Job Descriptions

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 …





Machinist, Marine Engine Job

1. Installs and repairs gasoline and diesel engines in boats, such as yachts, tugs, and trawlers, following specifications: Positions engine over mounting holes, using chain hoist. 2. Bolts engine to mount and straps fuel tank to cradle, using handtools. 3. Connects fuel, oil, and waterlines to engine. 4. Installs engine …

Machinist Supervisor, Outside Job

1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in installation of ship machinery, such as propelling machinery, auxiliary motors and pumps, and steering gear, performing duties as described under SUPERVISOR Master Title.

Machinist, Automotive Job

1. Sets up and operates variety of general or specialized metalworking machines to repair automotive engine parts or auxiliary units, such as transmission, differential, springs, or brakes, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, and machine procedures: Operates lathe to machine water-pump castings, piston heads, valves, and other automotive …

Machinist, Experimental Job

1. Sets up and operates machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to fabricate tools, mechanisms, and machines for experimental purposes, such as solving problems relative to materials, tools, work-holding arrangements, machine settings, product specifications, and fabrication methods for production process, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, …

Machinist Helper, Outside Job

1. Assists MACHINIST, OUTSIDE in installing ship machinery, such as motors, pumps, ventilating equipment and steering gear: Drills holes in foundations in specified places for anchoring machinery, using portable, powered drills. 2. Assists in moving and leveling machinery, using portable jacks, as directed. 3. Bolts equipment to deck and attaches …

Machinist Job

1. Sets up and operates conventional, special-purpose, and numerical control machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts, and fits and assembles machined parts into complete units, applying knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics, machinability of materials, and layout techniques: Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, …

Machine-Stoppage-Frequency Checker Job

1. Records number and cause of machine stoppage on textile machines, such as looms and spinning frames, for payroll, work assignment, and quality control purposes: Observes machine and questions worker to determine reason for machine stoppage. 2. Records information on forms for analysis by management. 3. May perform quality control …

Machine-Tank Operator Job

1. Operates power saws to cut lumber to specified dimensions for bottom and sides of wooden tanks and cuts out tank bottom from assembled boards: Measures and marks boards to specified length for tank bottom. 2. Cuts bottom boards, using swinging cutoff saw. 3. Measures and cuts stave lumber to …

Machining-And-Assembly Supervisor Job

1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in machining and assembling electric motors, generators, and control and switch gear apparatus: Directs placement of parts, such as stator core, rotor core, field yoke, or panelboard on machining or assembly floor to coordinate machine operation and assembly. 2. Inspects machined parts …

Machinery Erector Job

1. Erects and tests machinery and heavy equipment, such as hydraulic turbines, turbine wheels, jaw stone crushers, industrial surface condensers, flaking machines, valves, and mine hoists, according to blueprints and specifications, using handtools, heating equipment, and measuring instruments: Positions steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment. 2. Levels …

Machine-Shop Supervisor, Production Job

1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in production machining of metallic or nonmetallic workpieces, applying knowledge of machine shop procedures, machine tool setup and operating techniques, and production machining methods. 2. May repair machine tools. 3. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR Master Title.

Machine-Shop Supervisor, Tool Job

1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in custom-machining metallic and nonmetallic workpieces to produce, maintain, or repair parts for machines, molds, and equipment, applying knowledge of machine shop procedures, variety of machine-tool setup and operating techniques, metal and plastic properties, and custom-machining methods. 2. May supervise workers in …

Machine-Clothing Replacer Job

1. Replaces paper-making machine clothing with material, such as canvas, felt, and wire-mesh: Reviews clothing service records of each machine to determine when replacements should be made. 2. Examines clothing for defects, such as worn spots, tears, holes, and rotted areas, and schedules times for change or repair. 3. Lifts …

Machine-Made-Shoe Unit Worker Job

1. Performs any combination of following tasks, as member of crew of rotating machine on which plastic soles are molded onto presewn fabric uppers to form low top sport shoes: Holds nozzle of hose to sprue hole of mold and squeezes release on hose handle to fill space between mold …

Machine-Pack Assembler Job

1. Places small arms cartridges nose-to-head for packaging: Positions cartridge-filled shaker plate over double transfer plate and releases catch to drop cartridges nose-down into alternate holes in transfer plate. 2. Turns transfer plate over and repeats to fill remaining holes. 3. Pulls slides in transfer plate that release cartridges in …

Machine-Castings Plasterer Job

1. Caulks machine castings, using putty knife or trowel: Measures out required amount of metallic plaster, and mixes it into paste of specified consistency. 2. Applies paste to surface of machine castings, filling cracks and blowholes and leveling rough spots, using putty knife or small trowel. 3. Allows putty to …

Machine-Adjuster Leader Job

1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in one phase of producing cartridges and shells. 2. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR Master Title. 3. May be designated according to process supervised as Machine-Adjuster Leader, Bullet Assembly; Machine-Adjuster Leader, Cannelure And Finish; Machine-Adjuster Leader, Case Trim; Machine-Adjuster Leader, Primer …

Machine-Assembler Supervisor Job

1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in assembly of machines, equipment, and their subassemblies: Analyzes specifications, such as blueprints, diagrams, and schematics, to determine need for supplies and sequence of operations. 2. Requisitions supplies and coordinates flow of material through department. 3. Trains workers in assembly techniques. 4. …