1. Attaches handles and knobs to cups and other greenware preparatory to bisque firing: Trims ends of handle to fit ware. 2. Dips ends of handle in slip and presses handle onto clay piece in position specified. 3. Trims and smooths joint, using handtools and wet sponge. 4. May finish …
1. Directs and coordinates activities of harbor police force to ensure enforcement of laws, regulations, and policies governing navigable waters and property under jurisdiction of municipality or port district: Confers with officials, such as port authorities, Coast Guard officers, and members of city council to establish policies, define responsibilities, and …
1. Kneads fur felt hat cones to mat together interlocking fibers and harden cones for shaping into hats: Wraps wet cones in burlap, squeezes wrapped cones to extract water, and removes cones from burlap. 2. Rolls cones in blanket and kneads to interlock fibers and harden cones. 3. Unrolls blanket, …
1. Tends machine that die-cuts paper cup handles from roll of paper stock and glues handles onto cups: Mounts roll of paper on machine, using hoist. 2. Fills glue reservoir and stacks cups onto machine feeding mechanism. 3. Starts machine and observes machine operation to detect malfunction. 4. Removes stack …
1. Forms handles for clayware by either of following methods: Pours slip into mold. 2. Cuts pugged clay to specified size, and places into segmented mold. 3. Assembles and presses mold segments together by hand. 4. Opens valve of supply line and fills mold with slip. 5. Places mold on …
1. Tends machine that automatically punches holes and crimps grommets in mattress borders to insert ventilators and attach handles: Slides border into marked position under machine head and depresses pedal to punch holes in boxing. 2. Places grommets and ventilating grids over holes and depresses another pedal to crimp grommets …
1. Assists DRAWER-IN, HAND to draw warp yarn through loom harness and reed: Sits behind harness at drawing-in frame or loom, selects warp ends according to lease and places warp ends on reed hook held by DRAWER-IN, HAND who draws ends through heddles and reed. 2. Performs other duties as …
1. Determines winning odds on each horse of each race of harness-racing program by analyzing data, such as horses’ and drivers’ past performances, post position, and race distance, for use in racing publications: Reviews data on each horse entered in same race, such as past performance, assigned-racing classification, and race …
1. Folds handkerchiefs prior to packaging. 2. May fold fancy handkerchiefs, such as men’s dress handkerchiefs, into specified shapes and place handkerchiefs in cellophane envelopes.
1. Attaches metal parts, such as webs and ferrules, to wooden tool and implement handles: Positions metal parts on handle, and drills holes for bolts or rivets, using portable power drill. 2. Inserts bolts or rivets in holes, and tightens or fastens them, using handtools or riveting press. 3. May …
1. Removes excess metal from inside rim of balance wheel, using radius file: Positions wheel in slot of work jig filing plate. 2. Files excess metal between arm and inside rim of wheel to obtain specified balance of wheel, using file and loupe. 3. Inspects wheels to ensure conformance to …
1. Sews shoe parts, such as heel ends, plugs, and quarters, to vamp or raises decorative stitches in backstay of casual shoes: Soaks skived or nonskived parts in water to soften them. 2. Positions lasted shoe on pin jack and pulls and tacks parts to last with lasting tool. 3. …
1. Stamps designs or lettering into metal workpieces, using hand stamps and hammer: Obtains specified stamp from rack and holds and hammers it to imprint workpiece. 2. May use stand or fixture to position stamp or workpiece.
1. Attaches hinged metal frames to leather or fabric handbags: Spreads grooves in frame, using automatic opening device or pliers. 2. Brushes cement into grooves. 3. Trims edges and corners of bag fabric, using scissors. 4. Clamps frame in frame-tightening device, and pushes edges and corners of bag into grooves …
1. Operates reciprocating power hammer to smooth and shape sheet metal used in manufacturing aircraft and aerospace products according to specifications: Reads blueprints and work orders to determine machine setup. 2. Installs dies in machine according to surface contours, size, and thickness and hardness of metal to be shaped. 3. …
1. Tends hammer mill that breaks slags, slate, and similar materials into fine pieces: Starts machine and watches rate of feeding into hopper from conveyor or moves gate lever to allow materials to drop into hopper from chute. 2. Oils and cleans machine.
1. Repairs defects in silver hollowware, such as trays, creamers, teapots, and bowls, using hammers, dollies, and tracing punches: Examines article to determine nature of defect, such as dents, uneven bottom, scratches, or holes. 2. Places article on anvil or dolly and pounds out dents or bulges, selecting hammer with …
1. Tends machine that winds binding around boned hams: Threads binding string through winding shaft and starts machine. 2. Impales boned ham on spiked pilot. 3. Pushes lever to engage winding shaft with pilot and steps on treadle to wind string spirally around ham. 4. Holds ham between hands during …
1. Locates vibrating point on clock and watch hairsprings and cuts hairspring at specified point to synchronize oscillation of movements, utilizing one or both of following methods: Fastens free end of spring of hairspring assembly in fixture of electronic vibrating device, and adjusts bed of device until it touches pivot …
1. Shapes hammers used to strike bells in alarm clocks, using holding fixture: Fits ends of hammers into holding fixture. 2. Bends arms to required shape by hand.
1. Cuts individual hairspring wires to specified length, using hand-operated cutting device: Pulls wire from spool and positions and clamps wire end in cutting stop. 2. Pulls wire taut and cuts wire to specified length, using pivoted cutting blade.
1. Examines and adjusts hairspring assemblies to ensure horizontal and circular alignment of hairspring, using truing II calipers, loupe, and watchmaker’s tools: Mounts hairspring and balance wheel assembly between jaws of truing calipers. 2. Turns wheel of caliper and examines spring to determine if center coils appear as perfect circles, …
1. Feeds and unloads various machines that winnow, shred, fluff, card, spin, or otherwise process animal hair performing any of following duties: Opens bales of hair and places hair in hopper. 2. Forks hair into hopper by hand. 3. Hand feeds hair rope stock into machine. 4. Unloads bales, mats, …
1. Inspects and adjusts watch hairsprings after assembly to pillar plate for conformance to mechanical specifications, using loupe, holding device, and tweezers: Mounts assembly in holding device. 2. Examines outer coil to verify that coil is centered between regulator pins, and that positioning of overcoil is within acceptable limits, using …
