Job Descriptions

Putty Glazer Job

1. Applies coating of putty, mastic, or similar material to imperfections in manufactured articles, preparatory to application of paint or other final coating: Inspects surface of article for defects, such as holes, cracks, and indentations. 2. Spreads material over flaws, using dauber or knife, and brushes or spreads thinned putty …





Purchasing Agent Job

1. Coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising, for establishment: Reviews requisitions. 2. Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. 3. Selects products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining …

Purchasing-And-Claims Supervisor Job

1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers in purchasing-and-claims department of ferryboat service: Reviews and approves requisitions for supplies and designates approved supplier. 2. Reviews and forwards for approval requisitions for ferry or terminal maintenance or repair. 3. Recommends contractors or vendors for notification to bid for repair or supply …

Purification Operator Ii Job

1. Controls gas-scrubbing and related equipment to remove impurities from gases: Observes temperature, flow, pressure gauges, and liquid-level indicators and moves controls to effect operating equilibrium in equipment, according to plant procedure and correlation of instrument readings. 2. Observes gas-scrubbing fluid through sight glasses to determine process efficiency, indicated by …

Purification-Operator Helper Job

1. Tends gas scrubbing and related equipment that removes impurities from gases, as directed by PURIFICATION OPERATOR II: Loads brine saturators and nitrogen-drying columns with lump calcium chloride. 2. Mixes hydrosulfate solutions used in process, according to proportion chart or oral directions. 3. Observes gauges to determine gas pressures throughout …

Punch-Press Operator Job

1. Tends press that automatically punches out blocks of floor tile from sheets of vinyl and asphalt or asbestos material: Starts machine and observes sheet for uniformity of color pattern. 2. Pushes button to release punching ram, allowing defective sections of sheet to pass through and onto scrap conveyor. 3. …

Punch-Press Operator I Job

1. Sets up and operates power press to trim, punch, shape, notch, draw, or crimp metal, composite, or plastic stock: Assembles, installs, and aligns dies in press according to specifications, using feelers, shims, templates, bolts, clamps, and wrenches. 2. Adjusts ram stroke to specified length. 3. Positions workpiece against fixtures …

Punch-Press Operator Ii Job

1. Tends one or more power presses that trim, punch, shape, notch, draw, or crimp metal, composite materials, or plastic stock between preset dies: Places workpiece against fixtures or stops on machine bed and under machine die, or threads roll of metal into jig. 2. Starts press and monitors machine …

Punch-Press Operator Iii Job

1. Operates power press equipped with punch to notch or punch metal or plastic plates, sheets, or structural shapes: Positions, aligns, and clamps specified punch and die set into ram and bed of machine, using feelers, gauges, shims, rule, or template. 2. Turns handwheel or installs shims to set depth …

Punch-Press Operator, Automatic Job

1. Sets up and operates power press that automatically feeds bars, structural metal, blanks, or continuous roll of sheet metal into position under ram: Installs specified dies in press, using gauges and handtools. 2. Adjusts ram stroke of press, using handtools. 3. Turns knobs or installs gears to synchronize action …

Punch-Press Setter Job

1. Sets up and installs dies into power presses to punch, notch, cut blanks, form or draw metal plates, strips, sheets, or blanks: Positions, aligns, and locks specified dies into machine ram and bed. 2. Sets stops, guides, or installs jigs or fixtures for positioning workpiece. 3. Adjusts depth and …

Puppeteer Job

1. Originates puppet shows, designs and constructs puppets and moves controls of puppets to animate them for entertainment of audience: Studies media for ideas that relate to fads, stories, plays, and seasonal themes and confers with other staff to develop ideas for new show. 2. Writes or adapts script for …

Purchase-Price Analyst Job

1. Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives for contract transactions: Compiles information from periodicals, catalogs, and other sources to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. 2. Obtains data for cost analysis studies by determining manufacturing costs within divisions …

Punchboard-Filling-Machine Operator Job

1. Tends machine that inserts numbered paper cylinders in holes of punchboards: Places printed paper strips in tubular magazine and locks it in filling machine. 2. Presses punchboard over pegs in plate of machine and moves lever to lower blade that cuts paper into strips and raises plate against teeth …

Puncher Job

1. Operates punching machine, equipped with pantograph mechanism, to punch pattern designs in rolls of paper or plastic which control stitching operations of automatic embroidery machines: Positions and tacks cartoon onto pantograph pattern board and mounts roll of paper in holder. 2. Pulls levers to start and to regulate speed …

Punchboard Assembler I Job

1. Inserts numbered pieces of creased paper into holes of cardboard punchboards, and tokens or coins in holes at top of boards and covers tokens or coins with transparent material. 2. Staples wooden punch to base of card.

Punchboard Assembler Ii Job

1. Combines perforated cardboard sheets to make punchboards by inserting sheets, to which glue has been applied, over pins of metal plate to align them and pressing sheets together, using piece of metal.

Pumper-Gauger Job

1. Operates pumps and manifold systems to load petro-chemical products, such as caustic soda, methanol, and styrene into trucks, barges, and tank cars: Reads loading order or receives instructions from supervisor. 2. Determines movement of products through lines from storage tanks to tank trucks, barges, and tank cars utilizing knowledge …

Pump-Press Operator Job

1. Tends equipment that forms wet pulp into bales according to specifications: Turns valves to regulate flow of pulp slush from main supply line to pulp machine headbox. 2. Starts equipment, such as vacuum and water pumps, mix tank agitator, cyclone drier and fluffer, shredder disks, screw conveyor, and compressor, …

Pump-Servicer Helper Job

1. Assists PUMP SERVICER in repairing pumps, pump power units, and auxiliary equipment: Dismantles pumps, engines, and other machinery, using power hoists and handtools. 2. Hauls pump and engine parts to and from machine shops, using hoisting device. 3. Performs other duties as described under HELPER Master Title.

Pump-Servicer Supervisor Job

1. Supervises and coordinates activities of PUMP SERVICERS engaged in installing and repairing pumps, such as centrifugal, plunger, and turbine pumps. 2. Trains employees in work methods and procedures. 3. Orders materials and supplies. 4. Inspects installations and repairs of pumps. 5. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR Master …

Pump-Station Operator, Waterworks Job

1. Operates pumping equipment to transfer raw water to treatment plant, or distribute processed water to residential, commercial, and industrial establishments: Turns valves, pulls levers, and flips switches to operate and control turbine- or motor-driven pumps that transfer water from reservoir to treatment plant, or to transfer processed water to …

Punch Press Operator Job

1. Tends press that automatically punches out blocks of floor tile from sheets of vinyl and asphalt or asbestos material: Starts machine and observes sheet for uniformity of color pattern. 2. Pushes button to release punching ram, allowing defective sections of sheet to pass through and onto scrap conveyor. 3. …

Pump Servicer Job

1. Repairs pumps and pump power units, such as centrifugal and plunger-type pumps, and diesel-engine, gasoline-engine, and electric-motor power units, using hoists and handtools: Diagnoses trouble in pumps. 2. Dismantles pumps and repairs or replaces defective parts, using handtools. 3. Reseats and grinds valves. 4. Tests performances of repaired pumps. …

Pump Tender, Cement Based Materials Job

1. Tends one or more machines that pump concrete, grout, or dry mixtures of sand and cement through hoses to fill forms and crevices or to coat surfaces: Positions hose or temporary pipeline and snaps couplings together. 2. Shovels materials into hopper, moves lever to discharge materials from skip into …