Job Descriptions

Aircraft-Armament Mechanic Job

1. Services armament equipment used on military aircraft: Strips airplanes of removable armament equipment, such as machine guns, synchronizers, and bomb-release apparatus, using handtools. 2. Disassembles, cleans, oils, and repairs dismantled equipment and nonremovable armament, such as machine-gun mounts and bomb hoists. 3. Inspects electric circuits controlling bomb-release and gun-firing …





Aircraft Mechanic, Plumbing And Hydraulics Job

1. Lays out, assembles, installs, and tests plumbing and hydraulic systems and components in aircraft, following blueprints and production illustrations, using handtools, power tools, and test equipment: Lays out location of parts and assemblies, such as surface control boosters, landing gears, vacuum units, and fuel, oil, oxygen, and water systems, …

Aircraft Mechanic, Armament Job

1. Assembles, installs, and adjusts aircraft armament parts, assemblies, and accessories, according to specifications, using handtools, power tools, and measuring instruments: Cleans and oils armament parts, units, and accessories. 2. Attaches armament mounts to aircraft, using handtools and power tools. 3. Assembles armament system components, such as guns, gun cameras, …

Aircraft Launch And Recovery Technician Job

1. Operates aircraft launching and recovery equipment, such as hydraulic or steam catapults, barricades, arresting gear, and visual landing aids to launch or recover aircraft on aircraft carriers and land based airfields: Operates arresting gear or catapult consoles and controls to fire catapults, raise and lower arresting gear, and blast …

Air-Conditioning Mechanic Job

1. Installs and repairs automotive air-conditioning units: Bolts compressor to engine block and installs driving pulley on front end of crankshaft. 2. Places fan belt on pulleys, adjusts tension, and tightens bolts. 3. Bolts evaporator unit under dashboard or in trunk. 4. Welds or bolts mounting brackets to automobile frame. …

Air-Conditioning Installer-Servicer Helper, Window Unit Job

1. Assists AIR-CONDITIONING INSTALLER-SERVICER, WINDOW UNIT in repairing, servicing, or installing window-mounted air-conditioning units, performing any combination of following duties: Carries unit from delivery vehicle to work site. 2. Assembles window-support brackets, using handtools. 3. Cuts opening through wall for insertion of unit, using hammer and chisel. 4. Applies caulking …

Air-Compressor Operator Job

1. Tends air compressors driven by steam, electric, or gasoline powered units, to generate and supply compressed air for operation of pneumatic tools, hoists, and air lances: Starts power unit to build up specified pressure in compressor. 2. Adjusts controls or sets automatic controls to maintain continuous air supply to …

Air-Compressor Mechanic Job

1. Repairs railroad-car air compressors and compressor motors, following wiring diagrams and using handtools: Disassembles compressor and examines parts for wear or breakage. 2. Cleans parts and installs new piston rings and wrist pins. 3. Replaces worn bearings, armatures, field coils, gears, and pinions in electric motors, following wiring diagram. …

Air-And-Water Filler Job

1. Injects compressed air and water into barrels preparatory to inspection by BARREL INSPECTOR, TIGHT: Drives rubber valve into bunghole, using hammer. 2. Inserts nozzle into valve and pulls lever to inject air and water into barrel until specified pressure is attained within barrel as determined by automatic cutoff. 3. …

Air And Hydronic Balancing Technician Job

1. Inspects, tests, adjusts, and balances heating, cooling, and ventilating systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, using specialized tools and test equipment, to attain performance standards specified in system design: Studies system blueprints, specifications, and performance data to determine configuration and purpose of system components, such as motors, pumps, …

Agronomist Job

1. Conducts experiments or investigations in field-crop problems and develops new methods of growing crops to secure more efficient production, higher yield, and improved quality: Plans and carries out breeding studies at experiment stations or farms to develop and improve varieties of field crops, such as cotton, tobacco, or cereal …

Agricultural-Research Engineer Job

1. Conducts research to develop agricultural machinery and equipment, performing duties as described under RESEARCH ENGINEER Master Title.

Agricultural Engineer Job

1. Applies engineering technology and knowledge of biological sciences to agricultural problems concerned with power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil and water conservation, and processing of agricultural products: Develops criteria for design, manufacture, or construction of equipment, structures, and facilities. 2. Designs and uses sensing, measuring, and recording devices and …

Ager Operator Job

1. Tends machine that passes printed or dyed cloth through steam and chemical fumes to develop and fix colors: Measures out and mixes chemicals with water in tank. 2. Trucks cloth to feed-end of ager. 3. Sews end of cloth to leader in machine, using portable sewing machine. 4. Observes …

Agate Setter Job

1. Positions, glues, and aligns agate bearings in scale housings and bridges, base plates, and spiders: Mixes cement ingredients according to formula. 2. Cleans agate seats, using files. 3. Positions part in holding fixture. 4. Coats agates and part seats with cement, positions agates in seats, and screws clamp into …

Aeronautical-Design Engineer Job

1. Develops basic design concepts used in design, development, and production of aeronautical and aerospace products and systems, performing duties as described under DESIGN ENGINEER, PRODUCTS Master Title.

Aeronautical Project Engineer Job

1. Directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in designing mechanisms, structures, systems, and equipment for aeronautical or aerospace products, applying knowledge of engineering theory and technology: Reviews and evaluates product request from customer, and formulates conceptual design to meet customer requirements. 2. Analyzes project proposal to determine feasibility, producibility, …

Aeronautical Engineer Job

1. Designs, develops, and tests aircraft, space vehicles, surface effect vehicles, missiles, and related component systems, applying engineering principles and techniques: Designs and develops commercial, military, executive, general aviation, or special purpose aircraft, space vehicles, satellites, missiles, or related hardware or systems. 2. Tests models, prototypes, subassemblies, or production vehicles …

Aerial-Tram Operator Job

1. Tends aerial tramway to convey refuse, coal, ore, and other materials from plant or mine to spoil pile, conveyor, railroad car, boat, or plant: Pushes buttons to start reel and winding cable, causing tram buckets to move between loading and dumping areas. 2. Pulls levers to position buckets for …

Aerialist Job

1. Performs gymnastic feats of skill and balance while swinging on trapeze, turning somersaults, or executing flying stunts alone or as member of team.

Adzing-And-Boring-Machine Operator Job

1. Operates variety of machines to trim, bore, incise, and date stamp railroad ties and utility pole crossarms, preparatory to treating with wood preservatives: Adjusts stops and guides, and installs dating punches, boring bits, adzing cutters, incising rollers, and knives, according to work order, using rule, wrenches, pry bar, and …

Advertising-Material Distributor Job

1. Distributes advertising material, such as merchandise samples, handbills, and coupons, from house to house, to business establishments, or to persons on street, following oral instructions, street maps, or address lists. 2. May be designated according to type of advertising material distributed as Handbill Distributor; Pamphlet Distributor; Sample Distributor.

Admissions Evaluator Job

1. Examines academic records of students to determine eligibility for graduation or for admission to college, university, or graduate school: Compares transcripts of courses with school entrance or degree requirements and prepares evaluation form listing courses for graduation. 2. Studies course prerequisites, degree equivalents, and accreditation of schools, and computes …

Administrative Assistant Job

1. Aids executive in staff capacity by coordinating office services, such as personnel, budget preparation and control, housekeeping, records control, and special management studies: Studies management methods in order to improve workflow, simplify reporting procedures, or implement cost reductions. 2. Analyzes unit operating practices, such as recordkeeping systems, forms control, …

Adhesive Primer Job

1. Applies adhesive to edge strips of partially fabricated ski to prepare ski for attachment of top layer, using roller and adhesive: Examines ski for defects, such as holes and bumps. 2. Rubs bumps with abrasive cloth to smooth surface. 3. Marks holes on skis with chalk and stacks marked …