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 …
1. Conducts radiographic, penetrant, ultrasonic, and magnetic particle tests on metal parts to determine if parts meet nondestructive specifications: Reviews test orders to determine type of test requested, test procedures to follow, and part acceptability criteria. 2. Applies agents, such as cleaners, penetrants, and developers, and couplant, to parts, or …
1. Tends series of machines that mix, knead, roll, and cut dough to make noodles: Weighs and measures specified ingredients according to standard formulas, and dumps them into mixing machine. 2. Moves lever to empty mixed ingredients into kneading machine. 3. Feeds kneaded dough into rolling machine that forms dough …
1. Mixes materials and tends equipment to form kaolin into noodle-like strips, for use as catalyst in production of ethylene from alcohol: Dumps specified amount of kaolin into mixing trough, using wheelbarrow. 2. Adds water until specified consistency is attained and mixes materials, using hoe, until mixture appears suitable for …
1. Operates machine to blend ingredients, and knead, extrude, and cut dough used to make noodles: Installs specified die in press, using handtools. 2. Adjusts press rollers to regulate thickness of dough, using micrometer and handtool. 3. Dumps premeasured quantity of eggs into tub, sets meter, and turns spigot to …
1. Grinds notch in edge of glass dial blank as reference point for assembling, using abrasive grinding wheel: Mounts blank in sliding jig and aligns mark on blank with grinding wheel. 2. Starts machine and pushes jig into rotating wheel. 3. Pulls jig back and removes notched blank.
1. Operates typewriter to transcribe stenotyped notes of court proceedings, following standard formats for type of material transcribed: Reads work order to obtain information, such as type of case, case number, number of copies required, and spelling of participants’ names. 2. Reviews form books to ascertain format required for specified …
1. Operates machines and equipment to freeze, cut, harden, and wrap stickless ice cream novelties: Turns valve and sets thermostat to circulate refrigerant and maintain specified temperature in hardening box. 2. Inserts forming fixtures in nozzles of ice cream feedlines that extrude specified shape of ice cream ribbon for bar, …
1. Screens and dries nitrocellulose to prepare it for use in making dynamite: Shovels nitrocellulose from drum onto nonsparking screen, using wooden shovel. 2. Rubs nitrocellulose through screen by hand to remove foreign material. 3. Spreads screened material on trays and places trays in drying chamber. 4. Starts blower and …
1. Tends mixing tanks and auxiliary equipment to combine acids or other specified liquid ingredients to produce solutions for manufacturing explosives, such as nitroglycerin, tetryl, and TNT: Pumps specified liquids through metering or weighing tanks into mixing tank. 2. Starts tank agitator to mix ingredients for specified time. 3. Draws …
1. Smooths and polishes tips of fountain pen nibs, following specifications and using polishing compounds and abrasive cloths and papers: Applies polishing compound, such as rouge, emery, garnet, or other abrasive cloths or paper. 2. Presses and rotates nib on abrasive cloth or paper to polish it to specified smoothness. …
1. Inspects fountain pen nibs to ensure that smoothness, contour, and dimensions conform to specifications, using magnifying glass and dial and fixed gauges: Examines nibs with magnifying glass and by feeling with fingertips to detect surface defects, such as scratches, pits, and cracks. 2. Verifies dimensions of nibs, using preset …
1. Tends machine that cuts metal plates, sheets, or structural shapes into specified radial or irregular shapes by action of reciprocating cutting knives or punches: Positions and clamps specified cutter or punch into ram and bed of machine. 2. Turns thumbscrews to adjust depth of stroke to thickness of metal. …
1. Controls electrolysis tanks to purify electrolyte used in copper refining by removing copper, arsenic, and nickel: Places lead anodes and copper cathode starting sheets in tanks and turns valves to fill tanks with impure electrolyte. 2. Switches on current and starts circulation pumps to remove copper from solution and …
1. Tends machine that nicks curved edges of shoe parts, such as vamps, tongues, quarters, and bindings, to facilitate folding of edges, using either of following methods: Turns machine head to bring designated multiedged die into position. 2. Positions part under die and depresses pedal that forces die downward, nicking …
1. Sets up and operates machine that notches identification nicks in cutting die edge: Grinds burrs from cutting edge of die, using abrasive wheel. 2. Obtains nicking tools specified on template. 3. Bolts tools to machine bed, using wrench. 4. Heats cutting edge of die to soften metal, using acetylene …
1. Verifies and balances entries and records of financial transactions reported by various hotel departments during day, using adding, bookkeeping, and calculating machines. 2. May perform duties of HOTEL CLERK in smaller establishment.
1. Patrols scheduled route to inspect operation of illuminated and animated signs: Drives company car along scheduled route at night. 2. Inspects signs covered by company maintenance contract for specified appearance and operation. 3. Reports faulty operation to service department. 4. May perform minor repairs, such as replacing light bulbs.
1. Inspects and services new automobiles on delivery to dealer or customer, and makes minor repairs or adjustments to place vehicle in salable condition, using handtools, portable power tools, and specification sheets: Inspects vehicle for obvious damage and missing major components. 2. Records discrepancies and signs acceptance slip for each …
1. Inspects new cars prior to loading onto carriers: Examines car for scratches, dents, and broken glass. 2. Drives car to detect motor noises, transmission malfunctions, and brake failure. 3. Records findings. 4. Drives cars onto trailer truck. 5. Keeps record of cars until delivery.
1. Compiles, dispenses, and files newsstories and related copy to assist editorial personnel in broadcasting newsroom: Telephones government agencies and sports facilities and monitors other stations to obtain weather, traffic, and sports information. 2. Telephones people involved in news events to obtain further information or to arrange for on-air or …
1. Manages information resources library stored in files, on tape or microfilm, or in computers for use by news and editorial staff in publishing establishments, such as newspaper and magazine publishers, and in broadcasting establishments, such as radio and television stations: Directs activities of workers engaged in clipping, classifying, cataloging, …
1. Analyzes and broadcasts news received from various sources: Examines news items of local, national, and international significance to determine selection or is assigned news items for broadcast by editorial staff. 2. Prepares or assists in preparation of script. 3. May introduce broadcasters who specialize in particular fields, such as …
1. Drives truck or automobile over prescribed route to deliver newspapers to wholesale or retail newspaper dealers, or to bus, airline, or express stations for shipment: Loads newspapers onto vehicle. 2. Reviews list of dealers, customers, or station drops for change in deliveries. 3. Drives truck or automobile over prescribed …
1. Writes news stories for publication or broadcast from written or recorded notes supplied by reporting staff, using computer or typewriter: Reviews and evaluates written or recorded notes obtained from reporting staff to isolate pertinent facts and details. 2. Verifies accuracy of questionable facts and obtains supplemental material and additional …
