Job Descriptions

Faller Ii Job

1. Fells trees, applying specified cutting procedures to control direction of fall: Clears brush from work area and escape route, and cuts saplings and other trees from falling path, using ax and chain saw. 2. Saws or chops undercut in bole of tree to fix designated direction of fall, using …





Beveling-And-Edging-Machine-Operator Helper Job

1. Feeds and off bears automatic edging machines that grind and polish edges of rectangular glass or mirrors: Removes rectangular pieces of glass or mirror from discharge end of beveling-and-edging machine, turns glass over, and feeds glass onto conveyor of machine to finish other edge. 2. Wipes polishing compound from …

Material Mixer Job

1. Tends drum-tumbling machine that mixes ingredients, such as resins, color pigments, and additives, for use in fabrication of plastic cosmetic packaging: Lines drum with plastic bag. 2. Presses control to activate hopper that automatically fills drum with specified ingredients, or dumps measured ingredients into drum according to formula, using …

Sieve Maker Job

1. Makes and repairs sieves used in flour sifting machines, using handtools: Tacks cotton cloth lining onto frame and stretches and staples wire screen across bottom. 2. Places free-moving cloth pads in frame. 3. Stretches and tacks silk cloth across top of frame. 4. Tacks strips of cotton flannel around …

Hemmer, Overlock Job

1. Operates overlock sewing machine equipped with S-shaped folder to hem garment edge. 2. Guides garment edge into folder and simultaneously sews over raw edge and over folded-back top of hem to secure hem and cover raw edge with stitching. 3. Performs duties as described under SEWING-MACHINE OPERATOR, REGULAR EQUIPMENT …

Clerical-Methods Analyst Job

1. Examines and evaluates clerical work methods to develop new or improved standardized methods and procedures: Interviews clerical workers and supervisory personnel and conducts on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, methods and equipment used, and personnel involved. 2. Sketches office layout to show location of equipment required for …

Inspector, Ball Points Job

1. Inspects metal alloy pen ball points for defects: Picks up ball point with tweezer and places it under microscopic lens to examine for holes or other flaws. 2. Measures approximately every 40th point with micrometer to determine if specifications are met and removes rejects. 3. May test ballpoint pens …

Passenger Representative Job

1. Accompanies CONDUCTOR, PASSENGER CAR through train, verifies tickets and seat reservations, and records information, such as number of passengers scheduled to leave train at each stop. 2. Answers passengers’ questions and suggests activities and accommodations available at passengers’ destination. 3. May assist or relieve CONDUCTOR, PASSENGER CAR by taking …

Floor Worker Job

1. Performs any combination of following tasks to facilitate wrapping and packing of chewing gum: Copies from registers on machines number of cartons of chewing gum filled by each packing machine. 2. Empties containers of scrap gum into barrel for reprocessing. 3. Distributes packaging materials to workers. 4. Replaces packages …

Mixer Tender, Board Job

1. Tends equipment that mixes ingredients to produce slurry and feeds slurry into rollers for pressing into wallboard or lath: Regulates flow of stucco, water, and soap solution into mixing machine in specified proportions. 2. Adjusts glue feed for sealing board edges, using handtools. 3. Observes flow of mix onto …

Supervisor, Wood Room Job

1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in debarking, sawing, cleaning, and chipping logs to make wood chips for use as pulp: Schedules production of chips according to quantity and species of wood required by digesters. 2. Plans routing of wood through mill according to species of wood. 3. …

Hands Assembler Job

1. Attaches hands to faces of clocks and watches: Places movement in holding fixture of hand staking tool. 2. Positions hour hand on hour wheel and forces hand over arbor to secure friction tight fit, using staking punch. 3. Positions minute hand over cannon pinion of minute wheel and secures …

Investigator, Cash Shortage Job

1. Investigates cash shortages occurring in sales section of department store: Receives notification regarding shortage of cash from audit or sales department. 2. Discusses shortage with sales department and security department supervisors. 3. Reviews sales checks and cash register tapes, and counts cash to verify shortages. 4. Observes personnel on …

Dental-Laboratory Technician Job

1. Performs any combination of following tasks to fabricate and repair dental appliances, according to DENTIST’S prescription, using handtools, molding equipment, and bench fabricating machines: Reads prescription and examines dental models and impressions to determine type of denture to be made or repaired applying knowledge of dental laboratory techniques. 2. …

Driver-Utility Worker Job

1. Demonstrates, and delivers to purchasers, new and reconditioned buses, trucks, tractors, fire engines, and other heavy vehicles. 2. Picks up and delivers parts, using light truck.

Tractor-Trailer-Truck Driver Job

1. Drives gasoline or diesel-powered tractor-trailer combination, usually long distances, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form: Drives truck to destination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and skill in maneuvering vehicle in difficult situations, such as narrow passageways. 2. Inspects truck for …

Woodworking-Machine Feeder Job

1. Feeds woodstock on conveyors, into hoppers, or between rollers of woodworking machines that cut, saw, sand, bore, or shape woodstock: Conveys woodstock from stock area to woodworking machine, using handcart. 2. Lifts stock from cart and feeds stock onto conveyor, into hopper, or between rollers of machine. 3. Stops …

Sales Representative, Canvas Products Job

1. Sells canvas goods, such as awnings, tents, tarpaulins, covers, and bags, to retail outlets and industrial and commercial establishments, performing duties as described under SALES REPRESENTATIVE Master Title. 2. May rent tents for events, such as circuses, conventions, or revival meetings. 3. May measure area to be covered by …

Staff Toxicologist Job

1. Studies effects of toxic substances on physiological functions of human beings, animals, and plants to develop data for use in consumer protection and industrial safety programs: Designs and conducts studies to determine physiological effects of various substances on laboratory animals, plants, and human tissue, using biological and biochemical techniques. …

Battery-Parts Assembler Job

1. Performs any combination of following tasks to complete assembly of storage batteries, according to specification: Threads positive and negative battery plates onto separate connecting bolts, inserts washers between each plate to assemble grouped plates, and attaches nuts to ends of bolts of grouped plates to secure plates, using hydraulic …

Color Strainer Job

1. Assists COLOR-PASTE MIXER in mixing color for use in printing textiles: Strains mixed colors through vacuum or other straining device to remove lumps and foreign matter. 2. Carries colors to and from mixing area. 3. Cleans working area and mixing equipment, using water hose. 4. May mix colors. 5. …

Patcher, Bowling Ball Job

1. Reams out and fills surface holes and scratches, and vulcanizes filling material to patch bowling balls: Reams out surface flaws in bowling balls to uniform depth, using electrically powered router. 2. Pours liquid resin into holes on ball surface to fill flaw. 3. Positions patched balls in heated bench …

Steward/Stewardess, Wine Job

1. Serves alcoholic beverages to guests in dining room and in other locations aboard passenger ship: Arranges linens, glassware, and stores on station prior to opening dining room. 2. Chills wines to be served. 3. Serves drinks to dining room guests. 4. Serves wines, cocktails, and other spiritous liquors to …

Laundry Pricing Clerk Job

1. Computes cost of customers’ laundry by pricing each item on customers’ lists, using adding machine, calculating machine, or comptometer. 2. May keep inventory of customers’ laundered articles. 3. May prepare statements to be sent to customers.

Critic Job

1. Writes critical reviews of literary, musical, or artistic works and performances for broadcast and publication: Attends art exhibitions, musical or dramatic performances, reads books, or previews motion picture or television presentations. 2. Analyzes factors such as theme, expression, and technique, and makes comparisons to other works and standards. 3. …