Job Descriptions

Recordist, Chief Job

1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in servicing and operating recording machines, power supply units, and allied equipment: Assigns workers to test and repair defective equipment. 2. Reads production schedule to ascertain recording machines to be used and informs workers. 3. Places sound film sections under microscope of …





Record-Press Tender Job

1. Tends automatic steam-hydraulic press that molds plastic compound into phonograph records: Places record labels over top and bottom center pins of press, and places preweighed and heated biscuit into press mold. 2. Moves lever to close mold and start press on cycle that molds biscuit under pressure and heat …

Reclamation Supervisor Job

1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in melting reclaimed dross and scalpings, casting molten scrap into ingots, and alloying aluminum with metals, such as copper, nickel, and iron: Inspects condition and type of incoming scrap to determine melting process, and records information on planning chart. 2. Confers with …

Reclamation Worker Job

1. Dismantles wrecked and other decommissioned aircraft and salvages parts and equipment: Removes wings, tails, engines, landing gear, instruments and other repairable parts, using handtools. 2. Dismantles condemned equipment, retaining usable parts. 3. Cleans salvaged parts in solvent and coats with grease or other preservative, using swab, brush, or spray …

Reconnaissance Crewmember Job

1. Observes, locates, and reports enemy force movements and terrain characteristics from vantage point: Conducts surveillance from vantage post to observe such places as bridges, airfields, roads, and rivers to detect enemy movements. 2. Observes beach areas to determine possible amphibious landing site. 3. Requests artillery, air, and naval gunfire …

Reconsignment Clerk Job

1. Reroutes freight shipments to new destinations following request from shipper: Receives request from shipper for reconsignment or change in destination of freight shipment. 2. Searches for original bill of lading, waybill, and freight bills to ascertain original route or destination. 3. Telephones station at next scheduled stop on original …

Record Clerk Job

1. Keeps files of sample pads, slubbings, and yarns for color comparison and stock reference: Attaches identification tags indicating data, such as color blend, batch number, and date of shipment, to sample pads, slubbings, and yarns, and files them. 2. Files order forms, formula cards, and color percentage cards. 3. …

Record-Changer Assembler Job

1. Performs one or more repetitive operations to assemble record changers, such as positioning plates in jig, screwing and bolting parts together, soldering pickup and motor leads, and inserting springs and other small parts, using screwdrivers, wrenches, and soldering iron.

Record-Changer Tester Job

1. Tests automatic record changers for accuracy of record transfer and pickup movement by placing several records on changer and observing performance. 2. Segregates for adjustment record changers not meeting performance standards.

Recorder Job

1. Records on identification tickets yardage, weight, and identity of cloth processed on finishing range: Sets yardage meter to zero position prior to each cloth-lot processing run. 2. Records yardage reading from meter and copies weight and style and lot numbers from job order onto roll ticket. 3. Clips roll …

Recording Studio Set-Up Worker Job

1. Arranges sound recording equipment in studio preparatory to recording session following work order specifications: Reads work order to determine position of equipment and arranges equipment, such as consoles, isolation booths, microphones, tape machines, amplifiers, music stands, and musical instruments, by hand or using handtrucks and dollies. 2. Connects equipment …

Recordist Job

1. Controls equipment to record sound originating on motion-picture set, using magnetic film, optical film, and acetate disk recording equipment: Tests and sets up recording mechanism according to specifications. 2. Starts recorder and synchronizes sound with film. 3. Observes operation to ensure that sound is properly recorded. 4. May be …

Receiving-Barn Custodian Job

1. Verifies credentials of persons at receiving barn of racetrack and notifies STABLE ATTENDANTS to bring horses scheduled to race, to barn for examination and inspection: Compares credentials of persons requesting admittance with list of names authorized. 2. Informs STABLE ATTENDANTS to bring racehorses to receiving barn for examination and …

Receptionist Job

1. Receives callers at establishment, determines nature of business, and directs callers to destination: Obtains caller’s name and arranges for appointment with person called upon. 2. Directs caller to destination and records name, time of call, nature of business, and person called upon. 3. May operate PBX telephone console to …

Receptionist, Airline Lounge Job

1. Admits members and guests to airline lounge, serves beverages and snacks, and provides other personal services as requested: Opens door to lounge in response to sound of buzzer, verifies membership cards, and admits and seats members and guests. 2. Serves refreshments such as cocktails, coffee and snacks. 3. Answers …

Reclamation Kettle Tender, Metal Job

1. Tends melting kettle to remelt metal scrap, dross, and skimmings to recover lead, cadmium, zinc, or other nonferrous metals and cast it into pig molds for reuse: Charges kettle manually or using shovel or hoist. 2. Ignites burner to melt and heat metal. 3. Observes thermometer or color of …

Receiver-Dispatcher Job

1. Receives and records requests for emergency road service from automobile club members, and dispatches tow truck or service truck to stranded vehicle: Answers telephone and obtains and records on road service card such information as name of club member, location of disabled vehicle, and nature of vehicle malfunction. 2. …

Receiving Checker Job

1. Counts, measures, or weighs articles to verify contents of shipments against bills of lading, invoices, or storage receipts. 2. May examine articles for defects and sort articles according to extent of defect. 3. May attach identification data onto article. 4. May record factors causing goods to be returned. 5. …

Receiver, Fermenting Cellars Job

1. Operates pumps that add yeast to wort, following standard instructions: Turns spigot to drain yeast from pressurized yeast tub into yeast wagon, or starts pump to transfer yeast from storage tank to yeast brink. 2. Connects wort and starting tank lines. 3. Signals PUMPER, BREWERY or starts pump to …

Reamer, Hand Job

1. Reams drilled holes in metal workpieces, using handtools. 2. Inserts reamer into hole and twists and pushes it to enlarge, smooth, or improve roundness of hole. 3. Verifies hole specifications, using plug gauge. 4. May place workpieces in vise when reaming out hole.

Reaming-Machine Tender Job

1. Tends machine that reams and chamfers brass and copper tubing and rods to smooth inside edges of tubing and to remove burrs and sharp edges from ends of tubing and rods: Positions and fastens cutting tool in toolholder and installs funnel-shaped sleeve on machine through which tubing or rod …

Rebrander Job

1. Tends revolving wire brush and hot die presses that remove brand from rubber footwear and rebrand footwear for sale under another vendor’s name, using either of following methods: Holds footwear with brand against wire brush and buffs off brand. 2. Positions footwear on hot die press and presses pedal …

Receipt-And-Report Clerk Job

1. Prepares reports of labor and equipment costs incurred in loading and unloading ship cargoes: Compiles reports of tonnage and type of cargo handled, labor charges involved in loading and unloading cargo, and charges for equipment used, such as cranes, barges, and conveyors. 2. Computes cost per ton for each …

Raw-Stock-Drier Tender Job

1. Tends machine that completes drying of dyed raw cotton, wool, or synthetic fibers, from which excess liquid has been extracted: Feeds raw stock to conveyor by hand or turns switch to control vacuum pipe through which stock is fed onto conveyor. 2. Moves lever to regulate speed of screen …

Raw-Stock-Machine Loader Job

1. Fills raw-stock-dyeing or bleaching machine with cotton, wool, or synthetic fiber, preparatory to dyeing or bleaching, and removes stock from machine: Places rack in machine to support stock during processing. 2. Opens bales and dumps or packs armfuls of loose fiber into machine. 3. Closes machine lid and tightens …