Job Descriptions

Brazer, Induction Job

1. Sets up and operates induction heating equipment to braze together metal components, according to blueprint, work order, or layout specifications: Positions and clamps fixtures and stops into machine, using square, rule, and template. 2. Selects heating coil, or bends copper or alloy tubing or wire into coils, which outline …





Brazer, Furnace Job

1. Operates electric, gas, or oil-fired furnace to braze or solder metal components, as specified by work orders, sketches, and charts: Turns knobs and observes recording instruments, gauges, and pyrometer to maintain furnace and cooling chamber temperature specified for type of metal and brazing or soldering alloy used. 2. Aligns …

Brazer, Controlled Atmospheric Furnace Job

1. Tends brazing furnace equipped to introduce mixture of gases, which removes oxides from, and prevents oxidation of metal and braze alloy during brazing. 2. Turns handle and knobs and observes gauges to start pump or gas generator and to maintain specified flow of gas into combustion and cooling chamber. …

Brazer, Assembler Job

1. Brazes together components to assemble metal parts as specified by layout, work order, or blueprints, using hand torch: Aligns and clamps workpieces together, using rule, square, or template or sets up and places them in fixtures, jigs, or vise. 2. Cleans joints of workpieces, using wire brush or by …

Brassiere-Slide-Making-Machine Tender, Automatic Job

1. Tends automatic machine that loops tape through buckles and cuts and fuses tape ends together to fabricate brassiere slides: Fills machine hoppers with plastic buckles. 2. Mounts rolls of tape on brackets and threads machine. 3. Starts machine and observes operation for malfunctions. 4. Reports malfunctions to supervisory personnel. …

Brake-Lining-Finisher Helper, Asbestos Job

1. Assists BRAKE-LINING FINISHER, ASBESTOS to finish asbestos brake lining stock: Loads asbestos lining stock into vacuum tanks, using hoist. 2. Cuts brake lining stock into strips, using handsaw, and trims edges of stock, using side-trimming machine. 3. Grinds brake strips to specified thickness, using surface grinder. 4. Shellacs edges …

Brake-Lining Finisher, Asbestos Job

1. Tends tanks that impregnate asbestos lining stock with asphalt solution: Loads vacuum tank with rolls of asbestos lining, using hoist. 2. Turns valves to admit specified quantities of asphalt solution into tank. 3. Turns steam valves to heat tanks, observes temperature control chart, and adjusts coolant valves to maintain …

Brake-Drum-Lathe Operator Job

1. Sets up and operates brakedrum lathe to resurface automotive brakedrums, and operates grinding machine to grind brakeshoe linings: Clamps hub and drum on lathe spindle and adjusts cutting tool to machine drum surface. 2. Starts spindle and feeds tool into drum by hand, or adjusts automatic feed mechanism. 3. …

Braille-Duplicating-Machine Operator Job

1. Tends equipment to reproduce braille-embossed pages, using one of following methods: Places master page on screen bed. 2. Places roll of treated paper on stand. 3. Threads paper through equipment and locks paper in clamping frame. 4. Pulls heat unit over clamping frame. 5. Depresses pedal or handle to …

Braille Typist Job

1. Operates braille typewriter to transcribe reading matter for use by the blind: Reads copy and operates braille typewriter to emboss specially treated paper with various combinations of dots that characterize braille alphabet, using braille code form.

Braille Transcriber, Hand Job

1. Transcribes reading matter into braille for use by the blind, using hand stylus: Reads copy and manipulates hand stylus to emboss special paper with various combinations of dots that characterize braille alphabet, using braille code form.

Braille Proofreader Job

1. Verifies proof copy of braille transcription against original script, such as pamphlet, book, or newspaper, to detect grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors and marks proof for correction: Reads original script to compare it with proof copy; or listens to reading or recording of original and slides fingers over braille …

Braiding-Machine Operator Job

1. Tends battery of machines that braid yarn into flat or tubular narrow fabrics: Creels machine according to work ticket and threads yarn through guides, tensions, braiding point, and tension rollers. 2. Starts machine and laps end around takeup roll or places end into receiving can. 3. Observes braiding to …

Braider Operator Job

1. Sets up and operates battery of automatic braiding machines that cover electric wire and cable with insulating material, such as cotton yarn, rubber tape, fiberglass, or fine steel, copper, and aluminum strands: Places bobbins of insulating material on machine spindles and threads strands through braiding head according to pattern …

Bracelet And Brooch Maker Job

1. Assembles jewelry parts to form decorative articles, such as bracelets and brooches: Joins parts and attaches decorations, using gas torch, soldering iron, pick, and tweezers. 2. Sets stones and forms settings, using pliers, gas torch, or soldering iron.

Boxing Inspector Job

1. Examines garments after folding or boxing to detect imperfections, such as shaded parts, holes, twisted straps, loose buttons, or open seams and to determine if garments are folded and boxed according to specifications. 2. Refolds disarranged garments. 3. Records type and number of imperfections detected.

Box-Folding-Machine Operator Job

1. Sets up and operates machine to fold corrugated paperboard box blanks and to glue, stitch, or tape edges to form boxes: Installs feed bars and adjusts guide assembly and folding mechanism according to box blank dimensions and work order specifications, using handtools. 2. Fills glue reservoir, loads automatic stapler, …

Box Inspector Job

1. Inspects and repairs wood boxes: Examines partially or completely assembled boxes and crates for defects, such as cracks, nicks, holes, and diagonally driven and protruding nails. 2. Removes diagonally driven nails and drives in protruding nails, using hammer. 3. Smooths rough spots and edges, using sanding block or wire …

Box Maker, Paperboard Job

1. Fabricates cartons, boxes, and other paper products from laminated, corrugated, or plain paperboard materials: Measures and marks or traces outline of carton on paperboard sheet, using template, pattern, ruler, and marking pencil. 2. Cuts sheets along markings to form carton blanks, using bandsaw or papercutter. 3. Feeds blanks or …

Bow-String Maker Job

1. Makes strings for archery bows: Loops string around posts of jig and ties ends together, waxing ends by hand. 2. Holds end of string and spins hand-winding jig to form loops on both ends. 3. Attaches string to post and winds strands to complete bow string. 4. Winds extra …

Bowling-Ball Weigher And Packer Job

1. Weighs bowling balls, computes weight differential between light and heavy sides, records data on box, and packs balls for sales, storage, or shipment: Places ball on pan of straight-beam-balance scale and reads and records weight. 2. Reverses position of ball on scale pan, reads and records weight, and computes …

Bowling-Ball Molder Job

1. Tends presses that mold cover material on bowling-ball cores preparatory to steam curing, performing any combination of following duties: Cuts rubber cover stock to approximate size, using knife, and lays specified number of rubber squares in mold half. 2. Positions mold half under press ram and presses button to …

Bow Maker Job

1. Forms ornamental bows for hair or dress wear, by hand: Winds length of ribbon on rack to form bows. 2. Cuts ribbon into sections with scissors and ties folds together at middle with twine to form bow. 3. Inserts bobby pin or safety pin through twine, and removes bows …

Bouncer Job

1. Patrols place of entertainment to preserve order among patrons and protect property: Circulates among patrons to prevent improper dancing, skating, or similar activities, and to detect persons annoying other patrons or damaging furnishings of establishment. 2. Warns patrons guilty of infractions and evicts them tactfully from premises if they …

Bouffant-Curtain-Machine Tender Job

1. Tends automatic sewing machine that fabricates novelty curtains: Mounts rolls of ruffle material on machine holders and threads material through machine guides and under sewing mechanisms. 2. Selects thread according to curtain color and threads machine. 3. Positions curtain panel under sewing mechanisms and depresses pedal that gathers and …