Job Descriptions

Screen Printer Job

1. Prints lettering and designs on objects, such as posters, targets, instrument dials, furniture, glass, and toys, using screen printing device: Positions object against guides on setup board or holding fixture of screening device and lowers screen. 2. Pours paint into screen frame or dips squeegee in paint and draws …





Scrap Sorter Job

1. Sorts and bags scrap leather to salvage usable pieces for further processing: Gathers scrap leather from cutting operations. 2. Sorts trimmed material according to kind and use. 3. Places sorted scrap in bags.

Scraper Job

1. Saws and grinds gates and flash from castings of novelty jewelry and trophy figurines: Starts bandsaw and positions casting against revolving blade to cut off gate. 2. Scrapes off flash and smooths rough surfaces, using belt-sanding machine, rotary file, and hand knife.

Scraper, Hand Job

1. Scrapes metal workpieces with handtools to smooth machine ways, surface plates, and bearing surfaces to ensure free action of parts: Positions workpiece on worktable, in vise, or in fixture, and secures it with clamps and wrenches. 2. Files and grinds burrs from workpiece. 3. Applies pigment to surface plate …

Scraper-Loader Operator Job

1. Operates hoisting engine and cable-drawn scraper or scoop, to load coal, ore, or rock into mine cars or onto conveyor in underground mine: Moves hoist into working place on car and sets up on timber foundation. 2. Sets up snatch blocks and eyebolt, and anchors firmly to post or …

Scrap Separator Job

1. Separates macaroni scraps recovered from presses and packaging areas, according to type and condition, for disposal, remilling, or for sale as hog or poultry feed: Collects scraps dropped from processing and packaging equipment and sorts scrap into barrels for reprocessing, according to type of scrap, and dirt content. 2. …

Scout Job

1. Locates and exterminates plant and tree pests and diseases: Searches fields, brush, trees, and warehouses to locate plant pests, such as witchweed, boll weevil, Japanese beetle, soybean cyst nematode, fire ant, gypsy moth, white-fringed beetles, and army worms. 2. Mixes exterminating agents, such as herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, according …

Scout, Professional Sports Job

1. Evaluates athletic skills of PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES to determine fitness and potentiality for professional sports and negotiates with them to obtain services: Reviews prospects’ exhibitions and past performance records. 2. Negotiates with PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES to arrange contracts. 3. Reports to team management results of scouting assignments, such as selection or …

Scrap Baller Job

1. Tends machine that winds metal scrap into balls for salvage: Hooks end of scrap onto reel of machine, using hook or handtool. 2. Starts machine that rotates reel and winds scrap into ball of specified size. 3. Turns lever to eject wound ball from machine. 4. Signals OVERHEAD CRANE …

School Secretary Job

1. Performs secretarial duties in public or private school: Composes, or transcribes from rough draft, correspondence, bulletins, memorandums, and other material, using typewriter or computer. 2. Compiles and files student grade and attendance reports and other school records. 3. Greets visitors to school, determines nature of business, and directs visitors …

School-Plant Consultant Job

1. Formulates and enforces standards for construction and alteration of public school facilities throughout state: Develops legislation relative to school building sites and school design and construction. 2. Guides school districts in development of long range comprehensive master plans, including such factors as site selection and expected population growth and …

Scientific Glass Blower Job

1. Fabricates, modifies, and repairs experimental and laboratory glass products, using variety of machines and tools, and provides technical advice to scientific and engineering staff on function, properties, and proposed design of products, applying knowledge of glass technology: Confers with scientific or engineering personnel to exchange information and suggest design …

Scientific Linguist Job

1. Studies components, structure, and relationships within specified language to provide comprehension of its social functioning: Prepares description of sounds, forms, and vocabulary of language. 2. Contributes to development of linguistic theory. 3. Applies linguistic theory to any of following areas: development of improved methods in translation, including computerization; teaching …

Scooping-Machine Tender Job

1. Tends machine to chip out saddle forms in wooden chair seats: Installs cams and cutterheads according to seat contour specified on work ticket. 2. Turns handwheels to set cutterheads for depth of cut. 3. Places chair seat on feed belt that pulls it under cutterheads. 4. Removes chair seat …

Scoreboard Operator Job

1. Watches players and officials at athletic event and posts or moves indicators and buttons to record progress of game on scoreboard to inform spectators. 2. Confers, by telephone, with ANNOUNCER or sideline officials to verify observation of plays.

Scorer Job

1. Tends machine that scores cardboard blanks along lines where they are to be folded or cut to form boxes or containers: Positions scoring disks on shaft, according to work order specifications, turns setscrew to secure them in place, and turns wheel to adjust pressure on disks, using handtools. 2. …

Scorer Helper Job

1. Feeds sheets of cardboard or paperboard into guide of scoring machine that scores sheets used to form box blanks. 2. Removes scored blanks from discharge end of machine and stacks them on pallets. 3. May adjust scoring knives, feed guides, and rollers under specific instructions from SCORER. 4. May …

Scouring-Train Operator Job

1. Operates scouring train to wash, rinse, and dry raw wool preparatory to dyeing or carding: Turns valves to start continuous flow of water, detergent, and acid into bowls. 2. Reads thermometer and turns steam valves to heat wash and rinse solutions to specified operating temperature. 3. Starts machine that …

Scheduler Job

1. Makes reservations and accepts payment for group tours, classes, field trips, and other educational activities offered by museum, zoo, or similar establishment: Provides information regarding tours for school, civic, or other groups, suggests tours on institution calendar, and contacts group leaders prior to scheduled dates to confirm reservations. 2. …

Scheduler, Maintenance Job

1. Schedules repairs and lubrication of motor vehicles for vehicle-maintenance concern or company automotive-service shop: Schedules vehicles for lubrication or repairs based on date of last lubrication and mileage traveled or urgency of repairs. 2. Contacts garage to verify availability of facilities. 3. Notifies parking garage workers to deliver specified …

School Bus Monitor Job

1. Monitors conduct of students on school bus to maintain discipline and safety: Directs loading of students on bus to prevent congestion and unsafe conditions. 2. Rides school bus to prevent altercations between students and damage to bus. 3. Participates in school bus safety drills. 4. May disembark from school …

Scanner Operator Job

1. Analyzes original copy and operates electronic scanner to produce color-separated positive or negative films for use in production of lithographic printing plates: Analyzes original copy to evaluate color density, gradation highlights, middle tones, and shadows, using densitometer and knowledge of light and color. 2. Types on scanner keyboard or …

Scarfing Machine Operator Job

1. Sets up and operates, from control booth, scarfing machine to cut surface defects from rolled steel slabs: Reads rolling orders to ascertain scarfing instructions and determine machine setup. 2. Selects specified number of torches and installs tips in torches, using handtools. 3. Clamps torches in machine at specified angle …

Schedule Maker Job

1. Prepares schedules for local or long-distance transportation systems, such as bus or streetcar lines: Studies changing traffic situations and schedules of competing lines. 2. Determines number of vehicles and trips to be run. 3. Assigns vehicle operators to runs. 4. Prepares schedules indicating times of arrival and departure of …

Scaling Machine Operator Job

1. Tends machine that removes scales from fish: Turns valve to start spray of water over spiked rollers of scaling machine. 2. Pushes buttons to start and stop conveyor that feeds fish from holding tank into tray at feeding end of machine and to start scaling machine. 3. Feeds fish …