing boughs to attain uniform appearance. 3. Attaches specified decorations, such …
1. Tends machines that form straw into rope, wraps yarn around straw rope to form floral wreath bases, and winds vinyl around floral wreath bases to cover straw and complete floral wreaths: Mounts spools of yarn on spindles of roping machine and draws yarn through guide. 2. Starts roping machine …
1. Supervises and coordinates activities of TRACTOR-CRANE OPERATOR and other workers engaged in razing structures, salvaging materials, and removing debris. 2. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR Master Title.
1. Tends centrifugal wringer to remove acid or water remaining in nitrocellulose after processing: Starts pumps to convey partially processed nitrocellulose slurry to wringer basket. 2. Moves control to regulate speed of wringer throughout process, as instructed. 3. Stops wringer after specified time and loosens nitrocellulose from walls, using scraper …
1. Tends machine that removes moisture or wrinkles from felt sheets or hides: Places material between rollers of machine and depresses pedal that rotates lower roller against upper roller to press moisture or smooth wrinkles from material. 2. Releases pedal to separate rollers and stop machine. 3. Removes material from …
1. Tends unit of fresh-work cigar machine that cuts wrapper leaf and wraps leaf around bunch: Spreads wrapper leaf over die of machine. 2. Presses pedal to lower knife that cuts leaf. 3. Releases pedal to raise knife and start mechanism that removes cut leaf and wraps it around bunch. …
1. Wraps extended spring leaf ends around main leaf, using hand-operated wrapping device: Selects and sets eye pin into base of wrapping device. 2. Positions cold main-leaf eye over pin to hold main leaf in place during wrapping. 3. Heats end of second leaf for specified time in furnace and …
1. Selects perfect wrappers from books and sorts wrappers according to size and color: Unties book and separates half leaves. 2. Inspects wrapper leaves for holes or tears and discards imperfect leaves. 3. Piles wrappers in stacks according to size and color. 4. Wipes water-moistened sponge over top leaves of …
1. Moistens hands of tobacco wrapper leaves with water, using spraygun, to make leaves pliable for processing. 2. Feels leaves to determine whether moisture content is within prescribed limits. 3. Weighs specific amounts of leaves and places leaves in containers for untier. 4. Records amounts of wrapper and binder leaves …
1. Tends rewinding machine that winds wire-screen cloth from loose rolls into tight rolls for shipment: Attaches end of roll of wire to winding mechanism. 2. Starts machine and examines screens for defects during operation. 3. Stops machine and removes roll when meter indicates specified footage has been wound.
1. Counts specified number of tobacco wrapper leaves and ties leaves in bundle. 2. Attaches ticket to bundle showing number of leaves in bundle. 3. Wraps bundle in cellophane to preserve moisture content until tobacco is used in making cigars.
1. Breeds and raises earthworms for sale as fishing bait, garden soil conditioners, and food for exotic fish and animals: Mixes sand, loam, and organic materials to make growing media for worms, fills growing tubs with media and adds water. 2. Plants mature worms in growing media for breeding stock, …
1. Packs earthworms into containers according to size: Scoops growth media and specified number of worms of designated sizes into containers, and date stamps containers for delivery to sales outlet. 2. May dry worms under heat lamps, and grind and package worms for sale as tropical fish food.
1. Gathers worms to be used as fish bait: Walks about grassy areas, such as gardens, parks, and golf courses, after dark and picks up earthworms. 2. Sprinkles chlorinated water on lawn to cause worms to come to surface, and locates worms by use of lantern or flashlight. 3. Sorts …
