Job Descriptions

Top Former Job

1. Tends machine that shapes shoe uppers on heated forming die: Positions shoe upper on heated forming die and pulls lever to bring padded pressing arm against shoe to shape back part of upper. 2. Releases lever after specified time and removes shoe upper from die.





Top Polisher Job

1. Sets up and operates one or more automatic stone polishing machines to polish monument tops: Studies diagram of monument to determine diamond polishing wheel required and attaches wheel to machine, using handtools. 2. Measures length and width of monument top and sets dials to control width and length of …

Tooth Clerk Job

1. Selects false teeth used to make dental plates: Selects teeth of color specified and according to shape of jaw. 2. Matches teeth with teeth of mold made by DENTIST preparatory to assembly of dentures by DENTAL-LABORATORY TECHNICIAN.

Tooth Cutter Job

1. Tends battery of semiautomatic milling machines to cut teeth in clock and watch parts, such as barrels, pinions, wheels, and clutches: Slides stack of wheel or pinion blanks on fluted arbor, clamps on holding collar, inserts arbor into machine chuck, and clamps in place, using pedal, or opens work …

Tooth Cutter, Escape Wheel Job

1. Sets up and operates semiautomatic tooth-cutting machine to shape teeth on watch escape wheels: Positions stack of blanks on arbor, inserts and locks arbor in machine spindle, and starts machine which automatically stops at end of cycle. 2. Removes wheel from machine and verifies dimensions of wheel diameters in …

Tooth Inspector Job

1. Examines, sorts, and packages artificial teeth: Sorts teeth according to type, size, and color shade. 2. Examines teeth to detect surface blemishes and removes blemishes, using brush or scraper. 3. Rejects defective teeth. 4. Packages acceptable teeth in wax-filled casing and stamps identifying information in wax.

Tooth Polisher Job

1. Operates bench-polishing machine to remove scratches and burrs and to impart polished finish to watch pinion teeth: Positions pinion in machine holder, using tweezers. 2. Depresses pedal to engage lapping wheel and holds abrasive and polishing compound against rotating wheel to dress wheel. 3. Presses machine lever to lower …

Tool-Machine Set-Up Operator Job

1. Sets up and operates variety of machine tools, such as radial drill press, lathes, milling machines, shapers, and grinders, to machine metal workpieces, such as patterns and machine, tool, or die parts, usually on custom basis. 2. Analyzes specifications and determines tooling, applying knowledge of metal properties, machining, and …

Tool-Maintenance Worker Job

1. Repairs and adjusts handtools and power tools used in assembling, adjusting, and aligning typewriters: Examines tools for wear and tear. 2. Tests operation of pneumatic tool, such as power socket wrench and power screwdriver, by driving home nuts and screws and by verifying tightness, using handtools, torque wrench, or …

Tool-Crib Supervisor Job

1. Supervises and coordinates activities of TOOL-CRIB ATTENDANTS engaged in receiving, storing, and issuing tools and equipment to other workers in industrial establishment and keeping records of same, applying knowledge of types of tools and procedures of tool storage and recordkeeping. 2. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR Master …

Tool-Grinder Operator Job

1. Sets up and operates grinding machines, such as surface and universal, carbide, drill, and tool-and-cutter grinders, to sharpen cutting tools to specifications, using blueprints, job orders, and knowledge of abrasives and metal properties: Reviews blueprints and job orders to plan production sequence. 2. Selects grinding wheel of shape and …

Tool-Crib Attendant Job

1. Receives, stores, and issues handtools, machine tools, dies, materials, and equipment in industrial establishment: Issues tools and equipment to workers and maintains records of tools and equipment issued and returned, manually or using computer. 2. Locates lost or misplaced tools and equipment. 3. Prepares periodic inventory or maintains perpetual …

Tool-And-Equipment-Rental Clerk Job

1. Rents tools and equipment to customers: Suggests tools or equipment, based on work to be done. 2. Prepares rental form and quotes rental rates to customer. 3. Starts power equipment to ensure performance prior to issuance to customer. 4. Computes rental fee based on hourly or daily rate. 5. …

Tool-And-Die Supervisor Job

1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in production and repair of metalworking dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and cutting tools, applying knowledge of machining and tool and die construction. 2. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR Master Title.

Tool Repairer Job

1. Repairs worn and damaged equipment and tools used by workers engaged in electrolytic refining of copper: Examines rubber boots and gloves and fills them with water to detect holes. 2. Mends holes with rubber patches. 3. Mends leaky metal buckets by soldering holes. 4. Grinds dull tools, such as …

Tool-And-Die Maker Job

1. Analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to fabricate and repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures, gauges, and machinists’ handtools, applying knowledge of tool and die design and construction, shop mathematics, metal properties, and layout, machining, and …

Tool Pusher Job

1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in drilling oil and gas wells in area consisting of one or more wellsites: Directs workers to erect, dismantle, and move drilling rigs, and drilling crews in setting up and operating power units, draw works and other drilling equipment. 2. Plans delivery …

Tool Planner Job

1. Analyzes blueprints or prototype parts to determine tools, fixtures, and equipment needed for manufacture and plans sequence of operations for fabrication and assembly of products, such as aircraft assemblies, automobile parts, cutting tools, or ball bearings: Studies engineering blueprints, drawings, models, and other specifications to obtain data on proposed …

Tool Programmer, Numerical Control Job

1. Operates optical programming equipment to generate numerical control tape program used to control NC machine tools that drill, mill, rout, or notch printed circuit boards: Analyzes drawings, specifications, and phototool to determine program input data, such as hole sizes, tool sizes, reference points, and direction of machine cutting paths, …

Tool Filer Job

1. Repairs iron and steel tools used by POTTER to form pottery and porcelain ware: Clamps tool to template in vise. 2. Selects files for particular metal, and files edge of tools to correct contour, following template outline. 3. Inspects reworked tools for adherence to specifications, using templates and angle …

Tool Grinder I Job

1. Sharpens shears, scissors, hair clippers, surgical instruments, cleavers, and other fine-edged cutting tools, using whetstone and grinding and polishing wheels: Holds cutting edge of tool against rotating wheel or clamps tool in holder or carriage to steady it during sharpening process. 2. Sharpens surgical instruments and razors, using fine-grained …

Tool Grinder Ii Job

1. Sharpens and smooths cutting edge of tools, such as axes, chisels, drills, picks, and straight cutting blades, using abrasive wheel: Presses button to start abrasive wheel. 2. Positions and holds cutting edge of tool against machine guide and abrasive wheel to sharpen and smooth tool edge. 3. Immerses tool …