1. Examines engineering drawings of military and commercial parts, assemblies, and installations to detect errors in design documents: Compares figures and lines on production drawing or diagram with production layout, examining angles, dimensions, bend allowances, and tolerances for accuracy. 2. Determines practicality of design, material selection, available tooling, and fabrication …
1. Operates drawing kiln to process molten glass into continuous sheet of flat glass: Sets rheostat to control speed of rolls on kiln that draw glass sheet of specified thickness, and adjusts setting to maintain thickness, based on gauge or recorder readings during processing. 2. Regulates gas-firing to edges of …
1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in melting and drawing of glass into sheet form: Reads recorder instruments to verify specified melting-tank temperatures. 2. Observes glass drawing process to ensure glass is drawn to specifications. 3. Determines cause of malfunctioning equipment or defects in glass, and advises DRAWING-KILN …
1. Assists DRAWER-IN, HAND to prepare warp for weaving: Conveys beams of warp from warper, slasher, or storage to drawing-in frame, and removes completed draw-in assembly, using handtruck. 2. Assists DRAWER-IN, HAND to position harness, reed, and drop wires on drawing frame, and fastens ends of warp on frame with …
1. Draws warp yarn through loom parts to arrange warp for weaving specified pattern, following pattern chart: Reads pattern chart to determine information, such as type warp to be drawn, number of harness frames, and type of reed required for pattern. 2. Positions warp, harness frames, drop wires, and reed …
1. Pulls thread through machine parts to arrange ends for stitch-bonding, according to company standards and instructions: Mounts specified spools of thread on spindles and draws ends through guides and stop-motion devices, using hook. 2. Observe threads to ensure ends are positioned as directed.
1. Tends one or more machines that comb, draw, and align sisal and hemp fibers into sliver preparatory to spinning into yarn used in production of rope or twine: Pulls specified number of fiber coils under feed tray of machine, using hook. 2. Places ends of fibers on feed tray …
1. Sets up and operates machine to draw warp threads automatically from warp beam through harness assembly to prepare warp for weaving: Bolts setup stand containing beam and harness assembly to frame of drawing-in machine. 2. Attaches pattern strip to keps that are threaded through heddles to set up machine …
1. Assists DRAWING-IN-MACHINE TENDER to tend drawing-in machine: Positions warp beam on brackets of stand, using chain hoist, and hangs harness frames in specified order on arms of stand. 2. Attaches reed and drop wires to stand, using handtools. 3. Threads heddles eyes with keys that control order in which …
1. Glues velveteen, felt, or other lining material to bottom or over entire inside of drawers which are used for storage of silver, coins, or other tarnishable articles: Brushes glue evenly on parts to be covered. 2. Positions and smooths precut lining on glue by hand and cuts or trims …
1. Assembles drawers for use in metal file cabinets: Inserts slide rod, block, and spring in file drawers to hold file guides. 2. Rivets label holders to drawer fronts. 3. Screws handles to drawers.
1. Applies wax to drawer slides and unexposed sprayed surfaces of drawer, using brush or cloth. 2. May sand inside of drawer with portable sanding machine or sandpaper-covered wood block.
1. Forms heading in drapes, using shears, steam iron, and sizing device: Lays drapes on table to straighten fabric. 2. Measures fabric to specification and fastens material to table, using sizing device and clamps. 3. Cuts uneven edges of material with shears. 4. Folds material over crinoline and presses material …
1. Assembles drapery rods to customer’s order in retail establishment: Bends rod to customer’s specifications to ensure proper fit in window boxes and offsets. 2. Installs drapery pull cords, drapery carriers, master carriers, and end pulleys on drapery rod.
1. Operates extrusion machine to form flat metal strips into tubular, channel, angular, or other shapes. 2. Positions and bolts or clamps single or multiple dies on bed of press, using handtools. 3. Loads coil of strip metal on spindle of machine. 4. Feeds strip between dies, and locks front …
1. Assists DRAW-BENCH OPERATOR in drawing metal tubes or rods by performing various duties according to set procedure: Lifts die and plug onto machine. 2. Rolls or lifts workpieces onto machine table manually or using hoist. 3. Swabs or brushes lubricant on workpiece to facilitate drawing. 4. Piles drawn workpieces …
1. Controls railroad or highway drawbridge over waterways to permit passage of vessels: Observes approaching vessels and listens for whistle signal from vessel indicating desire to pass. 2. Moves levers that activate traffic signals and alarms, lower gates to halt street traffic, or activate interlocking railroad signals to warn oncoming …
1. Plans, designs, and coordinates construction of drainage systems in irrigation district, based on knowledge of soils, slope of land, and availability and economic use of existing drainage canals: Requests engineering surveys and soil tests to determine surface profile, types of soil, and characteristics such as salinity, water table, and …
1. Coaches performers in acting techniques: Conducts reading to evaluate performer’s acting ability. 2. Adapts training methods to improve and develop performer’s competence. 3. Coaches performers in camera or stage techniques, script analysis, voice projection, and character interpretation, to prepare them for stage, motion picture, or television production. 4. Advises …
1. Lays out patterns and cuts fabrics to make drapes, curtains, and items, such as banners, flags, bunting, pennants, and tapestries, for motion-picture or television sets, and hangs items on set: Measures windows or wall areas to be covered and lays out dimensions on fabrics, following specifications. 2. Cuts fabrics …
1. Estimates price of making and installing household accessories, such as draperies, slipcovers, window shades, and furniture upholstery: Computes cost of fabric and hardware, according to measurements, work specifications, and type of fabric to be used, using calculator. 2. Itemizes cost of labor in making and installing goods. 3. Records …
1. Calls at customers’ homes to take measurements for and estimate cost of fabricating draperies and window shades, slipcovers, and upholstery: Measures area of furniture to be covered. 2. Draws sketches to scale of work to be done. 3. Discusses selection of fabric and other materials with customer, using material …
1. Installs draperies in customers’ homes: Measures area to be covered, and delivers finished draperies to customers’ homes. 2. Screws and bolts brackets and hangers onto wall, using handtools. 3. Hangs and arranges draperies to enhance appearance of room. 4. May install window shades and venetian blinds.
1. Operates sewing machine to join precut pieces of material to form finished draperies: Folds edges of material by hand and guides them under machine needle to form hems. 2. Determines number of pleats required, according to width of finished drapery. 3. Gathers pleats by hand and guides material under …
