1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in spreading, rolling, and tamping asphalt or similar material to form surfaces of highways, streets, parking lots, and aircraft landing strips: Calculates number of trucks required to haul asphalt from mix plant according to capacity of vehicles, traffic conditions, distance from work …
1. Supervises, coordinates, and participates in activities of workers engaged in fabricating cosmetic appliances from latex for use as artificial breasts: Explains and demonstrates work techniques and use of equipment to train new employees. 2. Observes workers to ensure that work performance conforms to company standards. 3. Weighs, pours, and …
1. Operates supercalender machine to impart specified gloss and finish to surface of paper: Positions roll of paper on machine reel stand, using hoist. 2. Fastens collar and alignment guides on shaft to secure roll, using wrench. 3. Threads paper around feed, calender, and tension rolls, and wraps end of …
1. Tends machine that grinds granulated sugar into powdered sugar: Turns handwheel to set spacing between grinding rollers or stones, or installs gratings in drum of grinding machine to obtain specified degree of fineness. 2. Starts machine and empties bags of granulated sugar into hopper. 3. Observes grinding and discharging …
1. Controls equipment, such as current converters, voltage transformers, and circuit breakers, that regulate flow of electricity through substation of electric power system and over distribution lines to consumers: Records readings of switchboard instruments to compile data concerning quantities of electric power used for substation operation and amounts distributed from …
1. Assists SUBSTATION OPERATOR in controlling flow of electricity through transmission lines, and in operation of equipment for converting direct current into alternating current: Performs other duties as described under HELPER Master Title. 2. May record gauge and meter readings. 3. May clean and lubricate auxiliary equipment, such as rotary …
1. Tends machine that automatically forms lollypops of specified shape on ends of wooden sticks: Turns steam valve to heat candy hopper or rollers of candy-spinning unit. 2. Pours candy into machine hopper and fills receptacle with sucker sticks. 3. Monitors and adjusts machine to prevent jamming.
1. Tends machines that rewind and cut rolls of material, such as cotton, nylon, and plastic into narrow rolls for use in shoe ornamentation: Mounts roll of material on spindle and tightens clamps. 2. Slides empty core on winding axle and threads end of material between pressure rollers and onto …
1. Tends machine that glues fabric strip over back edge of unbound paper products, such as legal tablets, notebooks, and ledger paper: Turns handwheel to adjust machine-head pressure plate to thickness of item being processed. 2. Places roll of gummed tape on reel and threads end through feed guide and …
1. Applies bias tape over seams of rubberized fabric to protect and reinforce sections of inflatable buildings: Lifts and attaches sections of buildings to circular frame, working as member of crew. 2. Turns handcrank to roll first section of building to top of frame. 3. Cleans seams with solvent, and …
1. Tends machine that straightens coiled strip metal, cuts it into strips of specified length, and punches holes in strips: Hangs coiled metal on spindle between guides of machine. 2. Inserts end of metal between feed rolls of machine. 3. Starts machine that feeds strip through straightening rolls under punching …
1. Tends machine that cuts rolls of textile material into narrow rolls of specified width: Lifts roll of material onto machine bar and hammers wedge into core of roll to secure roll to bar. 2. Turns handwheel to move rotary blade into cutting position, following markings on calibrated scale to …
1. Operates cylinder press to print color stripes on paper stock used for making paper bags or wrapping paper: Mounts roll of stock paper on unwind shaft, using hoist. 2. Threads paper through rollers of press and onto windup shaft. 3. Fills ink well with specified color of ink. 4. …
1. Tends machine that presses and removes wrinkles from leather strips used for shoe findings: Sorts strips according to width and color. 2. Presses button that starts machine and inserts strip between pressing rollers. 3. Guides strips from rollers to distribute strips evenly in container under rollers.
1. Tends strike-off machine that prints cloth with samples of color paste for comparison with color standards prior to production printing: Tapes piece of white cloth on printing drum. 2. Places moist cloth pads between engraved strikes on printing roller to separate colors being printed. 3. Pours color sample on …
1. Tends machine that flattens pile of fabrics preparatory to dyeing or printing or to raise, soften, and fluff pile after wet-finishing processes: Positions truck of material at entry end of machine and sews end of cloth to leader in machine, using portable sewing machine. 2. Presses button to set …
1. Tends machines that stretch nets and tighten knots by either of following methods: Places end of net over straightening roller and threads net through tension rollers of machine. 2. Turns crank to adjust tension of net. 3. Observes net on trial run to determine tightness of knots. 4. Unfolds …
1. Tends machines that stretch synthetic fibers in sliver or tow form to control elasticity and prevent uneven stretching during subsequent processing: Turns knob to set air pressure control on stretch rolls according to amount of stretch specified. 2. Guides sliver into feed rolls so that it passes over heating …
1. Stretches and dries household articles, such as blankets, curtains, and linen tablecloths that require special treatment to protect delicate fabrics and retain desired measurements, using any of following methods: Attaches article to projecting wires of adjustable stretcher and pushes, or rotates frame on locking pivot, to position article in …
1. Tends machine that cuts uncured rubber or rubber-coated fabric strip into specified lengths, for use as leg straps on gaiters and hip boots: Selects cutoff wheel for severing strap length. 2. Bolts cutoff wheel to drive shaft, positions and bolts backing wheel against it, rim to rim, using wrenches. …
1. Tends machines that automatically fold uncured rubber strip or coated friction tape over parallel reinforcing cords to form strap material to which buckles, eyelets, or snaps are attached for use on rubber footwear: Calculates from work orders width, length, and quantity of stock to be made and prepares production …
1. Operates strapping machine to glue, compress, and dry multiple strands of twisted fiber yarn to form straps used for packaging: Hangs cones of yarn on creel and empty spool on winder. 2. Turns valves to fill glue troughs. 3. Opens steam valves and observes thermometer to heat glue and …
1. Tends machine that conveys rectangular glass over grinding and polishing wheels to obtain pencil edge and to polish edges: Places glass on grooved conveyor with top edge of glass against guide. 2. Attaches weights to top of glass or pulls lever to lower pressure roller that forces glass against …
1. Operates battery of automatic machines that straighten, cut off, head, and sharpen wire to form straight pins: Places coil of wire on pedestal stand and threads end of wire through machine to heading dies. 2. Adjusts straightening rolls, feeding arm, and stop to diameter and length of wire, using …
1. Straightens metal workpieces to blueprint specifications, using handtools and knowledge of metal properties: Rolls workpiece on flat surface or mounts and rotates it between centers to ascertain irregularities visually or with dial indicator. 2. Positions workpiece on surface plate or anvil and hammers workpiece at points of irregularity to …
