Job Descriptions

Artificial-Flower Maker Job

1. Cuts out and assembles materials, such as fabric, wood, and paper, performing any combination of following tasks to make artificial foliage, such as flowers, wreaths, and trees: Cuts out flower parts, such as leaves and petals from paper, fabric, or plastic, using handtools, such as scissors, knives, hammers, and …





Artificial-Breeding Technician Job

1. Collects and packages bull semen for artificial insemination of cows: Attaches rubber collecting sheath to genital organ of tethered bull, and stimulates animal’s organ to excite ejaculation. 2. Examines semen, using microscope, to determine density and motility of gametes, and dilutes semen with prescribed diluents according to formulas. 3. …

Artificial Inseminator Job

1. Injects prepared bull semen into vagina of cows to breed them: Observes animal in heat to detect approach of estrus. 2. Selects semen specimen according to breeding chart and pours semen into breeding syringe. 3. Cleans cow’s vulva with soap, water, and antiseptic solution. 4. Inserts nozzle of syringe …

Art Therapist Job

1. Plans and conducts art therapy programs in public and private institutions to rehabilitate mentally and physically disabled clients: Confers with members of medically oriented team to determine physical and psychological needs of client. 2. Devises art therapy program to fulfill physical and psychological needs. 3. Instructs individuals and groups …

Art Conservator Job

1. Coordinates activities of subordinates engaged in examination, repair, and conservation of art objects: Examines art objects to determine condition, need for repair, method of preservation, and authenticity, using x rays, radiographs, and special lights. 2. Directs curatorial and technical staffs on handling, mounting, care, and storage of art objects. …

Arrowsmith Job

1. Paints decorations and glues nock, head, and feathers on shaft of archery arrows: Applies glue to ends of arrow and places nock on one end and hunting or target head on other end. 2. Positions arrow in rotating cresting machine and paints bands of specified color on rotating arrow …

Arranger Job

1. Transcribes musical composition for orchestra, band, choral group, or individual to adapt composition to particular style for which it was not originally written: Determines voice, instrument, harmonic structure, rhythm, tempo, and tone balance to achieve desired effect. 2. Writes score, utilizing knowledge of music theory and instrumental and vocal …

Armorer Technician Job

1. Specializes in restoring and preparing exhibits of medieval arms and armor: Assembles parts of armor, helmets, guns, swords, and similar items. 2. Designs and fabricates missing or broken parts. 3. Conducts research to determine authenticity and classifies and catalogs articles. 4. Prepares articles for exhibition.

Armored-Car Guard And Driver Job

1. Drives armored van to transport money and valuables, and guards money and valuables during transit: Loads and carries bags of cash, coin, and other valuables into and from armored van at protective service building, bank, or customer establishment. 2. Drives armored van along established routes to transport valuables to …

Armored-Car Guard Job

1. Guards armored car enroute to business establishments to pick up or deliver money and valuables: Collects moneybags, receipts, daily guide sheet, and schedule from VAULT WORKER. 2. Guards money and valuables in transit to prevent theft. 3. Records information, such as number of items received, destination, contents of packages, …

Armor Reconnaissance Specialist Job

1. Drives military wheeled or tracked vehicle and observes area to gather information concerning terrain features, enemy strength, and location, serving as member of ground armored reconnaissance unit: Reports information to commander, using secure voice communication procedure. 2. Writes field messages to report combat reconnaissance information. 3. Drives armored, tracked, …

Armature-Winder Helper, Repair Job

1. Assists ARMATURE WINDER, REPAIR in repairing electric motors and generators: Burns old insulation from coils, using blowtorch, and strips old coils from armatures and stators, using handsaw and wirecutter. 2. Scrubs mechanical parts of motors, such as shafts, gears, and laminations, using cleaning fluid, wire brush, and scraper. 3. …

Armature Winder, Repair Job

1. Winds new coils on armatures of used generators and motors: Cuts insulating material to fit slots on armature core. 2. Places insulating material in bottom of core slots. 3. Cuts wire to length and winds in place, or counts turns of wire in coil being replaced and winds on …

Armature Tester I Job

1. Tests armatures and field assemblies for motors to locate short, open, or grounded circuits, using electrical test apparatus that shows defects on panel meters or oscillograph patterns: Places armature in fixture equipped with brush contactors or touches test prods to commutator bars to make bar-to-bar and similar tests. 2. …

Armature Connector Ii Job

1. Inserts lead wires of armature coils into commutator slots to connect armature to commutator. 2. Places armature in holding fixture on workbench and strips insulation from ends of coil wires, using wire scraper or knife. 3. Bends wire leads to conform with curvature of armature and inserts leads into …

Armature Bander Job

1. Winds steel wire around coil slots in armature core to hold coils in position when armature rotates, using banding machine: Lifts or hoists armature to horizontal spindle of banding machine. 2. Shapes exposed parts of coils to specified size, using rawhide hammer. 3. Mounts spool of specified wire and …

Arch-Support Technician Job

1. Fabricates steel arch support to fit patient’s foot, according to medical prescription: Receives plaster cast of foot from PROSTHETIST or PODIATRIST. 2. Places protection cloth into cast and fills cast with plaster to mold model of patient’s foot. 3. Removes hardened model from cast and traces model outline on …

Archivist Job

1. Appraises and edits permanent records and historically valuable documents, participates in research activities based on archival materials, and directs safekeeping of archival documents and materials: Analyzes documents, such as government records, minutes of corporate board meetings, letters from famous persons, and charters of nonprofit foundations, by ascertaining date of …

Architect Job

1. Researches, plans, designs, and administers building projects for clients, applying knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials: Consults with client to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure or renovation, and prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction …

Arch-Cushion-Press Operator Job

1. Operates steam-heated conveyor press that molds and vulcanizes uncured sponge rubber to form arch cushions for rubber footwear: Reads work ticket to determine number of molds and blanks required for each style and size cushion. 2. Notifies CALENDER OPERATOR of stock thickness and DIE CUTTER of dies to use …

Aquatic Performer Job

1. Performs water-ballet routines to entertain audience, utilizing synchronized techniques of swimming: May swim underwater, using air lines. 2. May serve as LIFEGUARD, sell tickets, or perform other duties when not participating in show.

Aquatic Biologist Job

1. Studies plants and animals living in water, and environmental conditions affecting them: Investigates salinity, temperature, acidity, light, oxygen content, and other physical conditions of water to determine their relationship to aquatic life. 2. Examines various types of water life, such as plankton, worms, clams, mussels, and snails. 3. May …

Aquarist Job

1. Attends fish and other aquatic life in aquarium exhibits: Prepares food and feeds fish according to schedule. 2. Cleans tanks and removes algae from tank windows. 3. Attends to aquatic plants and decorations in displays. 4. Collects and compares water samples to color-coded chart for acid analysis and monitors …

Appliance Repairer Job

1. Repairs portable, household electrical appliances, such as fans, heaters, vacuum cleaners, toasters, and flatirons, on assembly line: Refers to inspector’s checklist, or defect-symbol marked on appliance, to identify defective or malfunctioning part. 2. Disassembles appliance to remove defective part, using power screwdrivers, soldering iron, and handtools. 3. Installs new …

Apple-Packing Header Job

1. Affixes lids on apple-filled barrels, using foot-operated or power-driven press, or hand mallet and cooper’s iron. 2. May rearrange top layer of fruit to make lid fit properly. 3. May fasten lids on other containers.