Job Descriptions

Mainspring Former, Brace End Job

1. Bends brace end of watch mainspring to match inside of mainspring barrel, using hand bending tool. 2. Places brace end against pin in center of tool, using tweezers. 3. Turns clamp to secure brace end in tool and manipulates tool handle to bend brace end to specified shape.





Mail-Processing-Equipment Mechanic Job

1. Repairs and maintains mail-processing equipment, such as letter-canceling machines, letter-facing-and-canceling machines, mail-sorting machines, and conveyor systems, following blueprints and schematic diagrams, using handtools, power tools, and electrical testing instruments: Inspects machine to locate causes of trouble, using ammeters, ohmmeters, relay testers, and other testing instruments. 2. Dismantles machine, using …

Mailroom Supervisor Job

1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in wrapping and addressing printed material, such as periodicals, books, and newspapers, for mailing and dispatching: Revises local, state, and out-of-state mailing lists. 2. Inspects work stations to ensure that material is wrapped and addressed in time to meet scheduled departure of …

Mains-And-Service Supervisor Job

1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in constructing, maintaining, and repairing gas mains and in servicing pipes from mains to customer’s premises: Marks work order diagram to indicate location of installations. 2. Measures distances with tape and marks pavement or earth to indicate location of pipes requiring repairs, …

Mailer Job

1. Mails or dispatches newspapers, periodicals, envelopes, cartons, or other bulk printed matter by performing any combination of following duties: Wraps or bundles printed matter by hand or using tying machine. 2. Addresses bundle or wrapped printed matter by hand or stamps, tags, or labels them according to mailing lists …

Mailing-Machine Operator Job

1. Operates machine that automatically addresses, weighs, and ties into bundles printed publications, such as magazines, catalogs, and pamphlets, for mailing according to zip code: Reads production order to determine type and size of publication scheduled for mailing. 2. Adjusts guides, rollers, loose card inserter, weighing machine, and tying arm, …

Mail Clerk Job

1. Sorts incoming mail for distribution and dispatches outgoing mail: Opens envelopes by hand or machine. 2. Stamps date and time of receipt on incoming mail. 3. Sorts mail according to destination and type, such as returned letters, adjustments, bills, orders, and payments. 4. Readdresses undeliverable mail bearing incomplete or …

Mail Handler Job

1. Sorts and processes mail in post office: Sorts incoming or outgoing mail into mail rack pigeonholes or into mail sacks according to destination. 2. May feed letters into electric canceling machine or hand-stamp mail with rubber stamp to cancel postage. 3. May serve at public window or counter. 4. …

Mail-Distribution-Scheme Examiner Job

1. Devises and conducts tests that indicate knowledge of postal clerks concerning city, state, and regional addresses and tests skill in placing mail into designated boxes. 2. Conducts and scores tests and forwards results to personnel department. 3. Instructs postal clerks on distribution scheme requirements. 4. Reviews and revises distribution …

Mail Censor Job

1. Opens and inspects incoming and outgoing correspondence and packages to ensure compliance with prison security rules: Reads incoming and outgoing correspondence of prisoners with adjustment problems or suspected of forbidden activities, such as planning escapes or attempting to contact confederates outside prison. 2. Removes money mailed to prisoners, prepares …

Magnet-Valve Assembler Job

1. Fits together bushings, needle valve, springs, washers, and coil into housing to assemble electromagnet valves used to control flow of liquids or gases in diesel equipment: Presses washer-type ring over needle stem to assemble valve stem. 2. Slides collar over stem and turns one-fourth turn to seat ring. 3. …

Mail Carrier Job

1. Sorts mail for delivery and delivers mail on established route: Inserts mail into slots of mail rack to sort for delivery. 2. Delivers mail to residences and business establishments along route. 3. Completes delivery forms, collects charges, and obtains signature on receipts for delivery of specified types of mail. …

Magnetic-Tape Winder Job

1. Tends machines that wind magnetic tape into reels or cassette hubs for use in communication and control equipment, instruments, and computers: Positions tape supply reels or cassette hubs on letoff and windup spindles of tape winding machines. 2. Loops tape from supply reels through machine guides and into blank …

Magnetic-Tape-Composer Operator Job

1. Operates magnetic-tape recording and typographic composing machine to prepare copy used for offset printing of forms, documents, advertisements, and other matter, following copy and layout instructions and using knowledge of typesetting and typing techniques: Clips copy and instructions to copy holder. 2. Inserts blank tape cartridges on tape-station hubs …

Magneto Repairer Job

1. Tests and repairs magnetos used in gasoline and diesel engines, using meters, gauges, and handtools: Connects magneto to motor and electrical test panel and starts motor to determine source of malfunction. 2. Disassembles magneto and inspects coils, condenser, and armature for shorts. 3. Repairs or replaces worn or defective …

Magician Job

1. Performs original and stock tricks of illusion and sleight of hand to entertain and mystify audience, using props, such as illusion boxes, scarf, cards, rabbit, and jewelry. 2. May include participant from audience in act to remove personal valuables, such as wallets or jewelry, without participant’s knowledge.

Magistrate Job

1. Adjudicates civil cases in which damages do not exceed prescribed maximum established by state law, and minor misdemeanor cases not involving penitentiary sentences or fines in excess of maximum amount allowed to be levied under state law. 2. Conducts preliminary hearings in felony cases to determine whether there is …

Magnesium-Mill Operator Job

1. Feeds magnesium bar stock into milling machine for grinding into powder: Saws bar stock into sections, places sections in jig of milling machine, and turns handwheel to feed sections to milling cutter. 2. Collects cuttings with air suction hose and dumps them into grinding mill. 3. Cleans magnesium scrap …

Magazine Keeper Job

1. Stores and issues explosive materials, such as blasting powder, ammonium nitrate, dynamite, fireworks, and munitions, in magazine of explosives or munitions factory, mine, arsenal, or construction project: Records nature and quantity of materials received, shipped, or issued to workers. 2. Enforces observance of safety regulations by persons entering magazine. …

Magazine Repairer Job

1. Tends saddle-stitching machine to repair salvable magazines, comic books, or catalogs in bindery: Picks up book from supply on worktable, opens book, and places book in tentlike position over fixture of wire-stitching machine. 2. Examines book to determine location of missing stitch, and positions book under stitching head. 3. …

Magazine Supervisor Job

1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in storing, issuing, and accounting for ammunition or explosives, performing duties as described under SUPERVISOR Master Title.

Machinist, Outside Job

1. Installs ship machinery, such as propelling machinery, auxiliary motors, pumps, ventilating equipment, and steering gear, working from blueprints and using handtools, calipers, and micrometers. 2. Lays out passage holes on bulkheads, decks, and other surfaces for connections, such as shafting and steam lines. 3. Installs below-deck auxiliaries, such as …

Machinist, Wood Job

1. Sets up and operates variety of woodworking machines to surface, cut, and shape lumber, and to fabricate parts for wood products, such as doors, door and window frames, furniture, and sashes, according to specifications: Selects, installs, and adjusts saw blades, cutterheads, boring bits, and sanding belts in respective machines, …

Machinist, Linotype Job

1. Adjusts and repairs linotype machines and related equipment, according to maintenance schedule, diagnosis of machine malfunctioning, and manufacturer’s service manuals: Inspects machines and operates keyboard to detect potential malfunctions, listening to machine operation for evidence of excessive wear and need for adjustment. 2. Confers with operators of faulty machines …