1. Collects and analyzes information about newsworthy events to write news stories for publication or broadcast: Receives assignment or evaluates news leads and news tips to develop story idea. 2. Gathers and verifies factual information regarding story through interview, observation, and research. 3. Organizes material, determines slant or emphasis, and …
1. Examines and evaluates purpose and content of business reports to develop new, or improve existing format, use, and control: Reviews reports to determine basic characteristics, such as origin and report flow, format, frequency, distribution and purpose or function of report. 2. Confers with persons originating, handling, processing, or receiving …
1. Locates debtors and solicits payment for delinquent accounts and removes merchandise for nonpayment of account. 2. May initiate repossession proceedings. 3. May drive truck to return merchandise to creditor. 4. May locate, enter, and start vehicle being repossessed, using special tools, if key cannot be obtained from debtor, and …
1. Visits agents, tie line customers, and private wire patrons to demonstrate to employees use and operation of telegraph equipment and facilities: Demonstrates use of telegraph equipment and operating procedures. 2. Explains rates and company services. 3. Consults with customers concerning communication needs and suggests methods of eliminating operational difficulties. …
1. Programs, maintains, and repairs production welding systems and equipment, using handtools, power tools, and test instruments, applying knowledge of welding technology and equipment operation, and following blueprints, specifications, and manufacturers’ manuals: Analyzes welding diagrams, blueprints, templates, or other specifications and inspects components to be welded to determine weld program …
1. Repairs and maintains arc, gas, and resistance welding, brazing, and cutting machines, according to blueprints, catalogs, and data charts, applying knowledge of machine repair and welding: Inspects machine and observes operation to detect cause of malfunction. 2. Disassembles machine, using handtools. 3. Selects replacement parts from parts lists and …
1. Repairs defects in decorative veneer sheets and tapes veneer border to sheets: Holds veneer sheets against light and examines sheets for defects, such as splits, holes, thin spots, and untaped veneer strips. 2. Moistens tape, using sponge, and presses tape to veneer splits to pull splits together, using flat …
1. Repairs welding, burning, and brazing equipment, according to sketches, catalogs, parts lists, and charts: Examines equipment and observes operation to detect malfunction. 2. Dismantles equipment to remove and replace worn or damaged parts, such as regulator diaphragms, torch tips, pressure springs, gauges, pneumatic cylinders, shunts, hoses, cables, and non-consumable …
1. Tends peening machine to flatten ends of metal pins inserted in holes in shoe sticks: Positions pin in fixture on machine anvil and aligns hole in shoe stick over pin. 2. Depresses pedal to start reciprocating ram that hammers protruding end of pin over securing pin to attach pin …
1. Repairs defects in electrical apparatus, such as relays and crossbar switches, used in protection, communication, and control devices: Verifies defects, such as burred screws, damaged coils, bent contacts, incorrect stampings, and misassembled parts indicated by inspection ticket. 2. Disassembles apparatus to replace or relocate parts. 3. Bends parts of …
1. Repairs and adjusts defective typewriters removed from production line, using handtools, power tools, and gauges: Operates typewriter to test functioning of parts and mechanisms to determine repairs required. 2. Disassembles machines to repair or replace defective components, using handtools and holding devices. 3. Bends, taps, turns parts, such as …
1. Replaces and realigns broken, worn, or misaligned probes on probe test cards, using handtools and equipment, to maintain probe cards for wafer probe equipment: Reads specification sheets, manuals, and diagrams to determine probe card wiring and probe positions. 2. Inspects probe cards, using microscope, to detect defects, such as …
1. Repairs recreational vehicles, such as campers, travel trailers, and motor homes according to customer service request or work order: Confers with customer or reads work order to determine nature and extent of damage to vehicle. 2. Inspects, examines, or tests parts or item to be repaired or replaced. 3. …
1. Repairs kiln cars: Sweeps dust and chipped brick from beds of empty kiln cars, using broom. 2. Scrapes loose or chipped mortar from sides of kiln cars, using trowel. 3. Pours water and mortar mix into wheelbarrow, stirs mixture, and spreads and smooths mortar onto sides of kiln cars …
1. Repairs defective units and systems in mobile, modular, and prefabricated homes and travel trailers, using handtools and power tools: Connects water hose to inlet pipe of plumbing system and tests operation of water closets and sinks. 2. Examines and pressure-tests pipes and connections to detect leaks. 3. Repairs leaks …
1. Repairs and adjusts defective ballpoint pens and mechanical pencils in pen and pencil manufacturing plant: Examines pens or pencils to determine needed repairs or adjustments, or follows specifications on repair tags. 2. Disassembles pens and pencils, using handtools, such as pliers and screwdrivers. 3. Replaces defective parts, such as …
1. Repairs handtools, such as planes, vises, bit braces, levels, tape rules and mitre boxes: Examines defective tools to determine from experience, nature of defect or cause of malfunction, and possibility of repair. 2. Disassembles tool, using screwdrivers, hammers, chisels, punches, and files. 3. Operates power tools, such as drill …
1. Repairs defective automotive units, such as engines, transmissions, or differentials, in assembled vehicles, using handtools and power tools and applying knowledge of mechanical systems: Reads inspection cards to determine defects in vehicle components. 2. Disassembles and repairs defective units on assembled vehicles or replaces them with different units, using …
1. Installs, replaces, or repairs parts on motor vehicle bodies, using handtools and power tools and following specifications and inspection reports: Reads specifications and inspection reports to determine incorrectly installed, missing, or defective parts. 2. Installs, replaces, or repairs parts, such as wheels, doors, interior and exterior trim, and vinyl …
1. Tests and repairs gyroscopes according to blueprints and other specifications, using tools and equipment: Tests functional performance of gyroscope, using electronic test equipment. 2. Disassembles mechanical and electrical components of defective gyroscope, following blueprints, using handtools and power tools. 3. Measures parts, using precision measuring instruments, and adjusts fit …
1. Repairs surface defects in battery-operated clocks for motor vehicles, using handtools: Examines rejected clock for defects, such as scratched or broken lens, damaged backplate, and bent or missing hands. 2. Removes and replaces defective parts, using handtools, such as punch, tweezers, staking tool, and screwdriver. 3. Places repaired clock …
1. Repairs surface defects, such as dings, dents, and buckles, in finished metal items, such as automobile bodies, refrigerators, or other appliances, using dolly blocks, ding and pick hammers, and other handtools: Visually examines and feels surface of workpiece to determine extent of defect. 2. Holds dolly block against defect …
1. Repairs and restores objects of art, such as figurines and vases made of antique or fine porcelain, glass, or semiprecious stone: Fits together broken or otherwise marred pieces with wires and glue or other adhesive. 2. Refinishes surfaces with lacquer or paint. 3. Restores decorative patterns by repainting blemished …
1. Repairs surface defects of wood products, such as sashes, doors, furniture, cabinet work, mirror frames, and picture frames to prepare them for finishing, gilding, painting, or packaging: Visually inspects workpiece for rough edges, surface nicks, dents, nail holes, cracks, open seams, veneer blisters, glue, dirt, or inspector’s marks. 2. …
1. Assists REPAIRER in repairing machinery and equipment used in processing ore: Cuts out worn parts of conveyor belts, using shears. 2. Draws ends of belt together, using block and tackle, and splices ends with metal fasteners. 3. Loosens sections of machines and equipment, such as turbo-generators, vibrating screens, air …
