1. Computes charges for pickup and delivery of items, such as documents, messages, and packages, using rate manuals and zone maps: Sorts dispatch tickets and reads postal zone maps and street directories to determine zone categories for pickup and delivery of items. 2. Computes charges for services in various zones, …
1. Loads and assembles component parts of wet and dry bomb and shell primers, performing any combination of following tasks: Loads primer cups with explosives, using power presses to seat explosive. 2. Loads other primer parts with explosives. 3. Assembles primer cups with rings and washers and rolls assembly on …
1. Fills linen boxes with charged primers for inspection or storage: Pours water into catch pan. 2. Places sieve tray of primers over catch pan so excess primer mixture will fall through sieve into water as primers are moved about. 3. Scoops primers from sieve, and pours them into box …
1. Fills small arms ammunition primer cups with dry or wet priming mixture, using one of following methods: Positions specially holed plate filled with primer cups in fixture beneath charging plate. 2. Dumps dry powder on charging plate and rubs it into holes, using rubber spreading tool. 3. Pushes levers …
1. Tends vacuum tank that dries priming mixture, and dries and stores loaded cartridge primers and primed rim-fire cartridge cases: Transfers trays or boards filled with explosive primers or cases from loading room to steam-heated dryhouse, using shockproof cart. 2. Places filled trays in numbered racks or bins. 3. Reads …
1. Examines cartridge primers for defects, such as lack of powder or improperly inserted anvil. 2. Removes faulty primers with tweezers or wax-tipped stick. 3. May fill specially holed boards with primers, using shaker machine, or pour primers into boxes for transfer to subsequent operations. 4. May use magnifying glass …
1. Measures propellant force of powder charge by firing small arms cartridges and shotshells in pressure-testing device: Selects test barrel according to type and caliber of cartridge to be fired. 2. Secures breech end of barrel in fixture containing breech-block, hammer, and firing pin, using handtools and gauges. 3. Inserts …
1. Tends oven that automatically cooks, salts, bakes, and dries pretzels: Lights oven and sets thermostats of cooker, oven, and kiln at specified temperature. 2. Dumps specified amount of salt, soda, and water into hoppers of oven. 3. Turns valve to sprinkle salt and to allow soda solution to drain …
1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in shaping and cutting rings, ring blanks, and jewelry findings, utilizing knowledge of power-press setup and product specifications. 2. Sets up tools and machines. 3. Examines fabricated articles for defects. 4. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR Master Title.
1. Tends machine that presses sheets of floor covering onto felt base: Positions roll of felt on machine spindle, using hoist. 2. Turns steam valves to adjust temperature of roller presses of machine. 3. Places sheets of covering on top of felt, and starts machine that presses materials together to …
1. Examines green sewer pipe for defects: Scans and feels exterior and interior of sewer pipe for blisters, cracks, or hollow areas. 2. Marks unsatisfactory pipe, using chalk. 3. May count rejected pipe sections.
1. Tends equipment that boils, agitates, bleaches, and cleans tallow: Turns valves to drain specified amount of tallow from storage tank into bleaching tank and to create vacuum inside tank when vacuum bleaching method is used. 2. Moves controls to heat tank with steam and maintain specified temperature. 3. Admits …
1. Controls volume of gas in city distribution mains to ensure adequate gas supply according to consumer demand: Determines required governor adjustments to maintain specified gas pressure and volume according to consumer-demand estimates, based on weather conditions and time of day or night, or receives governor adjustment instructions from PRESSURE …
1. Cleans, seals, and tests aircraft pressurized sections and cavities, according to blueprints and specifications, using handtools, power tools, and pressure testing equipment: Reads and interprets blueprints and process specifications to determine area to be sealed, volume of pressure to be applied, and allowable tolerances. 2. Applies cleaning solvent or …
1. Tends steam pressure tanks to extract glue from bones: Opens valve to admit steam into tank of bones, and observing gauges, adjusts pressure according to specifications. 2. Shuts off steam and releases pressure after required period, and drains glue liquor into storage tank. 3. Measures density and temperature of …
1. Tends machine that fluffs and irons flatwork articles, such as handkerchiefs and napkins: Dumps handkerchiefs from net into door-hopper of fluffer unit to condition for ironing. 2. Places fluffed handkerchief on pad of machine and presses pedal to clamp edge. 3. Pulls opposite edge to straighten and square handkerchief …
1. Operates pressing machine to smooth surfaces, flatten seams, or shape articles, such as garments, drapes, slipcovers, and hose, in manufacturing or dry cleaning establishments, using either of following methods: Spreads articles to be pressed on buck of machine. 2. Pulls pressing head onto article and depresses pedals or presses …
1. Presses articles, such as drapes, knit goods, millinery parts, parachutes, garments, and slip covers, or delicate textiles, such as lace, synthetics, and silks to remove wrinkles, flatten seams, and give shape to article, using hand iron: Places article in position on ironing board or worktable. 2. Smooths and shapes …
1. Tends machine that presses cloth buffing wheels after forming to prepare buffing wheels for sewing: Presses lever to start movement of machine bed toward and away from heated press. 2. Removes and replaces buffing wheels on bed of machine as bed moves forward. 3. Moves lever attached to ratchet …
1. Tends machine that presses and blocks garments, such as blouses, coats, dresses, shirts, and sweaters in manufacturing or drycleaning establishment: Selects pressing form according to shape of garment. 2. Positions form on holder over steaming device, expands or contracts form according to size of garment, and inserts pin into …
1. Verifies credentials of patrons desiring entrance into press-box and permits only authorized persons to enter. 2. Runs errands for patrons of press-box, performing such duties as obtaining refreshments, carrying news releases, and placing wagers.
1. Folds prefabricated bookcases over book bodies and compresses assembled book in press to secure cases to bodies: Folds upper half of case over top sheet of book body; stretches case tight over back of book and holds book in place on lower half of case. 2. Presses case down …
1. Tends automatic pressing machine equipped with single or double upright body forms to press front, yoke, and back of shirts, coats, and other garments: Fits garment on buck and pulls lever to clamp neckband of garment to buck. 2. Lowers pressing head to iron yoke. 3. Depresses pedal to …
1. Tends heated presses that mold and cure rubber goods or sports equipment, such as bowling balls, golf and tennis ball covers, and golf ball cores: Moves mold to press, using powered truck or handtruck. 2. Sprays inner surface of mold with lubricant to prevent rubber from sticking. 3. Positions …
