Job Descriptions

Stone Setter Job

1. Sets ornamental stones, such as pearls, rhinestones, and colored glass in metal or plastic jewelry articles by one of following methods: Brushes paste or applies cement across settings or depressions in article or deposits glue in settings with pick. 2. Places stone in each setting, using tweezers or other …





Stone Trimmer Job

1. Tends trimming machine fitted with rotary cutting knives or single blade on spring pole to trim rough roofing slate to largest size that slabs will make: Sets notched bar that enables slab to be cut to desired size. 2. Holds irregular slate slab beneath rotating cutting blade to trim …

Stone Driller Job

1. Operates drill to bore holes in blocks or slabs of granite, slate, marble, or sandstone, according to specifications: Places block of stone on machine bed and secures it in position for drilling, using electric hoist, wedges, and wooden blocks. 2. Measures and marks block for drilling, using rule or …

Stone Grader Job

1. Inspects quarried stone for size and quality, and classifies stone according to standard schedule. 2. Measures dimensions of stone, using rule. 3. Marks measurements and quality classification on stone with chalk. 4. Maintains production record.

Stone Layout Marker Job

1. Marks coded instructions on sandstone slabs to specify subsequent processing according to blueprint specifications: Studies blueprint to determine required dimensions of slab and processes needed to finish product. 2. Locates specified slab on conveyor and verifies dimensions, using tape measure. 3. Marks coded instructions on slab to specify processing …

Stone Polisher, Hand Job

1. Grinds and polishes stone to smooth or lustrous finish, using portable grinding and polishing tool: Selects abrasive wheel according to type of stone, finish specified, or step in finishing process, and attaches wheel to tool, using wrench. 2. Wets stone surface, using hose, and guides rotating wheel over stone …

Stoker Erector-And-Servicer Job

1. Installs and repairs household, commercial, and industrial automatic coal stokers in furnaces according to specifications, using handtools and welding equipment: Removes plate from side of furnace with screwdriver or wrench or cuts hole in side of furnace with acetylene torch to make opening for entrance of stoker. 2. Places …

Stone Carver Job

1. Carves designs and figures in full and bas-relief on stone, employing knowledge of stone-carving techniques and sense of artistry to produce carving consistent with designer’s plans: Analyzes artistic objects or graphic materials, such as models, sketches, or blueprints; visualizes finished product; and plans carving technique. 2. Lays out figures …

Stone Cleaner Job

1. Cleans or replaces stones in carbonating-stone assembly used to introduce carbon dioxide into tanks of beer: Carries stone to work area. 2. Climbs into aging tank and disassembles frame and stone assembly, using handtools. 3. Examines stone to detect faults or breaks. 4. Scrubs stone, using brush and cleaners. …

Stock-Parts Fabricator Job

1. Lays out, cuts, and laminates woodstock for boat components such as bulkheads and doors: Traces outline of component part on plywood stock, using pattern and marking devices. 2. Cuts part from stock along lines scribed from pattern, using portable jigsaw. 3. Cuts grooves in part to accommodate interpanel wiring, …

Stock-Parts Inspector Job

1. Inspects furniture parts for defects and repairs defective parts: Examines furniture parts, such as table and cabinet tops, end panels, and furniture legs for knot holes, cracks, splits, scratches, raised veneer, and defective sanding. 2. Selects filler to match color, type, and species of stock piece, and fills cracks, …

Stock-Patch Sawyer Job

1. Operates saw machine to cut out defects in finished woodstock: Inspects board to determine extent of defect and moves lever to adjust saw for length and depth of cut to be made. 2. Places stock on machine table and slides stock under saw blade at point of defect in …

Stock-Control Supervisor Job

1. Supervises and coordinates activities of STOCK-CONTROL CLERKS engaged in keeping records of sales, keeping perpetual inventory or taking periodical physical inventory, and issuing production orders for stock. 2. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR Master Title. 3. May supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in keeping inventory records …

Stocking Inspector Job

1. Inspects unfinished hose or socks for defects and conformance to specifications: Draws hose or socks over inspection board and inspects items for defects, such as holes, runs, torn threads, dropped stitches, and defective looping or seaming. 2. Turns form to inspect both sides of items. 3. Clips loose threads …

Stocking-And-Box-Shop Supervisor Job

1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in manufacture of stocks, guards, and other wooden parts of rifles and machine guns and in construction of wooden shipping boxes. 2. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR Master Title.

Stocklayer Job

1. Piles plies of cloth, rubber, or rubberized fabric for cutting rubber footwear parts, using winding drum: Selects beam of material according to job order. 2. Positions beam in cradle, using hoist. 3. Clamps end of material in slot in winding drum, notes yardage indicator reading, and moves lever to …

Stock Supervisor Job

1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers concerned with ordering, receiving, storing, inventorying, issuing, and shipping materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and parts, in stockroom, warehouse, or yard: Plans layout of stockroom, warehouse, and other storage areas, considering turnover, size, weight, and related factors of items stored. 2. Advises employees on …

Stock Sheets Cleaner-Inspector Job

1. Cleans, inspects, and polishes stock sheets: Places stock sheets on vertical tabletop and depresses pedal to move tabletop to flat position. 2. Cleans and inspects mirror and removes surface scratches, using portable scratch polishing wheel. 3. Measures mirror with ruler and records size. 4. Cuts defective edges from mirror …

Stock Patcher Job

1. Repairs defective or damaged wooden gunstocks and forearms: Trims outline of holes, cracks, chips, and splintered sections to form seat for patch, using punches, chisels, and hammers. 2. Selects wood of matching grain and color and shapes wedges or dowels to form patch, using knives, files, benchsaw, and sanding …

Stock Preparer Job

1. Cuts milled plastic materials or rubber molding compounds to size for compression or transfer molding processes, using die press or papercutter. 2. Weighs preforms to verify required weights. 3. Discards off-standard pieces. 4. Stacks preforms on trays for delivery to mold room. 5. Records number of preforms prepared.

Stock Shaper Job

1. Scrapes, files, and sands machine-shaped gunstocks to remove excess wood and impart finished appearance to surfaces: Positions and secures stock in vise. 2. Inserts filing jigs into routed recesses and secures them with screws. 3. Scrapes and files wood to fit surfaces flush with jigs and butt-plate and to …

Stock Cutter Job

1. Operates saws to cut lumber according to customer’s order or plant production specifications: Selects lumber of kind and grade specified on work order. 2. Measures and marks lumber according to specifications, using rule and square. 3. Cuts lumber to specified length and width, using crosscut saws.

Stock Fitter Job

1. Cuts and shapes leather insoles and outsoles for further processing, performing any combination of following duties: Tends machine to stamp out insole or outsole blanks. 2. Trims blanks to pattern size by feeding through sole-rounding machine. 3. Sorts blanks according to designated quality standards. 4. Feeds blanks into splitting …

Stock Grader Job

1. Appraises and cuts planed lumber to width or length to obtain clear-faced pieces: Adjusts stops of cutoff saw or ripsaw to required distances. 2. Starts machine and inspects lumber stock for imperfections. 3. Pushes lumber past saw, cutting away undesired parts and cutting acceptable pieces to desired lengths or …