1. Tends machine that trims ragged leather edges from shuttlecock bases: Positions base in trimming machine. 2. Depresses pedal to actuate cutting tool that trims and smooths edge of leather-covered cork base.
1. Posts positions of various aircraft flying within boundaries of dispatch area, on flight-following board: Reads messages received over telegraphic typewriter and posts data pertaining to position of airplanes on flight-following board. 2. Notifies DISPATCHER or FLIGHT-INFORMATION EXPEDITER of messages received regarding departure times, delays, mechanical difficulties, or unusual weather …
1. Tends equipment that cooks tripe to tenderize it preparatory to further processing: Dumps tripe into scalding vat to remove outer skin. 2. Turns valve to admit water and steam into cooking vat and transfers tripe into vat by hand or using pitchfork. 3. Observes gauge and regulates valves to …
1. Trims fat, skin, tendons, tissues, and ragged edges from meat cuts, such as loins, spareribs, butts, hams, rounds, sirloins, fillets, and chops, using meat-hook and knife: Trims meat and fat from bones and places trimmings and bones in separate containers. 2. Trims fatback from hog bellies and cuts bellies …
1. Tends machines that trim and bevel edges of copper laminated fiberglass panels used in fabrication of printed circuit boards: Flips switches to activate machines. 2. Positions panel over pegs on bed of trimming machine. 3. Presses buttons to lower cutting blade that trims excess edges from fiberglass panel. 4. …
1. Tends machine that trims edges of shoe parts, such as heels, outsoles, or uppers to remove excess material: Turns knobs or setscrews to adjust guides and cutting blade as specified. 2. Holds part against machine guide and presses it against cutter to be trimmed. 3. May depress pedal that …
1. Operates machine to trim flash from molded rubber heels, soles, or arch cushions or from tops of rubber footwear: Starts machine and positions edge of workpiece on feed roller beneath cutter guard. 2. Holds and turns workpiece against guard, presenting all edges to reciprocating or rotating blade to remove …
1. Sets up battery of machines that trim small arms cartridge cases and artillery shell cases to specified length: Installs cutters and adjusts stops and cams to regulate machine stroke and synchronize movements of feeding, cutting, and ejection mechanisms, using handtools. 2. Sharpens dulled cutters and polishes scratched punches, using …
1. Tends battery of machines that trim small arms cartridge cases, bullet jacket blanks, or artillery shell cases to specified length: Loads small arms cartridge cases or bullet jacket blanks into hopper of automatic machine or positions artillery shell cases by hand in feeding device of trim machine. 2. Turns …
1. Fabricates and installs molding and trim in manufactured buildings, using handtools and power tools: Measures and cuts wooden and plastic molding and trim to specified size, using hand shears, miter box, and radial saw. 2. Reads blueprint to determine location for installation and fastens molding and trim to interior …
1. Sets up and operates one or more automatic machines to reduce shanks of forged bolt blanks preparatory to thread rolling, and to trim excess metal from bolt-blank heads: Installs dies in machine, using wrenches, rule, and pry bar. 2. Visually sets ram stroke by turning adjusting screw of ram-stroke-controlling …
1. Operates bank of circular saws to cut out defective sections of boards: Reads markings on boards as boards move on conveyor to saws to determine what cuts will produce highest grade. 2. Moves levers to raise or lower one or more saws along trimmer bed to cut lumber into …
1. Hands or hoists tools and equipment to TREE PRUNER or TREE SURGEON. 2. Lowers pruned limbs and trunk sections, using ropes; sections limbs, using saw; and reduces sections to chips, using chipper. 3. Rakes up debris and loads it on truck. 4. Performs other duties as described under HELPER …
1. Assists TREE TRIMMER in clearing trees and branches that interfere with communication lines and electric power lines: Hoists tools and equipment to TREE TRIMMER and lowers branches with rope or block and tackle. 2. Positions and steadies ladders. 3. Saws and chops up branches, and loads debris, tree trunk …
1. Tends machine that applies metal binding to protect and decorate edges of wooden level bodies: Inserts strips of metal trim in vertical slots of machine. 2. Stands level body on end under loaded slots and closes gate to lock level in place. 3. Starts ram that forces metal corner …
1. Cuts away dead and excess branches from fruit, nut, and shade trees, using handsaws, pruning hooks and shears, and long-handled clippers. 2. Applies tar or other protective substances to cut surfaces to seal surfaces against insects. 3. May use truck-mounted hydraulic lifts and pruners and power pruners. 4. May …
1. Prunes and treats ornamental and shade trees and shrubs in yards and parks to improve their appearance, health, and value: Cuts out dead and undesirable limbs and trims trees to enhance beauty and growth. 2. Scrapes decayed matter from cavities in trees, and fills holes with cement to promote …
1. Plants seedling trees to reforest timber lands or Christmas tree farms: Digs planting hole at predetermined spaced interval, using mattock-like tool or dibble. 2. Places seedling in hole and packs soil around plant, using foot or planting tool.
1. Controls oven, humidifier unit, and auxiliary equipment to temper pressed hardboard by heat and moisture: Observes gauges and chart recorders on instrument panel and adjusts controls to start fans, set oven temperature, and regulate moisture conditions in humidifier unit according to plant specifications. 2. Tends machine that immerses hardboard …
1. Inspects logs and verifies their conformance to specifications before and during processing into poles for use in power line construction: Examines logs at timber-cutting site and selects logs for poles, inspecting each for soundness and size requirements. 2. Tests logs at various times during seasoning period with megger to …
1. Assists TREATING ENGINEER in impregnating wood products with preserving or fireproofing chemicals, performing any combination of following duties: Opens and closes retort door, using pneumatic wrench. 2. Turns steam, vacuum- or hydraulic-pressure, or solution valves in response to signals. 3. Tends pumps to transfer chemicals from railroad cars, trucks, …
1. Directs financial planning, procurement, and investment of funds for an organization: Delegates authority for receipt, disbursement, banking, protection and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments. 2. Analyzes financial records to forecast future financial position and budget requirements. 3. Evaluates need for procurement of funds and investment of surplus. …
1. Assists TREATER in processing petroleum products, such as gasoline, kerosene, oils, and wax, with chemicals, steam, water, or air to remove impurities, such as sulfur: Examines pipelines and valves for leaks. 2. Turns valves to charge equipment with product to be treated and to draw off water and spent …
1. Controls one or more cylinder retorts to impregnate wood products, such as railroad ties, piling, telephone poles, and fenceposts, with preserving or fireproofing chemicals: Turns valves to admit treating solution into retort and steam into heating coils. 2. Presses buttons to activate vacuum- and hydraulic-pressure pumps that remove air …
