Job Descriptions

Card Tender Job

1. Tends carding machines that open, clean, and align cotton, asbestos, or other fibers, and convert laps II of fibers into sliver: Feeds loose fibers onto feeder apron or into hopper of machine, or mounts lap of fiber on bracket at feed end of machine and threads end of lap …





Card Player Job

1. Participates in card game, usually poker, for gambling establishment to provide minimum complement of players at table. 2. Relinquishes seat on arrival of patron desiring to play cards.

Card Grinder Helper Job

1. Assists CARD GRINDER in setting up and repairing cotton and synthetic fiber carding machines and picking machines: Cleans machines of waste and excess fibers from previous run, using airhose. 2. Inspects machines and machine parts to detect wearing of or damage to parts. 3. Replaces defective parts, such as …

Card Grinder Job

1. Grinds wire teeth on drums and flats of carding machines to uniform height, and sets up machines according to specifications and fiber processing standards: Removes fibers adhering to wire teeth of cylinder and doffing drums, using card stripper. 2. Removes belts and disengages gears not needed for grinding operation. …

Card Decorator Job

1. Tends machine that automatically glues decorative sparkle dust to greeting cards. 2. Feeds greeting cards into machine. 3. Changes dies according to size specified. 4. Refills hoppers of machine with glue and sparkle dust.

Card Clothier Job

1. Replaces worn clothing on carding machine cylinders, employing knowledge of machine operation and carding process: Removes worn clothing and aligns, levels, and spaces cylinder evenly on machine frame. 2. Marks cylinder to indicate location of wooden plugs and replaces defective plugs, using handtools. 3. Cleans surface of cylinder with …

Card Changer, Jacquard Loom Job

1. Changes pattern chain on Jacquard loom to alter weave design and replaces worn parts: Cuts lacing connecting first and last cards of pattern chain on loom. 2. Lifts pattern chain from holder brackets onto handtruck and positions new pattern chain in holder. 3. Positions pattern chain over card cylinder …

Carbonizer Job

1. Tends range that reduces and chars vegetable matter in woolen fabrics to facilitate removal of matter: Pushes trucks of cloth into feeding position and sews cloth end to lead cloth, using portable sewing machine. 2. Turns handwheels to adjust width guides and tension devices according to width of cloth. …

Carbon-Coater-Machine Operator Job

1. Operates machine that coats paper or plastic sheeting with inked wax-oil preparation to make carbon paper: Dips hot solution from storage vat, using pail, and pours solution into pans of machine. 2. Installs roll of paper on machine and threads roll through series of rollers that roll coating on …

Carbonation Tester Job

1. Measures and records volume of carbon dioxide in storage tanks during carbonation of beer, and purity of carbon dioxide present in beer after fermentation: Connects test apparatus to tank test cocks on storage tanks during carbonation of beer. 2. Reads electronic meter on test apparatus and records meter readings …

Carbonation Equipment Tender Job

1. Tends equipment to regulate flow of carbon dioxide into beer lines and tanks to carbonate beer: Observes volume meters and pressure gauges and turns valves to admit specified amounts of carbon dioxide at specified pressures into tanks and lines. 2. Observes beer through sight glasses and adjusts flow and …

Carbonation Equipment Operator Job

1. Controls carbonation and sulfitation equipment to purify and bleach sugar solution: Reads alkalinity indicator and turns knob on instrument control panel or hand valves on tanks to regulate flow of sulfur dioxide gas, carbon dioxide gas, lime, milk of lime, saccharate slurry, or sugar beet juice into carbonation tanks. …

Carbon-And-Graphite-Brush-Machine Operator Job

1. Sets up and operates automatic machines to grind, mill, and secure shunt leads to carbon and graphite brushes: Reviews work orders to determine size, type, and number of brushes to be produced. 2. Installs grinding wheels, cutting blades, and tamping tools on machine shafts and turns setscrews to adjust …

Carbon Rod Inserter Job

1. Feeds machines that insert carbon rods, cap, seal, tube, and otherwise assemble dry cells: Removes cells or components from conveyors, containers, or cartons and places them on ramp, conveyor, dial, turntable, or into mechanism that feeds them to core tamping, capping, sealing, tubing, sleeve, or wafer machines. 2. Removes …

Carbon Printer Job

1. Transfers image onto polished surface of copper cylinder to be used in rotogravure process, using photographic equipment: Places sensitized carbon tissue in frame over setup form of matter to be reproduced, and exposes assembly to arc light. 2. Removes tissue after exposure, trims to size, and affixes it to …

Carbon Cutter Job

1. Tends circular abrasive saw to cut carbon or graphite stock to specified size or bevel: Measures carbon or graphite stock, using rule or micrometers and marks line of cut with rule or scribe. 2. Turns setscrews to adjust guides and stops, according to size of stock. 3. Positions and …

Car Trimmer Job

1. Installs interior fixtures in railroad cars, using handtools and portable power tools: Positions and bolts seats in place, using wrench. 2. Bolts door tracks and posts to side of car, using impact wrench. 3. Guides door into tracks, using hoist. 4. Positions and fastens windows in casings, using screwdrivers. …

Car Scrubber Job

1. Cleans surfaces of railroad cars preparatory to painting: Strips car of articles, such as sign frames, signal cords, curtains, seat cushions, and window frames, using handtools. 2. Sweeps or blows dirt from car, using broom or airhose. 3. Scrubs surfaces of car, using brush, sponge, and cleaning solution. 4. …

Car Repairer, Pullman Job

1. Installs and repairs railroad sleeping car equipment, such as plumbing, interior fixtures, windows, steps, and platforms: Fabricates and installs cabinets and other wood fixtures, using carpentry tools. 2. Replaces window glass, using handtools. 3. Repairs damage to metal surfaces and parts, using arc or acetylene welding equipment. 4. Removes …

Car Repairer Job

1. Repairs and rebuilds railway freight cars, tank cars, or locomotives, following federal and company regulations and specifications and using handtools, power tools, welding equipment, and measuring instruments: Removes and inspects locomotive or car units, such as wheels, truck and brake assemblies, side posts, air cylinders, reservoirs and valves, side …

Car Inspector Job

1. Inspects railroad cars or streetcars at terminals for damage, such as broken windows, jammed doors, defective locks, worn or damaged seats, and malfunctioning rest room facilities. 2. Notifies train dispatcher if damage requires car to be moved to shop for repair. 3. May make minor repairs.

Car Icer Job

1. Fills bunkers of railroad refrigerator cars with ice and rock salt to preserve foodstuffs, such as citrus fruits, bananas, and meat, during shipment. 2. Breaks up blocks of ice, using bar and pick. 3. May blow crushed ice over perishable products, using ice crushing machine equipped with blower device.

Car Hop Job

1. Serves food and refreshments to patrons in cars: Takes order and relays order to kitchen or serving counter to be filled. 2. Places filled order on tray and fastens tray to car door. 3. Totals and presents check to customer and accepts payment for service. 4. Removes tray and …

Car Dropper Job

1. Controls movement of railroad or mine cars to position cars for loading or unloading at sidings, loading chutes, tipples, or scales, performing any combination of following tasks: Pushes or rides cars down slope. 2. Guides and stops cars by switching, applying brakes, or placing scotches between wheel and rail. …

Car Cooper Job

1. Prepares railroad freight cars for loading with grain, ores, packaged goods, and other items: Opens side drop or hopper-bottom doors of cars. 2. Sweeps, scrapes, and shovels rubbish from floors. 3. Hammers down or removes protruding nails from floors and sides. 4. Closes car doors and hammers wooden wedges …