1. Operates automatically controlled natural-gas treating unit in oil field to render gas suitable for fuel and for pipeline transportation: Opens valves to admit gas and specified chemicals into treating vessel where moisture is absorbed and impurities removed. 2. Adjusts controls of auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, heating coils, and …
1. Pushes skewer into neck meat of suspended beef halves to pin flabby meat together after head has been removed. 2. May roll shrouded carcass with handtool to give it a smooth appearance.
1. Feeds rolls of cardboard and fabric into machine that automatically wraps materials around each other to form cardboard necks. 2. Sets controls to cut strips to prescribed length. 3. Observes machine to detect malfunction. 4. Dumps strips into basket for further processing.
1. Tends nailing machine that joins items, such as picture frames, or attaches molding, trimming, carving, scrollwork, or overlay panels to wooden stock: Positions reel of nail wire on spindle of machine and pulls wire through rollers into driving mechanism. 2. Turns knobs or levers to adjust machine to cut …
1. Sets up battery of machines that automatically cut and shape coiled wire to make nails of specified sizes: Installs and secures die plates and nail-point cutting knives, and positions feeding mechanism, according to work order specifications, using handtools. 2. Mounts coil of wire on rod and threads wire through …
1. Tends machines that automatically cut and shape wire to make nails of specified size: Mounts coil of wire on rod, and threads wire through straightening rollers and feeding mechanism into slots of die plates. 2. Tightens roller bolts to regulate feed of wire, using wrench. 3. Starts machine. 4. …
1. Assembles wooden products, such as boxes, packing cases, kegs, pallets, furniture frames, door and window units, and hogshead subassemblies, using handtools: Positions workpiece on table, floor, easel, or jig, according to verbal instructions, and nails or staples materials together at designated points, using hammer, pneumatic gun, or staple gun. …
1. Tends automatic multiple-operation machine that performs any combination of bending, punching, roll forming, beading, cutting and welding, soldering, or clinching of metal to fabricate items, such as rims, molding, panels, cans, tubing, and housings: Places roll of metal sheet, strip, or wire onto feedrack and threads end into drive …
1. Sets up automatic multiple-operation machines to perform any combination of bending, punching, roll forming, beading, cutting, flanging, shearing, seaming and welding, soldering, or clinching to fabricate metal parts, such as rims, molding, cans, tubing, and housing: Sets stops and guides. 2. Installs and aligns forming and drive rolls, roller …
1. Sets up and operates sanding machine equipped with two or more sandpaper-covered drums to smooth surfaces of flat woodstock: Reads work ticket to ascertain information, such as grade, type, and quantity of woodstock to be sanded, specified thickness of finished pieces, and whether both sides of stock require sanding. …
1. Loads, unloads, and stores ammunition and ammunition components in magazines: Moves materials between magazines and carries materials by hand, handtrucks, and roller conveyors. 2. Secures cargoes in carriers, using blocks and stays. 3. Cleans magazines and adjacent area. 4. Crates and cases materials for specific orders. 5. Inspects packaging …
1. Sets up and operates automatic multiple-operation machine to perform any combination of bending, punching, roll forming, beading, cutting and welding, soldering, or clinching of metal to fabricate items, such as rims, molding, cams, tubing, and housings specified by blueprint or work orders: Installs and aligns roller dies, drive and …
1. Cuts and mounts photographic film transparencies, using film cutter and heat-sealing press: Positions film roll on spindle of cutting machine and threads end of film into rack or along track in front of lighted screen, and under cutter knives. 2. Inspects film for defects, such as blank or black …
1. Dumps color mix into hoppers of designated color-depositing machines: Scoops mix from bins and dumps it into hopper. 2. Adds specified ingredients as directed. 3. Breaks up lumpy color in feedlines, using long-handled stick. 4. Cleans roller blades, using scraper.
1. Cuts, winds, and presses wire gauze to fabricate brushes of specified size for collecting and distributing electric current in generators and motors, using hand shear, mandrel, and hydraulic press: Cuts wire gauze to specified lengths, using hand shears. 2. Winds cut gauze on mandrel to form roll of several …
1. Sets up and operates motion picture projection and sound-reproducing equipment to produce coordinated effects on screen: Inserts film into top magazine reel of projector. 2. Threads film through picture aperture of projector, around pressure rollers, sprocket wheels, and sound drum or magnetic sound pickup on film, and onto spool …
1. Operates electrically powered monorail crane to lift, move, and load machinery, equipment, and materials: Moves foot and hand controls to guide crane along overhead rail and to raise and lower load cable. 2. Raises, moves, and lowers load following signals of worker on floor. 3. May switch crane between …
1. Operates machine to perforate paper tape used to control casting type: Clips copy containing instructions to copyholder. 2. Selects and installs bank of keys to make specified size and style of type. 3. Sets and locks scale for indicating spacing of words in line, adjusts line-length indicator, and installs …
1. Fills molds with heated mixture to form drug and toilet products, such as lipsticks, deodorant, and eyeshadow sticks: Pours or opens valve to admit mixture slowly into mold cavities to avoid forming bubbles. 2. Places mold on chilling plate or in refrigerator, or starts fan to cool and congeal …
1. Tends machine that imprints identifying data, such as company name, trademark, or design, onto continuous strip of uncured rubber for labels on rubber footwear: Selects specified die, slides into holder on ram, and locks die in place, using wrench. 2. Mounts roll of strip on spindle, and threads end …
1. Sets up and operates molder to plane, shape, and groove woodstock: Reads work ticket and examines pattern shape to determine molder setup procedures and type woodstock to be cut. 2. Selects and installs cutting heads on machine according to pattern to be cut, and inserts and bolts specified knives …
1. Tends machines that cut and trim cured rubber articles, such as ear plugs, water goggles, and automotive parts, from molded rubber sheets: Selects cutting die and fastens to bed of cutting machine with clamps or bolts. 2. Positions molded rubber sheet over die, feeling with fingers to determine that …
1. Tends machine that threads continuous sheet of paper through moisture-conditioning cabinet to dampen paper: Turns valves to regulate flow of air, steam, and water in cabinet to control temperature and moisture. 2. Places roll of paper on reel stand, using hoist, and wraps end of paper around threader bar. …
1. Combines resin, diamond, and silicone carbide powders to form mixture for use in molding diamond-abrasive grinding wheels, following formulas and using scraper, spatula, plate glass, and gram weight balance: Selects mixing formula from book according to type of wheel to be molded. 2. Weighs ingredients separately on gram weight …
1. Tends numerically controlled equipment that automatically mixes oil, water, and mixture of grain products to make dough used in production of snack foods: Reads chart to determine time intervals and sequence for adding oil and water and length of mixing cycle. 2. Pulls knobs to activate control panel and …
