1. Operates punching machine, equipped with pantograph mechanism, to punch pattern designs in rolls of paper or plastic which control stitching operations of automatic embroidery machines: Positions and tacks cartoon onto pantograph pattern board and mounts roll of paper in holder. 2. Pulls levers to start and to regulate speed …
1. Tends press that automatically punches out blocks of floor tile from sheets of vinyl and asphalt or asbestos material: Starts machine and observes sheet for uniformity of color pattern. 2. Pushes button to release punching ram, allowing defective sections of sheet to pass through and onto scrap conveyor. 3. …
1. Tends mechanical equipment, such as jaw crusher, disintegrator, ball mill, swing hammer mill, agitator sifter, and silk screen shakers that pulverize and sift ingredients of propellent and priming powders preparatory to blending: Feeds raw material into machine or hopper, using hands or scoop. 2. Adjusts machines to reduce material …
1. Tends drum-type rotary driers and heating kilns, from central control station, to remove moisture from beet pulp and molasses mixture being processed into cattle fodder: Moves controls to admit fuel and air into kiln and ignite fire in kiln. 2. Adjusts controls to obtain specified temperature in drier drum. …
1. Tends mixing chamber that mixes clay and water to make pugged clay: Loads sacks and cakes of clay from storage area onto truck and pushes truck to pug mill. 2. Dumps clay into mixing chamber of mill. 3. Turns valves to regulate flow of water into mixing chamber. 4. …
1. Tends machine that stretches, softens, and cleans pelts: Places pelt on slanted board and depresses pedal to elevate board into contact with rotating roller. 2. Holds and guides pelt under roller as machine stretches and softens pelt and removes undesired flesh from skin side.
1. Makes ready and operates proof press to make proofs of type setup: Places galley of type on bed of press. 2. Depresses pedal to move ink roller over face of type or applies ink, using hand roller. 3. Places sheet of paper on type and depresses pedal or turns …
1. Sets up and operates various types of tracer-controlled profile milling machines to mill duplicates of template or model contour on metal workpieces, such as cams, metalworking dies, aircraft parts, and automobile prototype parts, determining tooling according to knowledge of profiling procedures: Studies blueprint, dimensioned sketch, or layout on workpiece …
1. Operates scroll saw or jigsawing-and-nibbling machine to cut or trim hollowware items, such as trays, platters and vegetable dishes into specified shape, performing any combination of following tasks: Marks guidelines on workpiece by tracing from template or sample hollowware, using pencil or scribe. 2. Selects jigsaw or scroll saw …
1. Performs any combination of following duties in fabricating and insulating electric wire and cable: Ties pull ropes, attached to cables emerging from extruding machines, onto takeoff reels, and coils cable around reels. 2. Changes machine gears, using wrenches. 3. Unclamps and hoists full reels from braiding, winding, and other …
1. Performs combination of following duties to produce solid-propellant rocket fuel, prepare rocket motor cases for inserting propellant, cast and cure propellant, install propellant and ignition components in motor case, prepare assembly for static testing, and pack assembly for shipment: Blends fuel ingredients and tends roller mill that grinds mixture …
1. Tends machine that automatically removes excess curl from gummed or treated paper for winding into rolls: Lifts and positions parent roll of paper on machine support, using hoist. 2. Threads paper through horizontal rollers and guides, over diagonal rollers, and fastens to core on rewind stand. 3. Starts machine, …
1. Tends processing section of machine that extrudes synthetic fiber filaments: Threads continuous filaments through guides and around rollers that carry product through machine, apply washing and bleaching solutions, and dry filaments prior to winding, twisting, or cutting into staple lengths. 2. Observes gauges and moves controls to start and …
1. Assists workers engaged in setting type, operating printing presses, and making plates, performing any combination of following duties: Moves material and supplies to and from various work areas. 2. Assists in making ready and adjusting presses for production runs. 3. Keeps presses supplied with paper stock. 4. Cleans presses, …
1. Removes dimensional furniture panels from discharge conveyor of print-line machines that smooth, paint, and print wood grain designs on top surfaces of panels: Pushes panels along roller conveyor from inspection point to off bearing area and removes panels from conveyor. 2. Scans panels for inspector’s marks and stacks defective …
1. Feeds precut paperboard blanks or sheets into machine that prints, scores, perforates, and slots them for forming into boxes: Loads precut blanks into automatic machine feeder, or positions stacks of paperboard sheets against guides on feed table and inserts each sheet into machine feed rollers. 2. Adjusts scoring, perforating, …
1. Operates machine to print and slot container blanks, according to work orders: Selects, installs, and adjusts slotting and perforating knives in machine according to specified dimensions of slot and spacing of perforations, assisted by PRINTER-SLOTTER HELPER. 2. Positions and attaches printing mats to print rollers according to printing order, …
1. Tends machine that prints decorative designs on harvest hats in hat manufacturing establishment: Places specified printing roller in machine holding device and turns setscrew to align roller and machine register marks. 2. Pours specified paint into machine reservoirs. 3. Pushes button or pulls lever to start machine. 4. Removes …
1. Sets up and operates press to print colored designs on rolls of plastic or plastic-coated material: Positions and clamps printing cylinder on press, using handtools. 2. Pours inks into ink pans and threads plastic film through press rolls. 3. Starts press and turns wheels to adjust pickup, transfer, and …
1. Lifts roll of felt paper, using chain hoist, and places roll on spindle of machine that paints designs on roll to make floor covering. 2. Pours specified paint colors into machine troughs.
1. Operates printer to produce black-and-white photographic prints from negatives: Mounts roll of sensitized paper on spindle of printer and threads paper through guides, rollers, and onto take-up spindle. 2. Prepares batch identification sheet, positions sheet in printer, and activates printer to transfer information from sheet to sensitized paper. 3. …
1. Tends machine that automatically prints colors and designs on felt-base floor covering: Places felt paper rolls on machine spindles, using chain hoist. 2. Installs specified printing blocks on presses, using handtools. 3. Pours specified preweighed paint colors into machine troughs. 4. Threads felt paper through rollers and starts machine. …
1. Tends one or more machines that automatically develop, fix, wash, and dry photographic prints: Threads leaders around rollers, through processing tanks and dryer, around polished drum, and onto takeup reel. 2. Turns valves to fill tanks with premixed solutions, such as developer, dyes, stop-baths, fixers, bleaches, and washes. 3. …
1. Inspects photographic prints for defects, using film winder: Mounts roll of prints on spindle of film winder and tapes free end of film to crankshaft. 2. Turns crank and inspects prints for defects as film winds onto crankshaft. 3. Compares colors with standard image to ensure that prints meet …
