Tag: OPERATOR

Spooler Operator, Automatic Job

1. Feeds and off bears section of spooling machine that ties yarn ends automatically and transfers yarn from bobbins to cheeses: Places starter cheeses on winding spindles. 2. Places full bobbins in individual magazines of machine. 3. Pulls end of yarn over guides or into suction device of machine to …





Splicing-Machine Operator, Automatic Job

1. Tends machine that splices ends of partially filled spools of tire cord and winds cord from one spool to other: Places spools of cord on machine spindles and pulls ends of cord through holding device under needle of sewing machine. 2. Depresses pedal to start sewing machine that automatically …

Spinning-Lathe Operator, Automatic Job

1. Tends lathe that spins shaped articles from sheet or plate metal: Pushes lever to move tailstock, forcing disk against chuck of lathe. 2. Slides hydraulic carriage forward to position circular forming tool against metal disk. 3. Starts machine that presses rotating circular tool against disk to form disk into …

Soft-Sugar Operator, Head Job

1. Tends centrifuging and screening equipment that separate brown sugar crystals from syrup and sifts crystals to obtain powdered sugar: Sets spinning, washing, and steam cycles on automatic centrifuges, and resets cycles as necessary to attain specified color and quality of sugar. 2. Turns valves to regulate temperature and levels …

Shirring-Machine Operator, Automatic Job

1. Tends one or more automatic sewing machines that gather continuous lengths of material used for ruffles or valances. 2. Turns thumbscrew or lever to change number of gathers per inch according to specifications. 3. May be designated according to article shirred as Valance Shirrer. 4. Performs duties as described …

Shaper Set-Up Operator, Tool Job

1. Sets up and operates one or more shapers that reciprocate bar tool against stationary workpiece to plane, shape, or groove metal workpieces, such as machine, tool, or die parts, according to specifications and knowledge of shaping operations: Studies blueprint, dimensioned sketch, or layout on workpiece, and plans sequence of …

Sewing-Machine Operator, Paper Bags Job

1. Tends automatic sewing machines that stitch folded and glued bottoms of multiwall paper bags to provide additional bag strength: Presses buttons to start machines and observes automatic operation of machines to detect malfunctions. 2. Performs duties as described under SEWING-MACHINE OPERATOR, AUTOMATIC Master Title.

Sewing-Machine Operator, Semiautomatic Job

1. Tends one or more semiautomatic sewing machines that attach, join, reinforce, or decorate garments or garment parts, or perform other preset cycle operations, such as buttonhole making: Threads machine and adjusts thread tensions. 2. Positions fabric layers, garment, or garment part in holding device on machine bed or according …

Sewing-Machine Operator, Special Equipment Job

1. Tends machine that automatically stitches designs to decorate mattress covers and to hold padding in place: Places spools of thread on spindles and draws ends through guides, tensions, and needle eyes. 2. Inserts bobbin in shuttle and draws thread through slot in shuttle wall. 3. Clamps covering material and …

Sewing-Machine Operator, Zipper Job

1. Tends one or more automatic sewing machines that stitch cord to edge of continuous length of tape to reinforce it for attachment to zipper chain: Mounts cheeses, cones, or bobbins of cord on holders of machines. 2. Threads cord and tape through guides and tension bars. 3. Starts machine …

Service-Unit Operator, Oil Well Job

1. Operates equipment to increase oil flow from producing wells, or to remove stuck pipe, casing, tools, or other obstructions from drilling wells, using specialized subsurface tools and instruments: Directs SAMPLE-TAKER OPERATOR to assemble and connect pipe and hydraulic lines of flushing equipment to wellhead. 2. Starts pumps which circulate …

Separator Operator, Shellfish Meats Job

1. Tends machine that separates shell particles and sand from shellfish meats, by water and air agitation, preparatory to blanching and canning or freezing: Turns valves to admit water and air to separator vat as shelled meats are dumped into it from peeling machine or by another worker. 2. Adjusts …

Serging-Machine Operator, Automatic Job

1. Tends machine that automatically binds edges of articles with serging stitch to reinforce edges, prevent raveling, or give finished appearance. 2. May tend machine with blade attachment to trim raw edges. 3. Performs duties as described under SEWING-MACHINE OPERATOR, AUTOMATIC Master Title.

Second Operator, Mill Tender Job

1. Tends roller mill and auxiliary equipment, such as pumps and agitators that facilitate production of phosphoric acid by strong-acid process from reaction of sulfuric acid with ground phosphate rock. 2. Pumps acid into tank trucks and loads ground phosphate rock into hopper trucks as directed.

Screw-Machine Set-Up Operator, Multiple Spindle Job

1. Sets up and operates one or more multiple-spindle lathe-type screw machines equipped with automatic indexing and feeding mechanisms to perform turning, boring, threading, and facing operations on metal bar stock on custom basis, analyzing specifications and deciding on tooling according to knowledge of screw-machine operations: Studies blueprint, visualizes machining …

Screw-Machine Set-Up Operator, Single Spindle Job

1. Sets up and operates one or more single-spindle lathe-type screw machines equipped with automatic feeding and tool-indexing mechanisms to perform turning, boring, threading, and facing operations on metal bar stock on custom basis, analyzing specifications and deciding on tooling according to knowledge of screw machine operations: Studies blueprint to …

Screw-Machine Set-Up Operator, Swiss-Type Job

1. Sets up swiss-type automatic screw-machines to perform series of machining operations, such as boring, threading, and facing metal wire, rod, or bar stock to specifications, to produce small, accurately turned parts for clocks, watches, and other timing devices: Studies blueprint and layout sheet to determine machining to be done, …

Screw-Machine Operator, Multiple Spindle Job

1. Operates one or more previously set up multiple-spindle screw machines equipped with automatic indexing and feeding mechanism to perform series of machining operations on metal bar stock, following specifications: Reads blueprint and job order for such information as dimensions, tolerances, and number of workpieces to be machined. 2. Examines …

Screw-Machine Operator, Single Spindle Job

1. Operates one or more previously set up single-spindle screw machines equipped with automatic indexing and feeding mechanisms to perform series of machining operations on metal bar stock, following specifications: Reads blueprint and job order for such information as dimensions, tolerances, and number of workpieces to be machined. 2. Examines …

Screw-Machine Operator, Swiss-Type Job

1. Operates one or more previously set up automatic screw machines to perform series of machining operations, such as boring, threading, and facing metal bar, rod, or wire stock to specifications to produce parts for clocks, watches, and other timing devices: Reads specifications to determine dimensions, tolerances, and number of …

Saw Operator, Semiconductor Wafers Job

1. Tends sawing machine that automatically scribes semiconductor wafers prior to separating wafers into individual dies: Flips switches and presses buttons to activate sawing machine. 2. Places wafer mounted on laminated plastic onto moveable chuck of sawing machine, using tweezers. 3. Presses buttons and turns knobs and dials to adjust …

Router Set-Up Operator, Numerical Control Job

1. Sets up and operates multiaxis, numerically controlled routing machine to cut and shape metallic and nonmetallic workpieces: Selects and positions workpiece on machine bed. 2. Threads perforated or magnetic tape through read head. 3. Inserts precision indicator in machine chuck, and depresses switches to jog chuck into contact with …

Router Operator, Hand Job

1. Routs and trims metallic and nonmetallic parts and materials to provide cutouts for windows, air vents, and tubing runs, used in manufacturing transportation equipment, such as aircraft and railroad cars, using portable router and handtools: Selects and installs specified type and size bit and collar combinations in hand router, …

Riveting Machine Operator, Automatic Job

1. Sets up and operates riveting machines that automatically drill, countersink, and rivet aircraft assemblies, such as wing panels and fuselage sections: Reads and interprets blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications to determine setup and operating procedures. 2. Positions, aligns, and levels parts to be assembled in machine locating tools, or …

Refinery Operator, Assistant Job

1. Controls semiautomatic refinery equipment to convert starch into liquid sugars and concentrate sugars to specific density: Controls pumps and flow of materials through converters, neutralizers, and evaporators, as instructed. 2. Operates equipment manually during breakdowns. 3. Observes instruments to detect equipment malfunctions and reports readings to REFINERY OPERATOR. 4. …