Job Descriptions

Numberer And Wirer Job

1. Numbers punched and laced Jacquard loom pattern cards according to prescribed sequence, using pencil or hand numbering device. 2. Wires together series of cards in prescribed sequence to make pattern chain, using handtools.





Numerical Control Machine Operator Job

1. Sets up and operates numerical control machine to cut, shape, or form metal workpieces to specifications: Reviews setup sheet and specifications to determine setup procedure, machining sequence, and dimensions of finished workpiece. 2. Attaches fixture to machine bed and positions and secures workpiece in fixture according to setup instructions, …

Numerical Control Machine Set-Up Operator Job

1. Sets up and operates numerical control machines or machining centers to perform various machine functions, such as cutting, drilling, milling, reaming, boring, and broaching of metallic and nonmetallic workpieces, utilizing knowledge of machine tool capabilities, machinability of materials, and shop math: Reads and interprets blueprints, planning sheets, sketches, and …

Numerical-Control Drill Operator, Printed Circuit Boards Job

1. Sets up and operates numerical-control drilling machine to drill holes into printed circuit boards: Reviews setup instructions and specifications. 2. Loads control media containing programmed commands into control console of machine or enters commands to retrieve programmed control data. 3. Attaches depth collars to drill bits and measures bit …

Numerical-Control Router Operator Job

1. Sets up and operates numerical control router machine to rout parts, such as individual printed circuit boards from printed circuit panels or metal workpieces from sheet metal stock: Reviews setup instructions and specifications. 2. Loads control media into computer console or enters commands to retrieve programmed control data. 3. …

Nurse Anesthetist Job

1. Administers local, inhalation, intravenous, and other anesthetics prescribed by ANESTHESIOLOGIST to induce total or partial loss of sensation or consciousness in patients during surgery, deliveries, or other medical and dental procedures: Fits mask to patient’s face, turns dials and sets gauges of equipment to regulate flow of oxygen and …

Nurse Assistant Job

1. Performs any combination of following duties in care of patients in hospital, nursing home, or other medical facility, under direction of nursing and medical staff: Answers signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine patients’ needs. 2. Bathes, dresses, and undresses patients. 3. Serves and collects food trays and …

Nurse Practitioner Job

1. Provides general medical care and treatment to patients in medical facility, such as clinic, health center, or public health agency, under direction of physician: Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of physician. 2. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess …

Nurse, Consultant Job

1. Advises hospitals, schools of nursing, industrial organizations, and public health groups on problems related to nursing activities and health services: Reviews and suggests changes in nursing organization and administrative procedures. 2. Analyzes nursing techniques and recommends modifications. 3. Aids schools in planning nursing curriculums, and hospitals and public health …

Nurse, General Duty Job

1. Provides general nursing care to patients in hospital, nursing home, infirmary, or similar health care facility: Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques. 2. Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatments and examinations of patients. 3. Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies …

Nuclear-Test-Reactor Program Coordinator Job

1. Evaluates, coordinates, and oversees testing of nuclear reactor equipment: Analyzes test proposal to ensure that test is valid and feasible. 2. Identifies and resolves problems, such as incompatibilities between proposal and nuclear test-reactor system. 3. Coordinates technical and financial agreements involving feasibility, scope, purpose, and cost of project in …

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job

1. Prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostic and therapeutic studies, utilizing variety of equipment and following prescribed procedures: Prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceutical materials, calculates doses, and administers doses, under direction of physician. 2. Calibrates equipment. 3. Performs diagnostic studies on patients as prescribed by physician, using scanners or …

Nuclear-Criticality Safety Engineer Job

1. Conducts research and analyzes and evaluates proposed and existing methods of transportation, handling, and storage of nuclear fuel to preclude accidental nuclear reaction at nuclear facilities: Reviews and evaluates fuel transfer and storage plans received from nuclear plants. 2. Studies reports of nuclear fuel characteristics to determine potential or …

Nuclear-Fuels Reclamation Engineer Job

1. Plans, designs, and oversees construction and operation of nuclear fuels reprocessing systems: Performs research and experiments to determine acceptable methods of reclaiming various types of nuclear fuels. 2. Designs nuclear fuel reclamation systems and equipment for pilot plants. 3. Communicates with vendors and contractors, and computes cost estimates of …

Nuclear-Fuels Research Engineer Job

1. Studies behavior of various fuels and fuel configurations in differentiated reactor environments to determine safest and most efficient usage of nuclear fuels, applying theoretical and experiential knowledge of reactor physics and thermal and metallurgical characteristics of nuclear fuels and fuel cell claddings: Analyzes available data and consults with other …

Nuclear-Plant Technical Advisor Job

1. Monitors plant safety status, advises operations staff, and prepares technical reports for operation of thermal-nuclear reactor at electric-power generating station: Observes control-room instrumentation systems and confers with operating personnel to ensure safe operation of plant. 2. Walks throughout plant and observes machinery, equipment, and operating procedures to identify potential …

Novelty Maker Ii Job

1. Operates machines and equipment to mold and freeze ice cream, fruit juice, or syrup stick novelties: Positions molds on machine, using hoist or places mold pans on conveyor. 2. Attaches single or double extrusion valves to filler head with handtools. 3. Observes gauges, turns valves, and starts pumps, to …

Novelty Worker Job

1. Performs any combination of following tasks to make ice cream novelties, such as pies, cake rolls, cones, and vari-colored packs: Ladles fruit sauce over ice cream pie. 2. Places layer of cake roll on tray and sets tray on conveyor. 3. Cuts continuous ribbon of ice cream deposited on …

Nozzle Tender Job

1. Tends equipment that produces aluminum powder from molten aluminum: Installs ceramic tube in furnace and positions air nozzle and power collection duct as specified. 2. Taps furnace to allow molten aluminum to flow through ceramic tube where it is transformed into powder by blast from air nozzle and blown …

Nozzle-And-Sleeve Worker Job

1. Removes, replaces, and adjusts nozzles and cylinders of diecasting machines: Disconnects and removes gooseneck from gooseneck machine, using wrenches, chain falls, and hoist. 2. Knocks nozzle loose with bar and hammer. 3. Drives replacement nozzle into gooseneck. 4. Reinstalls gooseneck in metal pot, aligning nozzle with gate according to …

Nuclear Engineer Job

1. Conducts research into problems of nuclear energy systems; designs and develops nuclear equipment; and monitors testing, operation, and maintenance of nuclear reactors: Plans and conducts nuclear research to discover facts or to test, prove, or modify known nuclear theories concerning release, control, and utilization of nuclear energy. 2. Evaluates …

Nitroglycerin Neutralizer Job

1. Tends vats that wash and treat nitroglycerin to neutralize acids remaining from nitrating process in explosives manufacture: Admits warm water to vat of nitroglycerin, and introduces stream of air from bottom of vat to agitate and mix product for specified interval. 2. Turns off water and air to allow …

Nitroglycerin Supervisor Job

1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in nitrating glycerine with nitric acid to make nitroglycerin, separating, washing, and neutralizing operations, and delivering nitroglycerin to dynamite mix house. 2. Trains workers in operating equipment and instructs workers in safety procedures. 3. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR Master …

Nitroglycerin-Separator Operator Job

1. Tends gravity separator to separate nitroglycerin from spent acids, preparatory to washing, neutralizing, and processing into explosives: Turns petcock to transfer mixture of spent acids and nitroglycerin from batch nitrator to separator. 2. Turns petcock to drain acids from nitroglycerin into trough leading to spent-acid storage. 3. Observes liquid …

Nodulizer Job

1. Tends equipment that dries raw ground materials and makes pellets: Starts pelletizer rotating and starts feed and discharge conveyors and traveling grates in preburning-ovens. 2. Turns valves to regulate water sprays in pelletizer and heat in oven. 3. Observes mixing of materials and water to determine if uniform nodules …