Job Descriptions

Umbrella Tipper, Machine Job

1. Tends machine that attaches metal or plastic tips to corners of prestitched umbrella covers: Positions tips in machine fixture and holds corner of cover in position to receive tips. 2. Presses pedal of machine to release tips and secure tips to corners of cover. 3. May sew tips in …





Umpire Job

1. Officiates at sporting events: Observes actions of participants to detect infractions of rules. 2. Decides disputable matters according to established regulations. 3. When concerned only with determining validity of goals, finish line order, or out-of-bound plays, may be designated Finish Judge; Goal Umpire; Line Umpire.

Ultrasonic-Seaming-Machine Operator Job

1. Operates ultrasonic seaming machine to hem, attach garment parts, or join layers by fusing thermoplastic material in simulated stitch pattern: Presses knee lever to raise horn and positions garment parts on machine bed. 2. Depresses pedal to start machine and guides material under horn to fuse material. 3. May …

Ultrasonic-Seaming-Machine Operator, Semiautomatic Job

1. Tends semiautomatic, ultrasonic seaming machine to seal dart edges, cut and seal edges of buttonholes, or cut tubing and seal ends by heat fusion. 2. Positions garment or garment part under horn of machine, following markings. 3. Depresses pedal to activate machine that heat-fuses garment parts with or without …

Ultrasound Technologist Job

1. Produces two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs, using ultrasound equipment, for use by physician in diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of organs: Selects equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination. 2. Explains process to patient, and instructs and assists patient in assuming physical …

Umbrella Finisher Job

1. Mounts puffs, enlarges handle hole, and glues handles on umbrellas: Places leather or cloth puffs over umbrella rod to cover top. 2. Hammers ferrule over end of rod to secure puff in position. 3. Reams socket of handle to enlarge hole, using floor-mounted electric drill. 4. Spreads glue inside …

Umbrella Repairer Job

1. Repairs defective umbrellas, using handtools: Replaces parts of umbrella frames, such as springs, ribs, shanks, and handles, using handtools. 2. Sews umbrella cover to frame.

Typesetting-Machine Tender Job

1. Tends and adjusts one or more linecasting machines, equipped with tape converter unit, to produce type composition automatically: Positions spool of punched tape on machine reel. 2. Threads end of tape through feed mechanism of converter unit. 3. Turns control to start unit that sets type automatically as directed …

Type-Soldering-Machine Tender Job

1. Tends machine equipped with multiple stations that solders typewriter type to type bars: Clamps type bar and segment-assembly to holding plate of machine. 2. Selects type in designated sequence and positions type between guides, or in matrix plate on machine table. 3. Pulls down first type bar with fingers …

Typing Section Chief Job

1. Supervises and coordinates activities of TYPISTS engaged in transcribing correspondence from longhand copy, typing reports, and making duplicate copies of correspondence. 2. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR Master Title.

Typing-Element-Machine Operator Job

1. Sets up, controls, and monitors machine that automatically assembles component parts, such as caps, shims, levers, and springs, to fabricate typing elements used in electric typewriters: Reads work order and engineering specifications to determine components needed for assembly. 2. Loads parts into hoppers of automatic feed mechanism of machine. …

Typist Job

1. Operates typewriter or computer to type and revise documents: Compiles material to be typed. 2. Reads instructions accompanying material, or follows verbal instructions from supervisor or person requesting document, to determine format desired, number of copies needed, priority, and other requirements. 3. Types and revises material such as correspondence, …

Ultrasonic Tester Job

1. Conducts ultrasonic tests on fabricated metallic and nonmetallic parts and products to identify discontinuities: Reviews work orders, test procedure sheets, and product acceptance criteria to determine test specifications. 2. Attaches specified crystal probe transducer to ultrasound test device and moves switch to actuate device. 3. Calibrates and adjusts ultrasonic …

Type-Rolling-Machine Operator Job

1. Sets up and operates machines to roll and press-forge characters onto steel blanks to form typewriter type: Installs and aligns roller jaws, and blank-holding, letter-forming, and trimming dies, using handtools. 2. Fills hopper with blanks and starts machine. 3. Measures type samples for centrality, curvature, and height of characters, …

Typesetter-Perforator Operator Job

1. Operates keyboard of tape perforator machine to type visible proof copy and copy data from manuscript onto tape used for producing automatic type composition: Secures roll of tape and blank stationery in machine magazine. 2. Turns adjustment screws to set indicator scale that controls counting mechanism according to type …

Type-Copy Examiner Job

1. Examines proofsheets for irregularities in type characters indicative of defects in phototypesetting type disks: Examines each character on proofsheet for breaks, irregular spacing, improper alignment, and eccentricity, using magnifying glass. 2. Circles characters that do not conform to standards, using red pencil. 3. Files approved proofsheets and forwards proofsheets …

Type-Proof Reproducer Job

1. Tends phototypesetting machine and photo processor that print and develop proof of phototypesetting type disk in disk manufacturing establishment: Selects roll of programmed tape from file, secures roll onto reel of phototypesetting machine, and threads tape through machine rollers and into reader to prepare machine for automatic operation. 2. …

Tying-Machine Operator Job

1. Tends tying machine that automatically wraps and ties string around bundles of products, such as cardboard boxes and finished canvas goods: Threads string through machine wrapping arm. 2. Positions specified number of items to be tied on machine table. 3. Depresses pedal that passes wrapping arm around items, ties …

Tying-Machine Operator, Lumber Job

1. Tends machine that wraps and ties bundles of lumber with wire or twine: Places roll of wire or twine on machine spindle and threads through guides to knotter and cutter. 2. Stacks specified number of boards or furniture parts on machine table and clamps pile in place. 3. Starts …

Type Copyist Job

1. Draws and cuts out type characters of plastic, such as letters, numbers, and logos for use in manufacturing phototypesetting type disks, using drawing and cutting instruments: Searches reference sources to determine availability of characters in type style specified on orders. 2. Reproduces reference copies of new characters required to …

Type-Casting Machine Operator Job

1. Sets up and operates machine to cast lines of type: Sets up matrices in assembly stick by hand, according to copy for which slugs are to be made. 2. Locks assembly stick containing matrices in groove on top of machine. 3. Starts machine and monitors operation while metal slugs …

Twister Tender, Paper Job

1. Tends single or multiple spindle machine that twists paper strips into twine: Slides roll of paper of specified width onto spindle of machine. 2. Wraps twine leader around spool and threads end through guide and twisting die. 3. Untwists end of leader and splices it to end of paper …

Twister, Hand Job

1. Rolls leaves of tobacco together to form twists of chewing tobacco: Overlaps leaves of tobacco on table and rolls leaves together or places filler tobacco on leaves and rolls leaves over filler to form roll, using fingers and palms of hands. 2. Folds roll in middle and rolls again …

Twisting-Machine Operator Job

1. Sets up and operates twisting machine to twist wire around brush filling-material to make brushes: Fastens specified chuck in machine to accommodate diameter of wire. 2. Turns screws to set stops on machine bed at specified distance from chuck to stop twisting action when wire is twisted to required …

Twitchell Operator Job

1. Tends vats in which fats or vegetable and animal oils are processed into glycerin and fatty acid: Pumps specified amount of fat or oil into vat and admits prescribed quantity of sulfuric acid from storage tank. 2. Observes gauges and thermometer and turns steam valves to boil contents of …