Job Descriptions

Property Custodian Job

1. Receives, stores, and issues properties in motion picture studio prop room: Examines incoming property for breaks and flaws and notifies supervisor of damage. 2. Attaches identification tags or labels to property according to type of object. 3. Keeps records of incoming and outgoing props, props in inventory, and rented …





Proof-Machine-Operator Supervisor Job

1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operating machines to encode, add, cancel, photocopy, and sort checks, drafts, and money orders for collection, and to prove records of transactions: Locates check copies and proof records to answer inquiries from staff or customers. 2. Prepares journal voucher to correct …

Proof-Press Operator Job

1. Makes ready and operates proof press to make proofs of type setup: Places galley of type on bed of press. 2. Depresses pedal to move ink roller over face of type or applies ink, using hand roller. 3. Places sheet of paper on type and depresses pedal or turns …

Proofreader Job

1. Reads typescript or proof of type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors, by either of following methods: Places proof and copy side by side on reading board. 2. Reads proof against copy, marking by standardized code, errors that appear in proof. 3. …

Proofsheet Corrector Job

1. Replaces slugs in set type to correct errors indicated on proofsheet preparatory to printing of final copy: Arranges galleys of linotype slugs in sequence on correction table. 2. Compares corrected type slugs against proof to detect errors. 3. Compares guide symbols on proof with galley symbol, and reads portion …

Proof-Technician Helper Job

1. Tests and inspects small arms, artillery weapons, ammunition, and bombs for safety and quality control: Obtains sample ammunition from production lot for ballistic testing. 2. Sets up targets on ranges. 3. Fires weapons to determine mechanical function, accuracy, and velocity under variable conditions. 4. Records number of defective pieces …

Prop Attendant Job

1. Readies stage, equipment, and seating area of theater prior to performances, and produces special lighting and sound effects during performances, using various equipment and devices: Lifts, places, and repositions special effect props, such as breakaway walls, dry ice in smoke/fog generator, and stage elevators, for use by performers during …

Prop Maker Job

1. Fabricates and assembles props, miniatures, and sets for motion pictures and theatrical productions from a variety of materials, using handtools and woodworking and metalworking machines and equipment: Analyzes sketches, blueprints, and verbal instructions to determine type props and other materials needed and equipment required. 2. Measures and marks cutting …

Propellant-Charge Loader Job

1. Measures quantities of explosives and loads them into propellant charge bags: Measures approximate quantity of powder, using volumetric weighing machine. 2. Weighs charge on scale. 3. Verifies weight on second scale. 4. Empties charge into charge bag. 5. Sews opening together at top of bag, using sewing machine.

Proof Inspector Job

1. Fires small arms weapons to test loading, firing, and ejection mechanisms: Places gun in fixture of proof-shoot box, and loads it with ammunition. 2. Fires gun specified number of times manually and by remote control to test its shock resistance and function of loading, firing, and extraction mechanisms. 3. …

Proof-Coin Collector Job

1. Inspects proof coins produced by U. 2. S. 3. Mint for imperfections, such as burrs, scratches, and flattened edges. 4. Packs satisfactory units for mailing to coin collectors in specially designed protective envelopes. 5. May inspect medals, lapel buttons, ribbons, and similar items attached to coins for decorative or …

Proofer, Prepress Job

1. Makes single or multicolored prepress proofs of text and graphics, performing any combination of following duties: Places base material and color coated sheet or light sensitive film into laminating machine that transfers pigment from sheet or laminates light sensitive film to base. 2. Exposes base to corresponding color-separated negative …

Proof-Machine Operator Job

1. Operates machines to encode, add, cancel, photocopy, and sort checks, drafts, and money orders for collection and to prove records of transactions: Places checks into machine that encodes amounts in magnetic ink, adds amounts, and cancels check. 2. Enters amount of each check, using keyboard. 3. Places encoded checks …

Project Manager, Environmental Research Job

1. Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of staff involved in developing procedures, equipment, and techniques to solve pollution problems, using scientific research methods: Schedules and assigns duties to staff research scientists and engineers based on evaluation of their knowledge of specific disciplines. 2. Confers with project scientists and research engineers …

Project-Crew Worker Job

1. Cleans walls, floors, ceilings, and structural members of buildings, using steam-cleaning equipment, brooms, and scrapers, and removes spillage and overflow of materials being processed or manufactured, with shovel and rake. 2. Applies sealer to tile and concrete floors to protect them against subsequent spillage, using mop or brush. 3. …

Projection Printer Job

1. Produces enlarged or reduced photographic prints from original negative or positive, using projection printer: Sorts orders according to type, size, and processing requirements. 2. Examines negative for contrast to determine grade of sensitized paper required for print. 3. Places sensitized paper on easel and adjusts sliding arms of easel …

Prompter Job

1. Prompts performers in operatic productions: Marks copy of vocal score to note cues. 2. Observes CONDUCTOR, ORCHESTRA and follows vocal score to time cues accurately. 3. Speaks or sings in language required by opera to prompt performers.

Progress Clerk Job

1. Records and reports progress of construction work: Reviews information, such as daily record of activities, records of materials received and used, and reports from various workers. 2. Prepares and types report. 3. May inspect and measure work completed. 4. May photograph construction work at various stages of completion to …

Progressive Assembler And Fitter Job

1. Assembles farm or lawn-and-garden machinery, such as tractors, harvesters, plow disks, rakes, roto-tillers, and snow throwers at one station of progressive assembly line, using handtools and power tools: Files edges and reams holes to align parts, such as chains, gears, housings, transmissions, radiators, fuel lines, and wheels with main …

Project Engineer Job

1. Directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering project within area of assigned responsibility: Plans and formulates engineering program and organizes project staff according to project requirements. 2. Assigns project personnel to specific phases or aspects of project, such as technical studies, …

Profiling-Machine Set-Up Operator I Job

1. Sets up and operates milling machine equipped with built-in or attached tracing mechanism that guides cutting tool in parallel relationship to stylus that moves along three-dimensional model or two-dimensional template to mill contour of model or profile of template on metal workpieces: Studies blueprint, layout on workpieces, and template …

Profiling-Machine Set-Up Operator Ii Job

1. Sets up and operates profile milling machine equipped with built-in or attached tracing mechanism that guides cutting tool in parallel relationship to stylus to mill two-dimensional scale profiles from models, according to specifications: Examines layout or workpiece, blueprints, and work order to ascertain type of tooling required and finished …

Profiling-Machine Set-Up Operator, Tool Job

1. Sets up and operates various types of tracer-controlled profile milling machines to mill duplicates of template or model contour on metal workpieces, such as cams, metalworking dies, aircraft parts, and automobile prototype parts, determining tooling according to knowledge of profiling procedures: Studies blueprint, dimensioned sketch, or layout on workpiece …

Program Assistant Job

1. Performs any combination of following or similar duties as directed by DIRECTOR, PROGRAM or PRODUCER in rehearsal and broadcast of television programs: Distributes copies of script and arranges for rehearsal quarters. 2. Prepares and distributes rehearsal call sheets. 3. Lays out acting areas on stage floor, using tape and …

Program Coordinator Job

1. Coordinates activities of amusement park educational department to present educational scripts during animal performances: Reviews educational materials to gather information for scripts. 2. Confers with animal trainer to verify format of performance, and writes script to coincide with performance, or reviews scripts prepared by department researchers for suggested changes …