Job Descriptions

Barbed-Wire-Machine Operator Job

1. Operates machine that automatically twists sharp barbs between strands of wire to form barbed-wire fencing materials: Mounts reels of smooth wire on feedrack of machine, using hoist. 2. Butt-welds end of feed wire to wire in machines, and to repair breaks in wire. 3. Starts machine and observes counter …





Bar Examiner Job

1. Determines qualifications of candidates seeking admission to practice of law: Prepares written examinations dealing with law subjects, such as contracts, property, and criminal law based on legal code of examining jurisdiction. 2. Corrects and marks papers. 3. Announces names of candidates earning passing grades. 4. Submits each candidate to …

Bank-Note Designer Job

1. Designs engraving plate for printing government securities, such as currency, stamps, and bonds, according to preliminary drawings and knowledge of engraving and printing techniques: Examines preliminary sketch of design from government agency desiring to issue new or modified design. 2. Modifies design to conform with technical characteristics and limitations …

Band-Scroll-Saw Operator Job

1. Operates bandsaw to saw curved or irregular designs on woodstock or to saw thick wooden pieces to size: Turns handwheels to adjust machine bed and set tension on blade between drive and idler wheels of bandsaw. 2. Turns knobs to adjust guide post of blade, according to thickness of …

Band-Machine Operator Job

1. Tends machine that forms rubber strips into tubing used to produce rubberbands: Sets and adjusts guides, knives, seam hammer, and cement roller on band machine to form and cut tubing to specified length. 2. Lifts and positions roll of rubber stripping on letoff rack. 3. Pulls end of rubber …

Ballpoint-Pen-Assembly-Machine Operator Job

1. Sets up and operates automatic machine to assemble ballpoint pens: Installs and adjusts feed mechanisms, guide rollers, tracks, fittings, attachments, type, and die according to size and shape of pens and identifying data to be stamped on barrels, using handtools. 2. Loads machine hoppers with parts, such as barrels, …

Ball-Mill Operator Job

1. Tends ball mill and auxiliary equipment to produce sodium salicylate for use in production of salicylic acid: Opens valves to transfer specified quantities of sodium hydroxide and phenol solutions to tank, and starts agitators to mix solutions to form mixture of sodium phenate and water. 2. Drains mixture into …

Ball Sorter Job

1. Tends machine that sorts metal balls according to size, roundness, or surface defects, such as nicks, scratches, or dents: Adjusts settings on control panel, sets graduated opening on gauge slide, or selects and installs gauging screen in barrel of machine through which balls drop into containers according to variation …

Baling-Machine Tender Job

1. Tends machine that compresses and binds paper, cloth, or other loose materials to facilitate handling: Trucks or carries materials to baling machine. 2. Places materials in compression chamber of baling machine. 3. Moves lever or electric switch, causing ram to compress material. 4. Threads tie bands around bale and …

Bale-Tie-Machine Operator Job

1. Sets up and operates wirecutting and straightening machine, equipped with forming attachment, to form wire ties for tying bales of paper, hay, or other material: Adjusts driving and straightening rollers, forming attachment, and jaws of holding device, using handtools. 2. Turns crank to adjust feed of driving rollers for …

Balancing-Machine Operator Job

1. Operates dynamic balance machine to locate points of imbalance on parts, such as spindles, impeller wheels, armatures, rotors, and steam engine flywheels, and balances parts by removing excess metal, using handtools and power tools, or adding metal, using soldering and welding equipment: Signals crane operator to position workpiece on …

Balance-Bridge Assembler Job

1. Attaches balance assembly to balance bridge: Positions regulator in nest of holding block and places balance bridge over regulator to fit balance bridge jewel into hole in regulator. 2. Presses bridge into place, using tweezers. 3. Positions balance wheel and hairspring assembly over bridge, and places hairspring stud into …

Bakery-Machine Mechanic Job

1. Repairs and maintains bakery machinery and equipment, such as ovens, conveyors, and slicing and packaging machines: Examines machines and equipment to locate causes of trouble. 2. Dismantles machines, using wrenches, pliers, and other handtools. 3. Replaces defective parts, adjusts timing gears, sets dies according to specifications, and repairs or …

Bakery Supervisor Job

1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in mixing, dividing, molding, and proofing of dough, and in baking, slicing, and wrapping of bread, pastries, and other bakery products: Examines dough and batter for specified consistency. 2. Reads charts of fermentation room and ovens to verify specified humidity and temperature. …

Baker, Pizza Job

1. Prepares and bakes pizza pies: Measures ingredients, such as flour, water, and yeast, using measuring cup, spoon, and scale. 2. Dumps specified ingredients into pan or bowl of mixing machine preparatory to mixing. 3. Starts machine and observes operation until ingredients are mixed to desired consistency. 4. Stops machine …

Baker, Head Job

1. Supervises and coordinates activities of personnel in bread-baking department: Plans production according to daily requirements. 2. Requisitions supplies and equipment. 3. Maintains production records.

Baker Helper Job

1. Assists BAKER by performing any combination of following duties in bread-baking department: Carries and distributes supplies, such as flour, shortening, and baking pans. 2. Mixes, kneads, or shapes dough for bread, rolls, muffins, or biscuits. 3. Cuts dough into uniform portions. 4. Greases pans used to mold or bake …

Bag-Machine Operator Job

1. Tends machine that automatically measures, prints, cuts, folds, and glues, or seals plain or wax papers, polyethylene film, or cellophane to form bags: Threads materials from parent roll through guides and rollers to cutters, gluer, printer, folding device, or electric sealer. 2. Starts machine, observes operation, and adjusts machine …

Bagging Salvager Job

1. Salvages sacks and bagging used as covering for raw stock fiber: Removes adhering stock fibers from sacks and bagging by hand. 2. Places bagging in sacks or folds and stacks bagging for reuse. 3. May straighten and place metal tie bands in bundles. 4. May dip tie bands in …

Bagger Job

1. Covers garments or household articles with plastic or paper bags by any of following methods: Hangs garment or article on stand and covers with plastic bag. 2. Pulls plastic from rolls, sliding plastic material over article and tearing plastic at perforations to form bag of desired size. 3. Hangs …

Baggage-And-Mail Agent Job

1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in loading and unloading mail and baggage: Coordinates work schedules in accordance with train schedules to ensure that transfer of mail and luggage is completed in allotted time. 2. Assigns duties to workers. 3. Observes workers serving passengers to ensure workers are …

Baggage Handler Job

1. Loads and stores baggage on passenger train: Inspects tags on baggage to ensure that baggage is routed to designated train. 2. Loads baggage in car according to destination recorded on tags, placing baggage to be unloaded last in rear of car. 3. Unloads baggage from train onto trailers at …

Bag Loader Job

1. Loads ammunition charge bags with previously weighed quantities of powder: Receives cup containing powder from CHECK WEIGHER. 2. Inserts funnel into bag opening. 3. Pours charge into bag through funnel, shaking bag to settle powder.

Back Tender, Paper Machine Job

1. Operates drier, calender, and winding sections of fourdrinier or cylinder-type papermaking machines to produce paper and wind it onto rolls: Threads continuous sheet of paper through carrier, drier, and calender rolls by hand. 2. Observes charts and gauges, and turns valves to adjust steam pressure, temperature of drier and …