Job Descriptions

Jigsawyer Job

1. Cuts out metal jewelry findings according to pattern, using jigsaw: Receives metal sheets with patterns cemented to tops, or prints patterns on printing press and cements onto metal sheets. 2. Assembles several sheets into laminated block with oiled paper between layers to produce multiple findings in one cutting operation. …





Jinrikisha Driver Job

1. Conveys passengers to destinations, using three-wheeled vehicle: Pumps pedals and turns handlebars to propel and steer vehicle along roadway to attract and convey passengers for novelty rides. 2. Assists passengers into carriage of vehicle and asks their destination. 3. Records time or odometer reading at start of trip. 4. …

Job Analyst Job

1. Collects, analyzes, and prepares occupational information to facilitate personnel, administration, and management functions of organization: Consults with management to determine type, scope, and purpose of study. 2. Studies current organizational occupational data and compiles distribution reports, organization and flow charts, and other background information required for study. 3. Observes …

Jig-Boring Machine Operator, Numerical Control Job

1. Sets up and operates numerically controlled jig-boring machine to perform machining operations, such as boring, drilling and counter-sinking holes in metal workpieces according to specifications and setup instructions, applying knowledge of metal properties and machining methods: Studies blueprints and setup instructions to determine machining required, dimensional specifications, and work …

Jigger Job

1. Places pieces of jewelry articles on pins of specially designed jigs to facilitate polishing operations.

Jigger-Crown-Pouncing-Machine Operator Job

1. Tends semiautomatic machine that abrades hat crowns to remove excess fibers and impart smooth finish: Selects hat block, according to size specifications, and attaches hat block to spindle of machine, using screwdriver. 2. Turns handwheel to adjust tension of sanding belt against surface of hat. 3. Slips hat onto …

Jewelry Coater Job

1. Tends equipment that coats jewelry parts with powdered enamel: Places jewelry on racks, rods, or in wire trays, and sprays jewelry with agar solution for subsequent application of powdered enamel on metal, using spray gun. 2. Fills hopper of machine with specified shade of powdered enamel. 3. Places rods …

Jig Builder Job

1. Builds wood jigs, used as guides in welding wire display racks, following sketch or sample: Lays out and marks jig dimensions on plywood stock according to written instructions or measurements taken from sample. 2. Adjusts saw guides and cuts grooves in plywood to hold wires in place for welding, …

Jig Fitter Job

1. Assembles frames, bases, and other component parts of industrial machines and equipment in jigs preparatory to welding, using electric crane and handtools: Verifies shape of metal parts according to blueprint specifications, using templates. 2. Examines metal parts to detect defects, such as rough spots and burrs, and removes defects, …

Jewel-Hole Cornerer Job

1. Smooths hole corners on flat side of bar jewels: Dips tapered point of cornering tool in mixture of diamond dust and oil. 2. Secures jewel by putting tool point into jewel hole, and holding jewel on revolving rubber disk until action of cornering tool and dust shape corner in …

Jewel-Hole Driller Job

1. Operates battery of horizontal, multispindle, drilling machines to drill center holes in round jewel bearing blanks: Puts molten shellac on end of work spindle and centers jewel on spindles, using small, hand centering tool. 2. Fits drill bits in soft shellac in drill head. 3. Trues up bit by …

Jewel-Bearing Turner Job

1. Operates lathe to turn edges of partially processed jewel bearings: Chips edges of ground sapphires to approach disk shape, using chisel and hammer. 2. Mounts bearing in chuck of lathe. 3. Starts lathe and presses diamond cutter against circumference of bearing. 4. Examines shaped bearing, using magnifying glass and …

Jewel-Corner-Brushing-Machine Operator Job

1. Tends machine that shapes and smooths outside corner of bar jewels: Blocks jewels with melted shellac on circular metal block. 2. Places block in spindle of machine and positions work against brush. 3. Turns on power and allows machine to run until, from experience and by touching block to …

Jewel-Cupping-Machine Operator Job

1. Tends cupping machine that cuts and polishes oilcups in jewel bearings: Depresses pedal to open chuck, inserts jewel with tweezers, and releases pedal to clamp jewel in place. 2. Lowers head holding diamond and borax broaching tool to working position, starts machine, and loads other machines. 3. Removes finished …

Jeweler Job

1. Fabricates and repairs jewelry articles, such as rings, brooches, pendants, bracelets, and lockets: Forms model of article from wax or metal, using carving tools. 2. Places wax model in casting ring, and pours plaster into ring to form mold. 3. Inserts plaster mold in furnace to melt wax. 4. …

Jewel-Bearing Grinder Job

1. Tends lathe that grinds sapphire jewel-bearing blanks flat on both sides: Applies diamond dust to surface of grinding disk. 2. Mounts lap in revolving chuck. 3. Inserts single bearings into cavity at base of holder and holds bearings against revolving lap to grind them on one side. 4. Mounts …

Jewel-Bearing Maker Job

1. Grinds, drills, and finishes sapphire jewel bearings for use in precision instruments, such as compasses, meters, and chronometers: Grinds and faces sapphire blanks to flatten surfaces, and turns edges, to form bearings of specified size and thickness. 2. Drills and finishes holes in centers of bearings.

Jewel-Bearing Polisher Job

1. Tends lathe that polishes internal surfaces of holes in jewel bearings: Inserts jewel bearing into chuck of lathe. 2. Starts lathe and polishes surfaces by inserting splint coated with ground diamond dust into hole of bearing. 3. Cleans hole with splint dipped in benzene. 4. Inspects hole under magnifying …

Jewel Supervisor Job

1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in fabricating watch jewels from raw stock. 2. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR Master Title.

Jewel-Bearing Broacher Job

1. Operates lathe to finish holes drilled in partially processed jewel bearings: Inserts bearings in lathe chuck. 2. Dips brass wire in diamond dust, inserts it into bearing hole, and rubs away high spots, working within tolerances of 0. 3. 0001 inch. 4. Inspects holes with magnifying glass and measures …

Jewel-Bearing Driller Job

1. Operates bench lathes to drill holes of specified size in jewel bearings: Sharpens diamond drill, using diamond cutter and other tools. 2. Mounts chuck in lathe and inserts shaped and ground sapphire bearing between jaws of chuck, using tweezers. 3. Starts lathe and holds drill against center of bearing, …

Jewel-Bearing Facer Job

1. Operates lathe to grind jewel bearings to specified thickness: Mounts fixture in chuck of lathe and inserts jewel bearing into recess of fixture, using tweezers. 2. Mounts grinding disk impregnated with diamond dust on opposite faceplate of lathe. 3. Manipulates controls to bring bearing into contact with grinding disk …

Jewel Stringer Job

1. Strings watch jewels on wire for further processing, using tweezers and loupe. 2. Strings jewel settings, right side up, on wire for transfer to feeding tubes of automatic shaving press.

Jewel Stripper Job

1. Tends automatic machine that cuts jewel settings to specified thickness and bevels corners. 2. Places hopper in automatic feed. 3. Measures thickness of stripped settings with dial indicator, and inspects finished work for appearance.