Job Descriptions

Deburrer, Strip Job

1. Sets up and operates multiple stage deburring machine to smooth edges and set width of mainspring strip: Threads strip from feeding roll through deburring cutters to winding roll, aligning cutters and adjusting cutters for specified width. 2. Makes trial run, cuts off piece of deburred strip, examines piece under …





Deburrer, Printed Circuit Board Panels Job

1. Feeds and off bears machine that automatically cleans and removes burrs from panels for production of printed circuit boards: Loads panels into automatic feeder device that conveys panels into deburring machine. 2. Flips switch or presses button to start deburring machine that automatically cleans and deburrs panels. 3. Removes …

Deburrer, Machine Job

1. Tends bench lathe that removes burrs and polishes watch parts, such as pinions and wheels: Inserts part in chuck of lathe, using loupe and tweezers. 2. Positions deburring tool on tool rest, starts lathe, and moves tool against part to smooth surface.

Deburrer Job

1. Tends battery of automatic deburring machines that remove rough edges from metal slide-fastener links attached to tape: Positions carton of stringer behind machine and threads end through guides, tension bars, and under wire brushes to pickup drum. 2. Starts machine and observes passage of stringer through rotating brushes onto …

Debubblizer Job

1. Tends high-pressure heating equipment that removes internal solvent bubbles from nitrocellulose rod stock: Loads precut rods into cylinder chamber. 2. Turns valves to fill cylinder with hot water and admit steam into cylinder jacket. 3. Observes gauges and turns valves to regulate temperature and pressure. 4. Turns valves to …

Debridging-Machine Operator Job

1. Tends debridging machine that cuts metal bridge from bottom length of cement-filled aluminum extrusions used in manufacturing windows and doors: Installs cutting blades in machine, using wrenches. 2. Turns controls to set machine cutting speed, blade height, and feed roller position. 3. Places extrusions on intake conveyor and guides …

Debrander Job

1. Melts brand name from articles of plastic footwear, such as rubbers or overshoes, for sale under another vendor’s name, using electrically heated tool resembling soldering iron. 2. Cleans adhering plastic from tool tip by rubbing on wire brush.

Deboner, Pet Food Job

1. Tends deboning-grinder machine that separates flesh from bones to make boneless ground pet food: Positions and secures hopper, screw, and disk assemblies in deboning-grinder machine housings, using wrench, and depresses buttons to activate machine and conveyor. 2. Observes volume of meat parts moving on conveyor into hopper, and adds …

Deblocker Job

1. Performs one or more of following duties to deblock and clean precision ophthalmic or optical elements, such as lenses, flats, prisms: Chills blocked element to crystallize pitch or other block adhesive and strikes block with mallet to separate element from block, or heats block to soften adhesive and removes …

Dean Of Students Job

1. Directs and coordinates student programs of college or university: Formulates and develops student personnel policies. 2. Advises staff members on problems relating to policy, program, and administration. 3. Directs and assists in planning social, recreational, and curricular programs. 4. Counsels or advises individuals and groups on matters pertaining to …

Dealer-Compliance Representative Job

1. Inspects franchise dealerships and distributorships to ascertain compliance with company operating policies and procedures and to require adherence in detected instances: Inspects inventory and operating records to ascertain that only approved products are sold and approved operating procedures followed by dealer. 2. Inspects premises and observes working conditions to …

De-Alcoholizer Job

1. Tends distilling equipment that removes alcohol from beer to convert it to near-beer: Turns valves to admit water to condensers. 2. Starts impellers and vacuum pumps, and opens beer inlet valve. 3. Observes meters, and steam-pressure and vacuum gauges, and turns valves to make adjustments required to draw off …

Day Worker Job

1. Performs any combination of following domestic duties: Cleans and dusts furnishings, hallways, and lavatories. 2. Changes and makes beds. 3. Washes and irons clothings by hand or machine. 4. Vacuums carpets, using vacuum cleaner. 5. May watch children to keep them out of mischief. 6. May wash windows and …

Dater Assembler Job

1. Assembles parts of dater or number handstamps performing any combination of following tasks: Selects parts according to specifications. 2. Applies cement and joins ends of rubber letter or number bands. 3. Positions bands around metal bar and fits bar onto end of stamp frame. 4. Positions band and turner …

Data-Examination Clerk Job

1. Reviews computer input and output documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to establishment standards: Reviews documents, such as surveys, to ensure completeness and appropriateness prior to data entry. 2. Reads notes and instructions written on source documents and compares information with printouts to detect errors and ensure completeness …

Data Recovery Planner Job

1. Develops, coordinates implementation of, and tests plan to continue establishment data processing activities at off-site location in case of emergency, such as fire, at main site: Establishes priority of data processing activities according to importance to business. 2. Determines hardware, software, data files, safe storage facilities, and other resources …

Data Entry Clerk Job

1. Operates keyboard or other data entry device to enter data into computer or onto magnetic tape or disk for subsequent entry: Enters alphabetic, numeric, or symbolic data from source documents into computer, using data entry device, such as keyboard or optical scanner, and following format displayed on screen. 2. …

Data Communications Technician Job

1. Installs and repairs data communications lines and equipment for computer system, using handtools and test instruments: Reviews work orders to move, change, install, repair, or remove data communications equipment, such as modems, cables, and wires. 2. Reads technical manuals to learn correct settings for equipment. 3. Measures, cuts, and …

Data Base Administrator Job

1. Coordinates physical changes to computer data bases; and codes, tests, and implements physical data base, applying knowledge of data base management system: Designs logical and physical data bases or reviews description of changes to data base design to understand how changes to be made affect physical data base. 2. …

Dancer Job

1. Dances alone, with partner, or in group to entertain audience: Performs classical, modern, or acrobatic dances, coordinating body movements to musical accompaniment. 2. Rehearses dance movements developed by CHOREOGRAPHER. 3. May choreograph own dance. 4. May sing and provide other forms of entertainment. 5. May specialize in particular style …

Dampener Operator Job

1. Tends machine that dampens rolls of paper prior to calendering: Inserts steel shaft in core of roll and positions roll on machine frame, using hoist. 2. Aligns roll on shaft and fastens collar to shaft to secure alignment, using rule and wrench. 3. Turns valve to regulate flow of …

Dairy-Processing-Equipment Operator Job

1. Operates continuous flow or vat-type equipment to process milk, cream, and other dairy products, following specified methods and formulas: Connects pipes between vats and processing equipment. 2. Assembles fittings, valves, bowls, plates, disks, impeller shaft, and other parts to equipment with wrench to prepare for operation. 3. Turns valves …

Dairy-Equipment Repairer Job

1. Repairs and maintains dairy machinery and equipment, such as churns, cream separators and milking machines, using handtools, machine tools, and measuring instruments: Observes and listens to machine in operation to locate causes of trouble. 2. Dismantles machine, using pliers, screwdriver, and wrenches. 3. Replaces or repairs faulty part, using …

Dairy Technologist Job

1. Applies principles of bacteriology, chemistry, physics, engineering, and economics to develop new and improved methods in production, preservation, and utilization of milk, cheese, ice cream, and other dairy products: Conducts experiments in such problems as preventing bacterial increase in milk during handling and processing, improving pasteurization methods, and designing …

Dairy Scientist Job

1. Conducts research in selection, breeding, feeding, and management of dairy cattle: Studies feed requirements of dairy animals and nutritive value of feed materials. 2. Carries out experiments to determine effects of different kinds of feed and environmental conditions on quantity, quality, and nutritive value of milk produced. 3. Develops …