1. Tends spotting machine that tapers ends of shuttle blocks: Places shuttle blocks in machine carriage. 2. Moves carriage to force end of shuttle against spotting head that automatically shapes shuttle to specified contours.
1. Drives diesel or electrically powered shuttle car in underground mine to transport materials from working face to mine cars or to conveyor: Positions shuttle car under discharge conveyor of loading machine, and observes that materials are loaded according to specifications. 2. Maneuvers shuttle car to keep its nose under …
1. Threads and replaces shuttles in shuttle rail of embroidery machine to maintain embroidery operation: Inserts thread, needles, cloth, and backing in machine. 2. Inserts and threads prewound bobbins into empty shuttles. 3. Places shuttles into slots of machine shuttle rail to maintain embroidery operation.
1. Tends lasting machine that presses edges of precemented uppers onto insole and shapes shank section of shoes: Positions last between machine feed rollers that grip upper edges. 2. Moves last along wiping bar that presses upper edges onto insole. 3. May last entire upper. 4. May remove temporary tacks, …
1. Tends lasting machine that staples shank section of shoe upper onto insoles and shapes it on shoe last: Places last on pin jack and pulls edge of upper over last, using lasting tool. 2. Removes last, positions it under machine head, and starts machine that staples edges of upper …
1. Applies asbestos, aluminum, pulpwood fiber, plastic panels, brick veneer, or porcelainized metal siding to building exteriors to provide decorative or insulating surfaces: Attaches tar paper, building paper, or other material to building surface, using nails or adhesive cement to provide insulating base. 2. Fastens wood or metal laths to …
1. Inserts bobbins of filling into shuttles. 2. Threads yarn end through each shuttle eye and loads threaded shuttles into loom magazine. 3. May replenish yarn supply on narrow fabric looms and be designated Quill Changer.
1. Covers dressed animal carcasses with muslin to protect meat during storage or shipment: Trims ragged edges of flesh from carcass, using knife. 2. Soaks muslin in brine solution and drapes wet muslin around suspended carcass. 3. Pins muslin to carcass, using skewers. 4. Slides carcass along conveyor and onto …
1. Inspects and repairs wooden and plastic loom shuttles: Examines shuttles for defects, such as splits, knots, and scratches, or determines defect from reading work ticket. 2. Removes metal tips and shuttle edges, using screwdriver. 3. Cleans and polishes metal parts, using abrasive cloth and grinding machine. 4. Smooths rough …
1. Operates shredding and filtering equipment and pumps to process woodpulp into alkali cellulose: Mounts roll of woodpulp sheeting on unwind stand, and inserts end of roll into shredder. 2. Monitors recording and controlling instruments, and presses buttons and turns valves to regulate speed of pumps and flow of materials …
1. Sets up and operates peeling machine to behead and peel shrimp preparatory to canning or freezing: Spaces peeling rolls on machine, according to size of shrimp to be processed and adjusts holding rack bars to intermesh between rolls, using wrenches. 2. Turns thumbscrews to adjust spring tension on holding …
1. Tends machine that kneads fur cones to interlock fibers and shrink cones by either of following methods: Positions cones on belt that moves cones beneath water sprinkler pipes, between rollers, and onto second belt that returns cones to worker. 2. Measures cones, using ruler. 3. Repeats process until cone …
1. Controls shrink-pit furnace to assemble hoops and liners to tubes to form cannon barrels: Positions steel blocks in shrink-pit to form angle for subsequent positioning of tube so that breech end of tube will be at floor level. 2. Cleans and oils contact surfaces of parts with gasoline, oil, …
1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in shrinking hoops, liners, breech rings, and tubes of heavy cannons. 2. Calculates heating time required to shrink object according to diameter of parts and composition of steel. 3. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR Master Title.
1. Performs any combination of following duties to broadcast program over television or radio: Discusses and prepares program content with PRODUCER and assistants. 2. Interviews show guests about their lives, their work, or topics of current interest. 3. Discusses various topics over telephone with viewers or listeners. 4. Asks questions …
1. Shovels filler tobacco into hoppers of cigar-making machines and bunch-making machines. 2. Transfers boxes or cases of shredded filler tobacco to machines, manually or using handtruck.
1. Tends machine that heats and chops sheets of alkali cellulose into crumbs for use in producing rayon: Opens hatch of machine to accommodate sheets of cellulose dumped into machine by other workers. 2. Closes and secures hatch and starts machine. 3. Turns valves and observes thermometers to maintain temperature …
1. Tends machine that chops and shreds animal stock used in making glue. 2. Lifts stock from table, places stock on conveyor leading into machine and starts machine. 3. Greases and oils machine. 4. May signal other workers to load stock onto conveyor.
1. Tends equipment that grinds and bags peat moss: Dumps peat moss into shredder that removes foreign matter, using tractor. 2. Observes graph on gas furnace that dries peat moss and adjusts thermostat to maintain specified temperature. 3. Inspects equipment to detect jams and mechanical breakdowns in equipment which cools …
1. Operates lockstitch sewing machine to sew shoulder seam of coat or jacket. 2. Aligns seam edges, moving canvas and shoulder pad aside, and guides edges under needle to sew shoulder seam, working in fullness of fabric with fingers. 3. Performs other duties as described under SEWING-MACHINE OPERATOR, REGULAR EQUIPMENT …
1. Sets up and operates shot-peening equipment to shallow form and improve stress tolerance of flight vehicle metal surfaces, according to specifications: Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, work orders, and other documentation to determine layout of specific areas to be shot-peened, sequence of operations, and finish specifications. 2. Lays out …
1. Tends machines that crimp rolled paper tubes to form caps and press them onto ends of other tubes to make BB shot containers: Starts machines, places tubes on skipped spindles by hand, and removes damaged tubes or scrap paper, using wire hook. 2. Removes completed caps from machine hopper, …
1. Tends machine that coats external surface of rotating steel cylinder with concrete mortar to make reinforced concrete pipe: Pulls lever to open chucks of machine and signals worker to position cylinder between chucks. 2. Closes chucks to secure cylinder for spinning and presses button to rotate cylinder and move …
