Archive for July, 2008
Job Title: Forming-Machine Tender
Forming-Machine Tender Duties: Tends automatic glass forming machines, used to form bottles, containers, and other glassware from molten glass: Turns valves to regulate temperatures of molten glass in forehearth, flow of glass to forming machine, and coolant to solidify glass shape. Lubricates molds with graphite solution to prevent glass sticking to […]
Job Title: Warper
Warper Duties: Tends table-type rotary warping machine that winds warp yarn onto pegs or spools for use in weaving narrow fabrics: Places spool of warp yarn over revolving spindle of machine. Mounts spools on spindles or positions wooden pegs in holes of machine table to produce warp of specified dimensions. Threads warp […]
Job Title: Block-Breaker Operator
Block-Breaker Operator Duties: Feeds equipment that breaks up cakes of dehydrated nitrocellulose to facilitate subsequent mixing and packing processes: Feeds nitrocellulose cakes into hopper of electrically powered cylinder fitted with spikes that break up cakes. Removes nitrocellulose for further processing and packing. May monitor scale to determine when specified amount of […]
Job Title: Supervisor, Core Drilling
Supervisor, Core Drilling Duties: Supervises and coordinates activities of field crew engaged in obtaining substrata core samples for analysis of geological character of ground, nature of ore, or type and strength of foundation materials: Directs workers engaged in transporting bulldozers, trucks, core drills, and other machinery and equipment to work […]
Job Title: Cooler Tender
Cooler Tender Duties: Tends equipment that cools corn sugar syrup and transfers syrup to storage tanks: Observes thermometer and turns valves to regulate flow of cold water through cooling coils, and to start flow of syrup over coils. Starts pump to transfer cooled syrup to storage tanks. Draws samples to test […]
Resume Writing Tips
“A great resume is not just a complete list of employment and education … it’s got to be a selling document,” says Kathryn Troutman, president of The Resume Place in Catonsville and author of the Federal Resume Guidebook. “Your resume needs to make very clear that you are highly skilled and an excellent candidate for […]
Job Title: Munitions Handler
Munitions Handler Duties: Loads, unloads, and stores ammunition and ammunition components in magazines (storage areas): Moves materials between magazines and carries materials by hand, handtrucks, and roller conveyors. Secures cargoes in carriers, using blocks and stays. Cleans magazines and adjacent area. Crates and cases materials for specific orders. Inspects packaging and […]
Job Title: Plant Breeder
Plant Breeder Duties: Plans and carries out breeding studies to develop and improve varieties of crops: Improves specific characteristics, such as yield, size, quality, maturity, and resistance to frost, drought, disease and insect pests in plants, utilizing principles of genetics and knowledge of plant growth. Develops variety and selects most desirable […]
Job Title: Surveyor, Marine
Surveyor, Marine Duties: Makes surveys of harbors, rivers, and other bodies of water to determine shore lines, topography of bottom, or other items for such purposes as determining navigable channels, and securing data for construction of breakwaters, piers, and other marine structures.
Job Title: Supervisor, Mapping
Supervisor, Mapping Duties: Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in mapping production areas of petroleum or natural gas company: Supervises drafting personnel in drafting maps used for exploration, leasing of lands, and construction and operation of production facilities, such as pumping stations, storage tanks, drilling derricks, and pipelines. Reviews completed […]