Job Descriptions
Die Polisher
Job Title: Die Polisher
Die Polisher Duties: Polishes and resurfaces bores and cavities of wire drawing dies to specified size and angles, using hand laps or various die polishing machines, tools, and diamond cutting pastes: Cleans dies by immersing them in tank with water, detergent, and agitating pebbles or sonic cleaner. Inspects worn dies to ascertain […]
Separator Tender II
Job Title: Separator Tender II
Separator Tender II Duties: Tends reels or shakers that separate and remove bran, gluten, or other insolubles from starch suspension: Starts reels or shakers. Turns valves to admit and regulate flow of liquid suspension to separators. Starts conveyor that carries off insolubles separated from suspension. Tests specific gravity of liquid starch […]
Quarry Plug-And-Feather Driller
Job Title: Quarry Plug-And-Feather Driller
Quarry Plug-And-Feather Driller Duties: Separates blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass, using jackhammer, wedges, and feathers (shims): Marks desired dimensions on stone, using rule and chalkline, and cuts groove along outline, using chisel. Drills holes along outline with jackhammer [Jackhammer Operator (mine & quarry)]. Inserts wedges and feathers into […]
Cigar-Head Piercer
Job Title: Cigar-Head Piercer
Cigar-Head Piercer Duties: Pierces draft holes in ends of cigars. Holds cigar in guide of machine and presses pedal that forces revolving pin into cigar, or manually pushes pin into cigar to pierce draft holes in ends of cigars.
Foam-Machine Operator
Job Title: Foam-Machine Operator
Foam-Machine Operator Duties: Tends machine that sprays thermoplastic resins onto conveyor belt to form plastic foam: Pours catalysts and resins into machine hoppers and starts belt conveyor and resin pumps. Turns valves to start spray and synchronize spray with conveyor speed. Cuts solidified foam block to specified length, using handsaw. May cut […]
Edge Grinder
Job Title: Edge Grinder
Edge Grinder Duties: Tends machine that squares and smooths edges of plastic floor tile: Adjusts guide shoes for squareness, using wrenches and tile gauge. Places stack of tile on table of machine. Taps edges with mallet to align tile edges against guide shoes. Presses buttons to engage guide shoes and move stack […]
Clipper
Job Title: Clipper
Clipper Duties: Separates chain-sewn or knitted articles, such as garment parts, textile bags, or curtains, prior to assembly into completed article: Clips connecting threads or material between articles, using scissors or knife, or guides connecting thread or material under rotary cutter to separate articles. Pulls ends of thread from knitted part and twists […]
Casket Coverer
Job Title: Casket Coverer
Casket Coverer Duties: Fits and glues fabric covering to outside of casket body, top frame, and top panel: Brushes glue over sides and ends of casket body, top frame, and top panel. Spreads fabric over glued surface, pulling, pressing, and smoothing cover over casket surfaces. Trims excess fabric at corners. Folds edge […]