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DICTIONARY OF OCCUPATIONAL TITLES (4th Ed., Rev. 1991)
500.131-010 to 519.585-014
This category includes occupations concerned with refining, mixing,
compounding, chemically treating, heat treating, or similarly working materials and products.
Knowledge of a process and adherence to formulas or other specifications are required in some
degree. Vats, stills, ovens, furnaces, mixing machines, crushers, grinders, and related equipment
or machines are usually involved.
50 OCCUPATIONS IN PROCESSING OF METAL This division includes occupations concerned with molding, casting, coating, conditioning, or otherwise processing metal. Foundry occupations are included in Division 51.
500 ELECTROPLATING OCCUPATIONS This group includes occupations concerned with covering the surfaces of objects by electro-deposition or electrolysis.
500.131-010 SUPERVISOR (electroplating) alternate titles: plater supervisor
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
cleaning, racking, plating, and polishing of metal or plastic objects: Selects equipment, such as
hooks, plating barrels or tanks, and racks, according to quantity, size, and type of objects to be
plated. Verifies types of plating metals and solutions, length of immersion period, and amount of
electric current flowing through solutions, following plating specifications. Assigns tasks to
workers and processes paperwork, such as timecards and supply, production and personnel
reports. Resolves personnel problems and expedites production bottlenecks to meet deadlines and
production schedules. Inspects plated surfaces of objects to detect defects, such as rough spots,
thin plating, and unpolished areas. Collects and labels samples of plating solutions for laboratory
analysis. Examines equipment, such as plating tanks, polishers, and racks, and notifies
maintenance department of needed repairs. May analyze plating solutions to verify conformance
to specifications, performing variety of tests, such as specific gravity and titration tests. May
measure thickness of plating on metal objects, using micrometer, to verify conformance to
specifications. May be designated according to specific process supervised as Supervisor,
Anodizing (electroplating); Supervisor, Electrolytic Tinning (nonfer. metal). Performs other
duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
500.132-010 SUPERVISOR, SHEET MANUFACTURING (smelt. & refin.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
making copper starting sheets by electrolysis. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR
(any industry) Master Title.
500.134-010 SUPERVISOR, MATRIX (recording)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
electroplating, stripping, finishing, and inspecting metal phonograph record matrices.
Requisitions processing materials, such as chemicals, wiping cloths, and polishing compounds.
Confers with workers' representatives to resolve grievances. Trains workers in processing
functions. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
500.287-010 INSPECTOR, PLATING (electroplating) alternate titles: sample tester
Inspects plated surfaces of metal or plastic objects visually or
using chemical or electrical tests: Examines part for defects, such as uneven coating or scratches.
Applies chemicals to or immerses object in test solution and observes reaction or measures
dissolving time. Turns on electrical current and reads gauge to measure plating thickness.
Attaches magnet to metal part and reads gauge to measure magnet pull to determine plating
thickness. Compares readings with specifications and returns defective objects for rework. May
test samples of electrolytic solutions.
500.362-010 ELECTROGALVANIZING-MACHINE OPERATOR (electroplating)
Sets up and operates continuous multistrand
electrogalvanizing and heat-treating machine to coat steel strip or wire with zinc, according to
written specifications: Mixes chemical solutions, using formulas. Fills cleaning, pickling,
galvanizing, and waxing tanks. Charges furnace with gas or coal to prepare for galvanizing
process. Inserts wire reels and feeds wire into machine. Moves controls on rheostats and
generators to regulate movement of wire strand between reels, plating tanks, and coils, to obtain
specified thickness of coating. Adjusts controls to regulate temperature of leadpot, cleaners,
picklers, and plating tanks. Performs chemical solution tests, such as titration tests, wire hardness
tests, dip coating tests, and welding tests, to determine conformance to specifications. Readjusts
controls based on findings. Records test results. Examines coating, washing, and alignment of
wire strands visually and using micrometers to compare finished strands with specifications.
Resets and changes combs when changing width and number of strands. Replaces anodes and
recharges leadpot at specified intervals.
500.362-014 PLATER, BARREL (electroplating) alternate titles: barrel-line operator; drum plater; plater, machine; tumbler plater
Operates barrel plating equipment to coat metal objects
electrolytically with metal to build up, protect, or decorate surfaces: Places metal objects in mesh
container and immerses objects in cleaning solutions. Places objects in perforated or mesh barrel
of plating equipment and clamps door in barrel opening. Turns handle to lower barrel into plating
solution and to close electrical contacts. Starts rotation of barrel. Starts flow of electric current
through plating solution that decomposes plating metal at anode and deposits metal coating on
objects in barrel. Stops flow of current after specified time and removes objects. Places objects in
mesh container and immerses objects in rinsing solutions. Dries plated objects, using centrifugal
drier or tumbler filled with sawdust. Tests solutions, using hydrometer, and adds chemicals to
maintain specified concentrations.
500.380-010 PLATER (electroplating) alternate titles: electroplater; plating-tank operator
Sets up and controls plating equipment to coat metal objects
electrolytically with chromium, copper, cadmium, or other metal to provide protective or
decorative surfaces or to build up worn surfaces according to specifications: Reads work order to
determine size and composition of object to be plated; type concentration and temperature of
plating solution; type and thickness and location of specified plating metal; and amount of
electrical current and time required to complete plating process. Immerses object in cleaning and
rinsing baths [METAL-CLEANER, IMMERSION (any industry)]. Suspends object, such as part
or mold, from cathode rod (negative terminal) and immerses object in plating solution. Suspends
stick or piece of plating metal from anode (positive terminal) and immerses metal in plating
solution. Moves controls on rectifier to adjust flow of current through plating solution from
anode to cathode and to permit electrodeposition of metal on object. Removes plated object from
solution at periodic intervals and observes object to ensure conformance to specifications.
Adjusts voltage and amperage based on observation. Examines object visually at end of process
to determine thickness of metal deposit or measures thickness, using instruments, such
micrometers or calipers. Grinds, polishes or rinses object in water and dries object to maintain
clean even surface. May mix, and test strength of plating solution, using instruments and
chemical tests. May measure, mark, and mask areas excluded from plating. May plate small
objects, such as nuts or bolts, using motor-driven barrel. May direct other workers performing
variety of duties, such as racking, cleaning, or plating objects. May operate electroplating
equipment with reverse polarity and be known as Plating Stripper (electroplating). May be
designated according to plating materials used as Brass Plater (electroplating); Bronze Plater
(electroplating); Cadmium Plater (electroplating); Chromium Plater (electroplating); Copper
Plater (electroplating); Gold Plater (electroplating). May be designated: Nickel Plater
(electroplating); Plastics Plater (plastic prod.); Silver Plater (electroplating); Tin Plater
(electroplating).
500.380-014 PLATER APPRENTICE (electroplating) alternate titles: electroplater apprentice; plating-tank-operator apprentice
Performs duties as described under APPRENTICE (any
industry) Master Title.
500.381-010 CYLINDER GRINDER (print. & pub.) alternate titles: grinder and plater
Electroplates rotogravure printing cylinders with coating of
copper and grinds plates to specifications, using grinding machines: Immerses cylinder in
cleaning bath, using chain hoist. Removes cylinder and places cylinder in copper sulfate plating
solution for prescribed period of time to cover cylinder with copper [PLATER (electroplating)].
Removes cylinder from plating vat, rinses in water, and fastens cylinder between centers of
grinding machine, using handtools. Selects and fastens abrasive wheel onto spindle of machine.
Starts machine and turns handwheels to bring abrasive wheel into contact with surface of
cylinder, and to engage automatic feed. Measures dimension of cylinder surfaces during grinding
and polishing operation, using micrometers to obtain required precision. Removes finished
cylinder from machine and places cylinder in rack.
500.384-010 MATRIX PLATER (recording)
Electroplates phonograph record matrices to form metal
replicas of positive and negative recorded surfaces, and to form stamper used in pressing
phonograph records: Inserts silver-coated lacquer disk (original recording) in rubber masking
ring to prevent plating of specified surfaces, such as edges of disk. Hangs disk in tanks
containing plating solutions, such as nickel and copper or inserts disk over centering pin of
automatic plating tanks to form negative metal master matrix of disk. Observes dials and gauges
to ensure solutions and electric current flowing through solutions conform to specifications, and
adjusts controls as required. Removes plated disk from tanks after specified time, removes
masking ring, washes and dries disk, and routes disk to finishing department for stripping and
finishing process by MATRIX WORKER (recording). Washes master matrix after finishing
process to prevent adhesion during subsequent plating processes. Plates master matrix to form
$T3mother$T1 matrix and plates mother to form stamper used on record presses, following
prescribed plating procedures. May prepare and test plating solutions.
500.384-014 MATRIX-BATH ATTENDANT (recording)
Maintains electrolytic baths in operating condition for plating
phonograph record matrices: Draws sample of solution from tanks, using pipette. Tests strength
of solution, using hydrometer, and adds specified amounts of metallic salts, acid, or water to
solution as needed. Examines anodes for specified size and for position in baths. Activates
controls and reads meters to test electrical connections for open or short condition.
500.485-010 ZINC-PLATING-MACHINE OPERATOR (electroplating)
Tends machine that coats wire electrolytically with zinc to
protect wire surface from corrosion: Mixes zinc solution according to specified formula and turns
valves to fill tank with solution. Threads wire through machine and sets rheostat to regulate flow
of current through solution. Starts machine to pull wire through solution. Examines surface of
wire for defects, such as bubbles or bare spots, and measures thickness of coating, using
micrometer. Adjusts controls to regulate speed of reel and flow of current to coat wire to
specified thickness.
500.682-010 ANODIZER (any industry) alternate titles: white-metal corrosion proofer
Controls anodizing equipment to provide corrosion resistant
surface to aluminum objects: Selects holding rack according to size, shape, and number of
objects to be anodized. Wires or clips objects to anodizing rack and immerses rack in series of
cleaning, etching, and rinsing baths. Positions objects in anodizing tank by suspending them
from anode. Estimates amount of electric current and time required to anodize material. Turns
rheostat to regulate flow of current. Removes objects from tank after specified time, rinses
objects, and immerses them in bath of hot water or dichromate solution to seal oxide coating.
Hangs objects on racks to air-dry. May immerse objects in dye bath to color them for decorative
or identification purposes. May anodize workpiece with corrosion resistant material, using
automated equipment that automatically cleans, rinses, and coats.
500.684-010 ELECTROFORMER (electroplating)
Sprays or smears electrically conductive solution onto
nonconductive objects, such as baby shoes or plastic molds, or dips objects in solution to prepare
objects for electroplating. May electroplate objects [PLATER (electroplating)].
500.684-014 MATRIX WORKER (recording) alternate titles: finisher
Performs any combination of following tasks involved in
finishing and inspecting metal phonograph matrices after electroplating processes: Strips
(separates) master, $T3mother,$T1 and stamper matrices, using handtools, files, and knife. Holds
matrices against sanding belt or grinding wheel of bench grinder to remove burrs. Punches center
hole in stamper and mother matrices, using punch press. Fills offcenter holes with solder, using
soldering iron or acetylene torch. Steam cleans and polishes matrices, using brushes, cloths, and
polishing compounds. Examines stamper matrices for defects, and weighs matrices to ensure
conformance to standards, using scale. Cuts and flares edges of stamper matrices, using press.
Marks identifying information on master matrices, using scribe.
500.684-018 PLATE FORMER (elec. equip.)
Forms (treats) storage battery plates for dry charge or wet
charge batteries: Positions plates on conductor base of forming tank and burns lead strips to lugs
of plates [LEAD BURNER (elec. equip.)]. Inserts separators between positive and negative
plates to form element. Places elements in containers and attaches push-on or clamp-type
jumpers to connect elements in series. Mixes forming acid solution of prescribed specific gravity.
Drains solution from mixing tank into forming tanks or element containers, using hose. Connects
posts of units to electrical circuit. Adjusts rheostat to regulate current, using ammeter. Removes
formed plates from acid and places plates in water bath to remove electrolyte. Separates positive
and negative plates, places plates [in racks, and places racks in driers. Dumps forming acid from
element containers and refills containers with finishing acid. Conveys or trucks elements to final
charging line.
500.684-022 SILVER SPRAY WORKER (recording)
Sprays surfaces of prerecorded lacquer disks with silver
solution to make disks conductive, using spray gun: Positions disk on spindle of turntable in
spraying booth. Sprays revolving disk with cleaning solvents to prepare disk for silver coating.
Sprays silver solution on revolving surface of disk. May place disk in spray machine that
automatically cleans and sprays surface with silver solution.
500.684-026 PLATER, PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD PANELS (electron. comp.)
Electroplates printed circuit board (PCB) panels with metals,
such as copper, tin, gold, nickel, or solder, to resist corrosion, improve electrical conductivity,
and facilitate solder connections: Dips panels in cleaning solutions or wipes panels with cloth to
clean panels. Clamps panels or rack of panels to overhead bar above tanks to complete
electrolytic current. Immerses panels in plating solution. Sets timer for specified plating time and
turns on electrical current. Observes meter and turns dial to maintain specified current in plating
solution. Removes plated panels and immerses panels in rinsing tank. Examines plated panels for
defects. May test thickness of plating, using gauge or test equipment. May tape areas to be
excluded from plating, using tape machine. May trim excess material from PCB panels, using
shearing machine. May calculate amperage setting, following specified formula. May be
designated according to plating material used as Gold Plater (electron. comp.); Nickel Plater
(electron. comp.).
500.684-030 PLATER, SEMICONDUCTOR WAFERS AND COMPONENTS (electron. comp.)
Electroplates semiconductor wafers and electronic
components, such as copper leads and rectifiers, with metals, such as gold, silver, and lead:
Reads processing sheet to determine plating time and specifications. Places components or
wafers in basket or fixture, using tweezers, and immerses components or wafers in chemical
solution baths for specified time to clean and plate components or wafers. May measure
thickness of photoresist and metal on wafer surface, using micrometer, and test electrical
circuitry of individual $T3die$T1 on wafer, using test probe equipment. May measure anode
width on wafer surface, using microscope measuring equipment.
500.684-034 PLATER (inst. & app.) alternate titles: electroformer
Plates component parts, such as micromesh screen patterns
and electronic tubes, used in medical and laboratory measuring and controlling instruments,
using electrolytic plating tank: Positions screen pattern or component part in frame or on rack,
and hangs frame or rack in plating tank. Sets switch for specified plating time, and activates
electric current to deposit ionized metal on nonprinted area of screen pattern or component part.
Immerses electroformed part in water to rinse off electrolyte, and immerses rinsed part in solvent
to dissolve pattern. May measure thickness of electroplating on component part to verify
conformance to specifications, using micrometer.
500.685-010 ETCHER, ELECTROLYTIC (cutlery-hrdwr.) alternate titles: etcher
Tends equipment that electrolytically etches markings, such
as insignias, trademarks, and part numbers on metal articles: Turns switches on power control
unit to allow flow of electric current through electrolytic solution in tank. Positions workpiece on
stencil and against contact strip to complete electric circuit. Places workpiece in electrolytic
solution that etches stencil markings on metal. Removes workpiece from solution, after specified
time, and sprays workpiece with water to remove acid. Immerses workpiece in rust preventive
solution.
500.685-014 PLATING EQUIPMENT TENDER (electroplating) alternate titles: electroplater, automatic; plater production
Tends automatic equipment that conveys objects through
series of cleaning, rinsing, and electrolytic plating solutions to plate objects with metallic
coating: Starts equipment and regulates flow of electricity through plating solution and
immersion time of objects in solutions, according to specifications. Monitors automatic plating
process to ensure conformance to standards. Adds water or other materials to maintain specified
mixture and level of cleaning, rinsing, and plating solutions. Observes temperature gauges and
adjusts controls to maintain specified temperatures of cleaning and rinsing solutions. Lubricates
moving parts of plating conveyor. Cleans plating and cleaning tanks. May test plating solution,
using hydrometer and litmus paper, or obtain random sample of plating solutions for laboratory
analysis. May replace anodes and cathodes in plating equipment. May fasten objects onto hooks
or racks, or place objects into containers or onto conveyor attached to plating equipment. May
start and monitor computerized plating process. May manually immerse objects into plating or
rinsing solutions.
500.686-010 LABORER, ELECTROPLATING (electroplating) alternate titles: electroplater helper; plater helper; plating-department helper
Performs any combination of following tasks to load and
unload electroplating equipment or to assist PLATER (electroplating) 500.380-010: Fastens
metal workpieces to devices, such as hooks, racks, and cathode bars, or loads workpieces in
baskets or barrels. Immerses workpieces in series of cleaning, plating, pickling, and rinsing
tanks, following timed cycle, manually or using hoist. Carries workpieces between conveyors
that move workpieces through electroplating processes. Sets temperature dials of tanks to
prescribed level. Flips switch to activate electroplating process in tanks. Removes workpieces
from hooks, racks, bars, baskets, or barrels, and examines workpieces for plating defects, such as
rough spots and thin plating. Dries plated workpieces, using oven, centrifugal drier, or
sawdust-filled container. Packs workpieces in boxes or cartons for shipment [PACKAGER,
HAND (any industry) 920.587-018]. Drains solutions from and cleans and refills tanks. Removes
buildup of plating metal from racks, using hammer or compressed-air vibrator, and coats racks
with shellac. Replaces damaged or worn equipment parts. May be designated according to task
performed as Cleaner (electroplating); Rack Cleaner (electroplating); Racker (electroplating);
Sawdust Drier (electroplating).
500.687-010 PLATE-TAKE-OUT WORKER (elec. equip.)
Removes storage-battery plates from forming tanks
preparatory to further processing. Submerges negative plates in water-filled tank truck to prevent
excessive oxidation. Stacks positive plates in dry tank. May push loaded tank trucks to washing
and drying room.
501 DIP PLATING OCCUPATIONS This group includes occupations concerned with covering, without electrolysis, the surfaces of objects with metal coatings by immersing them in molten, liquid, or solute form of the coating metal, or in materials which react with the object surface to form the metal coating.
501.130-010 SUPERVISOR, HOT-DIP-TINNING (steel & rel.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
operating hot-dip-tinning machines to tinplate black-pickled steel sheets, and in classifying and
assorting tinplate. Trains workers in set up of machines. Performs duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
501.137-010 SUPERVISOR, HOT-DIP PLATING (galvanizing)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
applying corrosion-resistant coatings of zinc, tin, or other metal to variety of metal objects.
Monitors gauges to verify operational specifications, such as solution temperature and immersion
time. Examines products for even and complete coating. Trains new workers in job duties.
Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
501.362-010 COATING-MACHINE OPERATOR (galvanizing)
Sets up and controls automatic hot-dip lines to plate steel
sheets with protective coating of metal, such as tin or terne: Reads production schedule to
determine setup of lines. Turns screwdown mechanism to set distance between coating brushes
and rolls, using handtools. Measures and sets stops and guides on automatic feeder and
conveying equipment according to dimensions of product to be coated, using rule and wrenches.
Turns controls to set temperatures of coating metal and palm-oil pots. Starts conveyor line and
moves controls to synchronize speed of line with speed of coating machine that conveys sheets
into molten tin covered with palm oil to cause even distribution of tin. Inspects coated product
for defects and changes setup to coat sheets to specifications. May be designated according to
type of coating as Tinner, Automatic (galvanizing).
501.485-010 WIRE-COATING OPERATOR, METAL (galvanizing) alternate titles: strand galvanizer; wire galvanizer
Tends one or more machines, equipped with series of tanks,
that coat wire with corrosion-resistant material, such as tin, zinc, or lead: Lifts and mounts coils
of wire on feed reels. Threads end of wire through series of guides, rollers, wipers, and tanks and
secures it to rewind reel. Moves levers to heat coating material to molten consistency and set
specified temperature of fluxing, cooling, and cleaning baths. Moves controls to start machine,
set tension on wire, and adjust speed that wire feeds through tanks. Observes levels of materials
in tanks and replenishes material when levels drop below specified point. Measures finished wire
to ensure uniformity of coverage, using micrometer. Adjusts machine settings to regulate
thickness of coating, according to specifications. Welds coils of wire together, using butt-welder,
to maintain continuous wire coating operation. May be designated according to type of coating
material applied as Lead Coater (galvanizing); Wire Tinner (galvanizing).
501.685-010 PLATER, HOT DIP (galvanizing) alternate titles: galvanizing dipper; pot runner
Tends equipment to coat iron and steel products with
corrosion-resistant molten nonferrous metal: Suspends metal objects, such as pails, shelving, nuts
and bolts, and structural steel from conveyor hooks or places them in wire baskets. Immerses
objects in chemical solution to clean surface of scale and foreign matter. Lowers objects into tank
of ammonium chloride or other flux to protect surface from oxidation and facilitate coating. Dips
objects into tank of molten metal to coat objects, using hoist or conveyor. Removes objects from
tanks after specified time. Places objects, such as nuts and bolts, in centrifuge and starts machine
to cool objects and remove excessive coating. Places objects, such as shelving and structural
steel, into water tank or transfers them to storage area to cool. Smooths coating, using wire brush
and file. Inspects objects for even and complete coating and returns defective objects for
reprocessing. Scoops dross from tank, using long-handled scoop, pours dross into molds, and
weighs molded dross. Turns valves to regulate temperature in dipping tank. Adds coating metal
and chemicals to maintain specified levels and mixtures in cleaning, dipping, and fluxing tanks.
May be designated according to type of coating applied as Galvanizer, Zinc (galvanizing); Tin
Dipper (galvanizing).
501.685-014 TINNING-EQUIPMENT TENDER (elec. equip.)
Tends equipment that coats preassembled groups of contact
springs for relays and switches: Secures springs with screws, using foot-controlled pneumatic
screwdriver. Loads multispring subassemblies on conveyor of equipment that coats terminals of
subassemblies with tin. Loads solder bars and flux solution into equipment, and sets thermostat
to control temperature of tinning solution.
501.685-018 BLACK OXIDE COATING EQUIPMENT TENDER (electron. comp.) alternate titles: black oxide operator
Tends computerized equipment that applies black oxide
coating to printed circuit board (PCB) panels to prevent electrical contact between layers and to
aid adhesion of layers of multilayer PCB's: Loads PCB panels into racks and positions racks
under equipment crane. Pushes button to activate crane that automatically lifts racks of panels
and immerses racks into series of tanks that coat panels with black oxide. Measures temperature
of solutions with pyrometer and turns equipment knobs and valves to adjust temperature and
regulate liquid volume. Places panels in oven to dry.
501.685-022 ELECTROLESS PLATER, PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD PANELS (electron. comp.) alternate titles: deposition operator
Tends electroless plating equipment that immerses printed
circuit board (PCB) panels into series of chemical tanks to clean, rinse, and deposit metal plating
on panels to improve electrical conductivity and facilitate solder connections in production of
PCB's: Turns valves to fill tanks with solutions to specified levels. Loads panels onto dipping
racks and attaches racks to bar, hoist, overhead crane, or holding fixture. Sets timer for
deposition cycle. Keys data into computer keyboard, presses buttons or pulls levers to activate
equipment that moves racks of panels through tanks, or lowers racks into tanks manually.
Observes gauges and adjusts valves on tanks to maintain required temperature. Removes PCB
upon completion of deposition cycle. May compute length of deposition cycle, using calculator.
May add chemicals to tanks. May be designated according to type of coating applied as Copper
Deposition Operator (electron. comp.).
502 MELTING, POURING, CASTING, AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS This group includes occupations concerned with heating metal to change it from a solid to a liquid state, pouring it into a mold or other receptacle and allowing or causing it to solidify.
502.130-010 SUPERVISOR, CASTING-AND-PASTING (elec. equip.)
Coordinates processes, supervises workers, and sets up
machines used to manufacture storage-battery grids and plates: Coordinates hand and machine
operations, such as lead melting, casting and trimming, paste mixing, grid pasting and drying,
and inspection. Sets up machines, such as trimming press and pasting machines. Adjusts stops,
guides, blades and rollers, and changes molds. Inspects in-process or finished parts, such as
grids, connectors, and wet and dry plates to determine conformance to specifications. Observes
gauges, thermometers, temperature controls, and operation of machines and equipment to detect
malfunctions and directs or makes changes to correct defects. Reports mechanical breakdowns to
maintenance department. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry)
Master Title. May be designated according to operation supervised as Supervisor,
Grid-Casting-And-Pasting (elec. equip.); Supervisor, Plate Pasting (elec. equip.).
502.362-010 SHOT DROPPER (ordnance)
Controls kettles at top of shot tower to melt scrap shot, pure
lead, and lead alloys and drops mixture through perforated pans down tower to form shot for
shotgun shells: Computes in pigs and pounds, amounts of pure lead and lead alloys, containing
various percentages of antimony, required to produce mixture of specified antimony content.
Notifies MATERIAL HANDLER (any industry) type and quantity of pigs to load onto conveyor.
Starts conveyor and turns wheel or moves lever to regulate feed rate of lead pigs and scrap shot
into kettle. Observes pyrometers and turns knobs to adjust kettle temperature, according to
specifications. Positions specified $T3shot pan, spreader pan, and cup$T1 in fixture beneath
kettle spout. Turns crank to regulate molten metal flow from kettle into cup. Observes falling
pellets to detect defects, such as irregular shot size, clogged holes in shot pan, and impurities in
lead. Adjusts flow of lead to increase or decrease size of pellets. Adjusts kettle temperature to
burn out impurities. Removes pans and dips pans in kettle to melt clogged lead from perforations
prior to reuse. Shakes shot samples through gauging sieve and estimates production of specified
shot size from percentage of pellets passing through sieve.
502.381-010 CASTER (jewelry-silver.) alternate titles: molder; slush caster
Casts jewelry pieces and ornamental figures for trophies and
plaques from molten lead or zinc: Melts zinc or lead alloy bars in kettle. Assembles sections of
mold and secures mold with C-clamp. Pours molten metal into mold, using hand ladle.
Disassembles mold after specified time and knocks sand from casting, using mallet. Places
jewelry piece or figure in tray to cool.
502.381-014 MOLDER, PUNCH (aircraft mfg.) alternate titles: molder; molder, closed molds
Casts male dies (punches) used in stamping aircraft parts
from sheet metal: Operates hoist to position female dies on foundry floor [MONORAIL CRANE
OPERATOR (any industry) 921.663-042]. Clamps metal and plywood strips around die to form
mold. Shapes mold to specified contours with sand, using trowel and related tools. Tilts melting
pot or uses ladle to pour molten alloy (aluminum, lead, zinc) into sand mold. Places metal jig
with anchor bolts attached, or similar insert setup, over mold and into molten metal in prescribed
manner to attach anchor bolts to punch. May smooth dies. May preheat dies, using blowtorch or
other equipment. May apply parting compound to dies. May operate furnaces and ovens.
502.382-010 BULLET-SLUG-CASTING-MACHINE OPERATOR (ordnance) alternate titles: machine-casting operator and adjuster
Operates machine to cast slugs for subsequent swaging into
small arms ammunition bullets: Slides lead pigs and scrap into melting kettle, turns valves to
control fuel-air mixture to furnace and coolant water flow to molds, and starts pump that forces
molten metal through pipes to casting wheels adjacent to kettle. Starts machine and observes
water on heated molds to determine when water sizzles, indicating specified temperature of
molds for production casting. Examines slugs for such defects as fins, out of miter (halves not
matching), partial formation, and pits. Adjusts machine controls and replaces worn and warped
molds to correct malformation of slugs, using handtools. Examines molds, using straightedge
and light, to detect incomplete closure and warpage, and straightens warped molds, using
hand-powered press.
502.382-014 FLUOROSCOPE OPERATOR (nonfer. metal)
Operates fluoroscope to inspect metal castings for hidden
defects, such as excessive porosity and subsurface cracks: Aligns castings on table, lowers
fluorescent screen over castings, and starts machine. Turns dials to adjust fluorescent penetration
depth according to density of metal. Examines reflections of castings on illuminated lid to locate
defects. Realigns castings for cross-sectional views, adjusting dials to new focus points. Rejects
castings not conforming to plant specifications, and places castings aside for salvaging. Notifies
superior of findings. Records number of castings inspected and rejected, using automatic counter.
Submits minometer pencil worn on person to supervisory personnel for reading to ascertain
amount of stray radiation escaping from fluoroscope. May inspect casting for defects, using
magnetic testing machine [INSPECTOR, MAGNETIC PARTICLE AND PENETRANT (any
industry) 709.364-010].
502.384-010 PEWTER CASTER (jewelry-silver.)
Casts pewter alloy to form parts for goblets, candlesticks, and
other pewterware: Places pewter ingots into cauldron and turns controls to heat cauldron to
specified temperature. Stirs molten alloy and skims off impurities, using skimmer. Sands inside
of mold parts to remove glaze residue, using emery cloth; applies new glaze, using paint brush;
and sets mold parts aside to dry. Assembles mold, wraps mold in heat-resistant cloth, and ladles
molten alloy into mold opening. Manually rotates mold to distribute alloy in mold and prevent
formation of air pockets. Strikes mold to separate dried casting from mold, using knocker.
Repeats casting process until specified number of parts are cast. Trims gates and sharp joints
from cast parts, using bandsaw. Carries trimmed castings to storage area. Periodically weighs and
mixes alloy ingredients according to formulas and knowledge of ingredient chemical qualities,
heats mixture to specified temperature, and fills molds to form ingots from which parts are cast.
May cast items, using other equipment, such as temporary molds or casting machines.
502.482-010 CASTER (nonfer. metal)
Operates gas-fired furnace to melt nonferrous metal, such as
aluminum, magnesium, and zinc, and pours molten metal into molds to form castings of items,
such as kitchen utensils, laundry equipment, metal furniture, and power mower housings: Weighs
specified amounts of ingots or scrap and loads metal into furnace. Turns valve to regulate
temperature in furnace. Verifies specified pouring temperature of molten metal, using pyrometer.
Positions and clamps specified mold in holding device. Dips hand ladle into furnace pot and
pours molten metal into mold. Observes light on preset timing gauge which indicates metal in
mold has solidified. Removes casting from mold with handtools, and examines casting for
defects, such as cracks, chips, and missing metal. May transport ladle from furnace to pouring
station, using jib or monorail crane.
502.482-014 CASTING-MACHINE OPERATOR, AUTOMATIC (elec. equip.) alternate titles: parts-casting-machine operator
Operates one or more automatic single- or multiple-mold
casting machines to mold storage battery parts, such as grids, connectors, and posts: Loads lead
bars or shovels pig lead and scrap lead into melting kettle. Ignites burners and sets controls to
melt lead and heat molds to specified temperature. Smokes or coats mold with compound to
prevent sticking, using acetylene torch or spray gun. Aligns and adjusts mold halves to ensure
casting of grids according to specified thickness, using handtools. Turns valves to control flow of
lead to ladles and water to mold-cooling sprays. Starts machine that automatically pours
specified amount of lead from ladle into mold. Inspects parts ejected from molds to detect defects
or discolorations, and measures and weighs grids, using fixed gauges and scale, to ensure
conformance to thickness and weight specifications. Adjusts temperatures of lead and molds and
flow of lead or water to correct defects. Removes lead adhering to mold, using brush or scraper.
Skims dross from molten lead, using hand ladle. May operate single-mold machine equipped
with press that automatically trims grids. May repair pipe connections and stitch or replace
conveyor belt, using handtools. May change or adjust molds.
502.482-018 ROTOR CASTING-MACHINE OPERATOR (elec. equip.) alternate titles: die-casting machine operator
Sets up and operates die press, using demountable dies (dies
with interchangeable parts) to cast motor and generator rotors: Stacks rotor core laminations
[LAMINATION ASSEMBLER (elec. equip.)] and mounts them over keyed mandrel secured to
die base of casting machine. Verifies skew of core slots, using fixed gauge and places die shell
and top plate over assembly and secures with C-clamp. Loads aluminum bar stock into pot-type
furnace. Observes thermocouple dial and turns gas valve to regulate temperature of molten metal.
Lines cylinder pot with asbestos strips and disk to prevent chilling. Pours specified amount of
molten aluminum into cylinder, using hand ladle. Loads die and lamination assembly into press
cavity and closes door. Pulls levers to activate die rams that force molten aluminum through and
around laminations and eject cast rotor from press cylinder. Removes and stamps rotor with
identifying data.
502.664-010 BLAST-FURNACE KEEPER (steel & rel.)
Taps blast furnace to fill ladles with molten metal: Drills
taphole preparatory to tapping, using power hand drill. Positions splasher plate in front of taphole
to prevent splashing of metal when furnace is tapped. Guides point of oxygen lance into drilled
taphole to tap furnace. Opens gates and shutters to direct flow of molten iron onto runners and
into ladles. Plugs taphole after ladles are filled, using mud gun. Assists other workers in breaking
up and removing slag from runners, relining runners with sand, clay, and refractory mixture, and
drying relined runners. Repairs or replaces defective tuyeres, blowpipes, and boshplates in
furnace, using handtools.
502.664-014 STEEL POURER (steel & rel.) alternate titles: caster
Pours molten metal from ladles into molds to form ingots:
Examines molds to ensure that they are clean, smooth, and coated. Signals OVERHEAD
CRANE OPERATOR (any industry) 921.663-010 to position pouring nozzle of ladle over
molds. Pulls lever to lift ladle stopper and allow molten steel to flow into ingot molds to
specified height. Replaces defective stoppers, using handtools, sledges, and bars. Signals
STEEL-POURER HELPER (steel & rel.) during steel pouring operation to obtain sample of steel
for analysis, spray water on filled molds, and cap molds. Removes solidified steel or slag from
pouring nozzle, using long bar or oxygen burner.
502.664-018 STEEL-POURER HELPER (steel & rel.)
Assists STEEL POURER (steel & rel.) in pouring molten
metal into molds: Places equipment, such as shovels, water hose, and boards on pouring
platform. Counts molds and caps to ensure specified number for pouring operation. Measures
and marks molds to indicate specified filling heights, using tape and chalk. Weighs specified
additives, and transports additives to pouring platform, using wheelbarrow. Shovels additives
into molds to prevent metal from boiling and forming air bubbles inside ingot. Signals
OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any industry) 921.663-010 to position hot-tops (covers) or
steel plates on filled molds to retard cooling of steel. Pours sample of molten steel into test mold
for laboratory analysis. Sprays mold covers with water to cool covers. Signals OVERHEAD
CRANE OPERATOR (any industry) to remove covers from molds after steel has solidified.
Removes bricks from ladles that require relining and sets stopper assemblies and nozzles in
relined ladles, using bars, sledge, and handtools. Performs other duties as described under
HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
502.682-010 BULLET-CASTING OPERATOR (ordnance)
Controls automatic equipment to melt and cast lead into
cylindrical billets, and extrude billets into wire for making bullets and cores used in small arms
ammunition: Starts electric furnace, observes gauges, and turns rheostat to maintain specified
temperature and pressure. Charges furnace with lead pigs and scrap of specified alloy, using
conveyor and elevating platform. Skims dross from molten lead with skimming ladle. Turns
wheel to adjust flow of molten lead into mold. Adjusts stroke of billet extractor mechanism,
installs extruding dies, and regulates ram speed and flow of water coolant, using handtools.
Threads extruded wire over pulleys into slug-forming machines or through guide pipes to be
coiled in drums. Verifies wire size with snap gauges to ensure conformity to specifications.
502.682-014 CASTING-MACHINE OPERATOR (nonfer. metal)
Sets up and operates continuous casting machine to produce
tubes and rods: Threads graphite die into bottom of crucible that holds molten metal during
casting process. Places water jacket around die and connects waterlines. Inserts metal bar
(starting tip) through die into crucible to form weld with molten metal. Inserts metal extension
rod through driving rollers and threads rod to starting tip. Regulates speed of rollers to draw
extension rod, starting tip, and molten metal through die in continuous casting process.
502.682-018 CENTRIFUGAL-CASTING-MACHINE OPERATOR (jewelry-silver.) alternate titles: caster
Operates one or more centrifugal-casting machines to cast
metal parts of costume jewelry: Dusts inside of rubber mold with chalkdust compound to
facilitate flow of metal during casting and prevent mold from burning. Fits halves of molds
together and places them on mold setting. Places disks under mold to adjust working pressure.
Positions metal-pressure plate on mold to level mold on machine. Sets dial for specified pressure
and speed of rotation, closes lid, and starts machine. Pours molten metal through funnel into
machine, using ladle. Stops machine and removes mold. Separates halves of mold to remove
casting, using pliers. May cast wax models of jewelry.
502.684-010 LEAD CASTER (elec. equip.) alternate titles: parts caster, hand
Casts lead storage battery parts, such as grids, connectors,
posts, and straps: Installs specified type and size mold on bed of machine, using handtools.
Loads lead bars or shovels pig lead or scrap lead into melting kettle. Ignites burner and sets
controls to melt and heat lead to casting temperature. Coats or smokes faces of mold to prevent
sticking, using spray gun or acetylene torch. Dips ladle into molten metal and pours metal into
mold. Moves lever or strikes knock-out pins with mallet to open mold and release parts. Inspects
parts for cracks, flash, or faulty molding, and adjusts temperature of kettle to correct defects.
Trims edges of parts, using hand scraper or pedal-operated power shear. Cleans mold, using
brush. May change mold inserts and adjust knock-out pins, using handtools and depth gauge.
May position and manually hold one half of mold against other half, pour metal into mold, and
separate mold parts and loosen castings, using soft mallet. May pour lead into molds held in
radial arms of machine that brings molds to worker and discharges castings onto table. May sort
and weigh parts. May be designated according to part cast as Grid Caster (elec. equip.).
502.684-014 MILL HELPER (nonfer. metal) alternate titles: lead-sheet cutter
Mixes specified ingredients with molten lead, pours lead into
molds, and cuts lead slabs to specified dimensions: Charges kettle with materials for melting,
using shovel. Guides crane-supported mixer into kettle, and mixes contents in kettle. Opens
valve permitting molten metal to flow into mold to form slab. Skims surface of bath to remove
impurities, using skimming board. Marks cutting lines on lead sheet, using chalk, steel square,
and tape measure, after ROLLING-MILL OPERATOR (nonfer. metal) has rolled slabs into
sheets of specified thickness. Guides power-driven knife along chalklines to cut sheets to
specified size. Cuts smaller sheets, using portable electric saw or slitting machine. May melt
solidified metal in outlet pipes, using gas torch.
502.684-018 MOLD SETTER (elec. equip.) alternate titles: casting-machine adjuster
Positions and aligns molds used for hand or machine casting
lead parts, such as grids, battery posts, and straps: Positions and secures mold on bed of machine,
using handtools. Adjusts timing mechanism to coordinate flow of lead and coolant to molds.
May oversee workers engaged in hand or machine casting.
502.684-022 NEEDLE LEADER (button & notion) alternate titles: needle molder
Casts needle or thread guide assemblies for use in knitting
machines: Selects size and type of mold according to instructions. Positions needles or thread
guides into mold slots with fingers and closes mold preparatory to casting process. Ladles molten
lead into mold opening to form casting around parts. Removes assembly from mold, using pliers.
Cuts excess lead from assembly and smooths rough edges, using knife, saw, and electric grinder.
May align needles or thread guides, using gauges, hammer, and pliers.
502.685-010 MOLDER, LEAD INGOT (ordnance)
Tends furnace to melt lead-antimony pigs and scrap, and
ladles molten metal into molds: Slides pigs into furnace pot, allowing oil fumes to burn off
melting metal to avoid accumulation of explosive oil vapor-air mixture. Stirs molten metal,
skims dross from surface, and ladles metal into ingot molds. Turns valves to control flow of
coolant water to molds. Inverts molds, when metal is solidified, and knocks ingots loose.
502.685-014 REMELTER (elec. equip.; machinery mfg.; print. & pub.)
Tends furnace that melts scrap metal and casts it into pigs
(bars or ingots) for reuse: Regulates furnace controls to attain specified temperature. Shovels
scrap metal into furnace. Skims dross (scum) from molten metal, using ladle. Turns valve and
allows molten metal to run into molds to form pigs. Removes cooled pigs from mold and stacks
pigs in storage area.
502.686-010 CASTING-MACHINE-OPERATOR HELPER (elec. equip.) alternate titles: grid-casting-machine-operator helper
Assists CASTING-MACHINE OPERATOR, AUTOMATIC
(elec. equip.) in molding storage battery grids performing such tasks as removing grids from
machine rails, counting grids, and stacking grids on dollies. Performs other duties as described
under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
502.687-010 BLAST-FURNACE-KEEPER HELPER (steel & rel.)
Assists BLAST-FURNACE KEEPER (steel & rel.) in tapping
blast furnace: Breaks slag from casting equipment, such as slag runners, iron troughs, gates, and
dams, using bars, hammers, and shovels. Relines runners, troughs, gates, and dams with
refractory materials, such as fireclay, sand, and coal dust. Cleans and loads clay gun for plugging
taphole. Removes obstructions in runners during casting operations, using tong bar. Obtains
sample of molten iron during cast, with spoon and pours sample into test mold. Assists in
changing tuyeres, coolers, cinder notches, and blowpipes on blast furnace, using handtools.
Cleans dust, debris, and solidified metal from blast furnace and casting area. Performs other
duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
502.687-014 BUSHER (nonmet. min.)
Pours molten lead into center of grinding wheels to form
bushing: Lights blowtorch under pot to melt lead. Positions grinding wheels on table with shaft
or spindle protruding through center of wheel. Fills area around shaft with molten lead to form
bushing. Cuts excess lead from around edge of bushing, using mallet, chisel, and power reamer.
502.687-018 LEAD-CASTER HELPER (elec. equip.)
Performs any combination of following duties pertaining to
casting of lead storage battery parts: Inspects cast storage-battery parts, such as lead washers,
lugs, connectors, straps, and trimmed grids for holes, warps, discoloration, or other defects, and
segregates rejects for salvage. Cleans excess lead (fins, flashings, and burs) from parts, using
handtools. Stacks acceptable grids and sorts other parts according to type. Shovels pig and scrap
lead into melting kettle. Skims dross from molten metal, using ladle. May tally number and type
of rejects. May be designated according to part processed as Casting Inspector (elec. equip.);
Grid Inspector (elec. equip.); or task performed as Lead-Supply Worker (elec. equip.).
503 PICKLING, CLEANING, DEGREASING, AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS This group includes occupations concerned with removing coatings of grease, scale, tarnish, oxide, etc., from metal objects to obtain a clean surface. Cleaning is usually accomplished by subjecting the metal objects to acid baths.
503.137-010 SUPERVISOR, SANDBLASTER (ship-boat mfg.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
sandblasting surfaces of ships in drydock and shop equipment: Confers with planning personnel
to ensure requisition of equipment and materials. Inspects work to ensure conformance to
prescribed standards. Trains new workers. Performs other duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
503.362-010 PICKLER, CONTINUOUS PICKLING LINE (any industry) alternate titles: cleaner operator; continuous-dryout operator; pickler operator; strip cleaner
Sets up and controls continuous pickling or
electrolytic-cleaning line to remove dirt, oil, and scale from coils of brass, copper, or steel strip
and wire: Turns valve to add acid to processing tanks and shovels inhibitor into tanks to obtain
baths of specified acid concentration. Installs and adjusts guides, pinch and leveler rolls, and side
shears on processing line, according to specified dimensions of coils to be cleaned, using
handtools. Moves controls to regulate speed of coil through line, to shear coil on each side of
weld or stitch, and to remove coil from upcoiler machine. Verifies dimensions of pickled coils,
using micrometer and measuring tapes. Examines surface of coils to verify removal of dirt, oil,
and scale. Tests solution concentration in baths, using titration test equipment, and adjusts
processing line controls to ensure conformance to specifications. May be designated according to
type of line controlled as Electrolytic De-Scaler (any industry).
503.362-014 SHOTBLAST-EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (foundry)
Operates equipment to clean dirt, scale, and core materials
from steel castings with blasts of steel shot: Presses control panel buttons to adjust equipment
settings for manual or automatic operations, length of cycle, sequence and timing of various
operations, and position of oscillator. Moves control to activate tow-mechanism drive to
transport trolley loaded with castings into shotblast chamber, and watches operation to ensure
that hydraulic doors close completely, trolley and oscillator positions are correct, and that air
turbine and shotblast wheels start in sequence. Monitors control panel dials and listens to
equipment operations to detect jams or malfunctions. Stops equipment to clear jams, replace
fallen castings, reposition oscillator, and adjust hydraulic equipment. Notifies machine repairer
when unable to correct malfunction. Greases equipment, maintains hydraulic fluid levels, and
performs minor maintenance, using grease gun and handtools.
503.684-010 CLEANER (ordnance)
Cleans and prepares subassemblies of pistols, rifles, shotguns,
and revolvers for bluing: Disassembles components, such as barrel and ratchet, trigger and
hammer, trigger guard, and back strap. Blows out particles remaining after sand blasting, using
airhose. Places parts in rack or wire basket and immerses parts in degreasing tank to remove oil
and dirt. Mixes alcohol and whitening powder and rubs resultant paste onto gun parts to facilitate
bluing. Wires parts together and attaches them to immersing rod. Blows excess solution from
blued parts with airhose. Inspects parts for nicks, scratches, clearness of trademark, and
cleanness. Reassembles subassemblies, using screwdriver. May pour specified amount of
chemical solution (acid) into degreasing tanks.
503.685-010 COATER (business ser.)
Tends equipment that cleans, coats, and dries baking pans:
Mixes cleaning and glazing solutions according to formula or uses premixed solutions. Places
pans in baskets and immerses baskets in stripping and soaking tanks to remove glaze and
corrosion. Fills spray reservoirs with cleaning and glazing solutions. Removes pans from tanks
and places pans on conveyor that carries pans through sprays that wash and coat surfaces with
glazing solution to reduce need for greasing and to protect them against rust. Turns nozzles to
adjust direction and pressure of sprays. Transfers pans to ovens that dry coating. Turns knobs to
adjust oven temperature according to chart. Removes pans from oven and examines surfaces to
detect defects, such as warpage and uneven coating. Tends hydraulic press to straighten warped
pans. May tend overhead hoist to immerse and transfer pans to and from tanks, conveyors, and
ovens. May load and unload pans from trucks, using handtruck.
503.685-014 DIP-LUBE OPERATOR (ordnance)
Tends tanks to clean lead bullets and coat bullets with wax:
Scoops bullets into perforated drum and immerses bullets in solvent to remove chips and grease.
Immerses bullets into molten wax. Presses buttons on portable control box to rotate drum.
Empties coated bullets onto conveyor belt, closes cover of blower, and starts blower to dry wax
and draw off solvent fumes. Examines bullets for defects, such as malformations, gouges, dents,
or blunted ends. Discards defective bullets. Starts conveyor to dump bullets that conform to
standards into tote boxes. Tests coating solution, using hydrometer, and adds solvent or wax to
maintain specified viscosity.
503.685-018 DRIFTER (steel & rel.) alternate titles: drifting-machine operator
Tends drifting machine that removes scale from inner
surfaces of pipe: Installs specified drift mandrel in machine, using handtools, and inserts pipe
into head of machine. Moves controls to tighten pneumatic grip that holds pipe in position, and
to move mandrel in and out of pipe to loosen scale.
503.685-022 FLAME DEGREASER (automotive ser.)
Tends oven and auxiliary equipment that burn away grease
from used automobile parts preparatory to rebuilding: Ignites gas jets in degreasing oven. Starts
machine conveyor and hangs or places grease-coated parts on moving conveyor that carries them
through oven and deposits them in collecting basket. Shuts off machine when basket is full.
Removes deposited soot and other foreign matter from parts, after parts have cooled, using
rotating power brush.
503.685-026 FURNACE-AND-WASH-EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ordnance) alternate titles: continuous-washer operator
Tends equipment that cleans and dries metal cartridge parts:
Loads parts into hopper by hand or using hoist. Moves switches to start conveyor system and
rotate open end tumbling barrels that remove oil, scale, and dirt from cartridge parts. Turns steam
and water valves and reads gauges to regulate temperature and level of cleaning solutions in
tanks and to regulate temperature in drying drum. Adds chemicals, such as acids and detergents,
to maintain solutions at specified concentrations. Examines parts at ejection chute to ensure parts
are cleaned and dried according to specifications. May operate electric tier-lift truck to position
containers filled with parts on platform above feed hopper. May tumble parts in metal-drawing
(lubricating) solution prior to drying process.
503.685-030 METAL-CLEANER, IMMERSION (any industry) alternate titles: acid dipper; cleaner; galvanizer; grease remover; neutralizer; pickler; pickling operator; pickling-tank operator; power washer; process treater
Tends equipment that chemically cleans grease, scale, dirt,
and other foreign matter from metal objects to prepare them for processes, such as electroplating
and galvanizing: Removes shavings, dirt, and rust spots from objects, using airhose, file, or
sandpaper. Loads objects on conveyor which carries them through series of chemical and rinsing
baths, or places objects on racks or in containers and immerses objects in chemical and rinsing
solutions, manually or using hoist. Moves controls to start conveyor and to regulate temperature
of solution or conveyor speed. Maintains consistency of cleaning solutions by adding specified
amount of chemical to solutions. Drains, cleans, and refills tanks with chemicals. May dry
objects, using dryer. May examine cleaned objects to ensure conformance to standards. May be
known as Degreaser (any industry); or may be designated according to type of cleaning
equipment as Ultrasonic Cleaner (any industry).
503.685-034 METAL-WASHING-MACHINE OPERATOR (svc. ind. mach.)
Tends machine that washes, rustproofs, and dries metal parts
used in air-conditioners: Turns valves to activate spray washers. Reads dial instruments and turns
valves to adjust pressure. Observes machine operation and loads conveyor line hooks with parts
which are then degreased, rinsed, coated with rustproof film, and dried in oven. Tests solutions in
tanks by placing few drops in test tubes or pipettes, applying chemical reagents and observing
reaction of test sample. Strengthens or dilutes solution as necessary. May perform same tasks on
parts used in manufacture of oil burners.
503.685-038 SANDBLAST OPERATOR (ordnance)
Tends automatic sandblasting machine that cleans grease, oil,
and grit from fragmentation-bomb cavities: Rolls bomb off conveyor into machine cabinet.
Closes door and sets automatic timer at starting position. Pushes button to release pressurized
sand stream into bomb cavity. Stops machine when timer indicates completion of sandblasting.
Opens cabinet and removes bomb.
503.685-042 SANDBLAST-OR-SHOTBLAST-EQUIPMENT TENDER (any industry) alternate titles: bead blasting machine tender; shot-blast tender
Performs any combination of following tasks to tend
equipment that cleans dirt, scale, and other materials from metal objects with blast of abrasive,
such as steel shot, sand, steel grit, or glass beads: Dumps or shovels objects into tumbler and
starts tumbler that exposes surfaces of objects to blast of abrasive and tumbling action. Stacks
objects on racks, places racks in chamber, and starts blast of abrasive. Places objects on moving
conveyor that carries objects under blast of abrasive. Adjusts controls on equipment to regulate
pressure and amount of abrasive blast. Pours or shovels abrasive material into feed hopper to
replenish supply. May tend equipment to harden or strengthen surface of metal parts and be
designated Shot-Peen Operator (any industry).
503.685-046 STRIP-TANK TENDER (ordnance) alternate titles: enthone solder stripper
Tends electrolytic stripping tank to remove excess silver
solder from brazed areas of shotgun barrels: Loads barrels in rack and immerses rack in hot
cleaning solution and rinsing baths, to remove grease and dirt. Lowers rack into electrolytic tank
filled with sodium cyanide solution, using chain hoist. Connects positive charge (anode) to rack
and turns valves to regulate temperature and level of liquid in tank. Turns controls to set timing
cycle and to regulate flow of current through solution. Returns barrels containing excess solder to
tanks for additional treatment. Dips barrels in rinsing tank and immerses them in oil bath to
impart rustproof coating. Tests strength of cleaning and stripping solutions, using hydrometer,
and adds chemicals to solution to maintain specified concentrations.
503.686-010 PICKLER HELPER, CONTINUOUS PICKLING LINE (any industry) alternate titles: continuous-dryout-operator helper
Assists PICKLER, CONTINUOUS PICKLING LINE (any
industry) 503.362-010 in cleaning coils of metal strips and wire: Sets specified spacing between
scale-breaking and straightening rolls and adjusts wipers, brushes, and feed guides, using
handtools. Places metal coil on feed-out reel manually or with hoist and feeds leading edge of
coil into rollers. Moves controls to lock trailing edge of processed coil to leading edge of coil on
feed-out reel to form continuous workpiece. Stacks processed coils on skids. Performs other
duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
503.687-010 SANDBLASTER (any industry) alternate titles: abrasive-blasting equipment operator
Abrades surfaces of metal or hard-composition objects to
remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart specified finish, using
abrasive-blasting equipment: Shovels or pours abrasives, such as sand, grit, or shot of specified
grade into machine hopper. Masks specified areas of object to protect from abrading action.
Loads parts on racks in enclosed rooms, into tumbling barrels, or into cabinets. Turns valves on
equipment to regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture flowing through nozzle or
into tumbling barrel. Starts equipment that directs blast or flow of abrasive-laden compressed air,
gas, or liquid over surface of parts. Manually directs nozzle over surface of large parts or inserts
arms through glove-fitted cabinet openings and manipulates small parts under nozzle for
specified interval. May examine finished parts to ensure conformance to specifications. May be
designated by type of equipment or abrasive used as Cabinet-Abrasive Sandblaster (any
industry); Shotblaster (any industry).
504 HEAT-TREATING OCCUPATIONS This group includes occupations concerned with subjecting metal to heat, cold, or chemicals to relieve or redistribute stresses and affect such characteristics as hardness, flexibility, and ductility.
504.131-010 HEAT-TREAT SUPERVISOR (heat treating) alternate titles: heat treater, head; supervisor, hardening; supervisor, heat treating
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
hardening, tempering, annealing, and other heat-treating processes to condition metal workpieces
and products, applying knowledge of heat-treating processes and properties and structure of
metals. Conducts metallurgical analyses on metal samples and machine tools. Estimates,
requisitions, and inspects materials. Confers with other supervisory personnel to coordinate
activities of individual departments. Confers with workers' representatives to resolve grievances.
Trains workers. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master
Title.
504.281-010 HEAT-TREAT INSPECTOR (heat treating)
Inspects parts and assemblies before and after heat treating
for conformance to specifications: Examines parts for cleanliness and previous inspection
clearances. Reads control dials, such as pyrometer, at periodic intervals to ensure specified
temperatures and soaking and cooling times are maintained. Examines processed parts for
conformance to specifications, using handtools and precision measuring instruments. Stamps
approved items and writes rejection notices and rework orders on parts not meeting
specifications. May operate equipment to determine hardness of parts and thermal treatment
required to process parts, following blueprint specifications [HARDNESS INSPECTOR (heat
treating)].
504.360-010 FLAME-ANNEALING-MACHINE SETTER (heat treating)
Sets up battery of machines that anneal sidewalls of metal
cartridge and shell cases preparatory to further processing: Lights gas burners and turns valves to
regulate flow of gas and coolant water. Starts conveyors and dial feeder plates, and turns
setscrews in burner nozzles to direct flames which anneal specific area of cartridge case.
Replaces worn dial-feed, burner and conveyor parts, using handtools. Instructs new workers in
machine operation. Observes color and area of dullness of annealed cases to determine flame
temperature and coverage of cases. Crushes random samples between fingers to determine degree
of annealing attained. May test cases for hardness [HARDNESS INSPECTOR (heat treating)]
and examine cases to determine grain size of metal, using microscope.
504.380-010 FLAME-HARDENING-MACHINE SETTER (heat treating)
Sets up flame-hardening machines for
FLAME-HARDENING-MACHINE OPERATORS (heat treating) according to metallurgical
work order specifications, utilizing knowledge of heat-treating methods and metal properties:
Positions fixture for holding workpiece and fastens fixture to machine, using wrenches. Mounts
workpiece in fixture, on arbor, or between centers of machine. Estimates flame temperature and
heating time cycle based on degree of hardness required and metal to be treated. Moves controls
to light burners and adjust flame of oxyacetylene, propane, or other gas to prescribed
temperature, judging temperature by flame color. Starts automatic feeding or rotating mechanism
that moves part through hardening flame. Tests hardness of sample part [HARDNESS
INSPECTOR (heat treating)]. Adjusts automatic feeding or rotating mechanism and flame
temperature until sample parts meet specifications.
504.380-014 INDUCTION-MACHINE SETTER (heat treating)
Sets up variety of induction machines for
INDUCTION-MACHINE OPERATORS (heat treating) to heattreat metal objects according to
specifications: Reads work order to determine size and grade of workpiece to be processed.
Determines frequency of current, time cycle, and induction heating coil to be used for each job,
using knowledge of induction machines, heat-treating methods, and properties of metals.
Positions and fastens induction coil and fixture on machine, using wrenches. Adjusts controls to
set frequency of current and automatic timer judging from color whether pan is heated to
specified temperature. Positions and fastens part in fixture and starts machine to heattreat sample
part. Tests hardness of sample [HARDNESS INSPECTOR (heat treating)]. Adjusts frequency of
current, automatic timer, and fixture on machine until sample meets specifications. May operate
induction machine as part of regular duties.
504.382-010 HARDENER (clock & watch)
Controls furnace to harden, anneal, or temper watch parts:
Presses button to admit gas mixture, forcing air out of furnace and burning mixture at entrance to
prevent discoloration of parts and to maintain carbon content in parts. Places parts in metal
basket or cylinder and inserts parts into furnace according to specified temperature. Advises on
furnace temperatures and heat-treating time periods, and recommends procedures to produce
desired hardness. Quenches pieces with air or oil. May cover parts with charcoal to prevent rapid
heating causing discoloration of parts. May insert thermocouple into furnace and connect
thermocouple to recorder.
504.382-014 HEAT TREATER I (heat treating)
Controls heat-treating furnaces, baths and quenching
equipment to alter physical and chemical properties of metal objects, using specifications and
methods of controlled heating and cooling, such as hardening, tempering, annealing,
case-hardening, and normalizing: Determines temperature and time of heating cycle, and type
and temperature of baths and quenching medium to attain specified hardness, toughness, and
ductility of parts, using standard heat-treating charts, and utilizing knowledge of heat-treating
methods, equipment, and properties of metals. Adjusts furnace controls and observes pyrometer
to bring furnace to prescribed temperature. Loads parts into furnace. Removes parts after
prescribed time and quenches parts in water, oil, brine, or other bath, or allows parts to cool in
air. May test hardness of parts [HARDNESS INSPECTOR (heat treating)]. May set up and
operate die-quenching machine to prevent parts from warping. May set up and operate electronic
induction equipment to heat objects [INDUCTION-MACHINE SETTER (heat treating)]. May
align warped fuel elements, containing radioactive uranium, using hydraulic ram straightener.
504.382-018 HEAT-TREATER APPRENTICE (heat treating)
Performs duties as described under APPRENTICE (any
industry) Master Title.
504.387-010 HARDNESS INSPECTOR (heat treating)
Tests metal objects to determine their degree of hardness,
using hardness testing equipment: Positions workpiece on anvil of testing machine and turns
controls to press steel ball or diamond point against surface of piece or to allow diamond-pointed
hammer fall on surface to be tested. Measures diameter of indentation caused by steel balls,
using microscope, or reads scale on test equipment that indicates depth of penetration of ball or
diamond point, or calibrated height of hammer rebound. Reads hardness number from calibrated
scale on equipment or converts scale reading to hardness number, using formula or conversion
chart. Important variables may be indicated by trade names of equipment used. May cut cross
section of sample part and examine part under microscope to determine hardness depth.
504.485-010 RIVET HEATER (heat treating)
Tends furnace that heats rivets to specified temperature:
Places specified rivets in gas, oil, or coke furnace, or between electrodes in electric furnace.
Turns knobs to regulate heat or current of furnace. Removes rivets from furnace when color
indicates rivets are heated to specified temperature and throws rivets to RIVETER HELPER (any
industry), using tongs. May tend portable coke furnace to heat rivets in field. May be designated
according to type of furnace tended as Rivet Heater, Electric (heat treating); Rivet Heater, Gas
(heat treating).
504.665-010 SLAB-DEPILER OPERATOR (steel & rel.) alternate titles: table and slab depiler
Tends equipment that transfers steel slabs from conveyor onto
charging table of reheating furnace: Moves controls to transfer slab from conveyor onto depiler.
Measures slab for conformance to specifications, using tape, and compares identifying marks on
slab with information on charging schedule. Pushes levers to lower depiler table and cause
pushoff arm of depiler to push slab onto charging table. Assists furnace crew in cleaning bottom
of furnace and hearth and in positioning slabs in furnace.
504.665-014 CHARGER OPERATOR (steel & rel.) alternate titles: charger; pusher
Tends charging mechanism that moves steel shapes, such as
blooms, billets, and slabs, in specified sequence, through soaking-pit furnace: Signals
CHARGER-OPERATOR HELPER (steel & rel.) 504.686-010 or OVERHEAD CRANE
OPERATOR (any industry) 921.663-010 to position steel on furnace skids. Moves levers on
control panel to position skid on entry bed, open furnace door, and start pusher arm that pushes
steel into furnace. Observes inside of furnace, projected on television screen, and moves controls
to spot steel in specified locations. Moves controls to discharge steel onto mill rollers. Records
quantity of steel charged and discharged. Assists other workers in cleaning furnace bottoms and
repairing or replacing defective equipment, using handtools.
504.682-010 ANNEALER (heat treating) alternate titles: normalizer
Controls furnace to relieve internal stresses in metal objects
and to soften and refine grain structure: Reads production schedule to determine processing
sequence and furnace temperatures for objects to be processed. Turns furnace controls and
observes gauges to prepare furnace for annealing process. Charges objects directly onto furnace
bed, or packs objects into section of furnace or tubes sealed with clay to prevent oxidation.
Reduces heat and allows objects to cool in furnace, or removes objects from furnace to cool in
open air. May operate continuous furnace through which objects are passed by means of reels
and conveyors and be designated Continuous-Annealing Furnace Operator (heat treating). May
anneal wire and be designated Pot Annealer (heat treating).
504.682-014 CASE HARDENER (heat treating) alternate titles: carbonizer; carburizer
Controls furnace to harden surface of steel objects, using any
of following methods: (1) Places objects in wire basket and immerses them in heated chemical
bath, such as sodium cyanide. (2) Packs objects in metal boxes filled with carbonaceous material,
such as coke, coal, bone charcoal, or barium carbonate, and charges boxes into furnace. (3)
Charges objects into furnace and opens valves to circulate carbon-rich gas, such as methane,
around objects during heating process. Removes objects from bath or furnace and quenches
objects in oil, water, or brine, or allows objects to cool to predetermined temperature before
quenching, depending on metal properties specified. May be designated according to article
case-hardened as Die Case Hardener (heat treating); or by process used as Cyanide Furnace
Operator (heat treating).
504.682-018 HEAT TREATER II (heat treating)
Controls one or more furnaces to heat treat metal objects
according to specifications: Places parts in racks, trays, or baskets, and places objects on
conveyor or loads objects directly into furnace. Adjusts furnace temperature and observes
pyrometer to heat metal to prescribed temperature. Sets speed of conveyor for prescribed time
cycle, or records removal time of parts to ensure objects attain specified temperature for a
specified time. Removes parts after prescribed time and quenches parts in water, oil, or other
bath, or allows parts to cool in air. May test hardness of parts [HARDNESS INSPECTOR (heat
treating)]. May feed die-quenching machine to prevent parts from warping. May degrease or
remove scale from parts. May draw wire or sheet metal through furnace and attach metal to
winding mechanism that pulls metal through furnace.
504.682-022 HEAT-TREATING BLUER (heat treating) alternate titles: dulite-machine bluer
Operates gas furnace that heats metal gun parts to rustproof
and impart decorative nonreflecting blue finish: Sprays parts with steam to remove grease, grit,
and dirt. Places parts in barrel of gas furnace and covers parts with mixture of bone chips and
whale or pine tar oil. Closes furnace door and moves lever to rotate barrel. Turns gas valves and
observes pyrometer to regulate temperature of furnace. Opens door after furnace cools, and pulls
lever to tilt barrel and dump contents into sieve. Sifts parts from bone mixture and quenches parts
in oil. Blows oil and chips from blued parts, using airhose. Examines parts to ensure shade and
color conform to specifications, utilizing knowledge of heat-treating methods and metal
properties.
504.682-026 TEMPERER (heat treating)
Controls furnace to reheat previously quenched and hardened
metal objects, and quenches them in brine, water, oil, or molten lead to remove quenching strains
and brittleness and to impart toughness to metal.
504.685-010 BASE-DRAW OPERATOR (ordnance)
Tends electric furnace that anneals base sections of hardened
projectile bodies to facilitate subsequent machining operations: Lifts projectile from conveyor
with tongs and fits projectile in holder on machine table. Pushes switch to activate mechanism
that elevates table and thrusts projectile base into furnace unit. Observes dial indicator and
presses button to maintain flow of current according to specifications. Removes projectile when
table descends automatically. Quenches projectile base in water.
504.685-014 FLAME-HARDENING-MACHINE OPERATOR (heat treating) alternate titles: gas-anneal feeder
Tends flame-hardening machine, according to set procedures,
to case-harden metal objects: Positions and fastens part in fixture, on arbor, or between centers of
machine. Presses buttons on control panel to light burners that direct flame against part and start
automatic feeding or spinning mechanism. Observes machine operation and removes finished
part. May anneal metal cartridge or shell cases and be designated Flame-Annealing-Machine
Operator (heat treating).
504.685-018 HEAT-TREATER HELPER (heat treating) alternate titles: bluing-oven tender; draw-furnace tender; furnace feeder; furnace loader; heat-treat puller; tempering-kiln tender
Assists HEAT TREATER (heat treating) I or HEAT
TREATER (heat treating) II in annealing, hardening, or tempering metal objects by performing
any combination of the following duties: Cleans foreign matter, such as scale, rust, or grease,
from metal objects, using solvents, wire brushes, scrapers, or hammer and chisel. Hangs parts on
racks, hooks, or fixture, or places them on handtrucks or conveyors, and charges them into
furnace manually or using hoist. Adjusts controls to maintain specified temperature in furnace.
Immerses objects in chemical bath or places objects in containers and packs carbonaceous
material around them. Quenches heated objects in liquid, such as oil or water. Marks
identification on parts. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master
Title.
504.685-022 INDUCTION-MACHINE OPERATOR (heat treating) alternate titles: electronic induction hardener
Tends electronic induction machine, according to set
procedures, to harden, braze, or anneal metal objects: Positions and fastens part in fixture of
machine. Presses button on control panel to start electric current flowing through induction coil
for prescribed time. May load automatic machine by dumping parts into hopper. May test parts
for hardness, using preset hardness testing equipment, and stamp heat treatment identification
mark on casting, using hammer and punch.
504.685-026 PRODUCTION HARDENER (heat treating) alternate titles: carbonizer; case hardener
Tends battery of molten carbonizing salt bath or
ammonia-methane furnaces that case harden steel objects, such as buckles, screws, wrenches, and
bicycle crank cups: Loads objects by hand into wire basket attached to steel-rod handle.
Immerses basket into chemical bath inside furnace pot or into ammonia-methane furnace. Scoops
salt into furnace pots to maintain bath level or opens valves to inject gases into furnace, and sets
timer. Removes basket from furnace at end of heating cycle and dumps objects into mesh
container submerged in tank of quenching oil. May lift container from quenching tank and dip
container in rinse water. Dumps objects into box or tray. May signal forklift operator to deposit
or extract containers of objects into and from furnaces and quenching and rinse tanks.
504.685-030 REEL-BLADE-BENDER FURNACE TENDER (agric. equip.)
Tends gas oven that heats lawnmower blades preparatory to
bending: Places cold blade on furnace apron and presses pedal to raise furnace door. Positions
blade in slotted rack on furnace bed, using tongs. Removes blade from furnace after specified
time. Lubricates bending machine, using grease gun.
504.686-010 CHARGER-OPERATOR HELPER (steel & rel.)
Assists CHARGER OPERATOR (steel & rel.) in moving
steel blooms, billets, and slabs through soaking-pit furnace: Straightens steel on furnace skids
and roller conveyor, using bar. Places separators between steel shapes and marks identifying
information on shapes. May cut, transport and store trial bars in bins. Performs other duties as
described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
504.686-014 FURNACE HELPER (heat treating)
Performs any combination of following tasks near heat-treat
furnace: Transfers metal slabs, plates, sheets, and fabricated forms from tables and conveyors to
furnace cars and trays, using hoist, handtruck, tractor or by hand. Loads and unloads material
from heat-treating, and process-chamber furnaces. Feeds metal into straightening rolls. Breaks
lumps of sludge from furnace pots, using airhammer, and shovels sludge into crushing machine.
Cuts, identifies, and marks samples, using shear and crayon. Verifies dimensions with tape and
micrometer. Separates scrap for remelt according to marking. May feed metal rods from coils
into furnace, using hoist, and wind rods into coils as rods emerge from furnace, using winding
mechanism.
504.686-018 HARDENER HELPER (clock & watch)
Assists HARDENER (clock & watch) in hardening and
tempering watch parts, maintaining flow of work into and out of department, and cleaning and
packaging finished work. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry)
Master Title.
504.686-022 HEAT TREATER (electron. comp.)
Feeds and off bears furnace that heats semiconductor wafers
to relieve stress caused by sawing and to stabilize resistivity: Transfers wafers from storage
container to quartz $T3boat.$T1 Places boat on conveyor belt that automatically moves wafers
through furnace. Removes boat from conveyor belt at furnace exit. Transfers wafers from boat to
storage container after cooling. Records production information on work order.
504.687-010 ANNEALER (jewelry-silver.) alternate titles: heat treater
Heat treats jewelry fittings to soften fittings for further
processing, using electric or gas furnace: Sets automatic controls to specified temperature. Fills
steel tray with fittings and places fittings in oven, using tongs. Removes tray after specified time
and immerses fittings in water. May clean oxide and scale from fittings by immersing fittings in
chemical and water baths. May heat treat ingots, using Bunsen burner or torch, and immerse
ingots in alcohol to restore ingot malleability. May open and close gas valves, ignite and
extinguish gas flames, and set time clock alarm for heating and cooling periods.
505 METAL SPRAYING, COATING, AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS This group includes occupations concerned with covering the surfaces of objects with metal or an accretion of metal and adjuncts in molten or semimolten form usually by brushing, spraying, immersing, or coating processes.
505.130-010 SUPERVISOR, METALIZING (any industry)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
spraying protective metal coatings on metal to prevent corrosion and to build up surfaces of worn
or damaged metal parts: Analyzes work orders, workpieces, and blueprints to determine process,
materials, and sequence of operations required to coat metal. Sets up machine tools and metal
spray guns to perform special or experimental operations. Trains workers in operation of
equipment. Examines finished pieces for conformity to specifications. Directs workers in
processes, such as degreasing, sandblasting, welding and brazing, metal spraying, and
machining. Inspects malfunctioning of machines and equipment to determine need for repair.
Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
505.130-014 SUPERVISOR, VACUUM METALIZING (any industry)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
vacuum metalizing of glass, plastic, or metal objects, applying knowledge of vacuum metalizing
processes, equipment, and procedures: Computes time and pressure specifications for
VACUUM-METALIZER OPERATORS (any industry). Observes operations to detect
malfunction. Sets up and operates equipment to perform experimental work. Trains workers in
operation of equipment. May insert filaments into holders on rack, fill oil tanks of pumps, and
examine gauges for malfunction to prepare vacuum metalizing equipment for operation. May
position spray nozzles and turn knobs to synchronize conveyor speed, electric-eye action, and
temperature and blower action of drying oven to set up automatic spray-painting equipment. May
repair and maintain tools and machinery. Performs other duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
505.380-010 METAL SPRAYER, MACHINED PARTS (any industry) alternate titles: flame-spray operator; metalizer, machined parts; metal-spray operator
Sets up and operates flame-spray equipment and machine
tools to build up worn parts, such as crankshafts, motor shafts, clutch plates, and piston rods, and
to salvage defective machined parts, according to specifications: Washes object with solvents, or
heats object with torch or in furnace to remove impurities, such as grease or paint. Operates
machines, such as engine lathes and external grinders, to undercut or groove surface of object.
Cleans and roughens surface of object in sand or shotblast cabinet [CABINET-ABRASIVE
SANDBLASTER (any industry) 503.687-010] or by electrobonding process. Preheats object for
spraying, using oxyacetylene torch or metalizing gun. Sprays metal or other material on object by
either of following methods: (1) Positions and clamps metalizing gun to engine lathe carriage.
Selects nozzle to accommodate size of wire to be sprayed and screws nozzle into place on
metalizing gun. Inserts wire to be sprayed into rear of gun and through feed rollers and nozzle.
Connects hoses from gun to air compressor and tanks of oxygen and fuel gas, such as acetylene.
Turns knobs to synchronize speed of wire feed, air pressure, flow of oxygen and fuel indicated
on dials to specifications computed from data charts. Installs gears in lathe and turns knobs to
synchronize rotating speed of chuck and movement of carriage with rate of spray to achieve
specified coating on workpiece. Ignites gases to melt wire and presses button or trigger to release
compressed air which atomizes and sprays molten metal onto workpiece. (2) Pours specified
powder of metal or other material, such as ceramics, into hopper mounted on metalizing gun.
Selects nozzle according to type of powder to be used and screws nozzle into place on gun. Turns
dials and valves to synchronize feeding rate of powder and flow of oxygen and fuel gas,
according to type of powder used. Ignites gases and presses button or trigger to start flow of
powder which is atomized and sprayed onto workpiece. Heats object with torch or in
heat-treating furnace to fuse coatings, and cools object slowly to prevent cracking. Measures
object, using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, gauges, and calipers, to determine
conformance to specifications. Operates portable metalizing gun to fill cracks, holes, and apply
coating to restore flat or irregular surfaces of machined, forged, or cast objects to original
dimensions. May operate machines, such as engine lathes, turret lathes, or precision grinders, to
machine-coat objects to original specifications. May spray protective coatings of
corrosion-resistant metal onto metal objects. May tend portable air compressors, sandblasting
guns, and set up metalizing gun on lathes in customers' plants to repair damaged, worn, or
improperly machined parts. May be designated according to type of metalizing equipment used
as Thermospray Operator (any industry).
505.382-010 METAL-SPRAYING-MACHINE OPERATOR, AUTOMATIC I (any industry) alternate titles: flame-spraying-machine operator, automatic; metalizing-machine operator, automatic
Sets up and operates metal spraying machine to bond
protective or decorative coatings to metal objects: Positions workpieces into holding fixtures of
conveyor. Attaches nozzle onto spray gun and positions gun at specified distance from
workpiece. Connects hoses from gun to air compressor and fuel tanks. Threads end from roll of
specified wire through gun. Turns knobs and levers to synchronize speed of wire feed, air
pressure, and specified flow of oxygen and fuel. Turns knobs and installs gears to set conveyor
speed and holding device. Ignites gun to melt emerging wire at nozzle and presses button or turns
handle to release compressed air which atomizes and sprays molten metal onto surface of
workpiece. Inspects workpieces for coating defects and removes finished pieces from conveyor.
May install gears to accommodate larger workpieces. May operate sandblasting equipment to
roughen and clean surface of workpieces [SANDBLASTER (any industry)]. May preheat
workpieces in oven. May be designated according to type of equipment used as
Metal-Spraying-Machine Operator, Crucible Gun (any industry).
505.382-014 WELDING-ROD COATER (elec. equip.)
Controls variety of machines to mix, dip, grind, and bake flux
onto electric welding rods: Operates bandsaw to cut welding rod stock to specified length. Pours
flux ingredients into mixing machine and starts machine. Measures specific gravity of flux
mixture, using hydrometer. Pours flux into hydraulic dipping machine. Places rods in dip holding
rack and turns end bolt to secure rods, using wrench. Slides rack into dipping machine and
adjusts temperature and humidity gauges, according to work order specifications. Removes and
places dipped rods on drying rack to dry. Operates grinding machine to remove excess flux from
coated rod tips. Bakes coated rods in drying oven for specified period of time. Operates marking
machine to print identification code on rods as specified. Cleans equipment, using water hose and
scraper.
505.482-010 PASTING-MACHINE OPERATOR (elec. equip.) alternate titles: grid-pasting-machine operator
Operates pasting machine and dryer to apply specified
amount of lead-oxide paste onto grids used in making storage battery plates: Stacks grids or
multiple-grid panels on bench or in automatic feeding device. Adjusts shoes (guides) on pasting
machine to size of grid, using handtools. Adjusts scraper blade (wiper) and roller, according to
thickness specified for plate, using wrenches. Hoists carts of paste into position near machine and
shovels paste into hopper. Starts machine that automatically feeds grids or manually places grids
between shoes. Weighs wet plates on scale and changes elevation of scraper to produce plate of
specified weight. Installs device (pyramid) in machine that prevents pasting of center strip of
panels and determines width of plates. Sets temperature of dryer. Cleans machine. Changes
conveyor belts or cheesecloth cover on roller, using handtools. May tend machine that breaks
finished double-grid plates into single units. May segregate defective plates, stack acceptable
plates in box, and set aside for curing period. May clean edges and lugs of plates, using wire
brush. May mix lead-oxide powders, water, and acids into paste.
505.682-010 SPRAYER OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.)
Controls metal spraying machine and melting furnace to coat
carbon anodes with molten aluminum for use in reducing pots: Sets furnace temperature control
dial at desired level and checks level of molten aluminum in furnace. Adjusts flow of compressed
air through spray nozzle and hydraulic tilt of furnace and turntable. Presses button on control
panel to move monorail trolley holding anode assembly onto turntable of spray machine. Starts
hydraulic system that lowers turntable and anode to bottom of spray pit. Starts flow of
compressed air through nozzle that sprays specified amount of molten metal onto rotating anode.
Repositions furnace in original position, stops equipment, and hoists anode assembly onto
monorail conveyor for movement to loading station. Cleans aluminum overspray from sides and
bottom of pit and places residue in container for reuse. Skims slag from molten aluminum in
furnace to remove impurities.
505.684-010 ELECTROLESS PLATER (any industry)
Coats small steel valve parts, crystal slices used in making
semiconductors, or related materials with nickel plate, using nonelectric dipping process: Fills
dip tank with nickel salt solution and sets controls to maintain specified temperature. Fills basket
with parts to be plated or mounts slides bearing crystal slices on holding fixture, and lowers
materials into plating tank. Determines time parts remain in bath, using knowledge of process
and thickness of plating desired. Removes parts when process is completed. Gauges parts
frequently with micrometers to see that specified tolerances are maintained. Adds plating
solution or refills tanks, as necessary, to complete plating process. May immerse materials in
leaching or cleaning solution preparatory to plating.
505.684-014 METAL SPRAYER, PRODUCTION (any industry)
Sprays variety of objects, such as valves, clutch plates, and
cylinder linings, on production basis, to coat them with specified thickness of metal: Cleans and
roughens surface of object in sand or shotblast cabinet [CABINET-ABRASIVE
SANDBLASTER (any industry)]. Fastens objects in fixture or between bench centers. Preheats
object for spraying, using oxyacetylene torch or metalizing gun. Moves controls to set specified
rate of wire feed and flow of oxygen and fuel gases through metalizing gun. Ignites gases to melt
wire and presses button or trigger to release compressed air which atomizes and sprays molten
metal onto workpiece. Manually directs spray over object to apply coating of specified thickness.
May spray metal objects with soft solder preparatory to assembly and be designated Solder
Sprayer (any industry).
505.685-010 BROWNING PROCESSOR (ordnance)
Tends equipment that imparts decorative bluing or
brown-black color, and hard, corrosion resistant surface to gun barrels: Mixes solution of acids
and metallic salts, according to formula. Places barrels on conveyor that passes through coloring
tanks, electrical drying, and preheating oven into steam chamber where controlled temperature
and humidity promote oxidation. Rinses barrels in boiling water and holds them against wire or
fiber brush wheel to remove loose rust particles and produce satin finish. Repeats rusting and
brushing cycle until color of barrel conforms to specified standards. Swabs browned barrels with
rust-preventing oil, using rag or sponge.
505.685-014 METAL-SPRAYING-MACHINE OPERATOR, AUTOMATIC II (any industry) alternate titles: sprayer
Tends automatic or semiautomatic metal spraying machine
that bonds protective or decorative coatings to metal objects, such as clutch plates and valves, on
production basis: Loads objects on conveyor or places them in fixture. Sets controls on panel to
regulate such functions as conveyor speed, rate of wire or powder feed, flow of compressed air
and fuel gas, and starting and stopping of spray. Starts machine and observes operation to detect
malfunctioning of equipment.
505.685-018 VACUUM-METALIZER OPERATOR (any industry) alternate titles: vapor coater
Tends vacuum metalizing equipment that deposits decorative
or protective coating of specified metal on metal, glass, or plastic objects: Hooks or clamps
articles onto rack. Positions pieces of coating metal over heating filament on rack. Positions rack
in vacuum chamber, manually or using hoist. May plug in electrical connection or filaments.
Connects gear to motorized jig that rotates rack inside chamber. Closes door and turns handles to
seal chamber. Turns handwheel and starts pump to remove air from chamber. Starts booster and
high vacuum pumps, and observes dials to obtain specified state of vacuum in chamber. Pushes
button to heat filament which vaporizes coating metal and deposits it as film on objects on rack.
Turns off electric current after specified time and turns handwheel to permit air to enter chamber.
Opens door, removes rack, and lifts coated objects onto truck or dolly.
509 OCCUPATIONS IN PROCESSING OF METAL, N.E.C. This group includes occupations, not elsewhere classified, concerned with molding, casting, coating, conditioning, or otherwise processing metal.
509.130-010 SUPERVISOR, POWDERED METAL (nonfer. metal; steel & rel.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
mixing and pressing metal powders, and in sintering, coining, impregnating, and inspecting
powdered metal products, applying knowledge of powdered metal properties, press and furnace
operation, and sintering and impregnating processes. Trains workers in setup of machines and
equipment. May set up briquetting and coining presses and sintering furnaces. Performs duties as
described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
509.130-014 SUPERVISOR, POWER-REACTOR (chemical)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
controlling nuclear reactors to produce plutonium and steam: Observes panel control board
indicators to ensure operation of reactors conforms to government and company safety
regulations. Analyzes instrumentation data to determine equipment adjustments. Trains new
workers. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
509.132-010 SUPERVISOR, SOAKING PITS (steel & rel.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
heating and soaking steel ingots preparatory to rolling in blooming and slabbing mills: Prepares
schedule for charging and drawing steel into and from preheating and soaking pits. Directs
workers in charging ingots into pits and in heating and drawing operations. Inspects furnaces and
equipment to determine necessary maintenance. Trains workers in mill operations. Performs
other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
509.362-010 MIXER OPERATOR, HOT METAL (steel & rel.)
Operates machine to mix various charges of molten metal and
maintain metal at specified temperature for use in converters and furnaces: Moves controls to
raise lid of mixer and signals OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any industry) 921.663-010 to
pour metal from transfer ladle into mixer. Turns controls to adjust fuel and air mixture to mixer
burners to maintain specified temperature in mixer, and to rotate arm that mixes molten metal.
Signals OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any industry) to position ladle for receiving molten
metal from mixer for delivery to converters or furnaces. Moves controls to tilt mixer and fill
ladle. Inserts long-handled spoon in ladle to obtain sample of molten metal and pours sample into
mold for laboratory analysis. Repairs mixer lining, using refractory materials and handtools.
509.382-010 COATER OPERATOR (any industry)
Operates roll-coating machine and auxiliary equipment to
coat coils of sheet metal, flat metal blanks, or fabricated metal parts with paint, vinyl plastic, or
adhesive film: Positions coiled metal strip on mandrel of feed reel or places metal blanks onto
feed carriage of machine. Feeds coils of sheet metal into take-up rolls of stitching machine. Starts
stitching machine that staples strips together to form endless metal strip. Turns control dials of
machines to regulate speed of metal strip, temperature of drying ovens, and flow of chemicals
that maintain specified viscosity of solutions in cleaning tanks. Mixes paint or coating solution to
specified viscosity and starts equipment to pump mixture into machine reservoir. Turns setscrews
to adjust distance between coating rollers that control thickness of coating. Measures thickness of
coating to test viscosity, using wet film gauge. Starts pump that fills printing machine reservoir.
Adjusts printing cylinder that prints designs on painted metal strip and hydraulic pressure valve
of laminating machine that applies plastic vinyl or adhesives to heated metal strip. Turns valve to
control spray of water in quenching process that tempers paint, adhesives, or plastic vinyl.
Presses pedal of shear machine to cut metal strips. Pushes reel lever to rewind coated metal strip
into coil. Examines coated metal workpieces for defects, such as air bubbles or uncoated
surfaces.
509.382-014 DENTAL-AMALGAM PROCESSOR (nonfer. metal) alternate titles: special-machine operator
Operates machines to process dental-amalgam and tests
amalgam with interferometer: Anneals ingot of tin, copper, and silver to obtain specified
molecular characteristics [ANNEALER (heat treating)]. Cuts ingot into chips of uniform size,
using engine lathe. Pours chips into hopper of grinder and starts machine to grind chips into
microgranules of specified size. Loads granules into elutriator and turns valve to regulate flow of
water that forces granules through sieves to separate granules, according to size. Loads moist
granules in drying machine or oven. Mixes specimen quantity of alloy with mercury, using
amalgamator machine or mortar and pestle, and packs mixture into mold. Removes amalgam
from mold and places amalgam between glass panels of instrument. Counts black bands
appearing within circle of instrument and informs supervisor of number of bands.
509.384-010 CASE PREPARER-AND-LINER (ordnance)
Cleans rocket-motor cases and lines them with heat-resistant
coatings by performing any combination of following tasks: Moves motor cases through various
process stations of building, using hoist and conveyor system. Attaches and removes special
handling devices (handling rings) on motor cases, using wrenches and other handtools or
portable power tools. Immerses case in chemical bath for specified period to remove protective
coatings or contaminants. Wipes solution from inside of case, using cloth. Removes chemical
film from surface of case, using sandblasting equipment [SANDBLASTER (any industry)].
Paints outside of motor case, using spray gun. Bakes motor case in drying oven. Lowers motor
case onto bed of lining machine. Connects turntable to end of motor case, using wrenches. Starts
machine which rotates case and sprays heat-resistant material on inside of case. Examines
coating for voids or other defects. Conveys lined motor case to curing oven. Observes recording
instrument charts on control panel of curing oven to verify specified temperatures and curing
time. Lowers cured cases onto skids and covers ends with paper and gummed tape.
509.462-010 ALODIZE-MACHINE OPERATOR (nonfer. metal)
Sets up and operates machine that coats flat sheet or coiled
metal to specified color and finish: Mixes $T3alodize$T1 solution in tank of machine, according
to formula. Places container of solution sample under test tube and reads gauge to determine
solution concentration. Sets up machine rolls and guides, using handtools and micrometer. Turns
dial and observes gauge to heat solution to specified temperature. Operates hoist to place sheets
on machine feed carriage or to lift coil onto machine spindle. Feeds sheets or end of coil into
machine rolls. Adjusts controls to maintain machine speed and temperature of solution to obtain
specified color and coverage of metal.
509.485-010 COMPOUND MIXER (tinware) alternate titles: coating mixer
Tends agitator machines that mix compounds used to line and
coat tin cans: Measures and pours specified amounts of concentrates and solvents into barrel of
solution, using measuring can. Lowers agitator into barrel and starts machine to mix solution.
Tests viscosity of solution with viscosimeter and adds solvent or concentrates to obtain specified
consistency. Starts pump that forces mix from barrel into storage tank and through feed lines into
coating machine reservoirs. Raises and stacks barrels on racks, using chain hoist, and transports
them to mixing room with handtrucks. Keeps stock control records.
509.485-014 SHOT POLISHER AND INSPECTOR (ordnance)
Tends equipment in shot tower that segregates, routes, blends,
and polishes shot (lead pellets) used in shotgun shells: Starts bucket elevator that conveys newly
formed pellets to shot tower and into screening drums that remove oversize and undersize pellets.
Turns crank to adjust angle of glass plates over which screened shot is rolled to remove
out-of-round pellets, using graduated measuring stick to verify pitch. Pulls levers and chains to
direct flow of shot into sieves, polishing barrel, and storage bins, or into scrap bin for remelting.
Connects Y-pipe between specified bins and polishing barrel, starts barrel rotating, and opens bin
valves to blend full and off-size shot by flowing shot together in Y-pipe. Weighs sample of
mixed shot at designated intervals and counts total number of pellets in sample, using pellet
counting plate. Measures size of pellets, using pellet measuring stick, and counts number of each
size to determine average size. Rolls pellets under dial micrometer to ascertain roundness of
pellets. Turns valves by trial and error to obtain shot blend that conforms to specifications.
Records results of tests.
509.565-010 KILN OPERATOR (steel & rel.)
Tends battery of rotary kilns that heat minerals, such as lime,
chrome ore, and manganese, preparatory to mixing minerals with molten metal to form steel:
Signals OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any industry) 921.663-010 to deliver specified type
and amount of material to kiln feedbox. Pushes switches to start kiln rotating and conveyors
feeding materials from feedbox to kiln. Ignites burners under kiln and moves controls to attain
specified temperature in kiln. Pulls lever to dump heated material into steel box on platform
scale. Weighs and records weight, type, and amount of material heated.
509.566-010 MIXER OPERATOR HELPER, HOT METAL (steel & rel.)
Assists MIXER OPERATOR, HOT METAL (steel & rel.)
509.362-010 to mix molten metal: Attaches electrical connections to torpedo-ladle car and
pushes controls to tilt car and pour metal into hot-metal transfer ladle. Signals OVERHEAD
CRANE OPERATOR (any industry) 921.663-010 to pour molten iron from ladle into mixer.
Records tare weight of torpedo-ladle car. Knocks solidified slag from pouring spout and rim of
hot-metal ladle, using hammer and bar. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any
industry) Master Title.
509.584-010 TEST PREPARER (nonfer. metal; steel & rel.) alternate titles: sampler; steel sampler; test assembler; test carrier
Collects samples of materials, such as scrap iron and ore, and
products, such as metal sheets, rails, tubes, and bars, and prepares samples for physical analysis,
using grinders, crushers, drill press, power saws and milling machine. Identifies samples and
routes samples to laboratory for analysis. Records test data and type and amount of samples
tested.
509.666-010 COMPOUND-COATING-MACHINE OFFBEARER (tinware) alternate titles: end packer
Removes tin can ends from discharge rack of coating
machine: Inspects rubber base coating compound on can ends and ring-pull for conformity to
specifications. Notifies PUNCH-PRESS SETTER (any industry) of machine jam or defects in
can ends. Packs ends in cartons or paper bags and places containers on pallet.
509.684-010 ENAMELER (plumbing-heat.) alternate titles: enamel drier
Sprays finish coat of enamel onto cast-iron sanitary units,
such as bathtubs and sinks and bakes unit to provide permanent finish: Wheels units into furnace
for preheating, using steel fork mounted on overhead conveyor. Observes color of unit through
window in furnace to determine when desired temperature has been reached. Removes unit from
furnace and sprays powdered enamel over it, using pneumatic gun. Returns unit to furnace to
fuse and glaze enamel, repeating heating and enameling process until unit is coated without
discolorations, blisters, or pinholes.
509.685-010 ALODIZE-MACHINE HELPER (nonfer. metal)
Tends machine that rewinds metal coils processed by
ALODIZE-MACHINE OPERATOR (nonfer. metal) and assists in coating metal sheets and
coils: Places cardboard core on rewinding arbor and starts end of coil around core. Pulls levers to
start rewinder. Cuts material to specified lengths, using hand shear. Tapes loose end and removes
coil from rewinder, using hoist. Lifts sheets from discharge end of machine and stacks finished
sheets onto skid. Places coil on unwinding equipment and threads coil end through machine,
preparatory to alodizing process. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any
industry) Master Title.
509.685-014 BRANNER-MACHINE TENDER (galvanizing)
Tends equipment that applies bran or mixture of sawdust and
lime to tin plate surfaces to remove palm oil from plates: Moves controls and valves to regulate
speed of conveyor and feed mechanism and adjust flow of soda ash solution to wash unit.
Observes operation to detect faulty feeding of plates into units that brush plate surfaces with bran
and wash residue from plates. Replenishes exhausting supply of bran in hopper. Inspects plates to
ensure removal of palm oil from plates.
509.685-018 BURNING-PLANT OPERATOR (ordnance)
Tends furnace that heats scrapped small arms ammunition to
explode powder and reclaim lead and brass: Pulls trucks of tote boxes from storage area to
furnace hoppers. Scoops or dumps primers or loaded cartridges into hopper. Shovels exploded
primers from furnace floor or skims cartridge and bullet cases from surface of molten lead, using
skimming tool, and deposits them in containers, according to type of metal. Ladles molten lead
from furnace pot into pig molds. Carries cooled pigs to storage area and stacks them on skids.
May burn waste powder in open pit by dumping it onto wood fire, using remote-control trolley.
509.685-022 CERAMIC COATER, MACHINE (any industry) alternate titles: ceramic plater
Tends machine that coats metal objects with ceramic
material: Places workpiece on rack, observing reflection in mirror below rack to determine when
surface to be coated is exposed. Closes machine door and presses button to start rack revolving
and initiate coating cycle. Observes gauges and turns valves to maintain specified flow through
coating nozzle. Fills reservoir with ceramic material and turns valves on hydrogen supply tanks
to maintain flow of gas to machine. Removes coated parts, blows away excess material with
airhose, and places parts in container.
509.685-026 GETTERING-FILAMENT-MACHINE OPERATOR (light. fix.) alternate titles: getterer; getter operator
Tends machine that sprays or dips tungsten wires with
chemical (getter) used to burn off residual air and moisture in electric light bulbs: Fills receptacle
of machine with getter. Starts machine that sprays or dips getter onto tungsten filaments.
Observes application of getter to ensure uniformity and to prevent distortion. May weigh
specified quantity of filaments and calculate number, using slide rule and known weight of single
unit. May place tray with coated filaments in oven to dry.
509.685-030 IMPREGNATOR (nonfer. metal; steel & rel.)
Tends vacuum or pressure tank that impregnates
powdered-metal parts with lubricating oil or molten plastic: Pours impregnating material into
tank. Sets controls of heating unit to attain specified temperature of solution. Places containers of
parts in tank and closes cover. Observes gauge and turns valves to attain specified pressure or
vacuum in tank. Closes valves after specified time, and removes finished parts from tank.
509.685-034 LACQUER-DIPPING-MACHINE OPERATOR (button & notion)
Tends battery of machines that dip metal buttons, buckles,
and related parts into lacquer: Pours lacquer into tank to indicated level. Hangs racks of parts
over lacquer tank, and starts machine that automatically dips buckles into lacquer and raises them
over tank to drip dry. Lifts racks from machine to handtruck and transports racks into drying
oven.
509.685-038 LUBRICATING-MACHINE TENDER (ordnance)
Tends tumbling machine that sprays small arms cartridge
parts with lubricating solution and dries them preparatory to drawing operations: Empties
containers of parts into hopper, manually or using electric hoist. Turns handwheel to regulate
spray of lubricating solution. Reads gauges and adjusts steam valves or electrical controls to
maintain specified drying temperature within drum. Positions empty container at discharge chute
to receive dried parts and removes filled container, using handtruck.
509.685-042 LUBRICATOR-GRANULATOR (nonfer. metal; steel & rel.)
Tends machines that lubricate, granulate, and pelletize
metallic powder: Pours specified amount of powder and lubricants into mixing machine. Starts
machine that mixes powder with lubricants for specified length of time. Pours mixture into trays
and places mixture in drying ovens. Dumps lubricated and dried powder into hopper of
granulator-screener machine. Starts machine that granulates and screens powder. Pours screened
powder into jars. Dumps specified amounts of lubricated and screened powder in glass
pellet-rolling jars and screws covers on jars. Places jars on rack of rolling machine and starts
machine that forms powder into pellets. Separates pellets according to size and places them in
jars.
509.685-046 SCRAP BALLER (nonfer. metal; steel & rel.)
Tends machine that winds metal scrap into balls for salvage:
Hooks end of scrap onto reel of machine, using hook or handtool. Starts machine that rotates reel
and winds scrap into ball of specified size. Turns lever to eject wound ball from machine. Signals
OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any industry) 921.663-010 to lower sling, and hooks ball
onto sling for removal from work area. Ties ball with wire to prevent unraveling. May grade
scrap according to alloy content. May turn reel, manually to wind scrap. May cut scrap metal,
using power shear. May weigh scrap metal, using floor scale.
509.685-050 SCRAP HANDLER (any industry)
Tends machines, such as baling machine, centrifugal
separator, and oil purifier to salvage metal parts and cutting oil: Loads and moves barrels or
crates of metal chips, shavings, or clippings from machining operations, using handtruck. Dumps
metal scrap into baling machine and activates machine to compress scrap into bales. Binds bales
of metal scrap with wire or metal strapping. Shovels scrap in spinner bucket. Clamps covers, sets
timer, adjusts sump pump and oil line valves, and flips switches to start automatic cycle of
centrifugal machine that spins metal scrap to separate cutting oil from scrap. Starts centrifugal oil
purifier that filters foreign matter from used cutting oil to make oil reusable. Disassembles
rejected devices and materials, such as thermostats, valves, conduit, and connectors, using
handtools, arbor press, vises, and power hacksaw. Sorts parts according to type of metal or part.
Weighs bales and barrels of scrap metal and ties identification tags on scrap. May oversee and
demonstrate salvaging procedures to other SCRAP HANDLERS (any industry).
509.685-054 TANK TENDER (smelt. & refin.)
Tends equipment that refines silver in electrolysis tank:
Suspends silver anodes contained in canvas bags, between stainless-steel cathodes held on rack.
Aligns and spaces anodes to prevent dislodging by mechanical scrapers. Swabs cathodes with oil
to facilitate removal of deposited silver. Lowers rack of electrodes into tank and fills tank with
silver nitrate electrolyte. Connects and starts wooden scrapers that scrape deposited silver from
cathode. Scrapes remaining silver from cathode with knife and opens bottom of rack to empty
silver into box. Removes bags containing depleted anodes and black mud. Examines bags for
holes and broken frames and replaces defective parts. May mix acid and silver to prepare
electrolyte solution, following standard formula.
509.686-014 PASTING-MACHINE OFFBEARER (elec. equip.)
Removes battery plates from discharge conveyor of automatic
equipment on which twin battery grids are pasted, dried, and broken apart into single grids:
Removes and discards grids having defects such as bent, cracked, or unevenly pasted plates.
Stacks specified number of finished plates on rack or dolly. Records number and type of rejected
plates.
509.686-018 SCRAP SORTER (nonfer. metal) alternate titles: picker
Sorts scrap metal and removes foreign matter preparatory to
use in recasting: Shovels metal scrap onto conveyor leading to magnetic drum that removes iron
and steel pieces. Removes contaminating nonferrous metals, manually. May sift scrap to remove
excess dirt and rust, using wire sifting tray. May remove inserts from defective castings, using
gas torch, tongs, and pliers, and be designated Salvager, Inserts (nonfer. metal).
509.687-010 BOTTOM MAKER (steel & rel.)
Relines bottoms of ingot-soaking pits with coke dust to retard
formation of oxide scale on hot ingots: Digs out molten metal, slag scale, and cinder from
bottoms of pits, using flat-pointed bar, and scrapes debris into ladle. Shovels coke dust into pit,
using bar to level bottom surface. May change crane tong bits, using sledgehammer.
509.687-014 PORCELAIN-ENAMEL LABORER (any industry) alternate titles: check-and-transfer beader
Performs any combination of following tasks, usually on
conveyor line, in porcelain enameling process: Brushes or scrapes dry porcelain from holes and
designated areas of workpiece, using powered or hand brushes and scraping tools. Inspects
enameled workpiece and sands workpiece to remove dirt, blisters, and lumps. Brushes porcelain
into nicks. Marks workpiece to indicate routing for further repair or processing. Removes excess
enamel from dipped parts with cloth, finger, or suction hose. Marks workpiece with production
number, unit number, or other code. Loads or unloads workpieces from conveyor line. Cleans
workpiece with solvent and hangs workpiece on rack to dry preparatory to dipping in enamel.
May immerse workpiece in porcelain enamel solution. May transport workpiece to work or
storage areas, using handtruck.
509.687-018 STRINGER (jewelry-silver.)
Strings jewelry articles on wire or hangs articles on racks
preparatory to further processing, such as soldering, cleaning, plating, or stripping, and carries to
machine operator. May clean machines. May be designated according to specific operation
performed as Stringer-Up, Soldering Machine (jewelry-silver.).
509.687-022 WEIGHER, ALLOY (nonfer. metal) alternate titles: charge-gang weigher
Sorts and weighs nonferrous scrap metal and ingots for
furnace charges: Separates grades and types of alloys by color or shape of casting and shovels
metal into handtrucks. Selects scrap and ingots for furnace charge, according to specifications.
Takes sample of furnace melts for laboratory analysis, observes metal in diecasting holding pots
and finished castings, or reads label to verify use of specified alloys. May unload box cars of
alloy materials. May operate lift truck to transport materials. May charge furnaces with alloy
materials.
509.687-026 LABORER, GENERAL (steel & rel.)
Performs any combination of following tasks to assist
workers engaged in production of iron and steel: Feeds and off bears equipment, such as
conveyors, pilers, and loaders, to charge furnaces, transport hot metal to rollers, and store
finished products. Bundles and ties metal rods, sheets, and wire, using banding machine and
handtools. Attaches crane hooks, slings, or cradles to material for moving by OVERHEAD
CRANE OPERATOR (any industry) 921.663-010. Transports material to and from production
stations, using handtruck. Feeds material, such as ganister, magnesite, and limestone into
crushers to prepare additives for molten metal. Grinds defects, such as burrs, seams, and
scratches from rolled steel, using portable grinder. Sweeps scale from work area and empties dust
bins, using wheelbarrow, broom, and shovel. Breaks up manganese and scrap metal to facilitate
handling, using sledge and pneumatic hammer. Marks identification numbers on steel billets,
using chalk. Verifies dimension of products, using fixed gauge. Wipes grease and oil from
machinery with rags and solvent. May be designated Conveyor Feeder (steel & rel.); Crusher
Feeder (steel & rel.); Loading Checker (steel & rel.); Marker (steel & rel.); Racker (steel & rel.);
Scrap Breaker (steel & rel.).
51 ORE REFINING AND FOUNDRY OCCUPATIONS This division includes occupations concerned with reducing, smelting, refining, or alloying metalliferous extracted ore, ore concentrate, pig, or scrap; and casting ingots, shapes for further processing, and finished metal products in a foundry.
510 MIXING AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS This group includes occupations concerned with combining mineral ore with solvents or other amalgams to produce a single mass or compound.
510.465-010 CARBIDE-POWDER PROCESSOR (machine shop)
Tends machine and ovens to mix and dry ingredients used to
fabricate carbide cutting-tool inserts, following work orders and charts: Reads work order to
determine amount and grade of carbide specified. Computes amounts of ingredients required,
using charts. Scoops ingredients from canisters, and weighs ingredients on scale to obtain
specified amounts. Pours ingredients into cylindrical-tumbler mixing machine, starts tumbler,
and stops it after specified time. Pours mixed ingredients into pans, and places them in
decarbonizing oven to dry and burn off impurities. Removes pans from oven, adds other
ingredients, and sifts mixture through screen to obtain powder of even consistency. Cleans
equipment after each batch.
510.465-014 SLURRY-CONTROL TENDER (smelt. & refin.)
Tends ball mill and auxiliary equipment that grind bauxite
and mix it with materials to form slurry: Computes amounts of bauxite, starch, and liquor in
specified proportion, using weightometer. Turns valves on ball mill to grind bauxite. Turns
valves on pumps to release liquor and starch from storage bins and to mix them with bauxite to
form slurry. Starts pumps to transfer slurry to digester feed tanks. Opens and closes valves to
pump sodium sulfide solution into slurry. Lubricates valves with grease gun, and adjusts packing
glands to prevent leaks.
510.685-010 DUST MIXER (smelt. & refin.)
Tends machines that mix flue dust and milk of lime to
facilitate reprocessing in copper smelter: Starts screw conveyor and opens valves and hopper gate
to start flow of lime solution and flue dust into mixer. Starts mixer, observes mixture for
consistency, and adjusts flow rate to attain specified consistency. Stops flow of ingredients into
mixing tank, and draws sample for laboratory analysis. Starts pump to transfer mix to filtering
process. Cleans mixer after each batch. Records number of mixes, test results, and amount mixed
on production forms.
510.685-014 MIX-HOUSE TENDER (smelt. & refin.)
Tends machine that mixes sintered lead or zinc ore with
materials, such as pulverized coal and coke, salt, water, skimmings, and chemical solutions
preparatory to smelting: Starts rotary-drum or paddle-type mixing machine. Squeezes handful of
mixture into lump and crumbles it to determine consistency and moisture content of mixture.
Turns valves to add water or chemical solution to mixture. May scoop samples of mixed ore into
bucket for laboratory analysis. May be designated according to type of mixer tended as
Mixing-Pan Tender (smelt. & refin.).
510.685-018 MIXER (nonfer. metal; steel & rel.) alternate titles: blender
Tends mixing machines that blend batches of powdered
metal, according to specifications: Weighs out specified amounts of materials, using scales.
Dumps powders into mixing machine, such as tumbling-barrel or paddle-type mixer, and starts
motor. Stops motor after specified time, and dumps mixture into containers.
510.685-022 PUG-MILL OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.) alternate titles: mixer tender
Tends pug mill that mixes preheated magnesia and carbon
with hot asphalt to form viscous mixture for use in making pellets: Moves lever to open slide
gate at outlet of heating chamber to permit heated mixture of magnesia and carbon to flow into
pug mill. Opens and regulates valves to control flow of hot asphalt into mill. Opens valves to
feed mixture into hoppers of briquetting machine.
510.685-026 SINTER-MACHINE OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.; steel & rel.)
Tends sintering machine and auxiliary equipment, such as
conveyors, pug mill, and suction fan, to produce sinter cake from finely ground iron ore, lead,
coke, and flue dust: Turns gas valve of sintering machine and ignites burner with torch. Moves
controls on panelboard to start equipment. Signals SINTER FEEDER (steel & rel.) to feed pug
mill conveyor specified amounts of sinter material. Feels mixture processed by pug mill to
determine moisture content. Moves controls to regulate water supply to pug mill to attain
specified moisture in mixture. Examines sinter cake produced by sintering machine and moves
controls of machine to produce cake to specifications. Chips sinter material from chutes and
spouts of machine, using bar and hammer. Records weight and type of materials used.
510.685-030 SLIME-PLANT OPERATOR I (smelt. & refin.)
Tends agitation tanks that mix copper ore slime and acid
solution preparatory to precipitation of copper: Turns valves to regulate flow of slime and
sulfuric acid from storage tanks into agitation tanks. Tests samples of solution for alkalinity or
acidity, using filter paper, or by means of titration. Combines samples of solution from various
stages of process for laboratory analysis. May dry, grind, or screen combined sample.
511 SEPARATING, FILTERING, AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS This group includes occupations concerned with setting apart desirable materials in ore or concentrate by such means as forcing or drawing it through filtering devices by suction or pressure, sifting, straining, squeezing, centrifugal force, flotation, leaching, amalgamation, electrolysis, distillation, precipitation, or agitating devices.
511.130-010 ALUMINA-PLANT SUPERVISOR (smelt. & refin.) alternate titles: line supervisor; shift adjuster
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
extracting alumina from bauxite: Calculates feed rates of raw materials, using formulas and
chemical analysis reports. Inspects machines and equipment. Performs other duties as described
under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
511.132-010 PRECIPITATOR SUPERVISOR (smelt. & refin.; steel & rel.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
operating electrostatic dust precipitators to control emission of air pollutants or to salvage usable
dust from flue: Inspects precipitators in service to determine adjustments required, and
out-of-service precipitators for need of maintenance and repair. Trains new workers in adjusting
operation and $T3rapping,$T1 and explains plant layout, working procedures, and safety
regulations. May notify air and water pollution-control personnel when operating difficulties
cause deviations from pollution standards. May be designated according to type of precipitation
as Stack Supervisor (smelt. & refin.). Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR
(any industry) Master Title.
511.135-010 FILTER-PLANT SUPERVISOR (smelt. & refin.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
tending machines and equipment, such as screens, settlers, flotation cells, thickeners, or filterers,
to process ore concentrate and slurry: Inspects machines, equipment, and conveyor systems to
detect mechanical defects or malfunctions, and assigns workers to make repairs or adjustments.
Observes workers to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Instructs new employees in
machine and equipment operation. May be designated according to process supervised as
Dewatering-Filtering Supervisor (smelt. & refin.); Flotation Supervisor (smelt. & refin.); Screen
Supervisor (smelt. & refin.). Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any
industry) Master Title.
511.382-010 TUNGSTEN REFINER (smelt. & refin.) alternate titles: chemical operator
Controls chemical-processing equipment to recover tungsten
oxide from ground concentrated ore: Starts conveyor to fill reactor tank with ore. Turns valves to
pump specified quantity of hydrochloric acid into tank and to admit steam into tank jacket.
Observes temperature gauge and adjusts valves to maintain acid solution at specified temperature
for specified time. Fills tank with water to wash slurry, and drains waste-bearing water. Turns
valve to pour slurry into caustic tank. Precipitates impurities, such as chlorides and oxides, by
adding ammonia and sulfuric acid to solution. Filters solution into holding tank to remove
precipitate. Adds specified amount of hydrochloric acid to tank to crystallize solution. Dries
tungsten oxide crystals by pumping them through filter or centrifuge.
511.385-010 ZINC-CHLORIDE OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.)
Tends equipment that separates zinc chloride from slag:
Breaks up slag, using sledgehammer. Loads slag into water-filled tank, using hoist. Agitates
solution to dissolve zinc chloride from slag, using airhose. Determines specific gravity and
acidity of solution, using hydrometer and chemical reagents. Pumps impurities from solution
through filters. Samples solution and observes its color to determine need for additional reagents
and agitation. Pumps treated solution to tank cars or drums. Cleans sediment from equipment,
using shovel and water hose, and replaces filter cloths.
511.462-010 CONCENTRATOR OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.)
Controls machines and equipment from instrumented control
board to scrub, condition, float, classify, and convey phosphate rock for use in fertilizer and
phosphoric acid: Monitors recording instruments, gauges, panel lights, and other indicators, and
listens for warning signal to verify conformance to plant standards. Turns screws and knobs on
control board to adjust flow of reagents, airflow, phosphate-rock feed rate, and conveyor belts.
Observes flotation tanks to determine amount of sand clinging to rock, cyclones to detect
presence of solids, and classifiers to detect wobble in or uneven feed rate of screw. Reports belt
weight, amount and evenness of feed rate, waterflow amount, and specific density of slurry to
mine, using telephone. Weighs samples from scrubber and conditioner to determine that amount
of reagents in tank meets specifications. Reviews laboratory test results and makes adjustments
required on control board. Inspects machines and equipment for potential and actual hazards,
wear, leaks, and mechanical malfunctions requiring maintenance. Collects samples at various
stage of operation for laboratory analysis. Records instrument readings, process conditions, and
other operating data in shift log. Manually regulates or shuts down equipment as directed by
supervisor. May tag samples collected for laboratory analysis. May assist in making mechanical
repairs to machines and equipment during shutdown.
511.465-010 TOP-PRECIPITATOR OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.)
Tends battery of tanks that precipitate aluminum hydroxide
from rich liquor: Schedules filling, seeding, and emptying of precipitator tanks. Opens feedline
valves to fill tanks to designated levels with liquor and alumina seed slurry. Adjusts valves to
regulate rate of filling precipitators and to maintain specified level in green-liquor tanks. Opens
feedline valves to admit measured quantities of aluminum hydrate seed particles into
precipitators. Turns valves to agitate mixture with compressed air. Turns valves to control flow
of liquor to tanks of secondary thickness. Weighs sample of mixture in flask on platform scale.
Reads charts and graphs to determine amount of slurry or liquor required to obtain specified
consistency. Signals BOTTOM-PRECIPITATOR OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.) to pump
mixture from tanks. Records sequence of operations on forms. May lubricate valves and adjust
packing glands to prevent leaks.
511.482-010 CONTROL OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.)
Controls temperature, chemical composition, and level of
cryolite baths in reduction pots to smelt aluminum oxide into aluminum: Breaks off sample piece
of crust formed on bath surface, and grinds it into powder, using roll crusher. Routes sample to
laboratory for analysis. Dips out sample of solution and pours it into containers, using ladle.
Drops chemicals into sample and notes resultant color. Adds specified amounts of chemicals and
alloys to bath, according to color shade of sample, to maintain solution at specified level and
composition. Measures current flow and voltage between electrical connections on pots, using
meters, and computes voltage drop between connections. Measures temperature of bath, heat
exchangers, and heat-control pipes, using pyrometer, and turns rheostat to regulate temperature.
Verifies specified distance between electrodes, using measuring rod. Measures depth of bath, and
computes amount of aluminum available for tapping. Records tests made, amount of chemicals
and alloys added to bath, and amount of aluminum tapped from pots.
511.482-014 CRYOLITE-RECOVERY OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.)
Operates machines to recover cryolite from scrap potlining:
Sets mill gauge to specified feed rate and adjusts air volume, according to screen analysis from
laboratory. Sets hearth rheostats and heat controller to specified temperature, and turns valves to
adjust rate of flow of steam and oil to burners. Starts system of conveyors, grinder, roaster, mixer
equipment, cooling and exhaust fans, and burners. Moves levers to regulate flow of materials,
and adjusts valve to control volume of liquor. Turns valve to drain spent liquor and lime hydrate
to $T3causticizer$T1 tanks. Makes titration test, records results, and sends samples to laboratory.
Observes gauges, indicators, thermometers, and controls to ensure conformity to specifications.
511.482-018 DUST-COLLECTOR OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.) alternate titles: dust operator
Operates battery of electrical precipitators to collect metallic
dust particles from fumes of smelting ore: Observes ammeters and voltmeters and moves panel
controls to regulate flow of electric current to precipitators according to type of ore being
smelted, or according to amount of draft, moisture content of dust, and color of stack emission.
Switches off electric current. Replaces broken wire in precipitators, using pliers. May turn valves
to spray acid and water into chambers to oxidize dust particles. May pull levers to actuate
airhammers that knock dust from electrodes.
511.485-010 MOLYBDENUM-STEAMER OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.)
Tends equipment that removes reagent from molybdenum ore
concentrate: Installs different-size orifices to regulate flow of solids and liquids into vats. Adjusts
steam valve to maintain concentrate at specified steaming point. Draws sample to determine
alkalinity of concentrate, using titration test. Regulates flow of lime solution into vats according
to alkalinity test readings to neutralize acids. Weighs sample and compares it with standard chart
to determine percentage of solids in concentrate. Inserts airhose into vats to clear clogged outlets.
511.485-014 THICKENER OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.)
Tends thickeners that separate waste solids from ore solutions
or water, preparatory to recovery of metal or disposal of waste: Turns valves to regulate flow of
mixture into thickeners. Inserts indicator into mixture to measure sludge level. Observes
operation of equipment, overflow of concentrated metal solution, and flow of sludge from tank.
Breaks up sedimentation in troughs with wooden paddle. Prepares sample of sludge for chemical
analysis by weighing sample, adding acid to facilitate settling of solids, and reducing amount of
sample to desired proportion in splitter. May titrate sample and compare resultant color with
standard chart to test overflow solution for metallic content. May add chemicals to soften water
in tanks. May fill out forms for scale readings and details of malfunctions. May be designated
according to kind of materials separated as Red-Mud Thickener Operator (smelt. & refin.);
Tailing-Thickener Operator (smelt. & refin.).
511.562-010 CLASSIFIER OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.) alternate titles: hydrate-thickener operator; tray thickener operator
Operates classifier units to separate coarse and fine
precipitated alumina particles from liquor: Regulates valves on settling trays of hydroseparators
to draw fine particles from top and coarse particles from bottom of trays. Adjusts valves to wash
liquor from coarse particles in classifier unit. Pumps fine hydrate from underflow of tray
thickeners to storage tank for use in precipitating more alumina, and pumps coarse particles to
storage tanks to await further processing. Lubricates valves and adjusts packing glands to prevent
leaks. May open and close valves and start and stop pumps to circulate cleaning solutions
through process lines. May keep log of operations.
511.565-010 DEWATERER OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.) alternate titles: kiln-head house operator
Tends dewatering machines that filter moist solid aluminum
hydroxide from coarse slurry: Turns valves to regulate flow of slurry and wash water to
dewaterers and to admit solids to kilns, according to temperature readings, alumina-quality
reports, and discharge rates given by KILN OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.). Adjusts valves to
maintain supply of water for vacuum pumps, wash water, and water-cooled bearings. Regulates
valves in cooperation with other operators to obtain balancing levels in filtrate tanks, hydrate
storage tanks, and hydrate storage overflow tanks. Lubricates valves and adjusts packing glands
to prevent leaks. Changes automatic recording charts in machines. Records tank levels and
density readings of hydrate in log. May tend dust-recovery system.
511.565-014 DRIER TENDER (smelt. & refin.) alternate titles: drier operator; rotary-drier operator
Tends oil-fired, rotary, magnetic drier that removes oil and
iron from aluminum-scrap turnings: Ignites burner, and adjusts mixture of oil and air to obtain
desired temperature. Starts drier, and turns on current to remove iron magnetically. Signals
workers to load scrap into drier, and regulates rate of feed in accordance with oil content of
scrap. Places wheelbarrow at discharge end of drier to receive processed turnings. Weighs filled
wheelbarrow, records weight, and dumps load onto pile.
511.565-018 IRON-LAUNDER OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.)
Tends iron launders that precipitate copper from solution:
Signals OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any industry) 921.663-010 to load launders with
shredded tin cans (iron). Starts pumps and turns valves to regulate flow of solution through series
of launders to ensure maximum precipitation of copper. Measures copper content of solution at
various stages of processing by titration tests. Adds iron to launders to maintain maximum
recovery of copper. Excavates precipitated copper from launders and cleans tanks. Keeps record
of titration tests.
511.582-010 LEACHER (smelt. & refin.)
Controls equipment to leach out metal from ore in solution:
Weighs sample of solution and evaporates moisture from it, using heater. Reweighs sample to
determine percentage of solid material in solution. Siphons water from solution to obtain
specified concentration, following chart. Turns valves to feed chemicals, such as cyanide or acid,
into tank of ground ore or filtered slime. Starts mechanical agitators and observes percolation of
solution to ascertain dissolution of ore. Tests solution with hydrometer to determine degree of
ore concentration. Obtains sample of solution for laboratory analysis. May supervise workers in
loading and excavating leaching tanks. May tend filtering machine to separate fluids from metal.
May tend pumps to force ground ore and solution into or from tanks. May lubricate equipment
and clean tank with water hose. May heat solution in tank with steam and add premeasured
amounts of solid materials, such as manganese. May be designated according to ore leached as
Molybdenum-Leaching-Plant Operator (smelt. & refin.).
511.585-010 HYDRATE-CONTROL TENDER (smelt. & refin.)
Tends equipment that pumps aluminum hydrate from
secondary thickeners through wash tanks to storage tanks: Turns valves to regulate amount of
hydrate flowing into thickeners and washing tanks to maintain specified density of hydrate.
Adjusts valves and pumps to transfer hydrate from secondary thickeners through wash tanks into
seed storage tanks. Tests sample of hydrate to determine its density, using hydrometer.
Lubricates valves and adjusts packing glands to prevent leaks. Keeps operating log.
511.586-010 TOP-PRECIPITATOR-OPERATOR HELPER (smelt. & refin.)
Assists TOP-PRECIPITATOR OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.)
in precipitating aluminum hydroxide from rich liquor: Opens valves and starts pumps to fill
precipitators according to schedule and to add specified seed charges to tanks as directed, using
levelometer to determine amount of seed added. Raises and lowers circulating lines, using
electric hoist. Drops metal weights from tops of tanks to break scale and crust formations in
empty tanks. Lubricates valves and adjusts packing glands to prevent leaks. Examines
precipitator tanks for adequate circulation and empty tanks for cleanliness. Performs other duties
as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
511.662-010 CLARIFIER OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.)
Controls equipment that separates mud from alumina liquor
and recovers soda from mud: Pumps thickened mud to washers and turns valves to regulate flow
of water into washers. Turns valves to release specified amount of mud into washers to maintain
sludge balance. Turns valves to pump sediments from washer into earthen thickeners. Opens
valves to introduce starch into mud settlement and to regulate flow of milk of lime at specified
rates. Lubricates valves and adjusts packing glands, using grease guns and wrench.
511.664-010 BOTTOM-PRECIPITATOR OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.)
Empties slurry from precipitator tanks as directed by
TOP-PRECIPITATOR OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.): Starts and stops pumps to transfer slurry
to thickener tanks. Adjusts valves to control rate of discharge of slurry and to maintain required
level of mixture in equalizer tanks. Removes barrel flanges, using handtools. Cleans precipitator
barrels and screen boxes, using hose and cleanup tools. Cleans airline of precipitator tank, using
metal rod. Lubricates valves and adjusts packing glands to prevent leaks.
511.667-010 CLARIFIER-OPERATOR HELPER (smelt. & refin.)
Assists CLARIFIER OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.) in
separating mud from alumina liquor and in recovering soda from mud: Turns valves to flush
lines. Turns valves to divert flow of alumina liquor through standby equipment as directed by
CLARIFIER OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.). Reads tank gauge and records sludge levels of mud
settlers and washers. Takes sample of mud sediments and weighs it to determine density.
Lubricates valves and adjusts packing glands to prevent leaks, using grease gun and wrench.
Cleans screen boxes. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master
Title.
511.667-014 COLOR TESTER (smelt. & refin.)
Collects and tests samples of copper-ore slurries: Draws
samples from processing tanks or vats at specified times and locations, and labels containers with
identifying data. Weighs samples, compares color against chart, and measures acidity or
alkalinity, using pH meter. Records test results on product-control forms. Observes equipment
during rounds to detect malfunctions, and notifies FILTER-PLANT SUPERVISOR (smelt. &
refin.) of irregularities.
511.682-010 DUST COLLECTOR, ORE CRUSHING (smelt. & refin.)
Operates dust-collecting equipment in crushing department of
copper refinery to recover dust from ore: Starts feed conveyors, suction fans, impellers, and
electrodes, and moves controls to regulate dampers, equalizing ports, and water eliminators.
Turns valves to fill and maintain level of water in tanks. Observes operation of equipment and
filling of collected dust in hoppers to ensure efficient operation. Inspects and cleans water
eliminators, impellers, hopper walls, air chambers, fan housings and wheels, safety switches, and
water-level control devices, using water and airhose. Removes and cleans strainers in waterlines.
Adjusts and tightens belts on motors or pulley wheels to maintain tension, using handtools.
Lubricates motors and exhaust bearings.
511.685-010 AMALGAMATOR (smelt. & refin.)
Tends equipment that separates gold or silver from ground
ore by mercury amalgamation process, using either of following methods: (1) Turns valves or
opens gates to regulate flow of ore and water over mercury-coated plates. Adjusts angle of plates
to facilitate collection of amalgam. Scrapes accumulated amalgam from plates and coats plates
with mercury. (2) Turns valves or opens gates to charge ground ore and mercury into
rotating-type barrels or agitating-type tanks. Starts equipment and observes accumulation of
amalgam. Discharges or drains barrel or tank to recover gold or silver amalgam.
511.685-014 CLASSIFIER TENDER (smelt. & refin.)
Tends equipment that separates crushed ore into sands (coarse
particles) and slimes (fine particles), preparatory to concentration of metal: Starts equipment, and
regulates flow of crushed ore, water, and flotation reagent into classifiers which separate coarse
particles by raking mechanism or swirling action of water while fine particles are carried off in
overflow. Observes meter indicating alkalinity of slime, and adds lime solution, as necessary.
Removes sand to prevent clogging by flushing or pulling lever on classifier to dump it. May
lubricate machines. May replace defective parts, using handtools. May be designated according
to type of classifier used as Cone-Classifier Tender (smelt. & refin.).
511.685-018 CONDENSER-TUBE TENDER (smelt. & refin.)
Tends battery of condenser tubes in which gaseous mercury is
condensed into liquid mercury: Places water-filled buckets at base of each tube to collect liquid
mercury. Removes buckets as mercury accumulates, pours off water, and strains mercury into
steel flask. Pours mixture of water, mercury, and dust onto sloping table, adds quicklime, and
stirs mixture with hoe to separate remaining mercury from sediment.
511.685-022 DUST-COLLECTOR ATTENDANT (mine & quarry)
Tends equipment that washes taconite ore dust collected from
air: Starts dust collection equipment and turns valves to adjust pressure to required level as
indicated by manometer. Examines parts of dust collector, such as pipes, nozzles, strainers, and
collection surfaces, for pluggings, breaks, leaks, and residue. Closes water valves and stops
pumps to permit cleaning and repairing of equipment. Washes residue from collection surfaces,
pumps, hoppers, and fans, using water hose. Turns threaded water nozzles into fittings to change
type of nozzle or to replace defective ones. Removes mesh strainers and cleans them, using
airhose. Tightens glands on pumps and valves, using wrenches. May record gauge readings. May
tend equipment that extracts carbon dust from air.
511.685-026 FLOTATION TENDER (smelt. & refin.)
Tends flotation machines that separate metals from gangue of
ore: Turns valves to regulate flow of pulp and reagents into cells. Turns valves to introduce
compressed air into cells to agitate mixture and to promote froth that carries metallic particles to
surface of liquid and deposits them through side opening of cell into launders. May tend cells
that are agitated either mechanically or by air, or combination of both. May lubricate and repair
machines. May be designated according to metal separated as Copper-Flotation Operator (smelt.
& refin.); Molybdenum-Flotation Operator (smelt. & refin.).
511.685-030 KETTLE TENDER II (smelt. & refin.)
Tends gas-fired kettle that removes gold, silver, and copper
from black mud: Shovels mud into kettle, and turns valve to admit acid until mud is covered.
Rakes mud to dissolve gold and silver. Ladles solution into water-filled settling tank to
precipitate gold and silver compounds. Removes precipitates and adds reagents to change their
chemical composition. Heats precipitates in cupola furnace to extract gold and silver. Ladles
remaining mud into tank filled with water and admits steam to dissolve copper.
511.685-034 KETTLE TENDER, PLATINUM AND PALLADIUM (smelt. & refin.)
Tends gas-fired evaporator that recovers gold, platinum, and
palladium from electrolyte used in gold-refining tanks: Adds liquid and gaseous reagents to
electrolyte and heats it in evaporator to precipitate metals. Separates each precipitate from
solution, using porcelain filters. Heats platinum and palladium precipitates in crucible furnaces to
make $T3sponge.$T1 Breaks up sponge preparatory to shipment, using pliers.
511.685-038 PRECIPITATOR I (smelt. & refin.)
Tends equipment that precipitates gold or silver from cyanide
solution: Packs zinc shavings into compartments of zinc boxes. Regulates flow of solution
through boxes where gold or silver precipitates on zinc. Shuts off flow of solution and turns on
water. Agitates shavings to remove precipitate. Pulls plugs and draws off slime (precipitate and
water) from boxes. Treats slime with sulfuric acid. Turns slime solution into filter press that
filters solution and removes precipitate residue. Washes precipitate with water under pressure,
and dries it with compressed air.
511.685-042 PRECIPITATOR II (smelt. & refin.)
Tends tanks that precipitate uranium oxide from solution of
uranium nitrate: Moves pump controls and turns valves to regulate flow of uranium nitrate
solution into precipitation tank. Starts tank agitator and turns valve to feed specified amount of
ammonia into tank. Dumps specified amount of magnesium oxide from bags into tank. Turns off
agitator after specified period to allow uranium oxide to settle. Pumps tank underflow to
automatic drier and tank overflow to thickener.
511.685-046 REAGENT TENDER (smelt. & refin.)
Tends mechanical agitator that mixes chemicals for use in
separating metallic particles from ore gangue: Turns valves to pour specified amounts of
chemical solutions from storage tanks into mixing tank. Weighs chemical compounds on scales,
and dumps chemicals into mixing tanks, using forklift truck. Starts agitator to blend mixture.
Turns valves on pumps to transfer mixture to storage tank. May weigh steel rods and balls and
transport them to mills, using air-powered dinkey engine. May open chute door of storage tank to
charge ball mills.
511.685-050 SCREEN OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.)
Tends series of vibrating screens that separate crushed ore or
stone according to size: Pushes controls to start screens vibrating and move ore on conveyors or
belts. Pulls levers to discharge crushed ore from conveyor or chute onto vibrating screens. Clears
screen holes clogged with oversize ore, using bar. Removes clogged screens, using wrenches,
and cleans them with compressed air. May tend conveyor belts and process ore through crushers
[CRUSHER TENDER (smelt. & refin.)]. May obtain ore samples, using mechanical sampler,
hand sieve, or splitter. May tend screens that separate phosphate rock from matrix and be
designated Feed-Preparation Operator (mine & quarry).
511.685-054 SLIME-PLANT OPERATOR II (smelt. & refin.)
Tends equipment, such as grinders, leachers, filters, pressers,
and evaporators that recover gold, silver, selenium, and other minerals from impurities: Grinds
impure slag or ore in ball mill, and mixes slag with water to form slurry. Turns valves and starts
pumps to force mixture into leaching tanks. Starts agitators and adds chemicals to leach
combined solutions. Starts pumps to force leached solution into settling tanks, and installs
orifices to control rate of flow of sediment and liquids to and from settling tanks to remove
liquid. Feeds settled solution through rotary-drum filters, and presses filtered slime in press
[FILTER-PRESS OPERATOR (any industry)]. Boils selenium residue to remove moisture for
barreling. Obtains and weighs samples of slimes during process, using container and platform
scales, and delivers samples to laboratory for analysis. Drains and cleans tanks, wire screens,
inflow pipes, and equipment with water hose. May be designated according to mineral recovered
as Selenium-Plant Operator (smelt. & refin.).
511.685-058 SLIME-PLANT-OPERATOR HELPER (smelt. & refin.)
Assists SLIME-PLANT OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.) II in
separating ore concentrate from slurry: Turns valves to regulate flow of liquids into tank.
Observes operation of filters and notifies SLIME-PLANT OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.) II of
malfunctions. Replaces worn filters, using handtools. Lubricates valves and adjusts packing
glands. May record operating data in log. May tend overhead bridge crane to transport filters and
equipment. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
511.685-062 TABLE TENDER (smelt. & refin.)
Tends concentrating tables that separate valuable metals from
gangue of ore and scrap: Turns valves to regulate flow of pulp onto tables. Regulates speed of
reciprocating tables to effect maximum separation and recovery of metals. Adjusts slope of tables
to establish line of separation between ore and gangue and between valuable metal and scrap.
Repairs tables, and adjusts and lubricates driving mechanism. May be designated according to
materials processed as Table Tender, Sludge (smelt. & refin.).
511.685-066 TROMMEL TENDER (smelt. & refin.)
Tends trommel (revolving drumlike sieve) that washes copper
precipitate from scrap iron: Starts previously loaded trommel and turns on water sprays. Pumps
precipitated copper and water mixture into settling tank. Shovels spilled scrap iron back into
tank. Lubricates trommel bearings, and washes copper from equipment with water hose. May
line bottom of railroad car with precut wooden boards preparatory to loading car with copper.
511.686-010 REAGENT TENDER HELPER (smelt. & refin.)
Assists REAGENT TENDER (smelt. & refin.) in separating
metallic particles from gangue of ore: Connects air line and line from storage tank to tank car,
using handtools. Turns valves to release air pressure into lines, and observes connections for
leaks. Turns valves to pump chemical solutions, such as chlorine, caustic soda, and fuel oils,
from tank cars into storage tanks. May weigh steel rods and balls and transport them to mills,
using air-powered dinkey engine. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any
industry) Master Title.
511.687-010 BLANKET WASHER (smelt. & refin.)
Cleans flannel blankets over which mixture of finely ground
gold ore and cyanide solution from grinding mills is passed to collect free particles of gold not
dissolved by cyanide: Collects blankets from frames at outflow point of mills. Washes blankets
in pans of weak cyanide solution to dislodge gold particles so they may be collected in
amalgamation process. Replaces blankets on frames after washing.
511.687-014 DUST COLLECTOR-TREATER (smelt. & refin.) alternate titles: rapper
Assists DUST-COLLECTOR OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.)
in collecting metallic dust particles from fumes of smelting copper ore: Pushes switches to shut
off electric current to precipitators, and observes amount of dust accumulated on electrode pipes
and plates. Pulls levers to start hammers that knock dust from electrodes into collecting
chambers. Opens chamber doors and blows down dust remaining in chamber, using airhose.
Replaces broken wires in precipitators, using pliers. Turns valves to add acid solution and water
to chambers to cool and treat fumes. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any
industry) Master Title. May be designated Acid Conditioner (smelt. & refin.); Cottrell Blower
(smelt. & refin.).
511.687-018 FLOTATION-TENDER HELPER (smelt. & refin.)
Scrapes caked waste material from sides of flotation cells, and
washes cells with water. May ream out air passages of agitators, using steel rod. May collect
samples of pulp and concentrate at prescribed intervals for analysis. May assist in dismantling
and repair of equipment. May record details of operating conditions in log.
511.687-022 SKIMMER, REVERBERATORY (smelt. & refin.)
Skims slag from surface of copper being refined in
reverberatory furnace: Signals OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any industry) 921.663-010
to lower pan, and positions it in front of slag tapping hole. Inserts wood pole through door in side
of furnace, working pole back and forth to push slag toward front of furnace. Drags slag from
surface of copper into pan, using steel hoe. Inserts compressed-air line through furnace opening,
and turns valve to force air through molten metal to oxidize impurities. May shovel coke over
surface of skimmed metal to prevent excess oxidation.
511.687-026 TAILINGS-DAM LABORER (smelt. & refin.)
Directs waste ore materials through pipelines into tailings
basin: Opens and closes spigots to regulate flow of tailings. Connects hoses to spigots and adds
pipes to lengthen discharge lines, using wrenches. Distributes tailings evenly in basin to form
dam of waste materials. Digs ditches with shovel to drain water.
512 MELTING OCCUPATIONS This group includes occupations concerned with heating ore concentrate or metal to change it from solid to liquid for such purposes as compounding with other materials, refining, and preparing for casting.
512.130-010 REDUCTION-PLANT SUPERVISOR (smelt. & refin.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
operation and maintenance of aluminum-reduction pots. Performs duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
512.132-010 MELTER SUPERVISOR (steel & rel.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
operating open-hearth, electric-arc, or oxygen furnaces to produce steel: Directs workers in
charging furnace with specified raw material and in taking temperature tests of molten metal.
Observes color of molten metal through cobalt-blue glasses, and orders changes in furnace
temperature. Coordinates charging and melting with molding and pouring operations. Performs
other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title. May be designated
according to type of furnace as Melter Supervisor, Electric-Arc Furnace (steel & rel.); Melter
Supervisor, Open-Hearth Furnace (steel & rel.); Melter Supervisor, Oxygen Furnace (steel &
rel.).
512.132-014 RECLAMATION SUPERVISOR (nonfer. metal)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
melting reclaimed dross and scalpings, casting molten scrap into ingots, and alloying aluminum
with metals, such as copper, nickel, and iron: Inspects condition (paper-covered, dirty,
glass-mixed) and type of incoming scrap to determine melting process, and records information
on planning chart. Confers with other departments to determine alloys to be used and priority of
casting. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
512.132-018 REMELT-FURNACE EXPEDITER (nonfer. metal)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
tapping remelt furnaces, and in fluxing aluminum alloy preparatory to casting: Directs workers in
tapping of aluminum alloy from remelt furnaces into ladles and in introducing chlorine gas into
ladles to flux molten alloys. Directs OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any industry)
921.663-010 in moving ladles from tapping position to casting units. Records temperature and
time of tapping furnaces and of fluxing ladles. May supervise workers engaged in collecting and
weighing charges of aluminum and other metals for melting into alloys and be designated Metal
Expediter (nonfer. metal). Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any
industry) Master Title.
512.132-022 SUPERVISOR, BLAST FURNACE (smelt. & refin.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
controlling blast furnaces to smelt concentrates of lead ore preparatory to refining it. Performs
duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
512.135-010 POT-ROOM SUPERVISOR (smelt. & refin.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
tending reduction pots to smelt aluminum oxide into aluminum: Observes gas flames, warning
lights, and voltmeters on pots to verify specified voltage input. Signals POT TENDER (smelt. &
refin.) to raise and lower anode to restore pot to normal operation. Performs other duties as
described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
512.362-010 FIRST HELPER (steel & rel.) alternate titles: melter assistant; open-hearth-furnace operator
Operates open-hearth furnaces to produce specified types of
steel: Examines raw materials for conformance to specifications. Signals
CHARGING-MACHINE OPERATOR (steel & rel.) to place materials in furnace. Turns fuel,
air, and steam controls to adjust fuel mixtures and draft. Moves levers to circulate gas throughout
furnace to distribute heat and prevent burning out of furnace walls. Signals OVERHEAD
CRANE OPERATOR (any industry) 921.663-010 to pour molten metal in furnace. Obtains
sample of metal, using long-handled spoon, and pours sample into test mold. Tests sample for
carbon content, using carbon analyzer. Moves controls to open furnace doors, and shovels
additives, such as fluorspar, lime, and alloys, into furnace to obtain specified type of steel.
Determines temperature of metal, using thermocouple. Observes color of molten metal through
cobalt-blue glasses to determine when to tap furnace and notifies MELTER SUPERVISOR (steel
& rel.). Directs crew in tapping furnace and adding specified additives to ladle. Records
operational data on forms. Examines furnace to determine repairs needed, and directs crew in
repairing furnace walls and flooring.
512.362-014 FURNACE OPERATOR (nonfer. metal; smelt. & refin.)
Controls furnace to refine or melt nonferrous ore or metal to
specifications: Sets furnace controls to regulate flow of air, gas, oil, or current to heat metal to
specified temperature. Observes color, fluidity of molten bath, and appearance of metal on bar, to
estimate temperature, or measures temperature, using pyrometer. Inserts end of green pole into
furnace to prevent oxidation of copper. Adds reagents to remove impurities, according to type of
metal processed. Skims slag with rabble, dross hoe, or ladle. Opens blowers to force air through
tuyeres to agitate bath, and stirs bath with wooden pole or iron rod to release oxygen. Seals
taphole with fire clay and firebrick. Turns handwheel or moves lever to tilt or turn furnace and
taps metal into pots for removal to other furnaces [TAPPER (nonfer. metal; smelt. & refin.)].
Lifts and transfers ladles of melt, using hoist. Sprays dore or silver crystals with water, and dries
them with vacuum drier prior to melting. Samples materials and sends samples to laboratory for
analysis [RAW SAMPLER (smelt. & refin.)]. Sprays molds with bone ash to prevent metal from
adhering to mold. May replace defective parts or clean equipment. May operate puncher to clear
tuyere holes and allow air to pass through molten copper in converters to burn off impurities.
May be designated according to type of furnace operated or product processed.
512.362-018 FURNACE OPERATOR (foundry; steel & rel.) alternate titles: air-furnace operator; caster, investment casting; pit-furnace melter; rotary-furnace operator
Controls gas, oil, coal, electric-arc, or electric induction
furnace to melt metal prior to casting: Weighs out specified amounts of metal ingots and scrap
metal, and charges metal into furnace by hand, using hoist, or by directing crane operator to
charge furnace. Loads molten metal into furnace, using transfer ladle. Turns valves to regulate
injection of fuel and air into furnace, or moves controls to regulate flow of electricity and water
coolant through electrodes to heat furnace to specified temperature. Observes color of metal and
instruments, such as voltmeter, ammeter, wattmeter, and pyrometer, and adjusts controls to
maintain specified temperature. Sprinkles fluxing agent over surface of molten metal to bring
impurities to surface, forming layer of slag. Skims off slag, using strainer. Removes crucible
containing molten metal from furnace, using hoist, moves levers to tilt crucible or open crucible
door, or breaks clay plug to pour metal into ladle for transportation to molds. Removes test
sample of molten metal from crucible, using hand ladle, and pours it into mold. Records data
from each melt on form. Positions new electrodes over worn electrodes in electric-arc furnace,
using overhead crane, and screws electrodes together, using chain wrench. May transport
crucible or ladle to pouring station and pour metal into molds. May be designated according to
type of furnace operated as Electric-Arc-Furnace Operator (foundry; smelt. & refin.; steel & rel.);
Furnace Operator, Oil Or Gas (foundry); Induction-Furnace Operator (foundry); Tilting-Furnace
Operator, Oil Or Gas (foundry).
512.382-010 OXYGEN-FURNACE OPERATOR (steel & rel.)
Operates oxygen furnace and auxiliary equipment from pulpit
to produce specified types of steel: Moves controls to position furnace for charging operation.
Observes temperature gauges and recorders, and moves controls to position oxygen lance and
regulate flow of oxygen through lance onto charge. Sets weight indicator gauge according to
specified amount of additives to be added to charge. Starts automatic weighing machine that
releases additives, such as fluorspar, lime, and alloys, from bins onto conveyor leading to chute
over furnace. Moves lever to release additives from chute into furnace. Moves controls to adjust
position of oxygen lance in furnace, regulate oxygen flow, or adjust hood draft when sparking or
slopping of charge occurs or furnace overheats. Moves controls to position transfer car, carrying
ladle and slag pots, under taphole and to tilt furnace for tapping operation. Records operation
data.
512.382-014 STOVE TENDER (steel & rel.) alternate titles: hot blaster
Operates battery of gas-fired stoves to supply heated airblast
to blast furnace: Turns gas valves and ignites burners in combustion chamber of stove, using
torch. Observes temperature records, and moves controls to close gas and chimney valves when
heat inside stove reaches specified temperature. Opens valves on stove allowing air from blowing
engine to pass through hot-blast stove into furnace. Adjusts stove controls to maintain specified
temperature of airblast. Alternates operation among stoves in battery to provide continuous blast
of hot air. Cleans carbon and dirt from flues to prevent internal explosions. Inspects cooling and
washing equipment for leaks. Assists furnace crew in casting hot metal and flushing slag from
furnace.
512.382-018 TIN RECOVERY WORKER (smelt. & refin.)
Controls scruff and burn-off furnaces and auxiliary equipment
to reclaim tin or terne from coating pots, tinplate, and used electrolytic anodes: Washes scruff
with hose to remove flux. Starts crushing machine, and shovels scruff into machine to reduce
scruff to uniform size. Charges scruff into furnace, and ignites gas burner with torch. Adjusts
heat controls to obtain specified temperature for reclaiming metal from scruff. Breaks up lumps
in scruff, using rake and hoe. Turns valves to tap furnace and allow reclaimed metal to flow into
iron kettle or melting pot. Heats kettle, and skims foreign metal from top, using ladle. Adds
specified amounts of tin or lead in producing terne. Pours metal into pig or electrolytic anode
molds. Weighs and records amount of recovered metal. Marks weight on pigs, and stores pigs in
warehouse.
512.467-010 POTLINE MONITOR (smelt. & refin.)
Tests electrical circuitry and measures temperature and depth
level of materials in aluminum reduction pots: Places contact rods of voltmeter against anode of
reduction pot and against lining (cathode) of next pot on line to obtain voltage reading of pot
circuit. Records meter reading, repeats test on next pot, and deducts reading from previous
reading to determine any power loss. Repeats test on each succeeding pot to obtain and record
power loss at each point along potline. Removes concrete sections of floor, using overhead hoist,
to expose electrical circuits. Places prongs of millivoltmeter on ground and electrical connections
to measure amount of positive and negative charges entering pot. Inspects electrical connections,
firebrick lining, and wiring to detect damaged, worn, or broken parts, and notifies POT-ROOM
SUPERVISOR (smelt. & refin.) of discrepancies. Breaks hole in pot crust with crowbar, and
inserts thermocouple to measure temperature of contents. Measures depth of contents, using
measuring rod, and records temperature and depth on control form. Dips ladle into pot to remove
sample of aluminum for laboratory analysis, and pours sample into mold. Records test readings,
voltage loss, temperatures, and depth levels on master control form, and submits it to
POT-ROOM SUPERVISOR (smelt. & refin.).
512.487-010 METAL CONTROL WORKER (foundry)
Weighs alloy, shot, or strips of metal to obtain specified
amounts required by FURNACE OPERATOR (foundry; steel & rel.), using platform scale: Cuts
bar stock to specified lengths, using power saw. Stamps code on bar to indicate alloy and heat
number. Places pelletized metal in barrels. Records weight and kind of metals issued in logbook.
Delivers specified metal to FURNACE OPERATOR (foundry; steel & rel.), using handtruck or
industrial truck. May verify incoming metal shipments against invoice, store metal, and maintain
inventory of metal on hand.
512.662-010 CUPOLA TENDER (foundry) alternate titles: furnace tender
Controls cupola furnace to melt and refine iron, scrap metal,
and other additives to produce gray iron castings: Closes and props door in bottom of cupola.
Shovels sand into cupola and tamps sand to form wedge-shaped layer on cupola bottom sloping
toward taphole. Kindles fire, using gas torch, to ignite coke bed in cupola, and starts and sets
speed of blowers that supply air to cupola. Signals CUPOLA CHARGER (foundry) 512.686-010
to begin charging metal, coke, and limestone into cupola. Reads gauges indicating temperature of
molten metal in cupola and amount of air flowing into and out of cupola, and adjusts controls
accordingly. Taps molten metal from cupola. Estimates, from color of slag draining from surface
of molten metal, physical properties of metal being melted. Pulls prop from bottom doors of
cupola, when shutting down furnace, to allow residual materials to drop out. May charge layer of
excelsior, rags, and wood over sand bed to protect cupola from initial charge of coke and to
ignite fuel.
512.666-010 FURNACE HELPER (nonfer. metal; smelt. & refin.)
Assists FURNACE OPERATOR (nonfer. metal; smelt. &
refin.) by performing any combination of following duties: Seals furnace opening with fire clay
and firebrick, using paddle and shovel. Charges furnace with materials, such as scrap, ore, flux,
reagents, slimes, oxides, pellets, or coke, by moving levers to open bin or hopper gates, by
shoveling, or by signaling FURNACE CHARGER (nonfer. metal; smelt. & refin.) or
OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any industry) 921.663-010 to load furnace. Turns valves to
force air through tuyeres into molten metal to oxidize impurities. Observes gauges and
manipulates controls on panel to admit nitrogen to prevent igniting of magnesium. Stirs molten
metal with green poles to prevent copper from oxidizing. Skims slag from molten metal, using
bar, rabble, or ladle. Cleans slag from tuyeres to let air flow, using bar, hammer, or pneumatic
drill. Signals OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any industry), or uses electric hoist, to
position ladles or buckets near furnace, and moves levers to tilt furnace into pouring position.
Scrapes and chips slag, solidified metal, furnace lining, and residue from furnace, using hammer,
chisel, and scraper. Breaks condensers and defective retorts with sledgehammer for removal to
crusher. Raps flues and dust catchers with bar to remove dust. Performs other duties as described
under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
512.667-010 TEMPERATURE REGULATOR, PYROMETER (foundry) alternate titles: fire regulator
Tests temperature of molten metal for conformance to
pouring specifications, using optical or thermocouple pyrometers: Advises CUPOLA TENDER
(foundry) or furnace operator when temperature reading varies from specifications. Records
temperature reading on standard form.
512.683-010 CHARGING-MACHINE OPERATOR (steel & rel.) alternate titles: charger; furnace-charging-machine operator; poker-in; pusher runner
Controls charging machine to charge open-hearth furnaces
with materials, such as limestone, pig iron, and metal scrap: Moves controls to engage arm of
charging machine in slot of charging box. Pushes levers to position charging machine at door of
furnace, to thrust box through door, and to rotate arm, dumping contents of box on furnace floor.
Withdraws empty box, disengages arm, and moves to next furnace to repeat process. May charge
furnace with molten metal and be designated Hot-Metal Charger (steel & rel.).
512.684-010 SECOND HELPER (steel & rel.) alternate titles: open-hearth-furnace-operator helper
Assists FIRST HELPER (steel & rel.) to melt and cast iron
and steel in open-hearth furnaces: Cleans furnace tapholes, using scraper and oxygen lance.
Closes furnace tapholes with pipe, chrome ore, dolomite, or magnesite to prevent loss of molten
metal, and relines steel runners. Weighs additives, such as fluorspar, lime, and manganese, and
trucks them to furnace areas. Shovels refractory materials into furnace. Assists crew in slagging
or flushing furnace. Starts furnace by igniting gas, using torch. Performs other duties as
described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
512.684-014 FURNACE CHARGER (nonfer. metal; smelt. & refin.; steel & rel.) alternate titles: fettler
Performs any combination of following tasks to charge
smelting furnaces with aluminum scrap and ingots, and other nonferrous metals, as well as ore,
coke, flux, and other materials: Moves levers to open and close furnace doors and to pour
specified materials into furnace. Moves controls of charging machine to lift, insert, and dump
materials into furnace, or shovels materials into furnace, using hood shovel. Draws samples of
molten metal from furnace for laboratory analysis. Reviews laboratory report to determine that
smelting is within specified standards, and computes types and amounts of materials to add to
furnace to correct smelting, using calculator. Rakes dross or flux from furnace, using skimming
tool. Maintains production records of materials charged into furnace. May weigh out specified
amounts of materials to be charged into furnace, using scale. May operate industrial dump or lift
truck to transport, hoist, and dump scrap or refined aluminum into charging machine or furnace.
May operate bucket loader to hoist, convey, and dump aluminum ore, coke, and flux into hopper
of smelting furnace.
512.685-010 FURNACE TENDER (foundry; nonfer. metal) alternate titles: remelt operator
Tends furnace that remelts nonferrous alloyed metals used in
diecasting process: Shovels specified proportions of scrap metal and ingots into furnace.
Sprinkles fluxing compound on molten metal to bring impurities to surface. Skims slag from
surface of molten metal, using hand strainer. May transfer molten metal from furnace to bull
ladle, using hand ladle. May convey molten metal in bull ladle along overhead monorail, and
pour metal into retainer of diecasting machine. May pour molten metal into sand molds, using
power hoist. May clean furnaces and equipment.
512.685-014 NOZZLE TENDER (nonfer. metal)
Tends equipment that produces aluminum powder from
molten aluminum: Installs ceramic tube in furnace and positions air nozzle and power collection
duct as specified. Taps furnace to allow molten aluminum to flow through ceramic tube where it
is transformed into powder by blast from air nozzle and blown into powder collection duct.
Observes flow of metal and adjusts air nozzle to regulate fineness of powder. Sifts powder
sample through series of sieves and weighs contents remaining in each sieve to estimate quantity
of each grade of powder.
512.685-018 POT TENDER (smelt. & refin.) alternate titles: pot puncher
Tends battery of reduction pots that smelt aluminum oxide
into aluminum: Adds specified amounts of oxide to pots from overhead hopper, at designated
time intervals, and rakes oxide over crust formed by cooling of bath. Observes gas flames
breaking through crust, and rakes oxide or pieces of crust over flames to prevent damage to
anode. Watches warning lights and notes color of electrolyte (solution), and breaks up crust to
add oxide to bath, using crowbar or pneumatic crust-breaking machine. Stirs bath to eliminate
gas, using rake. Observes instruments and turns rheostat, or repositions anode in bath, to increase
or decrease current flow and regulate temperature of solution. May train workers in operation of
reduction pots.
512.685-022 RECLAMATION KETTLE TENDER, METAL (smelt. & refin.)
Tends melting kettle to remelt metal scrap, dross, and
skimmings to recover lead, cadmium, zinc, or other nonferrous metals and cast it into pig molds
for reuse: Charges kettle manually or using shovel or hoist. Ignites burner to melt and heat metal.
Observes thermometer or color of molten metal and adjusts temperature control or turns valve to
adjust fuel supply to obtain pour temperature. Stirs and skims molten metal, using bar and
skimming tool. Drains, ladles, or pumps metal into molds.
512.686-010 CUPOLA CHARGER (foundry) alternate titles: cupola stocker
Charges scrap iron or pig iron, coke, and limestone (flux) into
cupola in which iron is melted to make castings: Determines quantities and types of materials to
be charged, following work orders or verbal instructions from CUPOLA TENDER (foundry).
Shovels materials into wheelbarrow. Weighs net contents and wheels materials to charging door
of cupola. Dumps iron, coke, and limestone through charging door so that charge in cupola is in
alternate layers. May operate power-driven hopper, conveyor, or crane to transfer materials from
storage bins to cupola. May weigh out materials or load materials from preweighed piles onto
conveyor that charges cupola.
512.687-010 CONDENSER SETTER (smelt. & refin.)
Places condenser on plate supports in front of retort in zinc
furnace to collect and condense zinc vapor created by heating ore in retort: Charges retort with
mixture of ore and coal, using skip-loader. Lifts and positions condenser in front of retort, using
tongs. Seals joint between retort and condenser by spreading finely ground and dampened
mixture of coal and loam to prevent escape of zinc vapor. Banks mouth of condenser with
mixture of coal and ore or waste material to prevent zinc from overflowing while allowing
combustion gases to escape.
512.687-014 THIRD HELPER (steel & rel.) alternate titles: open-hearth-furnace laborer
Performs any combination of following duties involved in
operation of open-hearth furnaces: Moves controls to open and close furnace doors. Removes
molten metal in low spots or pockets of furnace floor, using $T3air lance.$T1 Shovels refractory
materials onto furnace bottom. Transports additives from bins to furnace. Shovels additives into
furnace and ladle. Cleans and reams furnace taphole and pries solidified metal from pouring
spout, using reaming rod and bar. Sprays slag with water, using hose. Maintains tools and
equipment required for furnace operations. Cleans charging floor and furnace areas.
513 ROASTING OCCUPATIONS This group includes occupations concerned with heating ore and concentrates in calciners, furnaces, or kilns to remove moisture or to drive off impurities.
513.132-010 CONVERTER SUPERVISOR (smelt. & refin.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
operating converter furnaces to produce metallic copper from copper matte, or in mixing,
roasting, or drying copper concentrate prior to smelting operation: Monitors processing to verify
conformance to specifications. Inspects equipment to detect malfunctions or defects and assigns
worker to make repairs or adjustments. Demonstrates operation and maintenance of machines
and equipment to new workers, and explains plant layout, processing techniques, and safety
regulations to orient new workers. May be designated according to operation supervised as
Roaster Supervisor (smelt. & refin.). Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any
industry) Master Title.
513.362-010 CALCINER OPERATOR (mine & quarry; smelt. & refin.)
Controls calciners and allied equipment from instrumented
panelboard to heat ore slurry, dry slurry, and drive off impurities: Monitors recording
instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, and other indicators, and listens for warning signals on
panel to operate calciner, conveyor system, and allied equipment. Turns screws and knobs on
panelboard to control feed rate, temperature, and conveying of ore. Examines calcined ore to
determine, by color, that it meets company specifications. Confers with other departments to
adjust steam, water, and fuel supply, using telephone or radio. Confers with supervisor to report
equipment failure or malfunction, and to resolve problems in process changes. Maintains record
of steam, water, and fuel used during shift. Records process changes, malfunctions, and other
actions in shift log and operator's sheet. Examines calciners and allied equipment, such as
conveyor belts and chutes, blowers, pumps, compressors, and power lines, waterlines, and air
lines, for wear or defects. Periodically cleans calciner, working as member of team, and using
airhammer, water hose, pick, shovel, and wheelbarrow. When drying copper ore, may be
designated Reactor Operator (smelt. & refin.).
513.462-010 FURNACE OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.)
Operates furnace to remove moisture, arsenic, or sulfur from
ore: Charges top hearth of roaster with ore, regulating rate of charge by means of chute door.
Determines speed with which roaster is being charged by weighing sample of charge ore
obtained over measured interval of time. Starts rabbles (automatic rakes) that scrape hearth beds
continually and move ore from one hearth to next lower one. Regulates draft and temperature of
roaster by adjusting dampers and gas pressure. Replaces rabble arms by detaching arm from shaft
with bar and removing it with hoist. Replaces defective rabble teeth. Directs workers in removing
incrustations from hearth beds. Removes samples of roasted ore for laboratory analysis. May
clean arms and rabbles with scrapers and iron bars. May determine oxide content of dried ore by
titrating specified amount of flakes and calculating percentage. May replace defective parts and
clean equipment.
513.565-010 KILN OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.)
Tends battery of rotary kilns in which hydrated alumina is
calcined: Moves levers and switches to start kilns and regulate their speed. Adjusts controls to
regulate temperature, pressure, and rate of flow of oil, gas, air, flue gases, and steam vapor.
Directs DEWATERER OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.) in regulating flow of hydrated alumina
into kilns. Turns valves to adjust water supply to cooler coils, kiln trunnions, and water-cooled
bearings. Inspects kilns, carriages, and drive mechanisms for signs of faulty operation or
overheating. Keeps log of operational data, such as air temperature and oil or gas pressure. May
lubricate valves and adjust packing glands to prevent leaks. May tend air slides and bucket
elevators to convey alumina to storage bins.
513.587-010 KILN-OPERATOR HELPER (smelt. & refin.) alternate titles: calcination helper
Assists KILN OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.) in calcining
hydrated alumina in rotary kilns: Moves controls to direct flow of alumina through standby
equipment. Lubricates valves with grease guns. Adjusts packing glands to prevent leaks, using
handtools. Cleans coolers, using $T3air lance.$T1 Observes flow of alumina through kilns,
inspects equipment, and reports defects or malfunctions to KILN OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.).
Takes sample of alumina in bucket for laboratory analysis. Records weights of alumina stored.
Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
513.667-010 CALCINER-OPERATOR HELPER (mine & quarry; smelt. & refin.)
Records machine and equipment readings in shift log at
specified intervals, examines machines and equipment for malfunctions, and draws composite
samples of ore at various stages of processing for laboratory testing: Reads gauges and records
water and oil levels, temperatures, and pressures at specified intervals. Examines motors for
leaks or hot bearings, conveyor belts for buildup or spillage, belt rollers for squeaks that indicate
wear or belt misalignment, oil level in sight glasses, and exhaust fans for dirt and dust buildup.
Turns handle to reposition filter on fluidizing blower. Dips sample of ore into bucket or jar at
various stages of processing to collect composite sample for laboratory analysis. Notifies
CALCINER OPERATOR (mine & quarry; smelt. & refin.) of machine and equipment
malfunctions.
513.682-010 ROTARY-KILN OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.)
Operates rotary kiln in which cinnabar (mercuric sulfide ore)
is volatilized to obtain free mercury: Ignites oil burner and turns fuel and air pressure valves to
heat kiln to specified temperature. Sets controls to regulate conveyor speed and rotation of kiln.
Observes gauges and flow of ore into kiln and turns controls to maintain temperature and amount
of ore in kiln. Lubricates and repairs kiln and equipment.
513.685-010 SINTER FEEDER (steel & rel.)
Tends table-feeding equipment that regulates flow of finely
ground iron ore, coke, and flue dust from storage bins onto sintering machine conveyors: Starts
table feeder and conveyor and adjusts rheostats to regulate speed of vibrating feeders. Moves
controls to regulate opening of feed gate according to rate of flow of material onto conveyor.
Observes equipment to detect malfunctions. Clears clogged chutes or feed gates, using bar and
shovel. Fills sample box with material on conveyor, weighs sample, and records weight. Reads
weightometer scale and records weights of material being processed.
514 POURING AND CASTING OCCUPATIONS This group includes occupations concerned with pouring, injecting, centrifuging, or pressing molten or powdered metal into a mold or other receptacle, and permitting or causing it to solidify.
514.130-010 PERMANENT-MOLD SUPERVISOR (foundry; nonfer. metal)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
producing nonferrous metal castings by permanent-mold process: Verifies setup of
permanent-mold casting machines. Consults with LAY-OUT INSPECTOR (machine shop)
600.281-014 to check layout of castings and to determine cause of casting defects, such as core
shift, mold shift, or pouring temperature. Initiates changes in mold and core alignment, pouring
temperature, or timing cycle of casting machine to correct defects. Trains new workers in
departmental or job procedures. May perform minor maintenance on permanent-mold casting
machines. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
514.130-014 SUPERVISOR, DIE CASTING (foundry; smelt. & refin.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
setting up and operating diecasting machines, applying knowledge of diecasting process and
properties of molten metal: Reads work orders to determine type of diecasting machines to be
used. Initiates changes in timing of casting cycle, lubrication of dies, cooking of dies, or spacing
between dies to correct defects in castings. Trains new workers in job duties. May supervise
operation of melting furnaces and trim presses. May adjust thermostats to control temperatures of
molten metal. May set up diecasting machines for workers. May be required to have experience
with specific materials or type of machine. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR
(any industry) Master Title.
514.131-010 INSPECTOR, CHIEF (foundry)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
inspecting and measuring metal castings: Lays out reference points on sample castings and
verifies dimensions against blueprints [LAY-OUT INSPECTOR (machine shop) 600.281-014].
Inspects rejected castings for defects, such as blowholes, cracks, and rough spots, to determine
repairs required to salvage castings. May weigh and count castings, and record inspection data on
standard form. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master
Title.
514.134-010 TAPPER SUPERVISOR (smelt. & refin.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
tapping molten aluminum from reduction pots: Inserts metal rod into pots and inspects coating
deposited on rod to determine amount of metal to tap. Moves hand controls to raise and lower
anode and to control voltage drop in pot during tapping. Records pot number on outside of
crucible, using chalk. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry)
Master Title.
514.137-010 SUPERVISOR, PIG-MACHINE (steel & rel.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
casting molten iron into pigs, and in cleaning blast furnace area, pig machine, and slag pits.
Coordinates movement of materials into and out of department. Performs duties as described
under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
514.137-014 SUPERVISOR, PIT-AND-AUXILIARIES (steel & rel.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
preparing equipment for tapping furnace, teeming (pouring) molten steel in molds, and stripping
and weighing ingots. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master
Title.
514.360-010 DIE-CASTING-MACHINE SETTER (foundry)
Sets up diecasting machines that cast parts, such as
automobile trim, carburetor housings, and motor parts from nonferrous metals, such as zinc,
aluminum, or magnesium: Lifts specified die sections into machine, using chain fall or hoist.
Secures die sections in position and adjusts stroke of ram, using handtools. Connects water hoses
to cooling system of die. Preheats die sections with torch or electric heater. Turns valves and sets
dials to regulate flow of water circulating through die, timing cycle, and operating speed of
machine, based on size and structure of part to be cast and type and temperature of metal being
used. Starts machine to produce sample casting, and examines casting to verify setup. May clean
diecasting machines, using high-pressure steam hose and detergent. May perform maintenance
on machine or dies, such as replacing pipelines or hoses, lubricating machine, or replacing
ejector pins in dies. May verify machine setups and adjust malfunctioning machines and be
designated Die-Casting-Machine Maintainer (foundry). May dismantle dies for repair by DIE
MAKER, STAMPING (machine shop).
514.362-010 PIG-MACHINE OPERATOR (steel & rel.) alternate titles: mold-car operator
Operates pig machine to pour molten iron into molds to cast
pig iron: Starts conveyor that positions mold under spout of pig-machine ladle. Moves controls
to tilt ladle, allowing molten iron to flow into mold. Observes filling operation to detect sticking
of molten iron to inside of molds, and signals LIME MIXER TENDER (steel & rel.) to spray
additional lime on walls of molds. Performs maintenance, such as relining iron runners, repairing
pig machine chains, and replacing broken molds, using handtools, bars, and jib crane.
514.382-010 DIE-CASTING-MACHINE OPERATOR I (foundry)
Sets up and operates diecasting machine to cast parts, such as
automobile trim, carburetor housings, and motor parts from nonferrous metals, such as zinc,
aluminum, or magnesium: Lifts specified die sections into machine, using chain fall or hoist.
Bolts die section in position and adjusts stroke of ram, using handtools. Connects water hose to
cooling system of die. Preheats die sections with torch or electric heater. Turns valves and sets
dial to regulate flow of water circulating through die and to control speed of machine, based on
size and structure of part being cast and type and temperature of metal being used. Blows metal
fragments from die surfaces, using airhose, and brushes lubricant into die cavity and onto
plunger. Hand ladles molten metal into chamber of machine when operating cold-chamber
machine. Pushes button to close and lock dies and activate plunger that forces molten metal into
die cavities. Removes casting after dies open automatically, using pliers or tongs. Inspects
casting for defects. May inspect castings, using fixed gauges. May dip castings in water to cool
them. May load metal ingots into melting furnace, and transfer molten metal to heated reservoir
of diecasting machine, using hand ladle.
514.562-010 CENTRIFUGAL-CASTING-MACHINE OPERATOR III (foundry)
Operates centrifugal casting machine to cast artillery barrels:
Grinds rough spots from inside of mold with grinding wheel mounted on end of long rod. Fills
pits on inside surface of mold with refractory material. Fits refractory stoppers into ends of mold.
Mounts pouring box, which serves as funnel for pouring melt from furnace into mold, on special
frame at breech end of mold and fits spout of box through hole in stopper. Starts machine
rotating at specified speed. Directs OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any industry)
921.663-010 in positioning portable furnace containing melt for pouring, and pushes electric
controls to tilt furnace and pour melt into pouring box. Forces casting from mold, using hydraulic
ram. Observes instruments and records data, such as temperature of mold before and after
pouring and time required to complete pour. May operate machine from control board and be
designated Casting-Machine-Control-Board Operator (foundry).
514.567-010 MOLD WORKER (steel & rel.)
Removes steel ingots from molds after casting, and prepares
molds for additional castings: Signals OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any industry)
921.663-010 to lift mold, and knocks out ingot, using handtools and sledge. Marks casting code
on ingot with paint or chalk. Examines mold and supporting plates for dirt, cracks, or breaks, and
removes dirt and metal particles, using scraper, wire brush, and airhose. Mixes mold wash
according to formula, and coats mold, using spray gun; or signals OVERHEAD CRANE
OPERATOR (any industry) to dip mold in tar tank.
514.582-010 VACUUM CASTER (foundry)
Operates vacuum casting machine to produce molten metal
and pour castings of high density: Removes ceramic mold from preheat oven, using tongs, and
places it on lift in lower air lock of machine. Closes and clamps air-lock door. Inserts
premeasured metal charge into upper air lock. Starts pumps to create specified vacuum in air
locks. Pulls levers that cause ram to push charge into melting pot in vacuum chamber. Turns on
current and adjusts temperature controls of furnace. Determines when molten metal is ready to
pour by observing color through glass-covered opening, or by measuring temperature of molten
metal with pyrometer. Moves controls that cause lift to raise mold from lower air lock to vacuum
chamber. Pulls lever that causes furnace to invert and pour molten metal into mold.
514.584-010 INGOT HEADER (nonfer. metal; smelt. & refin.) alternate titles: billet header; casting header; header
Pours molten, nonferrous metals into solidifying ingots to
compensate for shrinkage that occurs when ingots cool in their molds: Dumps specified amount
of metal and flux into pot of gas- or oil-fired furnace. Reads temperature indicators and adjusts
furnace flame to melt heading metal. Adds metal to molds to compensate for shrinkage, using
ladle. Stencils identifying characters on top of solidified ingots, using special hammer tool.
Opens mold and removes ingot, using tongs.
514.662-010 CASTING OPERATOR (nonfer. metal)
Controls pouring station in which aluminum and aluminum
alloys are cast into ingots: Regulates flow of molten metal from ladle or directly from melting
furnace into trough feeding casting molds of casting unit. Regulates flow of metal from trough
into molds by adjusting screw valves at bottom of trough. Controls cooling conditions of casting
unit by maintaining constant level of metal in molds and regulating series of valves to spray
water against molds to produce ingots of uniform crystalline structure. Signals OVERHEAD
CRANE OPERATOR (any industry) 921.663-010 to remove ingots.
514.664-010 CUPOLA TAPPER (foundry)
Draws molten metal from cupola into ladles for pouring into
molds to make castings: Signals OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any industry) 921.663-010
or POURER, METAL (foundry) to place ladle under cupola spout. Withdraws bott (clay plug)
from taphole, using long iron rod, and allows molten metal to flow into ladle. Inserts new plug
on end of rod when ladle is full. Molds clay plugs by hand and affixes them to rods.
514.664-014 TAPPER (nonfer. metal; smelt. & refin.)
Taps refining furnaces or reduction pots by one of following
methods to pour molten slag or nonferrous metal, such as copper or aluminum, into molds,
crucibles, or ladles: (1) Punches clay plug from taphole, using steel rod, to allow molten metal to
flow into molds. Molds clay plugs and inserts them into taphole to stop flow of metal, using rod,
or builds clay-retaining wall over taphole. Chips or burns away solidified slag and metal from
taphole, using chisel-edged bar, oxygen lance, or by short-circuiting current from $T3bus bar$T1
to taphole with steel rod. (2) Signals OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any industry)
921.663-010 to place pouring crucible near pot. Breaks hole in crust of electrolytic bath, using
crowbar. Clamps siphon lid on crucible, and inserts other end of siphon into hole. Attaches
airhose to siphon, and turns valve to siphon molten metal into crucible. Lowers anode into bath,
using pulley to maintain its position beneath bath surface.
514.667-010 CASTING-WHEEL-OPERATOR HELPER (smelt. & refin.)
Removes castings from molds by performing any
combination of following duties: Brushes and sprays empty molds with water and bone ash or
clay to prevent castings from sticking to mold. Chips and removes surplus bone ash, using
chipping hammer and vacuum hose. Turns valves to adjust water sprays to cool molds or to
loosen and drop castings from inverted molds. Pries castings from molds, using bar. Attaches
crane hooks to lugs and signals OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any industry) 921.663-010
to lift casting from mold. May mix water, bone ash, or clay to specified consistency for coating
molds.
514.667-014 PIG-MACHINE-OPERATOR HELPER (steel & rel.)
Assists PIG-MACHINE OPERATOR (steel & rel.) to cast
pig iron: Observes pouring operations and signals PIG-MACHINE OPERATOR (steel & rel.) to
stop flow of metal from ladle when molds overflow or mechanical malfunction occurs. Knocks
pieces of iron and slag from ladle lips, pouring spout, or iron runners, using pole. Cleans slag and
iron from pouring equipment and pig machine, using bars and sledges. Performs other duties as
described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
514.667-018 SPOUT WORKER (smelt. & refin.)
Directs pouring of slag from ladle through spout into
reverberatory furnace used for smelting: Raises furnace door, using lever or air hoist. Guides
OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any industry) 921.663-010 by signal horn and lights in
positioning ladle over spout and pouring slag. Sprays water on inner walls of spout to remove
encrusted slag, or pries slag loose with iron bar. Shovels slag into car or furnace. Patches cracks
in spout with moist clay, smoothing surface with hand or shovel. Scatters slurry of silica and clay
evenly over inner surface of spout to decrease slag-crust during pouring operation. May guide
DINKEY OPERATOR (any industry) into position over furnace, using hand signals. May record
amount of slag dumped into furnace on analysis sheet.
514.682-010 CASTING-WHEEL OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.) alternate titles: pourer
Operates rotating casting wheel to pour molten nonferrous
metal, such as copper, lead, or aluminum into molds to form ingots: Moves control lever to rotate
wheel and position mold under pouring spout of kettle or furnace. Pulls lever to remove stopper
from bottom of kettle or to tilt ladle to allow metal to flow into mold. Rotates wheel to spot
successive molds under spout. Observes process to ensure that castings are dumped and that
molds are returned to starting position. May spray empty molds with coating to prevent metal
from sticking to mold [CASTING-WHEEL-OPERATOR HELPER (smelt. & refin.)]. May skim
slag or dross from metal in furnace with rake or hoe [FURNACE HELPER (nonfer. metal; smelt.
& refin.)]. May divert stream of metal into bucket, using hose, to obtain samples for laboratory.
May operate pump to force lead from kettle into mold. May skim impurities, using spatula or
spoon, and solidify molten lead by regulating flow of water in water-cooled mold. May observe
furnace gauge to verify that temperature of molten metal meets specifications. May change
pouring spout, using chain hoist and handtools. May operate casting-wheel machine that
advances molds automatically at predetermined rate.
514.682-014 PRESS OPERATOR, CARBON BLOCKS (smelt. & refin.)
Operates press that forms carbon paste into anodes used in
metal-reduction pots: Pushes panel buttons to activate hopper, chain conveyor, cooling chamber
belt, and power rolls. Turns valve to regulate flow of water to carbon cooling chamber. Observes
signal light on hopper which indicates hopper is filled and paste is discharged into mold. Starts
mechanical vibrator to pack mix in mold. Moves levers to synchronize rotation of index table
with dropping of ram to press mix into blocks. Adjusts ram stroke to press carbon block to
specified size, using wrench. Stops press when warning light indicates malfunction or when mold
is overheated. Removes rejects from conveyor, using pneumatic ram.
514.684-010 CASTER (smelt. & refin.) alternate titles: metal pourer
Casts nonferrous metal into pigs and transports them to
storage, using handtools and forklift: Secures hook to eye on bottom of crucible and signals
OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any industry) 921.663-010 to position crucible and pour
metal into stationary molds. Turns handwheel and moves levers to regulate flow of metal from
furnace into conveyor molds. Skims slag from surface of pigs into dross buggy, using dross hoe,
metal rake, or carbon stick. Installs and changes stencils in automatic stenciler, or stamps
identifying information on pigs with hammer and die. Removes pigs from mold, using crowbar,
or sets pins and hooks chain for crane to lift pigs from molds. Shovels scrap metal into buggy for
return to furnace. Moves pigs to storage area, using forklift. Inserts fire clay on end of rod into
taphole to seal furnace.
514.684-014 LADLE POURER (smelt. & refin.)
Casts refined lead into molds moving along conveyor belt:
Connects pipelines from kettle to ladle, and preheats pipes, valves, and ladle with gas burner to
prevent hardening of metal. Controls flow of metal into ladle, and pours lead into molds by
tilting ladle. Skims oxide from surface of metal in molds.
514.684-018 NOZZLE-AND-SLEEVE WORKER (nonfer. metal)
Removes, replaces, and adjusts nozzles and cylinders
(sleeves) of diecasting machines: Disconnects and removes gooseneck (spout) from gooseneck
machine, using wrenches, chain falls, and hoist. Knocks nozzle loose with bar and hammer.
Drives replacement nozzle into gooseneck. Reinstalls gooseneck in metal pot, aligning nozzle
with gate according to scale measurements. Removes plunger from sleeve of cold-shot machine,
using wrenches, and pushes defective sleeve from machine. Installs new sleeve by inserting
holding pin, making screw adjustments, and taking scale measurements. Periodically inspects
nozzle and sleeve adjustments along machine line. Assists other workers in adjusting, installing,
and removing diecasting machine nozzles and cylinders. Keeps records of sleeve and nozzle
adjustments and replacements. May replace movable gooseneck setup with new parts.
514.684-022 POURER, METAL (foundry) alternate titles: ladle handler
Pours molten metal from ladle into molds to produce metal
castings: Tilts ladle or opens pouring spout by turning handwheel or moving levers to pour metal
into sand molds. Skims slag off molten metal, using strainer device, or tilts ladle to dump out
slag. May move ladle from cupola or furnace to work station, manually or using overhead
monorail or chain fall. May be designated according to type of ladle used as Pourer, Buggy Ladle
(foundry); Pourer, Bull Ladle (foundry); Pourer, Crane Ladle (foundry); Pourer, Crucible
(foundry).
514.685-010 CENTRIFUGAL-CASTING-MACHINE OPERATOR I (foundry)
Tends centrifugal casting machine that casts tubular metal
products, such as pipes, brakedrums, or bushings: Lays specified mold on spinning mechanism.
Brushes dirt and metal fragments from inside of mold. Places and fastens cover on ends of mold.
Preheats mold with torch. Starts machine and sprays insulation on inside surface of rotating
mold. Pours molten metal into mold, using hand ladle. Allows mold to spin for specified time to
solidify metal against mold walls. Unfastens mold cover and removes casting, using tongs or
hydraulic ram. May set machine controls to rotate mold at specified speed.
514.685-014 CENTRIFUGAL-CASTING-MACHINE OPERATOR II (foundry)
Tends one station on indexing-type centrifugal casting
machine, performing any combination of following tasks involved in casting metal: Removes dirt
and metal fragments from mold, using brush, water, or airhose. Fastens cover on end of mold.
Starts mold rotating, and sprays insulation on inside surface of mold. Pours specified amount of
metal into mold, using hand or crane ladle. Moves levers on tilting furnace to control flow of
metal into pouring ladle. Removes cover on end of mold, and pulls casting from mold, using
tongs. May be designated according to task performed as Dumper, Mold Cleaner (foundry);
Puller (foundry); Sprayer (foundry).
514.685-018 DIE-CASTING-MACHINE OPERATOR II (foundry)
Tends diecasting machine that casts parts, such as automobile
trim, carburetor housings, and motor parts from nonferrous metals, such as zinc, aluminum, or
magnesium: Turns valves to regulate flow of water circulating through dies. Blows metal
fragments from die surfaces, using airhose, and brushes lubricant over die cavity and plunger.
Ladles molten metal into chamber by hand when using cold chamber machine. Pushes button to
close and lock dies and activate plunger that forces molten metal into die cavities. Removes
casting after dies open automatically, using tongs or pliers. Inspects casting for defects, such as
cracks or bubbles. May measure casting, using fixed gauges. May dip castings in water to cool.
May regulate speed of machine.
514.685-022 LIME MIXER TENDER (steel & rel.)
Tends mixing machine that mixes lime and water, and sprays
mixture on interior of molds to prevent cast iron from sticking to molds: Shovels lime into
mixing machine, starts machine, and opens valve to allow water to enter machine to obtain
mixture of specified consistency. Cleans molds, using airhose. Starts pump of spray gun, and
sprays molds. Observes coating on molds, and adjusts spray gun and consistency of mixture to
obtain specified coating. Sprays water on molds containing molten iron to cool metal, using hose.
Removes stuck pigs from molds, using bar.
514.685-026 TUBE-CLEANING OPERATOR (foundry)
Tends machine that extracts core pipe from interior of tubular
castings: Strikes end of core pipe with sledge to loosen baked sand between casting and core
pipe. Inserts end of core pipe through holding block and secures pipe between jaws set on dolly.
Starts machine that pushes and pulls dolly along tracks, pulling out core pipe while casting
strikes against holding block. Cleans casting, using airhose and wire brush.
514.687-010 CASTING INSPECTOR (foundry) alternate titles: casting tester; final inspector; soft-iron inspector
Inspects metal castings for dimensional accuracy and surface
defects: Measures dimensions of casting, using fixed gauges. Examines casting for defects, such
as cracks and blowholes. Separates and marks defective castings according to salvage operation
required. May chip surplus metal from casting, using hammer and chisel. May tap casting with
hammer to determine from sound if casting has been heattreated or to detect defects, such as
cracks or thin walls.
514.687-014 CASTING-HOUSE WORKER (nonfer. metal)
Assists aluminum foundry workers by performing variety of
manual tasks: Skims dross from furnaces. Loads handtrucks with ingots or sorted scrap. May sort
and weigh metal, charge furnaces, and transport metal. May mark heat number on billets. May
operate tier-lift truck to transport materials.
514.687-018 CASTING-OPERATOR HELPER (nonfer. metal)
Assists CASTING OPERATOR (nonfer. metal) in casting
aluminum alloys into ingots: Places distributing trough between furnace taphole and mold.
Positions baffle plates, screens, and control pins in trough, using handtools. Takes sample of
molten metal for subsequent analysis. Skims dross off molten aluminum in holding furnace,
using drag rake. Inserts thermocouple into mold and records temperature of ingot. Examines
ingot for cracks, using reflectoscope. Stencils identification numbers on ingots. Hooks cable to
ingot for removal by OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any industry) 921.663-010. Performs
other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
515 CRUSHING AND GRINDING OCCUPATIONS This group includes occupations concerned with reducing ore or concentrate to granules, grits, powder, paste, or pulp, or otherwise changing it from larger to smaller particles by such means as compression, smashing, cutting, grinding, or any combination of these methods.
515.130-010 MILL SUPERVISOR (smelt. & refin.) alternate titles: supervisor, grinding; supervisor, ore dressing
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
crushing, grinding, and concentrating ore preparatory to further processing or shipment:
Observes meters, gauges, recording instruments, and operation of machines and equipment to
detect malfunctions, faulty operation by worker, or need for repairs. Orders adjustments and
repairs to restore machines and equipment to production specifications. Directs dismantling, and
inspects parts to determine cause of malfunction or breakdown. Demonstrates and explains
machine operation and processes to new workers. May determine time, duration, and sequence of
utilizing ore from silos, and rates of extraction to attain blend of ore specified on work order.
Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
515.132-010 CRUSHER SUPERVISOR (smelt. & refin.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
transporting, crushing, and storing ore, skimmings, and other residue. Trains workers in
operation of equipment. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry)
Master Title.
515.382-010 GRINDING-MILL OPERATOR (mine & quarry; smelt. & refin.)
Operates panelboard to control machinery and equipment,
such as conveyor belts, vibrating feeders, rod and ball mills, centrifugal separators, distributors,
magnetic separators, and pumps, to grind ore and scrap metal and to separate iron particles from
gangue: Sets and adjusts automatic controls on panel to regulate feed flow of conveyors, flow of
lubricant to rod and ball mill bearings, and flow of water to mills and separators. Starts grinding
and separating machinery and equipment. Observes lights, dials, and gauges, and turns levers or
pushes buttons on panel to adjust operating conditions, such as temperature of mill bearings,
amount of electric current flowing through mill drive motors, and rate of ore and scrap metal
flowing from feeder conveyors. Records number of machinery breakdowns and repairs, number
of rods and balls charged into mills, and amount of ore and scrap metal processed. May pass
hand magnet over sludge to determine extent of separation of iron particles from gangue by
magnetic separators.
515.567-010 WEIGHER-AND-CRUSHER (smelt. & refin.)
Weighs and crushes zinc ore and other materials, using
platform scale, crusher, and handtools: Signals OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any
industry) 921.663-010 to lower loaded bucket of zinc ore onto platform scale. Balances scale
beam. Records weight of materials and signals OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any
industry) to dump them into crusher. Starts vibrating screens that crush ore and separate it
according to size. Shovels unscreened ore back into crusher. Scoops samples of ore from
conveyor belt for laboratory analysis. Opens bin gate to fill bucket with sintered ore. Levels ore
in bucket, using bar and shovel. Signals OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any industry) to
remove filled bucket and to replace it with empty one. Moves empty or filled buckets on cars
about yard and plant, using power-driven winch.
515.585-010 SCALE-RECLAMATION TENDER (smelt. & refin.)
Tends conveying and grinding equipment that reclaims
aluminum-hydrate scale: Moves controls to regulate conveyor flow of hydrate scale to hammer
mill and rodmill. Turns valves to add plant liquor to rodmill to maintain specified slurry density.
Clears hoppers, pan feeders, and conveying equipment of accumulated materials, using bar,
hammer, or shovel. Cleans conveyors, idlers, and pulleys, using scrapers and cleaning tools.
Turns valves and starts pumps to switch product flow through auxiliary units. Catches product
samples. Keeps operating log. Lubricates valves and adjusts packing glands to prevent leaks.
515.685-010 BATCH MAKER (nonfer. metal; steel & rel.)
Tends equipment that mills and recovers powdered metal
used in powder metallurgy: Pours specified amount of powder into ball mill. Screws covers on
drum and straps drum to ball mill machine rack. Starts motor that rotates drum to grind powder
by tumbling action of metal balls. Inserts filter bag and sieve in centrifuge drum. Opens water
valve to flush milled powder from mill through sieve and filter bag into centrifuge. Starts
centrifuge that separates water from powder. Pours extracted powder into trays for drying.
Charges ball mill with additional balls as specified.
515.685-014 CRUSHER TENDER (smelt. & refin.) alternate titles: ore crusher
Tends machine that breaks ore, skimmings, furnace residue,
clay pieces, pot-room butts, or green carbon scrap into smaller sizes for further processing: Starts
crusher. Regulates flow of materials into crusher from conveyors, chutes, or bins. Prods large
lumps with bar to force them through crusher. Breaks oversize lumps with sledgehammer.
Maintains uniform flow of crushed materials to screens or roll crushers for further sizing by
controlling movement of conveyor belt or feeder. Cleans, lubricates, and makes minor repairs to
crusher. May remove scrap wood or iron by hand or with an electromagnet. May operate
vibrating screens to separate materials within size ranges. May select samples of materials, using
shovel or mechanical sampler. May tend control panel to monitor crushing machines that clean
anode assemblies and be designated Anode-Assembly Cleaner (smelt. & refin.) I.
515.685-018 STAMPING-MILL TENDER (smelt. & refin.)
Tends stamping mills that crush ore to specified fineness:
Turns valve to regulate flow of ore and water over plates beneath stamps. Examines crushed ore
at outflow of mill to determine degree of fineness. Adjusts raising and dropping sequence of
stamps. Replaces broken stamps, plates, and shafts.
515.686-010 BATTERY-WRECKER OPERATOR (nonfer. metal)
Loads conveyor of battery-crushing machine: Lifts batteries
from stockpile. Loads conveyor of machine that crushes batteries and separates plastic, metal,
and lead-bearing acid. Listens for machine jams and other malfunctions. Dislodges jams, using
metal bar or air compressor. Notifies designated worker of major malfunctions. May operate
industrial truck to move pallets of batteries from storage area to work area.
515.687-010 HAMMER-MILL OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.) alternate titles: shredder operator
Prepares iron and steel machine-tool cuttings for use in
making ferrosilicon by selecting scraps of desired thickness and breaking them up in hammer
mill.
518 MOLDERS, COREMAKERS, AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS This group includes occupations concerned with making molds or cores to be used in casting metal in foundries.
518.361-010 MOLDER (aircraft mfg.; concrete prod.; foundry) alternate titles: sand molder
Forms sand molds to fabricate metal castings, using patterns
or match plates, flasks, handtools and power tools, following instructions and applying
knowledge of variables, such as metal characteristics, molding sand, pattern contours, and
pouring procedures: Places flask and drag onto $T3molding board$T1 and positions pattern
inside drag. Sprinkles or sprays parting agent onto pattern and flask, to facilitate removal of
pattern from mold, and positions reinforcing wire in flask. Sifts sand over pattern, using riddle,
and compacts sand around pattern contours. Shovels and packs sand into flask, using hand or
pneumatic ramming tools. Inverts drag, positions cope half of pattern and flask onto drag, and
repeats sand molding operation to imbed pattern into cope. Lifts cope from drag and removes
pattern. Cuts runner and sprue hole into mold and repairs damaged impressions, using handtools,
such as slick, trowel, spoon, and sprue cutter. Positions specified cores into drag and reassembles
cope and drag. Moves and positions workpieces, such as flasks, patterns, and bottom boards,
using overhead crane, or signals OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any industry) 921.663-010
to move and position workpieces. Pours molten metal into mold, manually or using crane ladle,
or directs POURER, METAL (foundry) 514.684-022 to fill mold. May form and assemble slab
cores around pattern to reinforce mold, using handtools and glue. May operate ovens or furnaces
to melt, skim, and flux metal. May form molds at bench and be designated Molder, Bench
(concrete prod.; foundry) or form molds on floor and be designated Molder, Floor (foundry).
518.361-014 MOLDER APPRENTICE (aircraft mfg.; concrete prod.; foundry) alternate titles: sand-molder apprentice
Performs duties as described under APPRENTICE (any
industry) Master Title.
518.361-018 MOLDER, SWEEP (foundry) alternate titles: floor molder, sweep method
Makes molds, using sweep method which is adaptable only in
cases where required casting is symmetrical: Assembles drag, flask, bottom plate, and spindle
(projects through center of flask). Shovel sand into flask, and compacts it by hand ramming.
Attaches sweep (board with bottom edge cut to shape corresponding to casting surface) and
rotates it about spindle, until mold impression (usually convex) is swept (scraped) to desired
shape. Places cope flask on drag, and shovels and compacts sand over drag mold which serves as
pattern for cope mold. Removes cope mold. Scrapes drag mold with smaller sweep to reduce size
of mold. Smooths and shapes mold surface, using slick and trowel. Assembles mold sections for
pouring. When making parts of large floor or pit mold, usually rectangular in shape, with sides
parallel and same impressions running full length of part of mold, draws sweep back and forth
along guides to scrape out desired impressions.
518.380-010 SETTER, MOLDING-AND-COREMAKING MACHINES (foundry) alternate titles: pattern setter
Sets up and adjusts molding and coremaking machines, such
as roll-over, squeeze, coremaking, and shell molding: Obtains specified pattern, moves pattern to
work station manually or using hoist, and bolts it to bed of mold or core forming machine, using
wrenches. Adjusts stops, height of squeeze or roll-over mechanism, and height of sand hopper
according to size of pattern or core, using handtools. Adjusts timing cycle of machines to
specified settings. Replaces worn parts, such as air lines, gaslines, gaskets, and core box vents,
using handtools.
518.381-010 BENCH-MOLDER APPRENTICE (jewelry-silver.) alternate titles: sand-caster apprentice
Performs duties as described under APPRENTICE (any
industry) Master Title.
518.381-014 COREMAKER (foundry) alternate titles: coremaker, experimental
Makes sand cores used in molds to form holes or hollows in
metal castings: Cleans core box with blast of compressed air. Dusts parting sand over inside of
core box to facilitate removal of finished core. Partially fills core box with sand by pulling cord
that releases sand from overhead chute or by using hands or shovel. Compacts sand in core box,
using hands, hand rammer, and air rammer. Bends reinforcing wires by hand, and inserts them in
sand. Fills core box and rams sand in tightly. Inverts core box onto metal plate, and lifts box
from sand core. Patches cracked or chipped places on core and smooths core surfaces, using
spoon and trowel. May bake cores to harden them. May assemble cores. May work at bench
making small cores and be designated Coremaker, Bench (foundry); or make large cores on floor
of foundry and be designated Coremaker, Floor (foundry).
518.381-018 COREMAKER APPRENTICE (foundry)
Performs duties as described under APPRENTICE (any
industry) Master Title.
518.381-022 MOLDER, BENCH (jewelry-silver.) alternate titles: sand caster
Casts metal molds to form jewelry articles: Forms plaster
mold of model. Builds sand mold in flask, using plaster mold as pattern. Places flask in furnace
or heats flask with blowtorch to dry and harden sand mold. Removes plaster mold from flask.
Melts metal in crucible or furnace, and pours molten metal into channel of sand mold to cast
metal mold. Opens flask and removes metal mold when metal has hardened, using pliers or
tongs.
518.484-010 PLASTER MOLDER II (foundry)
Forms plaster molds, used to make metal castings, using
molder's handtools, patterns, and flasks: Mixes plaster powder and water according to specified
formula. Places cope and drag on molding table. Places drag half of pattern in drag. Pours liquid
plaster into drag, removes excess plaster, using straightedge, and allows mold to harden.
Assembles cope half of pattern to drag half of pattern in mold. Places cope on drag and makes
depressions in plaster around drag pattern to ensure accurate joining of mold halves for casting.
Brushes parting agent on surfaces of mold, pattern, and flask, and pours liquid plaster into cope.
Separates cope and drag after specified time and removes pattern. Repairs cracks and broken
edges of mold, using molder's handtools, such as spoon, trowel, and slick. May cut gates and
risers in mold after mold is baked. May position cores in drag and assemble mold. May pour
molten metal into molds, using hand ladle. Makes plaster cores by pouring plaster in core box
and clamping box shut. May cast plaster molds from rubber molds, spraying parting agent on
mold face and pouring plaster into drag and cope.
518.664-010 MOLD MAKER (smelt. & refin.)
Forms molds used in casting copper: Assembles metal casting
frame on flat car, using wrench. Seals frame with fire clay, using trowel, and sprays interior of
frame and core with bone ash to prevent adherence of molten metal to core. Pushes car under
pouring spout of ladle. Moves lever to tilt ladle of molten copper and fill frame to indicated level.
Pulls lever to lower core, attached to hydraulic press ram, to imbed core in molten copper. Turns
valve to circulate water through core to solidify copper. Withdraws core when mold cools,
dismantles frame, and removes mold.
518.682-010 MACHINE MOLDER (foundry) alternate titles: machine line molder
Operates molding machine to form sand molds used in
production of metal castings: Assembles flask, pattern, and $T3follow board$T1 on molding
table of machine. Sifts sand over pattern, using riddle, and fills flask with sand by opening
hopper or using shovel. Packs sand around pattern contours, using ramming tool or pneumatic
hammer. Starts machine that compacts sand in flask to form mold. Cuts pouring spout and vents
in mold, using sprue cutter and wire. Lifts cope half of flask off drag half and removes pattern.
Cleans cavity of mold, using airhose. Positions cores in drag, and assembles cope and drag. May
set cores in mold cavity. May install pattern on bed of machine, and adjust pressure of ram. May
be designated by machine operated as Machine Molder, Roll-Over (foundry); Machine Molder,
Squeeze (foundry); or product molded as Molder, Fitting (foundry).
518.683-010 SAND-SLINGER OPERATOR (foundry)
Controls sand-slinging machine to pack sand in mold flask:
Engages controls to move machine along tracks and to position impeller head over flask. Starts
machine, and moves controls to guide impeller head back and forth to direct flow of sand into
flask. Cleans and oils machine. May replace worn parts in impeller head, using handtools.
518.684-010 CORE SETTER (foundry)
Positions cores in drag of sand mold. Examines mold and
cores for defects, such as cracks and broken surfaces, before mold is closed. Verifies spacing
between mold and cores, using gauges. May assist in closing mold. May operate hoist to move
and position large cores. May assemble groups of cores in fixture of automatic core-setting
machine.
518.684-014 COREMAKER, PIPE (foundry)
Makes clay cores around which ferrous and nonferrous pipe is
cast: Clamps rod in bench vises so that it can be rotated. Wraps rod with paper, straw, or jute,
tying it firmly in place with twine. Mixes mud, sand, and loam to form clay. Spreads clay over
wrapping, adding molasses to make mixture cohesive and working coating by hand so that it is
smooth and even. Spreads core blacking over core and places it in drying oven for specified time.
Removes dried core and applies second coating to bring core to specified diameter. Spreads
blacking on core and returns it to oven for final drying.
518.684-018 MOLD CLOSER (foundry) alternate titles: core mounter; core setter; finish molder; flask fitter; mold finisher
Cleans and assembles foundry molds to prepare them for
pouring: Cleans inside surface of sand molds with airhose. Positions cores in drags. Thrusts rod
into ventholes to remove obstructions. Fits and clamps cope and drag together to form flask.
Places runner cup over pouring hole. May patch and smooth damaged portions of mold, using
spoon or trowel. May assist in pouring metal into molds. May remove castings from molds.
518.684-022 WAX-PATTERN ASSEMBLER (foundry)
Assembles wax components of patterns used in lost-wax
casting process: Melts edges of wax components, using heated knife, and manually positions and
joins components. Repairs surface defects of patterns, such as holes and indentions, and smooths
and seals joints, using wax and heated knife.
518.684-026 WAX-PATTERN REPAIRER (foundry) alternate titles: inspector
Repairs wax patterns used in lost-wax casting process:
Inspects patterns for defects, such as cracks, seams, broken edges, and excess wax. Seals cracks,
seams, and joints, removes excess wax, and builds up damaged edges, using wax and heated
knife.
518.685-010 CORE-OVEN TENDER (foundry)
Tends baking oven that hardens and strengthens green sand
cores used in casting metal: Loads cores on racks, trays, or carts, and pushes them into oven.
Lights gas- or oil-fired furnace and turns valves to obtain specified temperature; or sets
thermostat and closes switch to heat element in electric furnace. Closes oven door and allows
cores to bake for specified time. Opens oven door and removes cores. May adjust baffle plates
that direct flow of heat in oven.
518.685-014 COREMAKER, MACHINE I (foundry) alternate titles: core stripper
Tends turnover draw-type coremaking machine that makes
sand cores for use in casting metal: Clamps core box over die on front table of machine, and
partly fills core box with sand from overhead chute, or by using hands or shovel. Depresses pedal
to open compressed-air valve that causes table to rise and fall with series of jolts, to compress
sand in box. Positions reinforcing wires in sand, fills box with sand, and repeats jolting. Tamps
sand into core box with hand or pneumatic tool. Removes excess sand from top of core box with
hands or straightedge and clamps metal plate to top of box. Pulls lever to roll front table over and
deposit box top down on rear table. Pushes rear table down to withdraw core from core box and
lifts core from machine.
518.685-018 COREMAKER, MACHINE II (foundry) alternate titles: tube coremaker
Tends conveyor-screw coremaking machine that extrudes
sand cores having uniform cross section: Installs specified core tube and conveyor screw in
machine, using handtools. Shovels sand into hopper, and tamps it down by hand. Positions core
plate at opening of core tube, and starts motor-driven or hand-operated conveyor screw which
forces sand through core tube and onto core plate. Cuts core at core tube opening when core fills
plate. May tend oven to bake cores. Cuts baked cores to specified lengths with saw.
518.685-022 COREMAKER, MACHINE III (foundry) alternate titles: core-blower operator
Tends blower-type coremaking machine to produce sand
cores: Removes sand and particles of dirt from pattern with compressed air or brush. Places core
box over pattern on bed of machine. Pulls lever or depresses pedal to blow and compact sand in
core box. Places plate or drier on top of core box and turns box over. Lifts core box from core
and lifts core from machine. May position reinforcing wires in core box before blowing in sand.
May perform only one of above operations on revolving, multiple station, blower-type
coremaking machine. May tend automatic blower-type coremaking machine and clean, glue, and
rack cores as they are ejected from machine. May tend machine equipped with double core box
and glue and clean cores from one box while machine forms and cures cores in other core box.
518.685-026 SHELL MOLDER (foundry)
Tends machine that makes shell molds used to produce metal
castings: Starts machine that automatically forms and cures shell. Strips cured shell halves from
machine and positions shell half on fixture of mold-closing machine. Brushes glue around edges
of shell half. Positions remaining shell half on top of lower half and activates ram that exerts
pressure on shell until glue has set. May glue and assemble shell halves by hand. May clamp,
wire, or bolt shell halves together. May bolt pattern and core box to bed of machine. May
produce cores on shell making machine and be designated Shell Coremaker (foundry).
518.685-030 SHELL-MOLD-BONDING-MACHINE OPERATOR (foundry) alternate titles: bonder; bonding-machine operator; shell mold bonder
Tends machine that bonds cope and drag together to form
completed shell mold: Turns dials of shell-mold bonding machine to heat upper pressure plate
and set pressure stroke of ram as specified. Positions drag onto lower pressure plate of machine.
Fills vibrator pan with bonding agent, and pushes button to sift bonding agent onto edge of drag.
Positions cope on drag, and pushes button or pulls lever which pushes hot plate onto cope to heat
and compress cope to drag. Knocks out sprue holes with iron rod. Directs airhose onto mold to
blow out loose sand. May tend machine that automatically releases pressure after specified
period of time. May assemble cores to drag and cope.
518.687-010 CORE CHECKER (foundry) alternate titles: core inspector
Verifies dimensions and shapes of cores for conformance to
specifications, using straightedge, gauges, and calipers: Places cores in fixtures, manually or
using hoist. Moves straightedge along surface of cores to verify contours. Verifies dimensions,
using gauges and calipers. Records tally of inspections on standard forms. May file high spots
from cores. May repair defects, such as cracks and broken edges. May clean flask from cores,
using wire scrapers or files. May inspect molds and be designated Mold Checker (foundry).
518.687-014 FOUNDRY LABORER, COREROOM (foundry) alternate titles: core fitter; coremaker helper; core paster
Performs any combination of following tasks involved in
coremaking: Pastes core sections together to form completed core. Brushes, dips, or sprays
solution, such as graphite, on cores to produce smooth finish. Carries and loads cores into oven.
Piles cores on racks for drying. Carries sand to coreroom. Forms core reinforcing rods and wires
into specified shape by hand or by machine. Pulls wires and rods from finished castings, using
pliers, hammer and chisel, and special hooks. Dresses cores, using handtools or power tools, such
as files, scrapers, and grinding wheel. May fill cracks in surface of core with putty or patching
sand, using putty knife.
518.687-018 MOLD-MAKER HELPER (smelt. & refin.)
Assists MOLD MAKER (smelt. & refin.) in forming molds
used in casting copper: Measures and marks pouring level on insides of mold to obtain castings
of specified weights, using rules or gauges. Sprays inner surface of iron plugs with lampblack to
prevent copper from adhering to them. Fastens plug in bottom of mold with locking pin. Sprays
molds with steam or hot water to heat them to specified casting temperature. Cleans splashed
copper from mold car, using hammer and chisel. Performs other duties as described under
HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
518.687-022 WAX-PATTERN COATER (foundry) alternate titles: dipper
Covers wax foundry patterns with coating compound to form
shell mold used in lost-wax casting process: Dips pattern in suspension of silica sand and
chemical binder. Coats pattern by sifting materials, such as sand or aluminum oxide, onto
pattern; or places patterns in tumbling barrel, containing short fibers, to strengthen coating.
Repeats coatings as specified to form shell. Examines pattern for evenness of coating. Places
coated pattern clusters on cart and pushes cart into drying room, or places shell molds on
conveyor of tunnel oven to dry mold interiors. May place patterns in steam-pressure vessel to
melt pattern wax from shell.
519 ORE REFINING AND FOUNDRY OCCUPATIONS, N.E.C. This group includes occupations, not elsewhere classified, concerned with refining ore, ore concentrate, pig, or scrap metal, and casting metal in foundries.
519.130-010 CELL-FEED-DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR (smelt. & refin.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
concentrating, flaking, and drying magnesium chloride preparatory to obtaining magnesium by
electrolysis. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
519.130-014 SAMPLER, HEAD (smelt. & refin.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
crushing, drying, screening, and testing samples of ores preparatory to assaying them. Performs
duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
519.130-018 SUPERVISOR, LEAD REFINERY (smelt. & refin.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
refining lead, casting it into ingots, and preparing ingots for shipment. Performs duties as
described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
519.130-022 SUPERVISOR, REVERBERATORY FURNACE (smelt. & refin.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
operating reverberatory furnaces and casting machines to smelt and cast copper: Observes gauges
and color of flames in furnace and adjusts valves to ensure combustion of fuels. Regulates
furnace dampers to maintain specified temperatures. Observes color and surface characteristics of
bath to determine pouring temperatures and oxygen content of copper. Inspects operation of
casting wheels to ensure uniform product. Performs other duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
519.130-026 SUPERVISOR, SINTERING PLANT (smelt. & refin.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
moving, mixing, sintering, and crushing ore concentrates to remove impurities preparatory to
smelting process. May supervise workers engaged in calcining phosphate rock and be designated
Supervisor, Calcining (smelt. & refin.). Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any
industry) Master Title.
519.130-030 SUPERVISOR, URANIUM PROCESSING (smelt. & refin.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
processing uranium ore to recover uranium oxide. Trains workers in setup and operation of
equipment. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
519.131-010 FOUNDRY SUPERVISOR (foundry)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
making cores and molds, in charging, operating, and tapping furnaces, in pouring molten metal
into molds, and in chipping, grinding, and sandblasting castings: Examines materials and
products at various stages of processing for conformance to specifications. Observes machines
and equipment for malfunction and orders adjustments or repairs, or directs workers to make
adjustments or repairs. Trains workers in foundry processes and in operation of machines and
equipment. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
May be designated according to part of process supervised as Casting Supervisor (foundry);
Coremaking Supervisor (foundry); Cupola-Melting Supervisor (foundry); Finishing Supervisor
(foundry); Mold-Making Supervisor (foundry); Shell-Core-And-Molding Supervisor (foundry);
Wax-Room Supervisor (foundry).
519.131-014 MILL-LABOR SUPERVISOR (smelt. & refin.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
maintaining ball mills, classifiers, flotation machines, and other ore-dressing equipment, and in
cleaning offices, rest rooms, and work areas. Performs other duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
519.132-010 SUPERVISOR, BLAST FURNACE (steel & rel.) alternate titles: blower, blast furnace
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
operation of blast furnace to produce molten pig iron: Directs workers in charging furnace with
specified amounts of raw materials, such as iron ore, coke, and limestone. Observes color of
molten metal through tuyeres, or reads pyrometer and orders changes in furnace temperature and
pressure. Estimates amounts of ferrosilicon, manganese, and phosphorous to add to molten metal
to obtain specified type of pig iron. Directs workers in flushing and tapping furnace and in
positioning ladles to receive molten metal. Observes color of molten metal flowing in runners
during casting operations to determine quality of iron. Performs other duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
519.132-014 SUPERVISOR, BLAST-FURNACE-AUXILIARIES (steel & rel.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
unloading, crushing, screening, blending, and sintering iron ore. Directs workers in stockpiling
materials, such as sinter cake, manganese, and limestone for blast furnace operations. Trains
workers in operation of equipment. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any
industry) Master Title.
519.132-018 SUPERVISOR, CELL OPERATION (smelt. & refin.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
electrolytic refining of magnesium and in making hydrochloric acid from chlorine freed during
refining process. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
519.132-022 SUPERVISOR, SOLDER MAKING (nonfer. metal)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
refining scrap solder and tin and lead alloy with refined scrap to make solder: Directs workers in
weighing tin, lead, and scrap solder and in refining operations. Molds and weighs test piece to
compute ratio of tin and lead in refined metal. Computes amounts of tin, lead, and refined solder
to be used in making solder according to formula. Directs workers in melting and mixing metals
in melting pot, molding solder, weighing, recording weights, and packing. Performs other duties
as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
519.134-010 POT-LINING SUPERVISOR (smelt. & refin.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
relining aluminum-reduction pots with carbon paste to form cathode. Inspects work to verify
conformance to standards. Trains new workers in job duties. Performs duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
519.137-010 SUPERVISOR, MOLD YARD (steel & rel.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
cleaning and coating molds used to cast steel ingots, and in relining and repairing mold covers
(hot tops). Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
519.137-014 SUPERVISOR, SCRAP PREPARATION (steel & rel.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
various duties, such as unloading scrap material from cars, sorting different grades of scrap into
piles, burning or shearing scrap to charging-box size, and handling and storing ingots. Performs
duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
519.362-010 NICKEL-PLANT OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.)
Controls electrolysis tanks to purify electrolyte used in copper
refining by removing copper, arsenic, and nickel: Places lead anodes and copper cathode starting
sheets in tanks and turns valves to fill tanks with impure electrolyte. Switches on current and
starts circulation pumps to remove copper from solution and deposit it onto cathode. Pumps
solution into high-voltage tank system to deposit arsenic on cathodes. Pumps electrolyte from
high-voltage tanks into evaporators that concentrate solution to specified specific gravity. Turns
valves to drain condensed solution into settling tanks and to recover acid after nickel sulfate has
settled.
519.362-014 TANK-HOUSE OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.)
Controls equipment to purify copper by electrorefining:
Signals MONORAIL CRANE OPERATOR (any industry) to lower impure copper anodes into
tank filled with electrolyte. Immerses copper starter sheets (cathodes) into tank. Passes steel rod
between electrodes to break off lumps which might cause short circuit and to verify specified
clearance between electrodes. Examines, cleans, and tightens electrical connections, using steel
wool and handtools. Turns on electrical current, and verifies voltage, using voltmeter. Measures
density of electrolyte, using hydrometer. Observes deposition of copper on cathodes, and signals
MONORAIL CRANE OPERATOR (any industry) to remove coated cathodes and depleted
anodes from tank after specified time. Inspects tanks for defects, such as loose connections,
leaks, deteriorated suspension bars and fittings, clogged floats, and drainage connections. Repairs
or replaces parts, or notifies maintenance department. May cover lead sheets with primary coat of
copper to make cathodes and be designated Starting-Sheet-Tank Operator (smelt. & refin.). May
operate equipment that purifies copper through electrolysis without anodes and be designated
Electro-Winning Operator (smelt. & refin.).
519.387-010 MANOMETER TECHNICIAN (smelt. & refin.)
Tests pulverized material and computes specific gravity,
using manometer tube: Collects mill samples, weighs specified amount of pulverized material,
and pours it into cylinder and taps powder into compact mass. Raises mercury level in left side of
manometer tube by pumping air into right side, using hand pump. Inserts cylinder of pulverized
material into top of left tube. Releases air pressure from right side and times drop of mercury
level in left side, using stopwatch. Computes specific surface of material, using standard
algebraic formula. Reports below-standard reading to mill operator. May test milled sample of
aluminum alloy to identify metals in sample and be designated Quantometer Operator (smelt. &
refin.).
519.484-010 CARNALLITE-PLANT OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.)
Mixes ingredients to prepare carnallite flux used in refining
magnesium: Weighs carnallite ingredients according to formula. Mixes ingredients on concrete
floor, using shovel. Melts mixture in furnace crucible. Tilts furnace with handwheel to pour
molten carnallite into cooling pans. Pulverizes solidified carnallite in grinding mill and shovels
powder into metal drums.
519.484-014 RAW SAMPLER (smelt. & refin.) alternate titles: sample carrier
Collects and prepares laboratory samples of metal-bearing
ores, refined metals, and other materials, such as coke, cryolite, slag, scrap, or flue dust, by any
combination of following methods: (1) Collects samples of crushed ore, concentrates, or other
material from conveyors, storage bins, carloads, or refining equipment, using sample containers
or diverting mechanisms on conveyors or chutes. Grinds materials, using grinder mill. Weighs,
dries, and reweighs material, using scales and oven, and computes moisture content. Sifts
material through screen to remove oversized particles. Places sample in labeled containers,
flasks, or bags for laboratory analysis. (2) Takes samples of molten metal from furnaces or
casting stations, using ladle and wafer mold. Stamps or marks identifying information on cast
wafer for delivery to laboratory. (3) Cuts samples of metal sheet or plate, using shears or punch.
Saws sample sections from metal castings, plate, or rod for metallurgical analysis, using circular
saw. Smooths cut surfaces of metal with grinder and sandpaper. Etches samples in acid to expose
crystalline structure for spectrographic analysis. Drills holes in castings to obtain shavings for
laboratory analysis. Stamps or labels samples for identification.
519.485-010 GRINDER-MILL OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.)
Tends ball mill that grinds ore and classifier that separates
coarse from fine particles: Turns pump valves and moves conveyor-control levers to feed soda
ash, starch, lime, water, ore, and other materials into ball mill to make slurry. Adds chemical
reagent to slurry that causes fine particles to float and enables classifier to separate fine from
coarse particles and to return coarse ones to mill for regrinding. Obtains sample of slurry in
bucket from mill and classifier. Weighs sample and calculates density of mixture or titrates
sample to measure alkalinity. May examine ore tactually or observe its color to ascertain size of
particles. May set automatic device to regulate amount of ore passing on conveyor belt to ball
mill.
519.485-014 RECOVERY-OPERATOR HELPER (smelt. & refin.)
Assists RECOVERY OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.) in
operating kiln, ball mill, and conveyor system to recover soluble soda and alumina from waste
materials: Moves controls to adjust feeds to rotary kiln and ball mill and to regulate operation of
dust-collection equipment. Reads and records tank levels and slurry and soda ash temperatures.
Collects and weighs batches of slurry to determine density. Measures oxygen content of flue
gases, using gas analyzer. Keeps operating log. Turns valves to supply water to kiln trunnions
and water-cooled bearings. Lubricates valves and adjusts packing glands to prevent leaks. Cleans
cooler grates, using handtools. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry)
Master Title.
519.565-010 DIGESTION OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.)
Tends battery of digester vessels that dissolve bauxite in plant
liquor: Turns valves on pumps to transfer liquor and bauxite slurry through heaters into digester
vessels. Turns valves to inject milk of lime into vessels. Adjusts pumps and valves to circulate
cleaning solution through process lines. Collects samples of slurry and alumina solution for
laboratory analysis. Keeps log of operations.
519.565-014 TANK-HOUSE-OPERATOR HELPER (smelt. & refin.)
Assists TANK-HOUSE OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.) in
setting up electrolytic copper-refining tanks by performing any combination of following duties:
Cuts, strips, and trims copper sheets from starting blanks, using knife, pincers, and power shear.
Places sheets in machine to clean and coat them with oil solution. Cinches or rivets loop strips to
sheets, using looping machine. Straightens starter sheet blanks, using paddle or sledgehammer.
Lifts and hangs starter sheets on electrical suspension bars in tanks. Guides MONORAIL
CRANE OPERATOR (any industry) in positioning or removing anodes and coated starting
plates. Scrapes and flushes out tanks, using scraping tools and water hose. May be designated
according to function performed as Grease-Machine Worker (smelt. & refin.); Looper (smelt. &
refin.); Sheet Hanger (smelt. & refin.); Stripper (smelt. & refin.). Performs other duties as
described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
519.582-010 RECOVERY OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.)
Operates rotary kiln, ball mill and conveying equipment to
recover soluble soda and alumina from waste materials: Moves lever and switch controls to start
and regulate rotation speed of kiln. Moves controls to maintain specified temperatures
throughout kiln and feed rate of kiln. Catches samples of slurry clinker from kiln, and observes
discharge of slurry at sample points to ensure specified burning. Moves controls of cooling air
fan, cooler exhaust fan, and air dampers to adjust temperature of grate cooler and airflows to
burners. Moves controls and adjusts feed valves to start conveyor and bucket elevator system and
to transport calcined clinker, bauxite, and soda ash into ball mill. Regulates valves and pumps to
transfer slurry from ball mill into digestion tanks and to supply water to kiln trunnions and
water-cooled bearings. Keeps operating log. Replaces charts in automatic recording devices.
519.585-010 HARDNESS TESTER (mine & quarry)
Tends tumble drums, screens, and balance scales to test
hardness of baked taconite pellets: Reads schedule to obtain specifications, such as furnace from
which pellets are to be drawn and time of withdrawal, and notifies sampling personnel to prepare
sample pellets. Pours sample over screen, and weighs screened pellets on balance scale. Dumps
pellets into drum, and starts drum rotating for specified number of turns. Screens tumbled pellets,
and weighs them to determine weight loss from tumbling. Reads conversion chart to obtain
hardness number. Records hardness number of samples tested. May clean work area, using
broom, shovel, and water hose.
519.585-014 MUD BOSS (smelt. & refin.)
Tends machines that drain, filter, dry, crush, and package
slime from electrolytic tanks, preparatory to recovery of valuable metals, such as gold, silver,
platinum, and vanadium: Pulls lever to drain and filter slime from electrolytic tanks into storage
tank. Drains slime into machine to subject it to heat and pressure to remove moisture. Starts
conveyor to transport dry slime to automatic grinder machine. Observes flow of slime from
grinder into container. Weighs container, and marks weight on container and tally sheet. Inspects
tanks for leaks and other defects. Collects samples of liquids for analysis. May tend machine
which dries and presses slime into cakes for shipment. May transfer electrolyte from one tank to
another by passing it through intermediate steam-heated tank, offsetting evaporation by adding
hot water. May smooth surface of starting sheets with sandpaper to remove pits and scratches.
519.585-018 SAMPLE TESTER-GRINDER (mine & quarry)
Tends crushers, ovens, and screens to test samples of ore: Starts
crusher to pulverize ore. Removes ore from crusher and places it in oven to dry. Sends portion of
sample to laboratory for chemical analysis. Places sample in vibrator containing magnets and water.
Starts vibrator to separate magnetic content of ore from impurities. Drains water from vibrator and
weighs magnetic remainder. Pours ore sample through series of vibrating screens of different size
openings to separate ore samples. Weighs and records each size of ore. Records number of tests
performed. May collect ore samples from various sites in plant or mine, and record origin of
samples. May perform chemical sedimentation or hardness tests on samples.
519.663-010 DOOR-MACHINE OPERATOR (steel & rel.)
Operates machine equipped with door jack and coke guide to
remove doors from discharge end of coke ovens and guide discharged coke from oven to quenching
car: Drives machine along rails to designated oven. Moves levers to hook machine arm onto door
and remove it from oven, and to position frame which guides discharged coke from oven into
quenching cars. Signals PUSHER OPERATOR (steel & rel.) to discharge coke from oven. Cleans
fire clay and tars from door and jamb, using chisel bar. Gathers dry clay and residue with shovel and
wheelbarrow, and dumps it into hopper. Replaces door. May manually hook coke-guide hangers to
oven and drop apron to oven sill. May steam clean door machine.
519.663-014 HOT-CAR OPERATOR (steel & rel.)
Drives electric car to haul hot coke from oven to quenching
station and wharf: Positions dumpcar coupled to electric car below coke guide on designated oven.
Signals PUSHER OPERATOR (steel & rel.) to discharge coke. Moves car forward to distribute coke
evenly in car. Transports coke to quenching station, and starts equipment that sprays hot coke with
measured amount of water. Moves car to wharf, and turns air valve to open gates on car and dump
coke on wharf. Cleans cab and cab windows, using cleaning agents, broom, and brushes.
519.663-018 PUSHER OPERATOR (steel & rel.)
Operates pusher machine which runs on rails at base of coke
ovens, to push hot coke from ovens: Drives pusher to designated oven. Moves levers to hook door
arm to oven door and to remove it from oven, and to position ram. Starts ram at signal from worker
on discharge side of oven to push coke out of oven. Withdraws ram and replaces door in oven.
Moves leveling bar back and forth through opening near top of oven to level fresh charge of coal.
Signals LARRY OPERATOR (steel & rel.) to recharge oven. Cleans pusher, using steam hose.
519.664-010 ASSEMBLY CLEANER (smelt. & refin.)
Removes pot crust and carbon from spent anode assemblies, and
cast-iron thimbles from contact rods, using crushing press, handtools, and power tools: Secures
anode assembly to vibrating table, using hydraulic shaft and clamps. Depresses pedal to activate
vibration that shakes loose pot crust (cryolite), and breaks crust remaining on anode, using
airhammer. Sorts scrap aluminum from crust, and throws scrap in barrel. Removes anode assembly
from table. Pushes pot crust from table into hopper of automatic crusher to prepare crust for reuse.
Observes machine and clears jams in hopper. Breaks carbon or pot crust from contact rods, using
hammer or airhammer. Observes automatic thimble press that crushes and cracks cast-iron thimble
formed around rod, and stops machine when malfunction occurs. Examines assemblies on conveyor
to detect damaged rods, and removes assemblies that need repair. Removes cast iron reclaimed from
rods for transfer to reduction furnace for remelting. May be designated according to operation
performed as Anode-Assembly Cleaner (smelt. & refin.) II; Thimble-Press Operator (smelt. &
refin.).
519.664-014 POT LINER (smelt. & refin.)
Relines pots and rebuilds continuous anodes used in reduction
of aluminum by performing any combination of following duties: Replaces spacers, shunts, risers,
brackets, straps, supports, and collector bars in pots, using wrenches. Attaches cables to pot
superstructure and signals OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any industry) 921.663-010 to lift
it from pot. Blows dust from top of anode, using air gun. Cuts metal sheet to size, using shears or
pneumatic cutter, bends it around stub of anode, and rivets it to casing. Roughens top of stub, using
fork, and pours carbon paste into form to build up anode to specified height. Pours water into pot
to loosen material. Digs burned-out lining, insulation ore, bath material, and brick from interior of
pot, using digger or jackhammer. Lays brick base on pot floor and signals OVERHEAD CRANE
OPERATOR (any industry) to dump carbon mix into pot. Lines walls and floor with mix to specified
depth, and tamps mix into cracks, using pneumatic hammer. Reforms shell cavity with insulating
board, masonite, plywood, or sheet metal. Removes steel shell for repair, using hoist.
519.665-010 GRANULATOR TENDER (steel & rel.) alternate titles: slag expander
Tends granulator machine that expands blast-furnace slag for use
as building or insulating material: Signals OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any industry)
921.663-010 to position iron runners that carry slag from furnace to granulator machine. Opens gate
of furnace to allow slag from furnace to flow onto runners, and turns water, air, and steam valves to
spray slag in granulator. Positions container under discharge chute of granulator to receive expanded
slag, using car puller. Starts conveyor that carries expanded slag from granulator to discharge chute.
Stops equipment and clears slag from runners, granulator, and conveyor, using iron bar. Lubricates
equipment, using grease gun and oilcan.
519.665-014 STANDPIPE TENDER (steel & rel.)
Tends equipment that regulates flow of byproduct gases in
coke-oven standpipes preparatory to discharging or charging oven: Moves controls to regulate flow
of gases to collecting main, to open standpipes and oven charging holes, clear oven and standpipe
of gases, and control flow of ammonia liquor and steam during charging. Sweeps spillage into
charging holes. Cleans top of ovens, using broom and shovel. Clears standpipe, nozzles, and
charging holes, using chisel bar and drill. Pokes coal from hoppers on charging car, using bar. May
hook chains to oven doors and use winch to raise or lower doors. May loosen, unplug, and move tar
in main, using bar [CHASER, TAR (steel & rel.)].
519.665-018 WET-PLANT OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.)
Tends equipment that recovers cadmium, lead sulfate, and zinc
oxide from dust collected in precipitators: Signals OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any
industry) 921.663-010 to dump dust into tank from which it is processed through series of sulfating
tanks to precipitate and wash lead sulfate and cadmium. Pumps washed liquor to another tank for
treatment prior to recovery of zinc oxide. Prepares lime solution and mixes it with zinc oxide liquor.
Titrates samples or tests solution for acidity and specific gravity, using hydrometer. Distills cadmium
in retort furnace.
519.667-010 CARBON SETTER (smelt. & refin.)
Replaces carbon anodes of electrolytic cells used in processing
aluminum or magnesium: Disconnects anode assembly from connector arm, using wrenches. Signals
OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any industry) 921.663-010 to lift burned anodes from pot and
lower new anode assembly into pot. Cleans connector arms, using sandblast hose. Fastens anode rod
to connector arm, and adjusts assembly to suspend anode in bath. Breaks burnt carbon block from
steel stubs, using sledgehammer, and unbolts steel stubs from copper rods, using wrench. Shovels
broken carbon into boxes, and loads rods and stubs on trailers for removal.
519.667-014 LABORER, SOLDER MAKING (nonfer. metal)
Performs any combination of tasks involved in melting, refining,
and pouring solder: Shovels scrap into furnace melting pots and adjusts fuel valves to regulate
melting. Skims off dross with ladle. Plunges sieve box filled with potatoes to bottom of molten metal
so that steam from charring potatoes agitates metal and brings additional dross to top. Skims off
remaining dross. Ladles refined metal from pots to molds. Removes cooled metal from molds and
places it on handtruck. Mixes tin, lead, or refined scrap solder in melting pots, as directed by
SUPERVISOR, SOLDER MAKING (nonfer. metal). Ladles new solder into pig molds or into
troughs of solder-making table. May cut bars into short lengths. Ties bars into bundles and packs
bundles for shipment or storage. May charge lead and tin pigs into furnace melting pots, by hand or
using overhead power hoist. May weigh pigs preparatory to charging furnace, using scale. May level
machine that converts molten lead-tin alloys into powdered metal to process solder cream and be
designated Solder Cream Maker (nonfer. metal).
519.683-010 DROSS SKIMMER (smelt. & refin.)
Operates overhead crane to control perforated metal basket to
skim dross from molten lead and to transfer lead from blast furnace to heated kettle: Moves levers
to lower basket and skim off dross into barrel for salvage. Attaches electrically powered pump to
kettle and starts pump to transfer molten lead into kettle. Starts powered stirrer that agitates lead.
Skims off sulfide dross into barrel, using crane. Moves containers to salvage bin, using handtruck.
519.683-014 LARRY OPERATOR (steel & rel.) alternate titles: charger-car operator; charging-car operator; gas tender
Operates larry (electric charging-car) to charge coal into coke
ovens: Weighs empty larry on scale to obtain tare weight. Opens chutes of storage bin to dump
specified weight of coal into hoppers on larry. Drives larry to ovens, and moves controls to position
hoppers over open charging holes. Pushes levers to drop thimbles (sleeves) into charging holes and
to open slides in hoppers. Pokes bar through opening in hopper to force coal into oven. Records oven
number, battery, date, mix of coal, and shift. May move controls to lower and raise porcupine in
open standpipe to clean walls. May signal PUSHER OPERATOR (steel & rel.) to level coal in oven.
519.684-010 LADLE LINER (foundry; smelt. & refin.) alternate titles: ladle cleaner; ladle patcher
Repairs and relines ladles used to transport and pour molten
metals: Chips slag from interior lining of ladle, using hammer and chisel. Mixes sand, clay, and
water, using shovel to form refractory clay mud. Patches lining where cracked or worn by covering
lining with refractory clay and tamping it in place. Chips out entire lining when beyond repair, using
hammer and chisel. Relines ladle with refractory clay, using trowel. Dries and bakes new lining by
placing inverted ladle over burner, building fire in ladle, or by using blowtorch. Relines and shapes
pouring spouts of ladles with fire clay. May reline ladles with refractory brick. May make stoppers
for stopper-type ladle. May brush graphite facing on lining.
519.684-014 LEAF COVERER (smelt. & refin.)
Cleans and re-covers leaves of aluminum-ore filtering units,
using overhead bridge crane and handtools: Opens filter units and removes filter leaves, using crane.
Strips worn covers from filter leaves, using knife and wire cutters. Transports filter leaves from filter
units into cleaning vats, using crane. Cleans discharge neck of leaves, and swabs them with graphite
paste. Covers cleaned filter leaves with cloth, and replaces leaves in filter units, using crane.
519.684-018 MOLD DRESSER (any industry) alternate titles: mold repairer
Removes residue, blemishes, corrosion, and similar defects from
interior of molds, using handtools and power tools: Inspects interior surfaces of molds to locate pits
and holes. Positions molds for work, using hoist. Repairs defects, using hammers, drills, chisels,
routers, or grinding wheel. Smooths interior of mold, using file, buffing wheel, emery paper, or
steelwool. May add metal to or remove metal from plates, rings, and molds, using welding
equipment and files. May reassemble molds after repairing. May be designated according to type of
mold repaired as Glass-Mold Repairer (glass mfg.).
519.684-022 STOPPER MAKER (steel & rel.) alternate titles: stopper-rod maker
Assembles refractory stoppers used to plug pouring nozzles of
steel ladles: Mixes specified amount of refractory mortar powder with water, using trowel or hoe.
Fastens stopper head to rod with metal pin. Spreads mortar on rod, using trowel, and slides brick
sleeves over rod to form refractory jacket. Tightens locknuts holding assembly together, using
wrench. Spreads mortar on jacket to seal sleeve joints. Hoists stopper and rod assembly on drying
rack and pushes rack in oven to dry mortar. Pulls rack from oven and pushes it to storage area.
519.684-026 TOOL REPAIRER (smelt. & refin.)
Repairs worn and damaged equipment and tools used by workers
engaged in electrolytic refining of copper: Examines rubber boots and gloves and fills them with
water to detect holes. Mends holes with rubber patches. Mends leaky metal buckets by soldering
holes. Grinds dull tools, such as picks, shovels, and scoops, using electrically powered emery wheel.
Replaces handles, hose, and other defective parts of tools and equipment. Issues new or repaired
replacements.
519.685-010 BRIQUETTING-MACHINE OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.) alternate titles: pellet-press operator
Tends equipment to dry, mix, and compress copper fines into
briquettes for use by smelter: Starts belt conveyors that automatically feed mixture from wet-bin
hopper to heated rotary dryer. Turns valve to set burner at specified temperature. Tests moisture
content of mixture by feeling with fingers. Pulls lever to open discharge gate of heating chamber to
admit mixture into pug mill. Opens valve to add binding solution to obtain mixture of required
consistency. Turns valve to feed mixture into press to form briquettes. Oils and greases equipment,
using oilcan and grease gun.
519.685-014 GROUT-MACHINE TENDER (smelt. & refin.)
Tends machine that forces mortar into spaces between firebrick
and steel shell of taconite ore furnace: Inspects furnace to detect discoloration spots which indicate
flaws in firebrick inner wall of furnace. Shovels grout into reservoir of machine. Attaches airhose
to compressed air system and grout hose to nipple on shell of furnace with wrench. Starts machine
and observes pressure gauge to determine when space is filled. Caps nipple welded onto furnace
shell, using wrench. May mix mortar, using electrically driven paddle wheel. May dismantle and
clean grout machine and equipment, using wrenches, water, and airhoses.
519.685-018 KETTLE OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.)
Tends oil-fired kettles that melt and fume antimony to make
antimony oxide: Charges antimony crystals into melting kettle with hoist, and fires burners.
Regulates temperature according to thermometer readings and color and appearance of metal. Skims
slag from surface of kettle. Connects trough from melting to fuming kettle, and pours metal into
trough by tilting kettle. Heats metal to specified temperature to vaporize antimony which is drawn
to baghouse and condensed as oxide dust. Fills buggy with antimony oxide from hoppers, and
weighs filled buggy on floor scale. Empties buggy onto conveyor leading to rotating drum in which
oxides from different charges are blended. Transfers blended dust to conveyor leading to automatic
bagging machine. Determines antimony content by casting sample into rod of specified size,
weighing it, and referring to standard chart.
519.685-022 KETTLE TENDER I (smelt. & refin.)
Tends series of oil-fired kettles that refine lead: Charges kettle
with lead in molten or pig form, and fires kettle. Adds specified type and amount of reagent and
agitates mixture to cause impurities, such as antimony, arsenic, bismuth, and tin to form into dross.
Skims dross off mixture, using ladle, shovel, or perforated dipper. Throws zinc bricks into kettle and
agitates mixture to desilverize lead. Skims crust of silver and gold content into basket of press, and
compresses dross with air-driven ram. Pumps lead through reaction cylinder while chlorine is
admitted to form zinc chloride slag. Skims slag after completion of reaction as indicated by color
of slag and molten metal. Pours metal into molds or dips samples into cold water to prepare them
for laboratory analysis. May hook pot to crane and signal OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any
industry) 921.663-010 to transfer lead from one kettle to another. May crystallize zinc in
water-cooled vacuum tank to remove zinc from desilverized lead. May produce antimony crystals
from antimonial lead by mixing prescribed reagents with molten metal in kettle, by skimming dross,
and by cooling bath to specified temperature. May be known according to specific duty performed
as Desilverizer (smelt. & refin.).
519.685-026 MUD-MILL TENDER (smelt. & refin.)
Tends mill that mixes flue dust with water to settle it for
shipment: Opens bin outlet allowing dust to fall into mixing mill. Dislodges banked dust in bin by
hammering sides. Starts mill and opens valve of water spray. Opens door of mill allowing moistened
dust to fall onto conveyor belt leading to railroad car. May distribute mixture evenly in car, using
shovel.
519.685-030 ROD-MILL TENDER (cement; smelt. & refin.) alternate titles: regrind mill operator
Tends rod mills that grind ore, clinkers, and rock into fine
particles: Starts mill and feed conveyors. Turns valves to feed lime, water, starch, soda ash, and other
materials into mill to make slurry. Pushes button to start screw conveyor that separates coarse
particles from slurry and returns them to mill for regrinding. Obtains sample of ore or slurry in
bucket for laboratory analysis. Weighs sample on balance scales to determine density of slurry.
Turns valves to feed water into mill to obtain specified density of slurry. Replaces worn rods in mill,
using electric hoist. May record operating time of rod mills and levels of materials in storage bins.
519.686-010 LABORER, GENERAL (nonfer. metal)
Performs any combination of tasks to aid other workers in
production of nonferrous metal products: Transfers boxes of metal scrap from work areas to storage
areas, using handtruck, and records quantity and type of scrap transferred. Dumps scrap metal into
crusher that reduces bulk of metal. Shovels metal scrap onto furnace conveyor to dry scrap
preparatory to melting. Dumps paste oil or fat into drum, adds water, and mixes solution, using
steam hose, to prepare lubricant used in drawing tubes and rods. Examines metal products for
defects, such as dents, cracks, and scratches. Taps dents from products, using mallet. Feeds metal
castings into automatic finishing machine that performs operations, such as reaming, stamping, and
cleaning. Scrapes carbon, dirt, and metal particles from interior surface of casting molds. May be
known according to specific duties performed as Chip-Crusher Operator (nonfer. metal); Chip Drier
(nonfer. metal); Inspector (nonfer. metal) II; General Scrap Worker (nonfer. metal); Soap Worker
(nonfer. metal).
519.687-010 CELL PLASTERER (smelt. & refin.)
Seals opening around carbon anode, where it protrudes through
cover of magnesium refining cell, to prevent leakage of chlorine gas and to secure anode in position.
Applies mixture of asbestos fiber or pulp and water or oil, using trowel.
519.687-014 DUST PULLER (smelt. & refin.) alternate titles: flue-dust laborer
Rakes or scrapes flue dust from converter flues or hoppers into
larry cars or screw conveyors for shipment to furnaces. Breaks up packed dust with bar or pole, and
hammers sides of hopper with mallet or bar to dislodge contents. May drive larry car to furnace, and
dump load into furnace. May scrape dust into collecting hoppers. May measure depth of dust in flue,
using sounding chain.
519.687-018 FLUX-TUBE ATTENDANT (nonfer. metal; smelt. & refin.)
Mixes flux for graphite tubes and replaces tubes and chemical
supply tanks on aluminum remelt furnaces: Mixes silicon aluminum paint solution (flux) and dips
ends of new graphite tubes into solution to coat them. Transports tubes and tanks of chlorine and
nitrogen to furnaces, using handtruck. Turns valves to shut off flow of chlorine and removes tubes
from furnace, using handtools. Discards broken tubes and installs new ones. Cleans usable tubes,
using wire brush, and installs them to specified depth. Installs replacement tanks of chlorine and
nitrogen on furnace, using handtools, and adjusts valves until tank pressure and flowmeters reach
specifications. Records amounts of chemicals and tubes used for each furnace. Tours furnace area
to verify readings of pressure and flowmeter gauges and makes required adjustments.
519.687-022 FOUNDRY WORKER, GENERAL (foundry)
Performs any combination of following tasks in foundry
concerned with melting metal, pouring metal into molds, removing castings from molds, dressing
castings, moving foundry materials, and cleaning equipment and work areas: Moves sand, castings,
flasks, or other materials about foundry by hand, using wheelbarrow or cart, or by loading them onto
conveyor. Assembles flasks, using wrench, bolts, and tap screws. Waters and mixes sand, shovels
sand into flasks, and compacts sand in flasks, using ramming tool. Sprays binder on surface of sand
molds and dries surface with blowtorch. Fits together, clamps, and unclamps cope and drag on
production line. Weighs out specified amounts of materials for furnace charge, and loads charge into
melting furnace. Skims slag from surface of molten metal, using scoop. Carries or pushes ladles of
molten metal on monorail and pours metal into molds. Installs and removes steel jackets and bands
used to hold snap molds together during casting. Breaks sand mold from finished casting, using bar
or hammer. Sorts castings into pairs or groups for assembly. Pulls reinforcing wires from castings.
Directs high pressure stream of water onto castings to clean castings and remove cores. Cleans
castings, patterns, and flasks, using wire brush. Removes gates, sprues, and other projections from
castings with sledge, pneumatic hammer, power shear, or power hacksaw. Breaks up used sand
molds with bar, shovels sand into drying oven and sand-mixing machine, and sifts sand through
motor-driven screen for reuse in new molds. Breaks up slag, using hammer, and shovels it into
buckets for removal to dump. Chips out worn cupola and ladle linings, using bar. Prepares plaster
and relines ladle. Sweeps and cleans work areas. May be designated according to worker assisted
or according to duty performed as Casting Carrier (foundry); Casting Sorter (foundry);
Cupola-Tender Helper (foundry); Flask Carrier (foundry); Jacket Changer (foundry); Ladle-Liner
Helper (foundry). May be designated: Ladle Pusher (foundry); Mold Clamper (foundry);
Mold-Closer Helper (foundry); Molder Helper (foundry); Molder Helper, Machine (foundry); Mold
Stacker (foundry); Pattern Carrier (foundry); Pattern Cleaner (foundry); Sand-Screener Operator
(foundry); Sand Shoveler (foundry); Sand Wheeler (foundry); Shake-Out Worker (foundry);
Skimmer (foundry); Slag Worker (foundry); Sprue Knocker (foundry).
519.687-026 LABORER, GENERAL (smelt. & refin.)
Performs any combination of following tasks as directed by
workers engaged in crushing, sampling, smelting, refining, loading, and moving ore and other
materials, and cleaning machines and equipment: Loads and unloads material from freight cars or
trucks, manually or using hoist, conveyor, or handtruck. Sifts and screens materials, using screen and
shovel. Fills sacks or barrels with materials, such as arsenic, nickel, and selenium. Weighs materials,
such as ore and scrap. Shovels scrap into trucks and storage bins or sorts and stacks scrap. Segregates
and stacks castings, using tongs or hoist, and marks or stamps identifying codes on castings. Flushes
mud and sludge from cooling and circulating tanks, using water hose and scrapers. Removes arsenic
from kitchens, using cable-drawn scrapers. Empties slag pans from furnace, using hoist. Brushes
cores with oil to prevent cores from cracking. Hooks and unhooks charge boxes and scrap trucks,
to and from overhead crane. Cleans work area and delivers samples to laboratory for analysis. May
remove scrap metal and wood from conveyors that feed machines. May spray firebrick with clay
solution to reduce corrosive and abrasive action.
519.687-030 MACHINE-CASTINGS PLASTERER (foundry)
Caulks machine castings, using putty knife or trowel: Measures
out required amount of metallic plaster, and mixes it into paste of specified consistency. Applies
paste to surface of machine castings, filling cracks and blowholes and leveling rough spots, using
putty knife or small trowel. Allows putty to dry and sands plaster to smooth surface.
519.687-034 RODDING-ANODE WORKER (smelt. & refin.)
Renews carbon anode assemblies used in electrolytic processing
of aluminum by performing any combination of following duties: Removes carbon blocks from
conveyor, using hoist. Feeds steel stubs on conveyor through bath solution to coat them with
graphite. Positions pouring ring and steel stub on carbon block. Tilts crucible to pour molten iron
around stub to cast it to block. Bolts copper rod to stub, using wrench. Loads anode assemblies onto
trailer for removal to potroom, using hoist. Unbolts copper rod from steel stub embedded in
disintegrated block. Places stub in hydraulic press and pulls lever to break off unused portions of
block. Cleans and straightens stubs and rods, using chipping gun, disk grinder, and straightening
hammer. Chips iron splashings from poured blocks, using chisel and hammer. Pushes buttons and
pulls levers to activate and switch conveyors to move blocks or assemblies through assembly
process.
519.687-038 STOPPER-MAKER HELPER (steel & rel.)
Assists STOPPER MAKER (steel & rel.) in assembling
refractory stoppers: Places steel rod in vise and bends it to specified shape, using sledgehammer.
Mixes cement and fire clay with water to form refractory mortar. Carries materials, such as rods,
stopper heads, and sleeves, to work area. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any
industry) Master Title.
519.687-042 TEST WORKER (foundry)
Obtains sample of molten metal from each furnace heat, using
hand ladle or glass tube: Dips hand ladle or inserts glass tube into pouring ladle, before molds are
poured. Pours molten metal into sand mold or allows it to solidify in glass tube. Breaks or drills
solidified metal to obtain test sample, using hammer or drill press. Marks sample according to heat
from which sample was taken.
52 OCCUPATIONS IN PROCESSING OF FOOD, TOBACCO, AND RELATED PRODUCTS This division includes occupations concerned with preparing food, tobacco, and related products for commercial use. Includes manufacturing phases after harvesting and prior to marketing. Such activities as slaughtering livestock, blending cheeses, fermenting alcohol, and smoking hams are included in this division. Marking and packaging occupations are included here when they occur at the end of a production process.
520 MIXING, COMPOUNDING, BLENDING, KNEADING, SHAPING, AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS This group includes occupations concerned with combining and mingling various materials to produce a single mass or compound and working an object or material by pressure and configuration to shape it or effect its texture and consistency.
520.132-010 BLENDING SUPERVISOR (grain-feed mills)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
blending various grades of flour into blends and mixing blends with cooking ingredients to prepare
self-rising flour and premixes: Confers with plant management and other supervisors to plan daily
production and coordinate blending department activities with other departments. Inventories storage
bins and packaging hoppers to determine priority of blends and availability of grades for blending.
Trains new workers. Turns knobs on blending equipment to set blending meters for scheduled grades
of flour to be produced. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry)
Master Title.
520.132-014 SUPERVISOR, COMPRESSED YEAST (food prep., nec)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
pressing, mixing, and packaging bakers yeast: Trains workers in operation of machines. Examines
and feels yeast throughout process for color, consistency, and sharpness of breaking edge. Observes
progress of yeast through filter pressing, mixing, extruding, and packaging operations to ensure
continuous workflow, conformity to specifications, and sanitary conditions. Prepares and submits
requisitions for materials and supplies. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any
industry) Master Title.
520.136-010 BLENDING SUPERVISOR (tobacco)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
feeding tobacco leaves onto blending conveyor: Plans daily work schedules based on analysis of
work orders and inventory of tobacco in storage area. Assigns workers to feed tobacco of different
grades into conveyor to achieve specified blend. Instructs individual workers to adjust rate of feeding
based on hourly poundage and blending report. Compiles reports to show daily production and
departmental labor cost by grade. Confers with plant officials and other supervisors to coordinate
flow of tobacco through department. Trains new workers. Performs other duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
520.137-010 SUPERVISOR, LUMP ROOM (tobacco) alternate titles: supervisor, rolling room
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
molding lumps, plugs, or twists of chewing tobacco: Reads production schedules for information,
such as quantity of plugs or twists and type of blend and wrapper leaf specified. Computes amount
of filler and wrapper leaf required for production. Examines plugs and twists to detect variations
from standards. Schedules cleaning and repairing of lump-making machines to avoid interruptions
of production. Coordinates receipt of tobacco from casing and drying department and transfer of
plugs to shipping department. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any
industry) Master Title.
520.361-010 HONEY GRADER-AND-BLENDER (food prep., nec) alternate titles: honey liquefier
Grades honey according to type, color, bouquet, and moisture
content, and blends various grades to obtain uniform product: Compares samples of liquid honey lots
with standard samples for color and bouquet, and ascertains moisture content, using refractometer.
Calculates amount of various types of honey for mixing to produce product of uniform color, clarity,
and bouquet. Directs other workers in dumping and blending of various honey lots in warming
chamber. May grade and mark honeycomb sections according to government regulations.
520.362-010 BULK-PLANT OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)
Controls equipment in bulk sugar plant to load and unload sugar
and to blend sugar syrups according to formula: Signals drivers or engineers by hand to give
directions in positioning trucks and railroad cars for unloading. Positions conveyors and attaches
unloading hoses and pipes to truck and railroad cars. Opens conveyor gate and pipe valves and starts
pumps, blowers, and conveyors to unload sugar from vehicle and to transport it to storage bins.
Starts pumps and agitators to transport and mix specified amounts of water, corn syrup, and sugar
in blending tanks. Dumps bags of diatomaceous earth into blend and pumps mixture through filter
to remove impurities. Tests syrup to measure acid, yeast, and soluble sugar content, using pH meter
and refractometer. Keeps records of test results, weight of sugar received and shipped, amount and
type of syrup blended, and percentage of wasted materials. May weigh truck before and after
loading. May tend steam boiler to supply steampower to plant equipment [BOILER OPERATOR
(any industry)].
520.362-014 DRY-STARCH OPERATOR (grain-feed mills)
Operates machines and equipment to mix cornstarch blends:
Signals STARCH-TREATING ASSISTANT (grain-feed mills) to admit starch suspension into
mixing and storage tanks, and to dump measured amount of chemicals into mixing tanks to prepare
chemical solutions. Reads meters and turns valves to admit chemical solutions into blending tank.
Manipulates switches and turns valves to regulate heaters and agitators that mix solutions, and to
pump starch mixtures into blending and filter tanks. Receives or draws samples of product and
performs standard tests to ascertain if acidity, alkalinity, and viscosity conform to specifications,
using hydrometer and other test equipment. Records quantity and kind of chemicals used. Inspects
equipment and observes gauges, thermometers, and meters to maintain efficient production. May
direct workers engaged in regulating filters, shakers, centrifugal driers, and related equipment to
produce dry starch products.
520.382-010 CISTERN-ROOM OPERATOR (beverage) alternate titles: cistern-room working supervisor; subwarehouse supervisor
Controls regauging equipment from panelboard to reduce proof
of newly distilled liquor in cistern tank before barreling: Reads charts to ascertain proof of liquor to
be regauged, number of gallons to be regauged, and number of gallons of deionized water required
to produce liquor of specified proof. Pumps specified number of gallons of liquor and deionized
water into cistern tank. Opens valves to admit compressed air and agitate mixture. Reads
thermometer and alcohol-proof hydrometer during process and compares readings with standard
gauging manual to determine final proof of liquor. Pumps liquor into filling tanks for barreling or
into railroad tank cars for shipment.
520.382-014 LIQUID-SUGAR MELTER (sugar & conf.)
Controls equipment to blend granulated sugar and water to
produce liquid sucrose of specified concentration: Reads job order to ascertain type and amount of
liquid sucrose specified. Opens water and steam valves to fill tank and heat water to specified
temperature. Reads chart to ascertain amount of sugar required for producing liquid sucrose of
specified concentration. Starts pneumatic conveyors and opens valves to fill hopper with specified
amount of sugar. Opens hopper gate to feed sugar into heated water. Starts agitators to mix liquid
sucrose in tank for specified period. Closes steam valve and allows liquid to cool. Pumps liquid
sucrose from mixing tank to specified storage tank. Records operating data in station log. Takes
samples of liquid sucrose produced for laboratory analysis.
520.384-010 BENCH HAND (bakery products) alternate titles: baker, bench; dough molder, hand
Forms dough for bread, buns, and other bakery products: Rolls
dough to desired thickness with rolling pin or guides dough through rolling machine. Sprinkles flour
on dough and workbench to prevent dough from sticking. Kneads dough to eliminate gases formed
by yeast. Cuts dough into pieces with knife or handcutter. Adds spices, fruits, or seeds when making
special rolls or breads. Weighs pieces on scales and keeps record of production. Places dough in
baking pans. May cut dough into bun divisions by machine. May form dough into special shapes and
add fillings or flavorings.
520.385-010 MIXER, WHIPPED TOPPING (food prep., nec)
Tends machines that mix and blend ingredients to make whipped
topping for use on desserts: Weighs prescribed amounts of raw materials, such as oil, water, sugar,
and caustics. Adjusts thermostat for specified temperature in mixers and pumps or dumps ingredients
into tank of mixer. Admits prescribed quantities of water and other ingredients into mixing tank at
specified intervals. Tests solution for specified acidity, using pH meter. Pumps mixture into blending
tank and adds flavoring prior to pasteurization.
520.387-010 BLENDER (tobacco) alternate titles: granulating blender; leaf blender
Selects various grades and kinds of tobacco, to produce specific
blend, according to formula and knowledge of tobacco characteristics: Removes leaves or hands of
tobacco from hogsheads or bins, sorting tobacco according to texture, color, variety, and locality
grown. Feeds specified amount of various grades and types of tobacco onto conveyor, or places
tobacco in baskets, boxes, or piles for processing.
520.462-010 DOUGH-MIXER OPERATOR (bakery products) alternate titles: control-panel operator
Controls semiautomatic equipment, from control panel, to blend
ingredients for bread and deposit specified quantity of dough in baking pans: Notifies other workers
to admit broth into feedlines and to start loading specified size pans onto conveyor. Turns handwheel
to adjust conveyor guides to size of pans. Starts flour sifter, premixer that blends ingredients, and
developer that kneads dough, working from remote control panel. Observes dials and recording
instruments to verify temperature of broth, viscosity of dough, and speed of mixing units. Feels
dough emerging from developer to ascertain that consistency meets plant standard. Turns developer
speed control to specified setting and starts divider blades that pinch off and drop dough into pans
passing on conveyor. Turns handwheel and control bar to adjust discharge aperture above divider
blades so that dough is uniformly shaped and deposited in center of pan. Weighs sample pieces of
dough and turns divider speed handle to regulate amount of dough deposited in pans. Records
temperatures, viscosity, and feed rate from instrument readings.
520.485-010 FLOUR MIXER (grain-feed mills) alternate titles: mixer-and-scaler; mixer operator
Tends machine that mixes flour and ingredients, such as
buttermilk solids, phosphate, salt, soda, and sugar, to produce self-rising or other premixed flour:
Dumps specified amount of flour into mixer or turns dial to convey measured amount into mixer.
Weighs and dumps other ingredients, such as buttermilk solids, phosphate, soda, and sugar,
according to formula, and starts machine. May record amount of ingredients in each batch. May be
designated according to type of flour mixed as Self-Rising-Flour Mixer (grain-feed mills).
520.485-014 GRAIN MIXER (grain-feed mills) alternate titles: grain blender
Tends equipment to mix grain for milling into blended flour:
Starts belt conveyor and adjusts valve controls on automatic feeders to regulate proportions of
specified grades of grain flowing from storage tanks onto conveyor. Starts conveyors to transfer
grain to milling department. May inspect grain for smut, rust, or other contamination. May find
weight of minimum test bushel by filling standard measure with grain and recording weight.
520.485-018 MINCEMEAT MAKER (can. & preserv.)
Tends equipment to mix ingredients used in preparing
mincemeat: Weighs and measures ingredients, such as raisins, currants, ground orange peels, salt,
spices, and hot water, using platform scale and measuring containers. Dumps ingredients from
measuring containers into kettle and activates agitator to mix ingredients for specified period of time.
Turns valve to permit ingredients to flow from kettle into cooling trough preparatory to canning.
520.485-022 REFINED-SYRUP OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)
Tends equipment that blends, inverts, and cools edible sugar
syrups according to production schedules: Opens valves and starts pumps to move specified amounts
of syrups and inverting materials from storage to mixing tanks. Calculates proportions of ingredients
when blending syrups other than standard. Conducts light tests to determine viscosity and color of
syrup, using refractometer and polariscope. Bottles samples of products for laboratory analysis.
Opens valves to route and distribute syrups to tank cars or trucks. Maintains production and
distribution records.
520.485-026 SYRUP MAKER (beverage) alternate titles: cooker, syrup; sauce maker
Tends equipment to mix ingredients that produce syrups used in
canned fruits and preserves, flavorings, frozen novelty confections, or non-alcoholic beverages:
Determines amounts of ingredients, such as sugar, water, and flavoring, required for specified
quantity of syrup of designated specific gravity, using sugar concentration and dilution charts. Opens
valve to admit liquid sugar and water into mixer, or dumps crystalline sugar into mixer and admits
water. Adds flavoring ingredients and starts mixer to make syrup. Opens valve to admit steam into
jacket of mixer to invert sugar, eliminate air, and sterilize syrup. Tests syrup for sugar content, using
hydrometer or refractometer. Pumps syrup to storage tank. May filter syrup to remove impurities and
be designated Syrup Filterer (beverage). May blend raw syrups and be designated Syrup Blender
(beverage).
520.485-030 STARCHMAKER (grain-feed mills)
Tends equipment to separate starch from ground potatoes, and
adds chemicals to resulting solution to produce starch of specified purity: Flushes shaker screen
containing ground potatoes, using water hose, to remove foreign matter and form crude starch
suspension. Turns valves to admit suspension and water to settling and rewash tanks in which
impurities rise to surface, forming scum. Turns valves to transfer scum (brown starch) to starch
tables and settling tanks until all white starch has been separated. Drains salvaged starch into vat,
starts agitator, and adds equal volume of water to form white starch suspension prior to drying.
Determines acidity, viscosity, and bacteria content of suspension, using pH meter and viscometer.
Adds measured amounts of specified chemicals to further purify and preserve product.
520.487-010 CHEESE BLENDER (dairy products)
Prepares charts of quantities, grades, and types of cheese required
for blending to make cheese products: Feels, tastes, smells, and observes cheese for firmness,
mellowness, acidity, and color, and selects cheese products for specified blend. Calculates quantities
of cheese required for each batch, according to formula, and records quantities, grades, and types on
chart. Compares laboratory reports with specifications and alters calculations to achieve specified
body, texture, flavor, moisture, fat, acidity, and salt in finished product.
520.487-014 FORMULA-ROOM WORKER (dairy products)
Prepares, bottles, and sterilizes infant formulas: Weighs or
measures and mixes specified quantities of ingredients, such as evaporated, condensed, or powdered
milk, food supplements, sugar product, soy product, and prepared meat base, using scales, graduated
measures, spoons, and electric blender. Computes number of calories per fluid ounce of formula
from information on labels of ingredients, and records information on gummed label and places on
bottles. Pours formula into bottles, seals with nipple, protector cap, and collar, and places in
autoclave for prescribed length of time to sterilize, or affixes hermetically sealed protector caps and
places in commercial retort for sterilization and cooling. Removes sterilized bottles from autoclave
and stores in refrigerator or removes bottles from retort after cooling process and packages for
delivery. Washes and sterilizes empty bottles and unused nipples and caps. May be known according
to specific duties performed as Formula Bottler (dairy products); Formula Maker (dairy products).
520.487-018 PANTRY WORKER (sugar & conf.)
Assembles, weighs, and measures candy ingredients, such as egg
whites and butter, according to formula: Selects batch formula cards in accordance with type of batch
scheduled. Weighs dry ingredients on scales and pours liquid ingredients into graduated containers.
Attaches formula card and identifying batch number to containers of measured ingredients for use
by CANDY MAKERS (sugar & conf.). Keeps record of batches produced. May weigh ingredients,
such as nuts, flavoring, extracts, condiments, and shortening that are not metered mechanically.
520.565-010 CHURNER (oils & grease) alternate titles: picker-box operator
Tends one or more machines that churn processed shortening and
margarine to obtain specified viscosity of mixture: Observes flow of stock in churner to avoid
spilling. Adjusts valves to control and direct overflow into reprocessing tank. Starts machine to
churn mixture, stops machine when specified viscosity is obtained, and opens valves and starts pump
to transfer mixture. Adjusts governor to regulate speed of pump that transfers product into packaging
machines. Collects and weighs sample of shortening at prescribed intervals to determine amount of
nitrogen gas or air content in batch, using balance scale. Notifies VOTATOR-MACHINE
OPERATOR (meat products; oils & grease) to add or delete nitrogen gas, according to weight
standards. Adjusts valves to keep specified temperature in churner. Observes pressure and
temperature gauges, and records readings. Cleans equipment and lines, using pressurized steam and
nitrogen gas.
520.585-010 BLENDER (bakery products) alternate titles: bolter; flour mixer; mill operator
Tends machine that blends flour: Loads pallets with sacks of
specified flour and transports them to blending machine, using truck. Dumps flour from sacks into
machine hoppers. Holds sack over suction bag-cleaning device to remove remaining flour dust.
Starts blender and turns dials to regulate speed of screw conveyors that mix flour in prescribed ratios.
Records weights of flours blended.
520.585-014 BROTH MIXER (bakery products) alternate titles: broth setter
Tends flour sifter and vats to mix fermenting, oxidizing, and
shortening solutions, according to formula: Dumps flour from bins into sifting machine, using
mechanical tipping apparatus or power chain hoist. Opens valve, meters specified amount of water
into fermenting vats, and adjusts thermostat to heat water to specified temperature. Measures or
weighs yeast food, milk solids, salt, sugar, and enrichment ingredients, according to formula, and
dumps ingredients into vats. Starts vat agitators and adds yeast at specified period to ferment
solution. Opens valves and starts pumps to run solution through heat regulator to dough-mixing
machine. Measures specified amounts of oxidizing solution and liquid shortening and dumps them
into holding tanks. Keeps record of time and temperature readings.
520.585-018 COOLER TENDER (sugar & conf.)
Tends mixing tanks and cooling equipment that blend unslacked
lime with molasses for extraction of sugar and monosodium glutamate: Turns valves and starts
conveyor to fill cooler vat with specified amount of molasses and lime. Starts agitator and cooling
system. Reads dials and gauges on panel control board to ascertain temperature, alkalinity, and
density of mixture, and turns valves to obtain specified mixture. Opens valves and starts pump to
pump mixture to filter station. Records data, such as volume of lime and molasses used, temperature,
alkalinity, and density on report form. May be designated according to machine operated as Vortex
Operator (sugar & conf.).
520.585-022 LIQUID-SUGAR FORTIFIER (sugar & conf.)
Tends mixing tanks to fortify sugar liquid extracted from beets
with concentrated sugar liquids to obtain standard sugar liquor: Starts pumps and mixing tank
agitators and opens valves to fill mixing tank with thin sugar juice and concentrated sugar liquid.
Tests density of sugar liquor, using hydrometer. Pumps liquids into tank until specified density of
liquor is obtained. Takes sample of liquor for laboratory analysis. Records operational data.
520.585-026 SPICE MIXER (food prep., nec) alternate titles: spice blender
Tends mixing machine that blends spices: Weighs out each
variety of spice required and pours or shovels them into hopper of machine. Starts machine to mix
spices to specified consistency. Pulls lever to tilt machine and dump mix into container or storage
bin. May sift spices before mixing, using mechanical sifter. May compare color of mixture with
standard color chart to ensure color meets specifications. When mixing tea, may be designated Tea
Blender (food prep., nec).
520.587-010 PRETZEL TWISTER (bakery products)
Twists round strips of dough to form into pretzels: Picks piece
of dough from conveyor and holds one end between thumb and forefinger of each hand. Flips dough
into loop, and crosses and presses ends to outer circumference. Arranges pretzels on tray for baking.
Records number of pretzels twisted.
520.662-010 NOODLE-PRESS OPERATOR (food prep., nec)
Operates machine to blend ingredients, and knead, extrude, and
cut dough used to make noodles: Installs specified die in press, using handtools. Adjusts press rollers
to regulate thickness of dough, using micrometer and handtool. Dumps premeasured quantity of eggs
into tub, sets meter, and turns spigot to admit prescribed amount of water. Starts beater to mix eggs
and water for specified time. Starts pumps to transfer mixture to mixing unit of press. Opens hopper
to admit flour into mixing unit and starts press to process mixture. Turns screw to set speed of knives
to cut product to specified length. Patrols drying chambers and observes temperature and humidity
readings recorded on charts for variation in drying procedure. Reports chart deviations to production
manager. Records type of product, date, and time of entry and discharge of product from drying
chambers.
520.665-010 MINGLER OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)
Tends minglers that mix raw sugar and affination (syrup) to
prepare raw magma of specified density: Starts mingler and signals MELT-HOUSE DRAG
OPERATOR (sugar & conf.), using bell, to start flow of sugar to minglers. Turns valve to start flow
of affination into minglers. Regulates speed of mingler and controls flow of affination to maintain
magma at specified density and level in receiving tanks.
520.665-014 MIXING-MACHINE OPERATOR (food prep., nec)
Tends machine that mixes compressed yeast with oils and
whiteners preparatory to extrusion and packing: Signals worker to fill mixer with specified amount
of compressed yeast. Pours specified quantity of cutting oils and whitening agents into yeast and
starts agitators to mix ingredients for specified time. Observes and feels mixed yeast to determine
its consistency and pours specified amount of water into yeast to achieve required consistency. Starts
screw conveyor to transfer yeast to extruders.
520.665-018 STARCH-TREATING ASSISTANT (grain-feed mills)
Tends mixing and blending tanks, and auxiliary equipment to
assist in preparing starch blends from raw starch suspensions: Dumps specified amount of chemicals
into mixing tank to prepare chemical solutions. Observes signals from DRY-STARCH OPERATOR
(grain-feed mills) and pushes or pulls switches, and turns valves to start pumps, heaters, and
agitators, and to admit raw starch and chemical solutions into blending tanks. Draws samples of
mixtures for testing. Monitors thermometers, meters, and gauges, to ensure that filters, shakers,
centrifugals, and driers are operating efficiently. Reports equipment malfunctioning to
DRY-STARCH OPERATOR (grain-feed mills).
520.682-010 BLENDING-PLANT OPERATOR (oils & grease)
Controls equipment to weigh and mix vegetable oils for products,
such as salad oils, shortening, and margarine, according to formula: Opens valves to pump oils from
storage tanks to scale tank. Weighs oils and pumps specified quantity of each oil into blending tank.
Draws off sample of mixed oil and examines it for texture and color. Sends sample to laboratory for
chemical analysis. Turns valves to make adjustments to blending process according to results of
tests. Pumps mixed oil to storage tanks.
520.682-014 CENTER-MACHINE OPERATOR (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: casting-machine operator; extruding-machine operator
Sets up and operates machine that extrudes soft candy, such as
fondant, to form centers of specified size and shape for bonbons and chocolates: Inserts die plate in
machine and tightens thumbscrews to secure plate. Examines and feels candy for specified
consistency. Dumps candy into machine hopper. Starts machine that automatically feeds candy
through openings in die plate and cuts off and deposits formed pieces on conveyor, or moves control
to force candy through openings in die plate and moves wires that cut extruded candy to specified
thickness. Weighs formed pieces at random to determine adherence to specifications. Adjusts wire
or knife that cuts extruded candy to specified dimensions. When making cream centers to be coated
with chocolate, may synchronize speed of center machine with enrobing machine. May be
designated by product formed as Fondant-Puff Maker (sugar & conf.); Marshmallow Runner (sugar
& conf.).
520.682-018 EXTRUDER OPERATOR (grain-feed mills)
Operates dough-mixing-and-extruding press to produce cereal
products in form of letters, pellets, or other shapes: Cleans and installs perforated metal disk,
containing openings of various shapes, in mixer. Attaches blade, using wrench, that sweeps around
disk, shearing off extruded dough as it is forced through holes. Moves controls to set temperature
of water, start flow of flour, water, and other ingredients into mixer, and regulate pressure forcing
dough through extrusion die to maintain specified moisture content, color, and consistency of dough.
May operate extruding press only, when mixing is performed by another worker. May be designated
by form of extruded product as Pellet Operator (grain-feed mills).
520.682-022 GUM-SCORING-MACHINE OPERATOR (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: gum-rolling-machine tender
Operates one or more machines that roll chewing gum into sheets
and score (partially cut) sheets to specified size: Turns handwheels to adjust rollers, knives, and
scoring blades on machine to regulate thickness of sheet gum and depth of scoring, according to
specifications, using ruler. Starts scoring machine and flow of gum from mixer into hopper of
machine. Measures width, length, and thickness of scored sheets to ensure conformance to
specifications, using ruler. Examines sheets for scoring defects and completeness of sugar coating.
May give directions to other workers engaged in loading and unloading scoring machine and coating
gum with sugar.
520.682-026 MOLDING-MACHINE OPERATOR (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: mogul operator
Sets up and operates machine to mold soft candies, such as
gumdrops, orange slices, and jellies: Installs $T3mold-printing board$T1 in machine and tightens
thumbscrews or inserts wedges to secure it. Observes thermometer and turns steam valve to maintain
specified temperature in candy-melting hopper. Opens valve or starts pump to fill hopper of
depositing unit with fluid candy. Starts machine and turns handwheels to synchronize flow of candy
from depositing spouts with speed of mold board as it passes beneath spouts for filling. Weighs
formed candy for adherence to specifications and regulates spouts to increase or decrease flow
accordingly.
520.682-030 SPINNER (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: batch-roller operator; hard-candy spinner; stick-candy puller; stick spinner
Operates machine that rolls or spins hot plastic candy into
rope-like strip ready for cutting: Kneads hot candy into cylindrical shape on steam-jacketed pouring
plate with gloved hands. Turns water and steam valves to regulate temperature of plate. Actuates
heating unit of batch roller and starts machine. Lifts candy from pouring plate and feeds candy
between machine rollers. Pushes lever to reverse action of rollers to stretch and compact candy to
required size strip. May feed strip, discharged from batch roller, into cutting machine. May make
specified types of hard candy, performing combination of duties, such as flavoring or coloring batch;
spreading soft-center mixture, such as peanut butter, jam, or paste onto partially set candy; pulling
candy prior to rolling and spinning [CANDY PULLER (sugar & conf.)]; or applying varicolored
candy strips along cylinder to achieve mottled effect. May control battery of machines that
automatically pump soft centers into candy, roll or spin candy, size rope candy, cut it to specified
size, and pass it through cooling conveyor for wrapping and packing. When preparing rolls of
jelly-centered coconut candy, may be designated Coconut-Jelly Roller (sugar & conf.).
520.682-034 CRACKER-AND-COOKIE-MACHINE OPERATOR (bakery products) alternate titles: machine captain
Operates machine to roll dough into sheets and to form crackers
or cookies, preparatory to baking: Turns crank to adjust space between rollers. Selects and installs
stamping or extruding die unit in machine, using wrench. Pushes trough of dough to machine and
shovels dough into hopper or dumps it into hopper, using hoist. Starts machine and inserts end of
dough from hopper into roller. Observes operation and removes malformed cookies or crackers.
Verifies weight of samples against standards, using balance scale. Scoops such ingredients as salt,
sugar, and nuts into hoppers located along conveyor belt. May be designated according to machine
operated as Bar-Machine Operator (bakery products); Drop-Machine Operator (bakery products);
Rotary-Machine Operator (bakery products); or according to product formed as Fig-Bar-Machine
Operator (bakery products); Matzo-Forming-Machine Operator (bakery products).
520.684-010 ALMOND-PASTE MOLDER (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: marzipan molder
Colors, kneads, and forms almond paste into decorative shapes,
such as fruits and flowers: Adds specified amount of coloring to batch of almond paste and kneads
it to distribute coloring uniformly. Rolls paste into sheets or cuts pieces from lump of paste and
molds into decorative shapes, using fingers. May affix trimmings, such as artificial leaves and stalks,
and form designs, using fingers or pronged instrument. May paint molded products with edible
coloring, using brush.
520.684-014 ROLLER I (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: candy mixer; candy roller; center maker, hand; slab worker; stick roller
Kneads soft candy into rolls, cuts rolls into slices, and shapes
slices into centers for bonbons or other candies: Dusts worktable with powdered sugar to prevent
adherence of candy to table. Kneads slab of soft candy into roll and cuts roll into slices of specified
size. Shapes slices to form centers for coated candies. May dump rolls of candy into hopper of
machine that automatically cuts and shapes centers, or feed rolls into machine that slices them into
loaf-shaped sections.
520.685-010 BATTER MIXER (bakery products) alternate titles: mixing-machine attendant
Tends machine that mixes ingredients to produce batter for cakes
and other bakery products: Positions mixing bowl under mixer and attaches water hose. Selects and
installs beater in mixer, according to type of batter being produced. Observes meter and moves lever
to admit specified amount of water into bowl. Dumps preweighed ingredients into bowl. Starts
machine, turns cranks, and sets dials to regulate speed and mixing time. Feels texture of batter to
judge desired consistency. Weighs batch of batter to ensure conformance to weight specifications.
May mix dough. May be designated according to type of batter mixed as Cake-Batter Mixer (bakery
products); Doughnut-Batter Mixer (bakery products); Wafer-Batter Mixer (bakery products).
520.685-014 BATTER MIXER (food prep., nec) alternate titles: batch mixer
Tends machine that mixes ingredients to prepare batter for ice
cream cones: Dumps required number of sacks of sifted flour into mixer. Measures or weighs out
specified amounts of other ingredients, such as sugar, coloring, water, and baking soda and pours
them into mixer. Starts mixer and opens valve to transfer batter from mixer to storage tanks.
520.685-018 BLENDER-MACHINE OPERATOR (oils & grease)
Tends blending machine that mixes salt with coarse-grained
margarine to produce finished product: Weighs specified amount of kneaded margarine and shovels
it into open top of blender. Adds specified amount of salt. Starts paddle of blender to mix
ingredients. Tips mixing bowl and shovels margarine into handtrucks.
520.685-022 BLENDER, SNUFF (tobacco)
Tends machine that blends cut leaf tobacco, toasted tobacco
stems, and sweetener preparatory to being ground into snuff: Hauls tubs filled with tobacco or stems
to work area. Raises side of tub and rakes tobacco and stems into hopper of blending machine.
Weighs and dumps specified amount of sweetener into hopper. Starts machine and regulates speed
of conveyor.
520.685-026 BLENDING-LINE ATTENDANT (tobacco)
Tends conveyors and machines that blend various types and
varieties of tobacco with domestic blends of tobacco: Starts conveyors to move continuous flow of
tobacco under blenders (revolving spikes) to feeders that add specified types of tobacco, through
ordering cylinder, overflow scales, and onto final blending belt. Sets timers to control blending and
feeding speeds and sets flow scales to control amount of tobacco fed, following specifications. Forks
specified tobacco into feeder at intervals, to obtain desired blend. Observes flow of tobacco and
operation of conveyors and machines to ensure efficient operation. Records weight of each lot
processed. May be designated according to type of tobacco processed as Turkish-Line Attendant
(tobacco); Virginia-Line Attendant (tobacco).
520.685-030 BLENDING-TANK TENDER (beverage; can. & preserv.) alternate titles: blender; blending-kettle tender
Tends equipment to blend citrus fruit juices: Opens valves to
permit juices to flow from extractor machines to holding tanks. Fills blending tanks with required
amounts of specified juices. Turns on mechanical agitators in blending tanks to mix contents, and
pumps mixture to deoiling and pasteurizing machines.
520.685-034 BRINE-MIXER OPERATOR, AUTOMATIC (can. & preserv.)
Tends machine that mixes water and salt to prepare brine solution
for use in preserving or separating food products: Turns valves to transfer solution from mixing
machine to storage or separator tanks. Tests specific gravity of solution with hydrometer and adds
water or salt to bring solution to specified density. May clean machinery and equipment, using steam
hose, soap, and brushes.
520.685-038 CAKE FORMER (oils & grease) alternate titles: former; former puller
Tends machine that forms cooked oilseed meats into cakes prior
to oil extraction: Places cloth on cake-forming tray and presses lever or pedal to position charging
buggy (hopper) over tray. Releases oilseed onto tray and folds ends of cloth over oilseed meats.
Lowers head (metal block) into position over tray containing meats, and pulls lever to raise tray
against head and form oilseed meats into cake.
520.685-042 CAKE STRIPPER (oils & grease)
Tends machine that removes cloth wrapper from pressed
cottonseed cake: Inserts end of cloth in which cottonseed cake is wrapped into slotted shaft of
cake-stripping machine. Presses pedal to revolve shaft that strips cloth from cake. Places cake onto
conveyor for further processing.
520.685-046 CANDY PULLER (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: hard-candy batch-mixer
Tends candy-pulling machine or kneads candy by hand to impart
specified flavor, color, and consistency to candy preparatory to spinning and cutting: Kneads and
pulls batch of candy. Adds specified amount of coloring and flavoring agents and continues kneading
until coloring and flavoring are uniformly distributed and candy feels hardened enough to withstand
machine pulling. Hangs kneaded ribbon of candy on hooks of pulling machine and starts machine
that pulls candy until it feels sufficiently hardened to retain specified consistency after spinning and
cutting. May be designated according to candy pulled as Taffy Puller (sugar & conf.).
520.685-050 CANDY-MAKER HELPER (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: candy-cooker helper; whipper-beater
Tends candy making machines that mix candy ingredients:
Weighs, measures, mixes, and dumps specified ingredients into cooking utensils. Opens discharge
valve, and starts pumps or tilts cooker or kettle to pour cooked candy onto tables or into beaters. May
form soft candies by spreading candy onto cooling and warming slabs, cut candy by hand or with
machine knife, cast candy in starch or rubber molds, or by machine that extrudes candy. May form
hard candies by hand or machine-pulling or spinning. Washes kettles, cookers, machines, and
equipment after each batch. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master
Title. May be designated according to type of candy mixed or cooked as Caramel-Candy-Maker
Helper (sugar & conf.); Nougat-Candy-Maker Helper (sugar & conf.).
520.685-054 CASING-FLUID TENDER (tobacco) alternate titles: flavoring maker
Tends vats, tanks, and pumps to mix, store, and transfer flavoring
ingredients for use in making casing fluid: Pumps liquid from tank car to holding tanks and from
holding tanks into vats for mixing. Adds specified amount of powdered flavoring to liquid in vat and
admits steam to vat to blend liquid and powdered ingredients. Pumps mixture into aging tanks or to
casing machine storage tanks.
520.685-058 CASTING-MACHINE OPERATOR (dairy products)
Tends machine that forms, cools, and cuts process cheese into
slices of specified size and weight: Places forming die into manifold of cheese hopper. Starts
refrigerant pump and observes thermometer to cool conveyor to specified temperature. Starts and
sets speed of cheese pump which forces cheese through openings in manifold to form ribbons of
cheese of specified width and thickness. Threads ribbons of cooled cheese through stacking rolls
which pile them on top of each other. Observes lighted panel buttons which indicate off-weight
cheese stacks going through automatic cutter, weigher, and counter. Alters speed of cheese pump
or presses button to automatically reset speed of conveyor to obtain specified weight cheese. Places
cheese stack on scale to test accuracy of automatic weigher. Stops machine to clear jams.
520.685-062 CASTING-MACHINE OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)
Tends machine that forms sugar decorations for cakes: Fills
machine hopper with prepared sugar mixture. Places sheet of paper on machine bed under die. Turns
handwheel on machine to force mixture through die to form decorations on paper sheet. Places filled
sheet on rack for transfer to packing department.
520.685-066 CHOPPING-MACHINE OPERATOR (meat products)
Tends machine that chops and mixes ground meat into emulsion
for use in making such products as bologna, meat loaves, sausages, and wieners: Dumps ground
meat and premixed seasonings into chopping machine, using fork or hoist, or pulls lever to raise
hopper and turns valve to feed meat trimmings into chopping machine. Pours designated amount of
premixed seasonings and water or ice into chopping machine to season, moisten, and obtain
specified temperature of mixture. Starts machine to mix emulsion to specified consistency. Stops
machine and pulls lever to lower center core of mixing bowl and discharge emulsion into pan or
truck. Scrapes emulsion from bowl. May push truck filled with emulsion to stuffing machine. May
grind meat [MEAT GRINDER (meat products)]. May add ingredients, such as pickles, olives, and
pimentos to emulsion.
520.685-070 CHURN OPERATOR, MARGARINE (oils & grease)
Tends equipment that mixes and churns ingredients to produce
margarine: Turns valves to admit preweighed ingredients, such as milk, water, and oil, into mixing
vat. Weighs or measures additives, such as emulsifier, preservatives, salt, and vitamins, according
to formula, using scale or graduate. Dumps additives into mixing vat. Starts agitator that blends and
emulsifies ingredients. Observes temperature gauge and adjusts steam valve to maintain specified
temperature in vat. Stops agitator after specified period of time, and turns valve to transfer
ingredients to cooling unit. May pasteurize milk [PASTEURIZER (oils & grease)]. May harden
emulsion [VOTATOR-MACHINE OPERATOR (meat products; oils & grease)]. May test milk for
acidity. May disassemble and clean stock lines, and change filtering apparatus. May mix ingredients
for vegetable shortening and be designated Shortening Mixer (oils & grease).
520.685-074 COCOA-POWDER-MIXER OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)
Tends machine that mixes dry ingredients to make cocoa blends
and dairy powder mixes: Weighs out specified amounts of ingredients, such as sugar, powdered
milk, and cocoa, according to formula, and dumps ingredients into mixing machine. Starts machine
that mixes ingredients for specified length of time. Opens machine valve and starts conveyor to
transfer mixed batch to storage. Collects sample of completed mix for laboratory analysis. May add
ingredients and remix batch, according to laboratory recommendation. May be designated according
to product mixed as Dairy-Powder-Mixer Operator (sugar & conf.). May tend panel-controlled
conveyorized system that transfers measured amounts of ingredients from respective bins to
continuous mixing machine and be designated Quick-Mixer Operator (sugar & conf.).
520.685-078 CONFECTIONERY-DROPS-MACHINE OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)
Tends one or more machines that extrude chocolate or
nonchocolate confectionery mixture through die plate onto conveyor to form such products as stars,
chips, or sheets: Attaches specified die plate to machine, using handtools. Starts machine and
observes action to ensure that confection is forming according to standards. May clamp metal bar
to bed of conveyor to form mixture into sheets. May be designated according to design of product
as Chocolate-Drops-Machine Operator (sugar & conf.).
520.685-082 COOKER, CASING (tobacco) alternate titles: flavor maker
Tends heated vats to mix and cook tobacco casing fluid
ingredients: Admits steam into jacket of vat. Dumps solid ingredients into vat and pours liquids from
pail or turns valve to admit liquids, following written or oral instructions. Starts agitator in vat or
stirs mixture with paddle to mix ingredients and prevent them from boiling over. Starts pump or
removes bung from bottom of vat, after mixture is cooked into syrup, to transfer casing fluid to
storage tanks. May measure specific gravity of fluid, using hydrometer, and add water, according
to consistency of mix. May weigh or measure cooked ingredients.
520.685-086 DIVIDING-MACHINE OPERATOR (bakery products) alternate titles: roll-dough divider; roll-machine operator
Tends machines that automatically divide, round, proof, and
shape dough into units of specified size and weight, according to work order, preparatory to baking:
Presses buttons and turns dials or handcranks to start machines and to adjust capacity of dividing
compartments and speed of feeding conveyor on dividing machine. Weighs units of dough, using
balance scale, and adjusts machine when units vary from standard. Scoops flour or starch into sifters
which automatically dust units of dough to prevent sticking. Observes progress of units of dough
through machines that automatically round, proof, and shape dough. Turns rheostats to control speed
of proofing and molding machine conveyors. Inspects shaped units of dough as they are ejected into
pans from molding machine and discards misshapen units. May place dough in pans by hand,
position pans in racks, and push racks to holding area for proofing. May fill reservoir of automatic
feeding device with seeds, such as sesame, caraway, and poppy seeds, when processing buns. May
be designated according to machine tended as Molding-Machine Operator (bakery products).
520.685-090 DOUGH-BRAKE-MACHINE OPERATOR (bakery products)
Tends machine that kneads dough to desired texture: Sprinkles
roller and catching apron of machine with flour to keep dough from sticking. Starts machine and
turns handwheels to adjust distance between rollers. Cuts off lump of dough in trough and inserts
dough between rollers. Catches dough as it extrudes from machine and reinserts it at different angles
until texture reaches desired consistency.
520.685-094 FEED BLENDER (grain-feed mills)
Tends agitator tubs that blend ingredients used in making stock
feed: Turns valves to admit measured amounts of materials, such as bran, gluten, and steep water
into tubs, and starts paddle agitators. Feels sample of mixture to determine if feed consistency meets
plant standard. Pulls lever to open sliding gate and drain mixture from tubs.
520.685-098 FEED MIXER (grain-feed mills) alternate titles: batch-mixer operator; feeder operator; mash-feed-mixer operator
Tends machines that mix stock or poultry feed according to
formula and conveys it to packing machine or storage: Dumps specified number of sacks of meal,
mash, grain, and meat scrap into machine hopper, or presses buttons on control panel to transfer
individual ingredients from separate bins to batch scale hopper until specified weight of each
ingredient is obtained. Weighs additives, such as minerals and vitamins, and dumps them into
hopper. Starts machine to mix ingredients, and starts elevators and conveyors to transfer feed to
storage tanks or packing machine hoppers. May match color of mix with standard sample by
adjusting automatic feeder controls to regulate amount of ingredient in mix. May adjust nozzles,
rheostat, or steam controls to spray heated molasses onto feed. May record weight of feed mixed or
ingredients used. May be designated according to type of feed mixed as Dairy-Feed-Mixing Operator
(grain-feed mills); Poultry-Feed-Mixer Operator (grain-feed mills); or according to ingredient mixed
with feed as Limer (grain-feed mills); Molasses-Feed Mixer (grain-feed mills). May tend machines
that automatically weigh out specified amounts of mash and grain prior to mixing with ingredients
and be designated Feeder Operator, Automatic (grain-feed mills).
520.685-102 FLAKING-ROLL OPERATOR (grain-feed mills) alternate titles: flake-or-shred-roll operator; roll operator
Tends machine containing rolls that form cooked grain into
flakes, shredded biscuits, or other shapes to produce cereal products: Moves controls to start pairs
of rollers rotating and to convey cooked grain to roll feeders. Turns dials and handwheels to adjust
pressure of rollers to maintain specified thickness and consistency of formed product, as indicated
by feel and visual inspection, and to control rate of feed of grain through feeding mechanism.
Replaces worn knives used to scrape formed grain from roller surface, using handtools.
520.685-106 FLOUR BLENDER (grain-feed mills) alternate titles: blender
Tends machines that blend and sift flour, and conveyors that
carry flour between machines: Starts screw conveyors or turns valves on feed chutes to transfer flour
from storage bins to mixing machine, or dumps designated bags of flour into hopper of machine.
Starts machine to mix flour and pulls lever to open gate and allow blended flour to flow from
machine. Starts separator that sifts mixed flour to remove lumps. Starts conveyors that transfer
blended and sifted flour to packing machine.
520.685-110 GREEN-COFFEE BLENDER (food prep., nec) alternate titles: coffee blender
Tends machines that blend various grades of green coffee beans:
Transfers sacks of specified grades of green coffee beans to dumping chute, using handtruck.
Empties beans onto chute. Starts machine that mixes coffee beans. Pulls levers to dump mixed coffee
beans into elevators that convey them to cleaning and storage areas.
520.685-114 ICING MIXER (bakery products) alternate titles: filler mixer
Tends equipment that mixes ingredients for icing or filling bakery
products: Weighs and measures ingredients, such as sugar, chocolate, food coloring, and pulped or
ground fruit or nuts, according to recipe. Dumps ingredients into mixing bowl. Selects and installs
beater arms in mixing machine, using wrench. Turns dials and pushes buttons to set mixing time,
temperature, and speed to start machine. Pours measured amount of water from container into
mixing bowl, and adds additional ingredients, as necessary, during mixing cycle to ensure that icing
or filling meets company standards. Observes and feels texture of mix to determine when desired
consistency has been obtained. May cook some types of icings or fillings in steam-jacketed kettles.
May mix meringue for pie topping. May be designated according to product mixed or cooked as
Cooker, Pie Filling (bakery products); Fruit Mixer (bakery products); Pie-Filling Mixer (bakery
products).
520.685-118 KETTLE TENDER (sugar & conf.)
Tends machine that mixes chewing gum base with powdered
sugar: Places spout of vibrating hopper, containing powdered sugar, in top of mixing machine and
starts vibrator and mixer. Places container on scale under spout of centrifuge machine and opens
valve to allow specified amount of gum base to fill container. Positions container over mixer and
opens discharge valve to allow gum base to flow into mixer. Dumps gum requiring reprocessing into
mixer to mix with new batch. May substitute glucose syrup for powdered sugar.
520.685-122 LOZENGE-DOUGH MIXER (sugar & conf.)
Tends machine that mixes formulated ingredients, such as sugar,
syrup, and flavoring to make dough for candy lozenges: Weighs and measures ingredients according
to formula, and dumps specified quantity of ingredients into trough of mixing machine. Starts
machine that kneads and mixes ingredients, forming dough. Examines and feels mixture for specified
consistency and to determine need for additional ground sugar or other ingredients. Scoops lozenge
mixture onto tray for further processing. May be designated according to product mixed as Kiss
Mixer (sugar & conf.); Mint-Lozenge Mixer (sugar & conf.).
520.685-130 MASH GRINDER (dairy products)
Tends mill and agitating vat that grind and mix flour and malt
with water, to make malted milk mash: Turns water valve to fill vat and starts grinder and agitator.
Transfers flour and malt from storage silo by moving microswitch controls to deposit specified
amounts through automatic scale hopper into mill or by placing counters on meters and starting
conveyors that carry measured amounts through grinder into vat. Observes ammeter, and grain and
water meters to detect deviations from specifications, and moves levers to alter grain and water flow.
Pumps mash to mash kettles. May heat mash by mixing steam with water.
520.685-134 MILL FEEDER (grain-feed mills)
Tends machine that mixes meat scraps, used in poultry feed, into
uniform mixture: Starts machine and opens slide gate in hopper to feed scraps into machine.
Observes meter and adjusts slide gates in feed hopper to regulate flow of material into machine.
520.685-138 MIXER (food prep., nec)
Tends automatic grinding and blending machine to prepare
condiments, such as dry and liquid salad dressing mixes, spaghetti sauce mix, garlic spread, and
seasoning salts: Weighs out and measures ingredients, such as spices, oils, cheese, and salt. Dumps
ingredients into hopper of machine and turns valve to admit specified amounts of liquid ingredients
into hopper. Moves controls to adjust speed of grinding rollers. Sets thermostats to maintain
specified temperature. Starts machine to mix ingredients for predetermined period. May transfer
ingredients from storage to work area, using lift truck.
520.685-142 MIXER OPERATOR II (chemical)
Tends machine that mixes specified amounts of additives and raw
salt to fortify salt products, such as table salt, salt tablets, and block salt: Weighs out specified
amounts of additives, such as potassium iodide, magnesium carbonate, garlic, and spices, using
scale, and dumps them into drum of mixer. Starts automatic weighing machine that weighs out
prescribed amount of salt. Moves levers to transfer salt from scales to mixing drum and starts mixer.
Pushes lever to open bottom of mixer and discharge mixed product into packing bins or into feed
hopper of tablet compressor. May tend vibrating screens to size salt crystals. May be designated
according to product for which salt is mixed as Mixer Operator, Raw Salt (chemical); Mixer
Operator, Tablets (chemical); Mixer Operator, Vacuum-Pan Salt (chemical).
520.685-146 MIXER OPERATOR (beverage)
Tends mixer to produce powdered drink or food: Weighs and
measures ingredients according to formula and pours them into mixers, or starts conveyor to move
premeasured ingredients into mixer. Starts mixer to mix ingredients for specified time. Compares
color of mixture with color chart to ensure product color meets specifications. Moves lever to dump
mixture into container or onto conveyor. May be designated according to product mixed as
Gelatin-Powder Mixer (beverage); Soft-Drink-Powder Mixer (beverage).
520.685-150 MIXER OPERATOR (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: five-roll-refiner batch mixer
Tends machine that mixes such ingredients as chocolate
liquor, sugar, powdered milk, and cocoa butter preparatory to making sweet chocolate: Weighs and
dumps dry ingredients into mixing machine by hand, hydraulic lift, or conveyor equipped with
automatic scale. Observes meters and turns valves to admit measured amounts of liquids into mixer.
Observes thermometer and sets thermostat to heat mixer to specified temperature. Starts mixer.
Examines mixture to ensure that consistency conforms to standards. Starts conveyor to transfer
finished batch to refining machine. May tend automatic sugar grinders or pulverizers [SUGAR
GRINDER (sugar & conf.)]. May be designated according to type of mixer used as Melangeur
Operator (sugar & conf.).
520.685-154 MIXER-AND-BLENDER (food prep., nec)
Tends machine that mixes and blends food ingredients to
produce such products as mayonnaise, mustard and salad dressing, and spices, according to formula:
Weighs such ingredients as eggs, salt, spices, and sugar, using scale or weighing hopper. Dumps
ingredients into mixing machine. Turns valves to permit measured amounts of such liquids as oil,
water, or vinegar to flow from tanks into mixing machine. Starts machine and observes mixing to
ensure thorough blending. Starts pumps to transfer contents of mixer to containers, filling machines,
or storage tanks. May grind dry ingredients, using grinding machine. May be designated according
to product mixed as Egg-And-Spice Mixer (food prep., nec); Mayonnaise Mixer (food prep., nec);
Mustard Mixer (food prep., nec).
520.685-158 MIXER, CHILI POWDER (food prep., nec)
Tends machine that mixes chili powder with other spice
ingredients for use as seasoning: Measures and weighs out specified quantities of ground chili
peppers, garlic, salt, and other ingredients and dumps them into hopper of mixing machine. Adjusts
controls to regulate steam pressure in jacket of mixer and starts machine. Compares sample of
mixture with standard sample to ensure that mixture meets color and texture specifications.
520.685-162 MIXER, DRY-FOOD PRODUCTS (food prep., nec)
Tends machine that mixes, blends, or kneads ingredients to
make dry-food products, such as baking powder, gelatin desserts, pie thickeners, and ice cream
powders: Weighs or measures ingredients and dumps them into mixer or opens valve to admit
specified amounts of each ingredient into mixer from storage hopper. Admits steam or coolant into
jacket of mixer and sets thermostat to maintain temperature in mixer at specified level. Regulates
mixing time and speed for mixing, blending, or kneading, and starts machine. May perform acidity
tests, using pH meter or may submit samples to laboratory. May add additional ingredients and
remix batch on basis of test results or laboratory recommendation. May start conveyor to transfer
dry-food product to next process. May be designated according to food product mixed as
Baking-Powder Mixer (food prep., nec).
520.685-166 MIXING-MACHINE OPERATOR (can. & preserv.)
Tends machine that mixes food ingredients for subsequent
processing, canning, or freezing: Loads hopper of mixer with premeasured quantities of ingredients
by hand, conveyor, bucket hoist, or by opening valves. Starts mixer and observes operation to ensure
thorough blending. Pulls lever to tilt and empty mixer or uses scoop to empty mixture into chute,
hopper, or container. May weigh out and measure ingredients, using platform scale and measuring
containers. May observe and control conveyors and filling machines in processing line to ensure
continuous operation.
520.685-170 MIXING-TANK OPERATOR (oils & grease)
Tends equipment that mixes ingredients for use in producing
margarine: Turns valve to admit liquid ingredients, such as water or milk, into mixing vat. Dips
measuring stick into vat and closes valve when liquid reaches specified level. Weighs specified
quantities of dry ingredients, such as salt and powdered milk, and empties ingredients into vat. Starts
agitator to mix liquid and powdered ingredients for specified time. Turns valve to empty mixed
ingredients from vat for further processing.
520.685-174 MOLDER, MEAT (meat products)
Tends stuffing machine that fills molds with meat emulsion
to form meat loaves: Slides mold under discharge nozzle of stuffing machine and moves lever to
discharge emulsion into mold. Removes filled molds and places them on racks for further
processing. May fill molds with meat cuts or whole pieces of meat by hand or using compressed air
plunger and be designated Hand Molder, Meat (meat products). May stuff bologna and canadian
bacon into casings by hand. May close ends of filled casings with metal clip and by tying with string.
520.685-178 PELLET-MILL OPERATOR (grain-feed mills) alternate titles: feed-and-pellet operator
Tends machine that presses ingredients into feed pellets for
poultry and stock feed: Turns steam valves to regulate temperature of machine. Observes ammeter
and turns valves to regulate flow of material to machine. May adjust nozzles to regulate flow of
molasses into ingredients and turn steam valves to regulate temperature of molasses. May adjust
flow of air to cool pellets in cooler. May tend bucket elevator equipment to transfer pellets to
storage. May adjust rollers to crush pelletized feed into crumbles. May mix poultry or stock feed
preparatory to pelletizing [FEED MIXER (grain-feed mills)].
520.685-182 PRESS OPERATOR, MEAT (meat products)
Tends machine that presses such meats as bacon slabs, beef
cuts, hams, and hog butts, into shape to facilitate slicing or packing: Positions meat on table of
pressing machine and depresses pedal or pulls lever to lower ram onto meat that compresses meat
into shape. Removes meat from machine and places in container, or on conveyor for transfer to
slicing machine. May tend slicing machine [SLICING-MACHINE OPERATOR (dairy products;
meat products)]. May be designated according to cut of meat pressed as Butt Presser (meat
products); Ham Molder (meat products).
520.685-186 PRESS TENDER (food prep., nec)
Tends battery of presses that automatically mix ingredients,
and knead and extrude dough for use in making macaroni products: Installs specified dies in presses,
using handtools. Sets automatic weighing device. Opens valves to admit prescribed ingredients into
mixing unit and turns dials that control rate of flow of material through processing units. Starts
machines that trim and rack extruded strands of long goods over drying sticks (rods) and convey
them into preliminary drying chamber, or extrude short goods onto conveyor chutes leading to series
of driers. Observes presses in operation to ensure progressive movement of mixture. Regulates speed
of press to control product quantity. Observes color of dough and feels its consistency to determine,
from knowledge and experience, if product conforms to standard. May be designated according to
type press product as Press Tender, Long Goods (food prep., nec); Press Tender, Short Goods (food
prep., nec).
520.685-190 PRETZEL-TWISTING-MACHINE OPERATOR (bakery products)
Tends machine that automatically rolls, cuts to size, and
twists dough to form pretzels and conveys them to oven: Turns knobs to adjust machine to roll and
cut dough to specified thickness and length. Loads dough into machine hopper and starts machine.
Observes processing of dough through machine to detect broken or misformed pretzels. Stops
machine to clear jams. May be designated according to type of pretzel formed as
Pretzel-Stick-Machine Operator (bakery products).
520.685-194 RELISH BLENDER (can. & preserv.) alternate titles: relish maker
Tends machine that blends diced pickles with other
ingredients to make relish: Weighs out specified quantity of diced pickles in barrel, using floor
scales, and dumps pickles into blending tank, using automatic hoist. Pumps cooked mixture of sugar,
syrup, spices, and preservatives into blending tank. Starts agitator in blending tank and observes
process to ensure thorough blending. Opens valve to transfer relish to bin for packing.
520.685-198 ROLLING-MACHINE OPERATOR (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: candy-rolling-machine operator; cut-roll-machine operator; roller operator
Tends machine that rolls slabs of candy to specified thickness
prior to cutting: Turns handwheel to adjust clearance of rollers to accommodate thickness of slab
without binding. Starts machine and feeds slab of candy between rollers. Reverses rollers to return
candy for removal. Readjusts rollers and continues operation until candy is rolled to specified
thickness.
520.685-202 SAUSAGE MAKER (meat products)
Tends machine that mixes ingredients, such as ground meat
and condiments, to make sausage, according to formula: Weighs ingredients and dumps them into
mixing machine. Starts machine that mixes ingredients. Empties mixed ingredients into containers.
May grind meat. May fill casings with bulk sausage [BULK-SAUSAGE-STUFFING-MACHINE
OPERATOR (meat products)].
520.685-206 SAUSAGE MIXER (meat products)
Tends machine that mixes ground meat and condiments to
make bulk sausage: Shovels meat into bowl of mixing machine and adds specified amounts of
seasonings. Starts machine, observes thermometer, and adds water or ice to bowl to regulate
temperature of mixture. Moves lever to tilt mixing bowl and empty contents into cart. Scrapes meat
from bowl and mixing paddles.
520.685-210 STUFFER (meat products) alternate titles: sausage stuffer
Tends equipment that forces meat emulsion into casings to
make meat products, such as linked sausages, frankfurters, and wieners: Lifts lid from compression
cylinder and shovels meat emulsion into cylinder. Tamps emulsion with shovel to remove air
pockets and replaces lid. Turns valve to admit compressed air into cylinder. Slides casing over
discharge nozzle and moves lever to discharge emulsion into casing. Ties knot in end of filled
casing, or seals casing with clipping device to prevent loss of emulsion. May tend machine that
automatically fills, links, and ties casings with wire band. May feed filled casing into linking
machine. May tend stuffing machine that fills casings with bulk sausage and be designated
Bulk-Sausage-Stuffing-Machine Operator (meat products).
520.685-214 SWEET-GOODS-MACHINE OPERATOR (bakery products) alternate titles: bench hand, machine; dough sheeter
Tends machine that automatically rolls (sheets), curls, and
cuts sweet goods into specified size and weight preparatory to making rolls, coffee cake, and other
sweet goods: Fills dispensing units of machine with such ingredients as oil, cinnamon, and sugar.
Adjusts valve to control sprinkling of ingredients on dough and starts machine. Picks up dough from
pan and sprinkles with flour. Places dough on conveyor that feeds into sheeting rolls. Observes
progress of dough rolling, and stops machine to correct malfunctions. May roll dough by repeated
hand feeding through machine to obtain desired consistency.
520.685-218 TRAY-CASTING-MACHINE OPERATOR (dairy products)
Tends conveyor-type casting machine that pumps process
cheese into molds to form slices of specified size and weight: Places paper interleaves in dispenser
and presses button to signal for cheese to be dropped into hopper. Starts machine that automatically
pumps measured amounts of cheese onto interleaves in trays, and spreads cheese into slices of
specified size. Observes weight-indicator light and moves lever to regulate amount of cheese
deposited in tray. Straightens interleaves, replaces clogged dispenser, or feeder needle, scrapes
cheese from tamper and vacuum openings in tray, and removes malformed slices.
520.685-222 TUMBLER TENDER (food prep., nec)
Tends machine to season potato chips, corn chips, or similar
food products: Dumps food products into drum of machine and starts machine that rotates drum.
Scoops seasoning from barrel, using measuring cup, and sifts seasoning onto food product in drum.
Stops machine after specified time and tilts drum to dump material into container, onto conveyor,
or into hopper of bagging machine.
520.685-226 UNLEAVENED-DOUGH MIXER (bakery products)
Tends five-position mixing machine to mix unleavened
dough ingredients, such as flour, eggs, salt, and water in production of matzoh products: Pushes
mixing pot onto roller platform and positions pot under automatic filling and weighing devices. Flips
switch and turns controls to fill mixing pot with dough ingredients. Observes scale indicators to
determine when specified amounts of ingredients have been added. Dumps premeasured pail of
condiments into mixing pot. Pushes pot from roller platform onto platform of mixing machine.
Depresses button to move platform to each of five mixing positions and to simultaneously agitate
mixing fork in mixing pot. Depresses foot pedal to uncradle mixing pot from final position, lifts and
pulls pot onto roller platform, and pushes pot onto elevator for conveying to dough-dumping station.
Observes machine and auxiliary automatic pot-washing system, and stops machine and notifies
supervisor when malfunctions occur. Cleans mixer cover, using brush and airhose, and unscrews
mixing fork from spindle for cleaning by other worker.
520.685-230 MIXER OPERATOR, SNACK FOODS (food prep., nec)
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. Pulls knobs to activate control panel and observes lights and dials to verify that panel is
functioning. Inspects sections of mixing equipment, such as agitator blades, drum of mixer, and feed
hopper to verify that equipment is clean. Adds emulsifier and contents of oil drum into reservoir
prior to mixing process, using air-powered pump. Selects and pushes wheeled container of
preweighed mixture of grain products or dough scrap into automatic locking device of mixer
elevator. Presses specified buttons on control panel to purge air from oil and water lines, open drum
door of mixer, raise and dump contents of container into mixer, and activate mixer. Observes digital
timer and presses buttons at specified intervals to add predetermined amounts of oil and water, stop
mixing process, and dispense dough onto conveyor for further processing. Observes oil and water
pipes during mixing process to ensure that oil and water are flowing into mixer. Feels dough on
conveyor to detect defects, such as excessively dry, moist, or lumpy dough. Scoops cup of dough
from initial batch of mix for quality assurance testing. Notifies supervisor of dough not meeting
mixing standards and of equipment malfunction.
520.685-234 DOUGH MIXER (bakery products) alternate titles: mixing-machine attendant
Tends machines and equipment that automatically mix
ingredients to make straight and sponge (yeast) doughs according to formula: Moves controls and
turns valves to adjust metering devices that weigh, measure, sift, and convey water, flour, and
shortening into mixer, and that measure and dump yeast, vitamins, yeast food, sugar, salt, and other
ingredients into mixing machine. Turns knobs or dials to set mixing cycle time and maintain
temperature of dough. Starts machine. Feels dough for desired consistency. Positions wheeled dough
trough in front of mixer, opens mixer door, and starts mixer to rotate blades and dumps dough into
trough. Pushes troughs of sponge dough into room to ferment for specified time. Dumps raised
sponge dough into mixer, using hoist, and adds ingredients to complete mixture. Records number
of batches mixed. May weigh and measure ingredients which are manually fed into mixer. May
dump all ingredients into mixer by hand. May be designated according to type of dough mixed as
Bread-Dough Mixer (bakery products); Cookie Mixer (bakery products); Dog-Food Dough Mixer
(bakery products); Doughnut-Dough Mixer (bakery products); Pastry Mixer (bakery products);
Pie-Crust Mixer (bakery products). May be designated: Cracker-Dough Mixer (bakery products);
Pretzel-Dough Mixer (bakery products); Sweet-Dough Mixer (bakery products).
520.686-010 BALL-MACHINE OPERATOR (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: ball-rolling-machine operator; candy roller
Feeds automatic rolling machine that forms pliable candy
into shapes, such as balls or disks: Applies colored candy strips onto outside of candy roll to form
stripes. Places bulk candy on heated canvas belt. Rolls candy into ropelike shape. Starts machine.
Feeds rolled candy into machine that cuts, rolls, cools, and drops shaped candy onto conveyor
leading to wrapping department.
520.686-014 DESSERT-CUP-MACHINE FEEDER (bakery products)
Feeds freshly baked wafers into machine that forms dessert
cups: Positions and holds wafer over male die. Withdraws hand as female die forces wafer over male
die to form dessert cup.
520.686-018 FEED-MIXER HELPER (grain-feed mills) alternate titles: feeder loader; hopper loader; mixer-machine feeder
Assists FEED MIXER (grain-feed mills) to prepare stock and
poultry feed: Dumps sacks of wheat, corn, or other ingredients into hopper of mixing machine. Stirs
ingredients in hopper, using paddle to facilitate flow into mixer. Performs other duties as described
under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
520.686-022 FLOUR-BLENDER HELPER (grain-feed mills) alternate titles: blender helper; bolter helper; flour-mixer helper
Fills hopper of blending machine with flour to assist FLOUR
BLENDER (grain-feed mills): Moves sacks of flour from storeroom to blending machine, using
handtruck, forklift, or electric hoist. Cuts sacks open and dumps contents into hopper of machine,
or turns hand screws or moves levers to adjust gate openings of overhead storage bins to release
specified amounts of flour into blender hopper. Performs other duties as described under HELPER
(any industry) Master Title.
520.686-026 GLUCOSE-AND-SYRUP WEIGHER (sugar & conf.)
Weighs specified amounts of glucose and flavoring syrup
for use in making chewing gum: Places container on wheeled scale and positions container under
glucose tap. Fills container with specified weight of glucose. Adds syrup to glucose until prescribed
weight of combined ingredients is reached. Pours ingredients into mixing machine.
520.686-030 MOLDING-MACHINE-OPERATOR HELPER (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: mogul feeder; stack puller
Feeds candy-filled starch molding trays onto conveyor or into
feed rack of machine that empties trays, removes starch from candy, and deposits candy on trays or
conveyor for packing and shipment. Positions trays under machine to receive molded candy. Stacks
filled trays and transfers them to drying area, using handtruck. May dump trays of candy into hopper
of machine that shakes starch from candy and be designated Starch Dumper (sugar & conf.).
520.686-034 PLUG SHAPER, MACHINE (tobacco)
Feeds lumps of tobacco into shape cells of automatic press
that compresses lumps into plugs of chewing tobacco.
520.686-038 TAMALE-MACHINE FEEDER (food prep., nec)
Feeds machine that automatically encases ground meat
mixture with cornmeal mixture to form tamales: Fills respective hoppers with cornmeal and ground
meat mixture and presses button to start machine. Removes formed tamales from conveyor, wraps
tamales in corn husks, and packs them in plastic containers.
520.687-010 BLENDER LABORER (tobacco)
Moves leaf tobacco loaded on dollies to blending line from
storage room in tobacco processing plant: Observes workers feeding tobacco onto blending conveyor
to determine when supply of tobacco needs replenishing. Reads grade on card above worker and
locates same grade in storage area. Pulls dolly loaded with tobacco from storage into position along
blending line, using hook. Unties burlap sheet wrapped around tobacco, using pliers. Removes sheets
and dollies from work area.
520.687-014 BLINTZE ROLLER (food prep., nec) alternate titles: cheese-pancake roller
Fills precut sheets of egg dough with cheese, folds ends over
filling, and rolls lengthwise to make blintzes (rolled cheese pancakes). Places blintzes on conveyor
leading to packer.
520.687-018 CANDY MOLDER, HAND (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: molder, hand; novelty-candy maker; paste worker
Pours liquid candy into chilled molds to form solid candy
figures, such as animals or Christmas trees: Dumps or pours candy into warming pan and turns dial
to heat product to pouring temperature. Stirs candy to facilitate melting and pours it into chilled
mold. Taps or tilts mold to distribute candy uniformly throughout mold. Opens mold when candy
has congealed and removes figure. May be designated by type of candy molded as Chocolate Molder
(sugar & conf.).
520.687-022 CANDY SPREADER (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: candy-maker helper
Pours and spreads batches of cooked candy, such as fudge,
caramel, or toffee, in pans or trays, or onto temperature-controlled slabs preparatory to cutting:
Covers pan, tray, or slab with wax paper, dusts lined pan with powdered sugar, or greases with
shortening to prevent sticking. Spreads candy to specified thickness, using spatula or roller. May cut
candy into sections, using knife, for use by CUTTING-MACHINE OPERATOR (sugar & conf.) or
set cutter frames into candy to slice it into individual sections. May roughen surface with scraper to
simulate homemade candy or sprinkle chopped nuts or fruit over candy to decorate it. When
spreading and cutting bar candy, may be designated Candy Maker, Bar (sugar & conf.).
520.687-026 CASING-MATERIAL WEIGHER (tobacco) alternate titles: casing mixer; top flavor attendant
Weighs and measures ingredients used in making casing
fluid, according to formula, using scales and measuring cans. Adds or removes ingredients until
specified amount is obtained and dumps or pours ingredients into cooking vats. Opens containers
in which ingredients are stored. May assist COOKER, CASING (tobacco) in cooking ingredients.
520.687-030 FILLER MIXER (tobacco) alternate titles: filler blender; scrap preparer
Mixes various types of cigar filler or plug filler tobacco:
Weighs out specified amounts of each type of tobacco and dumps tobacco on floor. Forks tobacco
leaves together to obtain uniform mix. Forks mixed leaves into storage bin. May fill bags with
blended filler tobacco. May be designated according to type of filler tobacco mixed as Seed And
Havana-Scrap Preparer (tobacco).
520.687-034 FOOD MIXER (grain-feed mills)
Mixes specified amounts of liquid and solid ingredients
together to make bird foods. Packs product into molds or containers.
520.687-038 GUM PULLER (sugar & conf.)
Conveys lump chewing gum from mixer and dumps gum into
hopper of machine that rolls and scores gum sheets: Positions cart under door of mixer. Sprinkles
sugar by hand over interior surfaces of cart to prevent gum from sticking. Tilts mixing machine and
opens door. Pulls quantity of gum from mixer, cuts it with knife, and drops gum into cart. Pushes
cart into position over hopper of scoring machine. Tilts rear of cart to dump gum into hopper, using
electric hoist.
520.687-042 HOP WEIGHER (beverage)
Weighs hops used in brewing beer: Selects bale of prescribed
hops from storage area in hop room and transports bale to work area, using handtruck. Opens burlap
wrapping of bale, using knife. Breaks bale into chunks and throws chunks into basket on platform
scale. Fills basket to prescribed number of pounds. Wheels filled baskets to brew kettles.
520.687-046 MEXICAN FOOD MAKER, HAND (food prep., nec)
Performs any combination of following tasks concerned with
preparing and packaging Mexican ready-to-serve or frozen foods: Places portions of cooked foods
on tortilla. Rolls or folds tortilla over seasoned ground meat, bean, or cheese mixture to form
Mexican food item. May garnish food with cheese, peppers, olives, and other condiments. May wrap
tortilla around mixture to form characteristic shape and be known as Burrito Maker (food prep., nec).
May fill taco shell with meat and be known as Taco Maker (food prep., nec). May encase cheese or
meat mixture in tortilla and be known as Enchilada Maker (food prep., nec). May spoon sauce and
meat mixture onto tortilla shaped cornmeal dough and wrap product in corn husk or paper and be
known as Tamale Maker (food prep., nec).
520.687-050 PLUG SHAPER, HAND (tobacco) alternate titles: shape hand
Compresses lumps of tobacco into plugs of chewing tobacco
in hand shapes, performing any combination of following tasks: Greases sinkers to prevent lumps
from sticking, using cloth saturated with liquid paraffin or petrolatum. Places sinkers and frames into
shape boxes and fills frame cells with specified number of lumps. Positions filled shape box under
ram of hydraulic press and turns valve to lower ram onto shapes that compress lumps into plugs.
Removes shape boxes from press and sinkers and frames from shape box. Knocks plugs from frame
cells, using rake or metal bar. Stacks plugs on table for further processing. Cleans tin plates in
washing machine or with cloth and water.
520.687-054 SEASONING MIXER (meat products) alternate titles: spice mixer
Weighs and mixes seasonings, such as salt, pepper, and sage,
according to formula, for use in making sausage: Mixes ingredients by hand or in machine. Dumps
mixture into containers and attaches tags or marks containers with identifying information. May
grind whole peppers in grinding machine. May cube eggs, pimientos, and pickles, by placing them
on cutter screen and lowering press to force them through cutters. May peel and cut onions, using
knife. May clip one end of meat casings with clipping tool, and stamp date and code on casings and
sausage containers, using rubber stamp.
520.687-058 SYRUP-MIXER ASSISTANT (grain-feed mills)
Empties sacks of ingredients, such as cane and beet sugar,
into mixing vats preparatory to making table syrups. Carries containers and materials and cleans
vats, using steam hose, as instructed by SYRUP MIXER (grain-feed mills).
520.687-062 SPICE MIXER (can. & preserv.)
Weighs and mixes seasonings and other ingredients to
prepare spice mixes, according to formula, for use in flavoring canned food products: Weighs
specified ingredients, such as spices, salt, and flour, using scales. Mixes ingredients, using mixing
machine, spatula, or portable mixer. Fills containers to specified weight with mix for use in canning
process.
520.687-066 BLENDING-TANK TENDER HELPER (can. & preserv.)
Assists BLENDING-TANK TENDER (beverage; can. &
preserv.) 520.685-030 by directing filling of holding tanks and performing related duties: Pulls latch
of lid-locking hinge or clips metal band holding lid on barrel of juice concentrate, using clippers, to
remove lid from barrel. Signals INDUSTRIAL-TRUCK OPERATOR (any industry) 921.683-050
by hand to guide lifting and positioning of barrel adjacent to opening of holding tank. Manually
holds barrel in contact with tank opening as barrel is tilted to dump juice concentrate into tank.
Sprays inside of barrel to wash remaining concentrate into tank, using hose. Turns valve of holding
tank as directed by BLENDING-TANK TENDER (beverage; can. & preserv.) to open flow of
concentrate into blending tank and to fill blending tank to specified capacity. Cleans residue and film
from equipment and floors following processing, using waterhose, cleaning solution, brushes, and
rags.
521 SEPARATING, CRUSHING, MILLING, CHOPPING, GRINDING, AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
This group includes occupations concerned with setting apart materials in a mixture by filtering, sifting, straining, squeezing, precipitation, centrifugal pressure, or agitation, and breaking materials and reducing them to smaller size by compression, chipping, and smashing.
521.130-010 MILLER SUPERVISOR (grain-feed mills) alternate titles: miller, first; miller, head; mill operator
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
cleaning and grinding grain and in bolting flour to ensure milling, according to specifications. Feels
flour during processing and adjusts grinding rolls and other equipment to mill product to
specifications. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
521.130-014 SUPERVISOR, POWDERED SUGAR (sugar & conf.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
pulverizing and packing powdered sugar. Inspects pulverizing station to verify that grinders are not
overheating, load on electrical system is within specified limits, and dust collector system is
operative. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
521.131-010 SUPERVISOR, RICE MILLING (grain-feed mills)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
milling rice: Reviews instructions covering grade and amount of rice to be milled, and plans
operations accordingly. Issues instructions for adjusting shelling-stones, rice hullers, rice-cleaning
machine, rice grader, rice polishing equipment, reel, scalping machine and other milling machinery.
Observes milling process, examines rice, and issues instructions for adjustment of machinery to
maintain quality and quantity of product. May inspect and repair machinery. May plan installation
of machinery. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
521.132-010 MILL PLATFORM SUPERVISOR (sugar & conf.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
grinding sugarcane in series of crusher mills to extract juice: Signals workers to regulate speed of
conveyors and crusher rollers. Pries cane loose from between rollers to break up jams, using wooden
pole. Adjusts tension of rollers to ensure total extraction of juice. Performs other duties as described
under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
521.132-014 SUPERVISOR, THRESHING DEPARTMENT (tobacco)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers in threshing
department of tobacco processing plant: Pushes buttons on control panels to start conveyors and
machines. Observes threshing machine units to detect jams and defective machine operations.
Removes clogged tobacco, using metal rod or hand, or diverts flow of tobacco to another processing
line until jams have been corrected. Feels tobacco to determine moisture content and turns valves
to regulate flow of steam and water into ordering machine [ORDERING-MACHINE OPERATOR
(tobacco)]. Keeps payroll timecards for subordinates. Performs other duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
521.137-010 SUPERVISOR, PICKING (tobacco)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
removing offcolor tobacco, stem particles, and foreign matter from tobacco as it moves along belt
conveyors: Observes conveyors to detect malfunctioning. Observes activities of workers picking
green and dark tobacco, stem particles, and foreign matter, such as string, dirt, and paper from
tobacco to ensure that tobacco is processed, according to instructions. Notifies maintenance
department of major breakdowns. Turns knob and moves lever to adjust feed chutes and equalize
distribution of tobacco on conveyors. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any
industry) Master Title.
521.362-010 CONTINUOUS-ABSORPTION-PROCESS OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)
Controls continuous absorption process equipment to remove
coloring from sugar beet juice and gas regenerating furnace to reactivate carbon (burn out
impurities): Starts conveyors and elevators to fill absorption tank with activated carbon. Opens
valves and starts pumps to force sugar juice through carbon in tank. Observes gauges and recorder
readings on panelboard and adjusts controls to obtain constant flow of juice through tank. Draws
sample of juice and observes color for conformance to specifications. Diverts flow of juice through
standby tank when color of juice does not meet specifications. Moves controls on panelboard to
admit fuel and air into regenerating furnace, and presses button that automatically ignites fire in
furnace. Starts conveyors and feeders to convey carbon from tank into furnace that removes
impurities in carbon. Reads gauges and recorders and adjusts controls to regulate furnace
temperature, fuel-air ratio, and feed rate of carbon into furnace. Records operating data in station log.
521.362-014 MILLER, DISTILLERY (beverage)
Controls equipment to clean and grind whole grain for use
in production of distilled liquors: Inspects carloads of whole grain to detect presence of harmful
insects, such as weevils and grain beetles. Collects sample of grain from each carload for laboratory
analysis. Records number of boxcar from which each sample is taken. Pumps whole grain from
boxcars to storage tanks or hopper of cleaning machine, using air-conveyor chutes. Starts automatic
cleaning machine that blows and sifts foreign particles, such as dirt, twigs, and stones from whole
grain and conveys clean grain to storage tank for further processing. Pumps clean grain from storage
tank into hopper balanced on scale and records weight of grain before dumping into grinding
machine. Starts grinding machine, and regulates flow of grain from hopper. Pumps ground meal
from grinding machine into scale-hopper to compute and record difference in weight of grain before
and after grinding. Pumps ground meal into meal tank for further processing. Signals MILLER
HELPER, DISTILLERY (beverage) to connect air-conveyor chutes to pumps and storage tanks,
clean or change screens on cleaning machine, stop and start pumps, conveyors, and machines, and
lubricate moving parts of machines and equipment. Makes minor repairs and adjustments to pumps,
air-conveyor chutes, and machines. May be designated according to specific duties as Grain Miller
(beverage); Grain-Cleaner-And-Transfer Operator (beverage).
521.362-018 REFINERY OPERATOR (grain-feed mills) alternate titles: control board operator, sugar refining
Controls refinery equipment to produce sugar and sugar
products from starch: Reads dials, meters, and gauges, and moves controls to adjust and regulate
treating time, temperature, rate of flow and density of sugar liquors through filter and evaporator
units. Monitors panelboard to detect and correct equipment malfunctioning. Records processing,
control, and other production data in log. Directs REFINERY OPERATOR, ASSISTANT
(grain-feed mills) and FILTER TENDER (grain-feed mills) when emergency operation of equipment
is manually required, or in operational assignments.
521.365-010 CHAR-FILTER OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)
Tends bone-char filters to remove soluble impurities and
nonsugars from sugar-liquor solutions: Directs CHAR-FILTER-OPERATOR HELPER (sugar &
conf.) in filling filter tanks with bone-char and liquor. Inspects installations to ensure that hoses are
connected to specified manifold pipe. Posts data on blackboard relating to filter operations, such as
starting and ending time and quality of liquor being filtered, filters broken down for char
regeneration, and filters being washed to recover sugar in char. Notifies other stations when changing
filter hookups to ensure flow of specified liquor. Directs helper in removing filter heads, poking
filters to break up layers of diatomaceous earth, and changing manifold setups to ensure continuation
of refining.
521.382-010 EVAPORATOR OPERATOR (can. & preserv.; dairy products; sugar & conf.)
Controls evaporating equipment to concentrate suspensions
and solutions to specified degree in vacuum tanks or pans: Pumps liquid into evaporator tank or
vacuum pan. Moves switches to start vacuum pumps and maintain specified pressure. Turns valves
to admit steam into evaporator chest, coils, tubes, or jackets and regulate steam input to maintain
specified temperature. Tests concentration of evaporated solution, using refractometer and
hydrometer, and adjusts feeds, temperatures, and pressure accordingly. Pumps concentrated liquid
to storage. May tend auxiliary equipment, such as settling tanks, preheating tanks, condensers, and
cooling equipment. May supervise workers weighing and mixing batches to predetermined formulas.
May pump batch through sterilizer. May control chiller to reduce temperature of fresh citrus juice.
May be designated according to material evaporated as Evaporator Operator, Molasses (can. &
preserv.); Tomato-Paste Maker (can. & preserv.).
521.382-014 SEPARATOR OPERATOR (grain-feed mills)
Operates flotation machine to remove germs (embryos) from
cracked grain, and tests product to ensure conformance with standards: Determines specific gravity
of cracked grain suspension, using hydrometer. Turns valves to add grain or water to attain specified
density. Starts machine that agitates suspension and permits oil-laden germs to rise to surface. Adds
liquid of specified density that causes germs to float and tests residue for presence of germs. Makes
iodine titration on fluid and suspension leaving germ separator, computes sulfur dioxide content
from amount of iodine added, and records test findings. May turn valves to regulate flow of materials
to other processes, as directed. May operate shakers to remove bran and other fibers from starch
suspension.
521.385-010 CRACKING-AND-FANNING-MACHINE OPERATOR (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: cracker-fanner operator
Tends one or more cracking and fanning machines that shell
and crack cocoa beans and separate shells from nibs (cracked beans) preparatory to further
processing: Starts machine rollers and blowers that shell and crack beans and starts conveyors that
carry off shells and transfer nibs to treating drum. Turns handwheels to adjust roller pressure so that
resultant nibs are of specified size. Moves handles to adjust air supply to blower to ensure thorough
separation of shells from nibs. Observes thermometer and turns cold water valve to cool conveyor
carrying beans from roaster to cracking fanning machine. May grind nibs to obtain liquid chocolate
of specified consistency [LIQUOR-GRINDING-MILL OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)].
521.462-010 REFINERY OPERATOR, ASSISTANT (grain-feed mills)
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. Operates equipment manually during
breakdowns [CONVERTER OPERATOR (grain-feed mills); NEUTRALIZER (grain-feed mills)].
Observes instruments to detect equipment malfunctions and reports readings to REFINERY
OPERATOR (grain-feed mills). Observes equipment to detect and correct fluid leakage or spillage.
Tests sample of product to verify specific gravity, acid strength, and filtration, using hydrometer and
other standard test equipment. Adds acids or alkalies to neutralize converted sugar liquors, and
verifies concentration, using pH meter.
521.565-010 LIQUOR-BRIDGE OPERATOR (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: liquor-gallery operator; liquor runner
Tends equipment to regulate flow of liquor (sugar solution)
from char filters to receiving tanks, as scheduled: Opens valves and starts pumps to maintain flow
of liquor into specified storage tank. Places weir box (flow box) under outlet pipe from filter with
flow box outlet over gutter leading to tank inlet. Changes position of weir, in accordance with
notices from CHAR-FILTER OPERATOR (sugar & conf.), as prescribed by schedules, or when
tests of salt content, densities, and purities indicate change in quality of liquor. Regulates flow of soft
liquor bypass to attain specified color and purity of soft-sugar liquor (brown sugar). Records hourly
readings of soft-liquor flow and purities. Directs LIQUOR-BRIDGE-OPERATOR HELPER (sugar
& conf.) in regulating flow and routing of sweetwater and wash waters from char filters. Keeps
record of filter operations. Takes samples of liquors for laboratory analysis.
521.565-014 MASH-FILTER OPERATOR (beverage) alternate titles: filter-press operator; mash-filter-press operator
Tends filter machine to clarify and separate wort from mash:
Observes pressure gauges and turns valves to permit and regulate flow of mash to filter. Starts pump
to recirculate wort through filter until sample reveals desired clarity. Turns valve on signal from
KETTLE OPERATOR (beverage) to sparge (sprinkle) mash residue with hot water to obtain
maximum amount of wort. Measures and records specific gravity of wort with hydrometer and tallies
number of barrels obtained from mash. Turns valve to allow flow of cold water to cool mash residue
and filter. May be designated according to type of filter equipment as Lautertub Tender (beverage).
521.565-018 SOFT-SUGAR OPERATOR, HEAD (sugar & conf.)
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. Turns valves to regulate temperature and levels in mixers, surge hoppers, and
supply bins. Gives directions to workers packing sugar in bulk bags. Ensures that containers are
weighed, coded, and sealed according to specifications. Keeps production records, and prepares
reports as specified.
521.582-010 SILICA-FILTER OPERATOR (beverage) alternate titles: filter-machine operator
Operates silica-filtering machine to remove protein and yeast
particles from beer: Positions filter screens between frames and lowers screens into filter tank, using
power winch. Fills mixing tank with specified amounts of silica and water. Starts agitator that mixes
water and silica, and starts pump to transfer mixture into filter tank and coat screens. Turns
calibrated carbon dioxide air valve to pressurize tank. Starts pump that transfers beer from storage
tank through filter screens to strain protein and yeast particles from beer. Drains off sample of beer
and examines it for clarity. Starts pump to transfer filtered beer to bottle-house storage tank or to
lager cellars for carbonation. Removes screens from tank, using power winch, and rinses screens
with water, using hose. Records number of barrels and type of beer filtered on production records.
521.585-010 CENTRIFUGAL-STATION OPERATOR, AUTOMATIC (sugar & conf.)
Tends battery of automatic batch-type, recycling centrifugals
that separate sugar crystals from mother liquor (syrup): Sets timing of cycles on control board,
according to type and consistency of syrup being processed. Turns switches on control panel to start
centrifugals and regulate flow of solution. Observes colored panel lights, dials, and continuous
graphs, and adjusts controls to maintain specified temperature, pressure, and cycling and recycling
operations. Adjusts timers or controls as necessary to obtain specified operating conditions. Observes
progress of solution through loading, washing, spin drying, and dumping processes to detect faulty
operation of equipment. Records operational data.
521.585-014 MILLER (beverage)
Tends milling machine that grinds malted barley and cereals,
such as corn and rice, for use in making brew mash: Starts preset milling machine and conveyor.
Pulls chain to open slide gate on storage bin and drop grain onto conveyor for transfer to machine.
Weighs milled grain, using scale hopper or machine. Records weight and type of product milled.
521.585-018 POWDER-MILL OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)
Tends powder-mill pulverizer that grinds granular sugar into
fondant or powdered sugar: Starts powder mill, conveyors, dust collectors, and humidifying
equipment to ready station for operations. Opens valves to admit and regulate flow of sugar into
pulverizer. Adjusts controls to compensate for changes and fluctuations in production. Dissolves
specified amounts of sugar in water and spins solution in centrifugal device to determine starch
percentage. Regulates starch flow to bring percentage within specified limits and prevent powder
from caking. Dissolves other samples to test them for grist. Cleans dust lines, scrolls, and chutes and
clears hopper and elevator blockades. Observes dials and gauges to ascertain that grinders are not
overloaded or overheated. Inspects chains, belts, and scrolls for signs of wear. Keeps records of tests
and production. May be designated according to type of sugar pulverized as
Powdered-Sugar-Pulverizer Operator (sugar & conf.); or equipment operated as Fondant-Machine
Operator (sugar & conf.).
521.662-010 MILLER, WET PROCESS (grain-feed mills)
Operates fuss and impact mills to crack and grind steeped
or degerminated grain, such as corn or milo, to facilitate separation of starch, bran, and gluten: Turns
handwheels and moves levers to regulate pinch of buhrs and to control flow of grain through gates.
Opens valve to start flow of liquid starch into mill to flush buhrs. Feels ground grain to ascertain if
specified degree of fineness is attained. Signals millhouse workers to ensure continuous flow of
materials to and from grinding mill. May disassemble mill to install new buhrs, using wrenches and
hoist.
521.665-010 CHAR-FILTER-TANK TENDER, HEAD (grain-feed mills)
Tends char filter tanks that remove undesirable colloids from
glucose and corn syrup: Signals FILTER-TANK-TENDER HELPER, HEAD (grain-feed mills) to
fill tanks with char (activated carbon) and turn valves to start flow of syrup from storage. Couples
flexible pipe to filters to transfer solution to and from filters, or signals FILTER-TANK-TENDER
HELPER, HEAD (grain-feed mills) to couple pipe. Collects sample of solution to examine color and
measure density, using hydrometer. Reads thermometers and directs workers to turn steam valves
to maintain specified temperature. Directs workers engaged in washing activated carbon and informs
CHAR PULLER (grain-feed mills; sugar & conf.) when to remove char.
521.665-014 EXTRACTOR-MACHINE OPERATOR (can. & preserv.)
Tends machines that extract juice from citrus fruit: Starts
machines, observes fruit rolling down chutes, and clears jams by prodding fruit with stick. Inspects
machine for proper functioning. Examines refuse to determine whether maximum amount of juice
had been extracted. Notifies supervisor of needed adjustments or faulty machine operation. Stops
machines when signal indicates juice tanks are filled. Lubricates and cleans machines. May make
minor adjustments to machines. May change reamer heads for different fruit sizes.
521.665-018 FILTER-PRESS TENDER, HEAD (grain-feed mills)
Tends filter presses that remove solids, such as carbon,
proteins, and $T3filtracell,$T1 from solution to produce glucose syrup of standard color and clarity:
Turns valves to control flow of material through press. Folds and jams edges of filter cloths between
plates to seal leaks in press, using sharp-edged tool. Observes gauges for increased pressure which
indicate need for cleaning presses, and notifies PRESS PULLERS (grain-feed mills) when cleaning
is required. Starts agitator and pumps that transfer filtrate into tank. Washes filter cloths in washing
machine. May add activated carbon to tank to decolorize filtrate. May tend vacuum or cloth filter
press that removes water from corn tailings used in preparing stock feed and be known as Press
Tender, Head, Feed House (grain-feed mills).
521.665-022 RICE CLEANING MACHINE TENDER (grain-feed mills)
Tends battery of machines that clean rough grain preparatory
to milling, and mill, brush, grade, and polish grain: Starts machines, such as shelling stones, grain
hullers, paddy separators, grain brush, grain cleaning machine, and grain polisher. Turns wheels to
adjust feeder equipment of machines. Turns valves to regulate flow of compressed air into machines
to blow chaff and dust from grain. Examines grain during processing to ensure that production and
quality standards are met. Adjusts machines. Opens gates on feed pipes to route grain to designated
milling machines. Performs maintenance duties, such as scraping sieves in machine with stick to
remove dirt, straw, or other foreign material, lubricating equipment, and tightening belts, bolts, and
nuts, using mechanics handtools. Gauges height of grain in storage tank, using tape measure.
Converts measurement to number of bushels in bin, using conversion chart.
521.665-026 SIEVE-GRADER TENDER (can. & preserv.)
Tends battery of rotary or oscillating screens that segregate
vegetables, such as peas and beets, according to size: Starts motors to activate screens and observes
peas passing over screens to prevent clogging and overflow. Observes signal and opens hopper gate
to permit peas of specified size and grade to drop into whitening trough for decolorization.
521.682-010 CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR (grain-feed mills; sugar & conf.)
Operates centrifugal machines to separate and wash molasses
and mother liquor (syrup) from sugar crystals: Opens gate allowing sugar mass to flow into
centrifuge basket. Starts centrifuge that automatically passes through cycles of spinning off mother
liquor, washing off molasses, and spinning off washwater. Lifts plate covering bottom of basket,
positions cutting arm over sugar and starts machine to cut sugar crystals from inside basket. Washes
centrifuge, using hose. May be designated by type of sugar processed as Soft-Sugar Cutter (sugar
& conf.); White-Sugar Centrifugal Operator (sugar & conf.); or purpose of operation as
Cubelet-Centrifugal Operator (sugar & conf.); Low-Raw-Sugar Cutter (sugar & conf.); Melt-House
Centrifugal Operator (sugar & conf.); Remelt-Centrifugal Operator (sugar & conf.); Remelt-Sugar
Cutter (sugar & conf.).
521.682-014 COCOA-PRESS OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)
Operates one or more hydraulic cocoa presses that remove
specified amounts of cocoa butter (natural oil of cocoa bean) from chocolate liquor: Starts pump to
remove liquor from storage to steam-heated tanks. Observes thermometers and sets thermostat to
heat liquor to specified temperature. Sets pressure gauge and stroke of ram on cocoa press, according
to specifications, using handtools. Starts press to activate ram that automatically fills pots with
chocolate liquor, extrudes specified amounts of cocoa butter into holding tank, and ejects cocoa
cakes onto conveyor. Records weight of cocoa butter as indicated on scale-equipped holding tank.
May start pump to move cocoa butter into storage tank through filters or centrifugal separator to
remove cocoa residue [COCOA-BUTTER-FILTER OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)]. May fill pots,
remove and stack cocoa cakes, and install steel and fiber separator pads by hand when machine is
nonautomatic.
521.682-018 FILTER OPERATOR (grain-feed mills)
Operates filter machine to separate contaminants from
cornstarch and controls temperature and specific gravity of starch suspension fed to filters: Turns
valves to admit water to dilute starch suspension in standardization tank, until hydrometer indicates
specific gravity of solution conforms to specifications. Starts pumps and turns valves to transfer
starch suspension between filter and tanks, and to regulate flow of wash water to filter spray nozzles.
Reads thermometers and turns steam valves to heat tank coils and maintain specified temperature
of water. Assists in changing filter cloths, and repairs or replaces broken filter strings. May flush
soiled filter cloths, using hose. May insert wires into filter nozzles to clear clogging. May standardize
starch suspensions in batch tanks after filtering [BATCH-TANK CONTROLLER (grain-feed mills)].
521.682-022 FLAKE MILLER, WHEAT AND OATS (grain-feed mills) alternate titles: cereal miller
Operates drier, huller, separator, steel cutter, cooker, and
flake roller machines to produce wheat and oats flakes, according to specifications: Adjusts slides
in chutes and turns valves to regulate flow of grain to machines. Adjusts flow of air to dry grain and
feels grain to determine hulling capability. Observes hulling process and adjusts speed of machines
that remove and separate hulls from oats. Turns valves to regulate temperature and moisture in
cooker, and adjusts tension on flaking-machine rolls, according to hardness and size of grain.
521.682-026 GRINDER OPERATOR (grain-feed mills) alternate titles: feed miller; gristmiller; mill operator; roller-mill operator
Operates bank of roll grinders to grind grain into meal or
flour: Opens and closes slides in spouts to route grain to various grinders and sifters. Turns wheels
to adjust pressure of grinding rollers for each break (passage of grain between rollers), according to
grain size and hardness, and adjusts feed chutes to regulate flow of grain to rollers. Inspects product
and sifts out chaff to determine percentage of yield. Adjusts rollers to maintain maximum yield.
Replaces worn grinding rollers, using handtools. May sift and bolt meal or flour. May clean and
temper grain prior to grinding. May direct workers who drain and temper grain and bolt meal or
flour. May be designated according to grain milled as Corn Miller (grain-feed mills). May operate
burr mills instead of roll grinders to grind grain and be designated Burr-Mill Operator (grain-feed
mills).
521.682-030 HULLER OPERATOR (grain-feed mills)
Operates machines to clean rice and remove hulls from rice
preparatory to milling: Starts machinery, such as rice cleaner, reel, shelling stones, rice huller, and
conveyor. Adjusts gate in spout to regulate flow of rice into reel. Observes cleaning and hulling
processes, feels rice, and adjusts machinery to ensure rice is processed in accordance with
specifications. Performs related duties, such as lubricating equipment and repairing machinery. May
keep production reports. May direct workers in storage of graded rice.
521.682-034 REFINING-MACHINE OPERATOR (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: chocolate-finisher operator; chocolate finisher; chocolate refiner; chocolate-refining roller
Operates refining machines equipped with rollers to grind
chocolate paste in accordance with specifications: Starts conveyor to feed chocolate into refiner
hoppers. Feels consistency of chocolate in hoppers to determine grinding required. Turns
handwheels on machine to adjust clearance between rollers. Opens hopper and starts machine that
feeds chocolate between rollers of refining machine. Observes thermometer or feels rollers and turns
water valves to obtain specified temperature of rollers. Examines, feels, and tastes ground chocolate
paste to ascertain if color, texture, and taste meet standards. Collects sample of paste for laboratory
analysis. May observe flowmeters and turn valves to measure out cocoa butter, vegetable oil, and
other ingredients, according to formula, and to fortify chocolate in mixing tanks. May scoop refined
chocolate paste into wheeled troughs or barrels. May weigh and transport barrels to cold storage
rooms, using handtruck.
521.682-038 SHRIMP-PEELING-MACHINE OPERATOR (can. & preserv.)
Sets up and operates peeling machine to behead and peel
shrimp preparatory to canning or freezing: Spaces peeling rolls on machine, according to size of
shrimp to be processed and adjusts holding rack bars to intermesh between rolls, using wrenches.
Turns thumbscrews to adjust spring tension on holding rack bars, according to shrimp size and turns
valves to start water flow over rolls. Starts machine and feed conveyor and spreads shrimp over feed
pan at head of rolls to ensure even distribution, using wooden rake. Examines samples of peeled
shrimp to ensure conformance with standards. Adjusts roll spacing and holding for tension as
required. Dismantles and cleans machine with high-pressure stream from water hose. May sterilize
machine parts by directing hot water or live steam over them with hose.
521.685-010 ALMOND HULLER (can. & preserv.)
Tends machine that removes hulls and foreign matter from
almonds: Starts machine and dumps almonds into hopper of machine. Moves levers to control flow
of almonds from hopper to machine that agitates screens or cylinders to remove hulls from almonds.
Turns valve to regulate pressure and directional flow of air that separates loose hulls, twigs and
foreign matter from nuts. Observes almonds as they pass on conveyor belt from machine to ascertain
that hulls are removed. Changes screens or adjusts cylinders of machine to accommodate different
varieties of almonds, using wrench. May sew sacks of almonds. May nail covers on crates filled with
hulled almonds.
521.685-014 ALMOND-BLANCHER OPERATOR (can. & preserv.)
Tends almond-blanching machine that removes skins from
almonds: Turns valves to fill kettle of machine with water and to admit steam into heating chamber
of kettle. Observes steam pressure and water temperature gauges, and turns valves to regulate steam
pressure and water temperature, according to specifications. Actuates machine to start flow of
almonds into kettle. Turns handwheel to adjust rollers that squeeze skins from almonds. Observes
blanched (skinned) almonds as they emerge from blanching machine and makes necessary
adjustments to machine to ensure that skins are removed.
521.685-018 ALMOND-CUTTING-MACHINE TENDER (can. & preserv.)
Tends machine that dices, halves, slices, or slivers almond
meats: Installs specified cutting blades, using handtools. Actuates machine to start flow of almond
meats into machine. Examines cut almond meats to check for conformance with cutting
specifications. Adjusts cutting blades as required. Inserts different blades into machine to
accommodate various sizes of almonds. Sharpens blades with file or $T3bench grinder.$T1 May be
designated according to function of machine tended as Dicer-Machine Operator (can. & preserv.);
Halver-Machine Operator (can. & preserv.); Slicer-Machine Operator (can. & preserv.);
Sliver-Machine Operator (can. & preserv.).
521.685-022 BATCH-TANK CONTROLLER (grain-feed mills)
Tends equipment to maintain specific gravity of starch
suspensions emerging from filter machines and starch-flushing system, and transfers solution for
conversion into sugar and glucose: Dips sample from breaker tank and tests for specific gravity,
using hydrometer. Turns valves to return suspension for reflushing if density does not meet
standards. Starts tank agitators to prevent starch from settling. Turns valves and starts pumps to
transfer solution to storage tanks.
521.685-026 BLEACHER, LARD (meat products; oils & grease) alternate titles: lard maker
Tends equipment that bleaches and filters unrefined lard or
edible oil: Starts pumps to draw unrefined material from storage tank into bleaching kettle. Dumps
prescribed amount of fuller's earth into kettle to absorb impurities in material. Starts agitators to mix
materials. Turns valves to allow steam or cool water to circulate through bleacher coils to heat or
cool material to specified temperature. Draws sample of material for laboratory analysis. Dumps
additional fuller's earth in kettle as directed. Inserts new filter cloths on filter plates. Starts pumps
to draw material from bleaching kettle and force it through filter-press. Starts pumps to drain
bleached and filtered material from filter-press tank into storage tank.
521.685-030 BOLTER (grain-feed mills) alternate titles: sifter operator
Tends banks of sifting and purifying machines that separate
fine flour from coarse flour or middlings: Opens spouts and adjusts feed slides to route flour to
machines and to regulate flow across sifters without overloading. Feels sifted flour to detect uneven
texture that indicates breaks in screens. Pulls screen frames from machine to locate and replace
broken screens. Records weights of flour grades produced as indicated on automatic scales. May
collect flour samples periodically for laboratory testing. May perform color tests of flour, comparing
color of various batches to maintain quality of milled product. May be designated according to
machine tended as Purifier (grain-feed mills).
521.685-034 BREAKING-MACHINE OPERATOR (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: breaker operator; cutting-machine operator
Tends machine that breaks scored sheets of chewing gum
into tablet size pieces. Starts machine and empties trays of scored gum sheets into revolving drum
of machine. Inserts wire mesh basket into opening of machine to collect and withdraw gum tablets.
521.685-038 BRINE-TANK-SEPARATOR OPERATOR (can. & preserv.)
Tends gravity-fed brine-filled tanks that separate young,
tender vegetables, such as peas and lima beans, from more matured vegetables: Turns valve to add
solution to tank and maintain specified level. Pushes vegetables down chute to prevent clogging, as
vegetables emerge from tank. Cleans tank and work area, using scraper and water hose. May mix
brine solution [BRINE-MIXER OPERATOR, AUTOMATIC (can. & preserv.)].
521.685-042 CENTRIFUGE OPERATOR (dairy products)
Tends centrifuge machines that refine liquid wort for use in
making malted milk: Assembles and attaches bowl, rings, and cover onto centrifuge, using hoist and
handtools. Starts machine, observes tachometer, and adjusts controls to regulate speed. Starts pumps,
turns valves, and observes gauges to convey wort through machine at specified pressure. Regulates
clarity of wort by observing color and turning valves to alter pressure flow. Removes solids from
machine with wooden paddle. Cleans machine with water.
521.685-046 CENTRIFUGE OPERATOR (grain-feed mills)
Tends centrifugal separator and flotation cells that separate
starch from gluten in processing milled grain: Observes recording instruments, turns valves, and
moves levers to obtain specified temperatures, specific gravities, and air, water, and product flow
rates in centrifuges and flotation cells. Inspects, cleans, and lubricates equipment. Observes gauges
and turns valves to maintain level of wash and dilution waters in supply tanks.
521.685-050 CENTRIFUGE OPERATOR (oils & grease)
Tends centrifuge machines to remove solid impurities and
water from animal and vegetable oils: Turns valves to admit steam to jackets of machines. Starts
pumps and opens valves to feed oil to machines and to transfer oil to receiving tanks. Observes
gauges on machines to determine when temperature is within prescribed range. May rub oil between
fingers to detect grit and reprocess oil that does not meet company standards. May open valves to
pump oil through one or more settling tanks to separate water from oil. May clean centrifuge and
settling tanks. Does not utilize heat when processing essential oils, such as citrus oils, due to
volatility of these oils.
521.685-054 CLARIFIER (grain-feed mills; oils & grease)
Tends equipment that removes sediment and moisture to
purify oleo stock: Turns steam valve to heat clarifying tank. Positions strainers across filling vents
of tank. Turns valve to start flow of oleo stock through strainers and into tank. Removes foreign
material from surface of hot oleo stack, using skimmer. Observes gauges and adjusts steam valves
to keep oleo stock heated to specified temperature.
521.685-058 CLARIFIER (beverage)
Tends machine that clarifies wine prior to filtering: Starts
pump to transfer fermented wine from settling cask to clarifying tank. Spreads chemicals over
surface of wine to aid in clarification, and starts agitator to mix ingredients for specified period of
time. Stops agitator to allow suspended matter to settle. Starts pumps to transfer clarified wine to
filtering tank. May fumigate empty wine casks with bottled gas and burn sulfur sticks in casks to kill
bacteria.
521.685-062 CLEAN-RICE GRADER AND REEL TENDER (grain-feed mills)
Tends machines that clean, grade, and polish rice: Turns
wheels of feeder box to regulate amount of rice on cleaning screen. Adjusts air valve to regulate air
draft that removes dust and straw from rice on screen. Regulates air suction in aspirator that cools
rice and removes bran. Observes rice passing through reels that separate brewer's rice (broken grains)
from rice screenings (larger broken grains) and head rice (whole grains). Adjusts rice grader to
ensure required separation of rice screenings from head rice. Tends machine that mixes water and
corn syrup used as rice polish. Opens outlet in mixer to permit polish to flow into auger mixer and
polish rice.
521.685-066 COCOA-BEAN CLEANER (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: bean dumper
Tends machine that removes from cocoa beans, such foreign
materials as stones, string and dirt: Selects bags of cocoa beans, according to instructions and
transfers them to hopper of machine, using handtruck; or presses button to start conveyors that move
beans from silo to hopper. Opens bags with knife and dumps beans into machine hopper. Positions
conveyor spout to direct cleaned beans to specified silo for storage. Starts conveyors and machine
that carry beans through air-cleaning system to remove foreign matter. Observes cleaning process
to detect machine malfunction or material overflow. Removes and stacks sacks of dirt from
discharge spout of air-cleaning system. Examines silo to verify conveyance of specified type of bean.
521.685-070 COCOA-BUTTER-FILTER OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)
Tends press that separates residue from cocoa butter: Reads
pressure gauge and starts pump that forces unrefined cocoa butter through filter screen to separate
residue from oil and transfers refined cocoa butter to storage. Unclamps door of filter to remove
screen and gain access to interior of machine. Flushes and removes residue from screen and filter
interior, using scraper and water hose. May treat cocoa butter with prescribed amounts of charcoal
and clay to deodorize cocoa butter in treatment tank and filter press. May tend centrifuge to separate
cocoa butter from residue and be designated Centrifugal Separator (sugar & conf.).
521.685-074 COCOA-ROOM OPERATOR (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: cocoa-mill operator
Tends automatic equipment and machinery that pulverizes
cocoa cakes into powder of specified fineness and weighs and bags cocoa powders: Starts conveyors
to move cocoa cakes through rollers of crusher into hammer mill for grinding into powder, through
cooling chamber, and into air classification system which separates powder, according to density.
Feels cocoa to ascertain fineness and collects sample for laboratory analysis. Fastens bag to holding
tank outlet and pushes button to discharge specified amount of cocoa into bag through automatic
weighing device. Verifies weight of filled bags, using scale. Closes bag and stacks bag on skids. May
move cocoa cakes from storage area preparatory to dumping into hopper of crusher, using pallets
and handtruck.
521.685-078 COFFEE GRINDER (food prep., nec) alternate titles: granulizing-machine operator
Tends machines that grind coffee beans to specified fineness:
Pulls lever or adjusts control to regulate flow of coffee beans into grinding machines. Starts
machines and turns dials or moves levers to adjust grinding rollers. May control conveyors that carry
ground coffee to storage bins.
521.685-082 CORN GRINDER (food prep., nec)
Tends grinding machine that hulls cooked corn and grinds
it into masa (cornmeal dough) for use in production of products, such as tortillas and corn chips:
Scoops cooked corn into hopper of grinding machine or attaches pipe to outlet on soaking vat and
starts pump to transfer corn from holding vat through washer and onto conveyor that carries corn
into hopper of grinder. Starts grinder. Feels masa to determine consistency of grind, and adjusts
grinding stones when necessary.
521.685-086 CORN-GRINDER OPERATOR, AUTOMATIC (grain-feed mills)
Tends semiautomatic machine that crushes and rolls cooked
corn into dough for use in various prepared food products: Starts machine and moves controls to set
speed of grinder screws and clearance of spreader rollers to produce dough of specified texture and
thickness. Fingers handful of dough to verify texture and fineness of grind. Moves controls to
synchronize conveyor speed with machine action, maintaining dough supply at efficient level for
production of food products by other workers.
521.685-090 CRUSHER OPERATOR (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: carrier operator
Tends series of multiple roller mills that grind sugarcane to
extract sugar juice. Moves levers to feed shredded sugarcane into mills.
521.685-094 CRUSHING-MACHINE OPERATOR (beverage) alternate titles: grape crusher
Tends machine that crushes grapes to form must (juice, pulp,
and skins of grape) for use in making wine: Starts machine and regulates rate of flow of grapes into
crusher. Opens outlet valves to drain must into fermenting tanks. Starts refuse conveyor that removes
stems from machine. Removes debris from crusher reservoir (sump) and outlets. Cleans and
lubricates machine.
521.685-098 CUTTER, FROZEN MEAT (can. & preserv.)
Tends machine that cuts frozen meats, such as fish, poultry,
and beef into pieces preparatory to grinding: Dumps cartons of food product onto cutting table. Starts
machine and positions meat in front of pusher. Starts automatic pusher or turns handwheel to push
meat into cutter, and to regulate thickness of cut. May record weight of meat cut.
521.685-102 CUTTING-MACHINE OPERATOR (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: candy cutter, machine; cutter, machine; slicing-machine feeder; stripper-machine operator
Tends machine that cuts candy, such as caramel, nougat, or
fudge, in pieces or strips of specified size: Cuts slab of candy into sections, using knife. Selects
cutting disks, mounted on shaft, according to specified width of cut, and installs cutting disks in
machine. Places candy on conveyor that carries it under rotating disks for cutting into strips.
Repositions cut strips on conveyor or feeds strips against knife so that slicing occurs at right angle
to first cut, forming square or oblong pieces of candy suitable for shipment or further processing.
Weighs random samples to ensure conformity of product with size and weight specifications. Dusts
candy with flour or starch to prevent sticking. May tend machine equipped with two cutting heads,
and device that changes feed angle so that candy is automatically sliced into strips and cut into pieces
of specified size and shape. May be designated according to candy processed as Caramel Cutter,
Machine (sugar & conf.); Mint-Machine Operator (sugar & conf.); Nougat Cutter, Machine (sugar
& conf.).
521.685-106 DETHISTLER OPERATOR (can. & preserv.)
Tends flotation cleaner that removes materials, such as pod
fragments, leaves, or thistles from peas and other vegetables preparatory to canning or freezing:
Mixes emulsion solution with water, according to standard formula. Turns valves to fill supply and
separator tanks, and pretreater with water, and starts heater, pretreater pump, and recovery reel. Starts
separator pump and pours emulsion and oil into air inlet pipe. Pulls lever to allow vegetables to flow
into separator tank which floats foreign material out over recovery reel screen. May weigh sample
of cleaned peas and compute weight loss.
521.685-110 DRIED FRUIT WASHER (food prep., nec)
Tends machine that washes dried fruit, such as apricots, figs,
prunes, and raisins preparatory to canning, packaging, or making specialty foods, such as mincemeat
and chutney: Dumps fruit into hopper of machine. Starts machine that rotates fruit rapidly in water
to remove dirt and automatically ejects fruit onto receiving tray. May inspect washed fruit and
remove foreign matter. May be designated according to dried fruit washed as Apricot Washer (food
prep., nec); Fig Washer (food prep., nec); Prune Washer (food prep., nec); Raisin Washer (food
prep., nec).
521.685-114 EGG-BREAKING-MACHINE OPERATOR (can. & preserv.)
Tends machine that breaks eggs and separates yolk from
white of egg: Starts machine that automatically breaks eggs and dumps contents into individual cups.
Observes eggs for specified yolk and white color, quality, and clarity. Trips cup lever to drop inferior
yolk or white before cups enter separator trays. Stops machine to remove contaminated cups.
521.685-118 EXTRACTOR OPERATOR (beverage)
Tends centrifuge or power-driven press that extracts moisture
from residue of fermented mash after distillation: Pumps residue from storage tanks into centrifuge,
or through filter screens and into power-driven press, that separates solids from liquids and extracts
moisture from residue solids. Starts conveyor or blower system that transfers residue solids to rotary
drier for further processing. Cleans and sterilizes equipment, using steam cleaning apparatus and
alkali solutions. May maintain and repair equipment, using handtools. May be designated according
to equipment tended as Centrifuge Operator (beverage); Press Operator (beverage).
521.685-122 FEED GRINDER (grain-feed mills)
Tends machines that grind, cut, crimp, shell, or roll grain,
hay, corncobs, chaff, and screenings for stock and poultry feed: Opens chute to regulate flow of grain
into machine or pitches hay and corncobs into machine hopper. Starts machine and adjusts control
to regulate speed, according to fineness of grind specified. May tend separator that cleans grain prior
to grinding or to sift ground grain. May start conveyors and elevators to transfer processed feed to
storage or packing machine bins. May fill sacks and weigh them on platform scale. May be
designated according to machine tended as Corn-Cutter Operator (grain-feed mills); Corn-Sheller
Operator (grain-feed mills); Crimper Operator (grain-feed mills); Crusher-Machine Operator
(grain-feed mills); Hammer-Mill Operator (grain-feed mills); Rolled-Oats-Mill Operator (grain-feed
mills).
521.685-126 FILTER OPERATOR (beverage; sugar & conf.)
Tends filtering machines that separate liquids from slurry and
remove impurities: Starts filter, and turns valves to circulate slurry through filtering machines to
recover liquids from slurry. Moves controls to regulate speed of drum rotation and turns valves to
regulate vacuum pressure that forces slurry through liquid. Observes discharge of filter cake from
drum and adjusts controls to regulate speed of drum rotation. May remove and replace filter cloths
and clean drums or plates. May tend equipment that filters, dionizes, and cools bulk wine.
521.685-130 FILTER-PRESS TENDER (beverage)
Tends screw-type filter press that removes tartrates from
wine or produces sheen on wine prior to bottling: Covers filter plates with cloth pads and turns
handwheel to close press. Starts press and turns valves to admit wine through filters. Starts pumps
to transfer filtered wine to storage tanks or bottling room. Replaces filter pads.
521.685-134 FILTER-TANK-TENDER HELPER, HEAD (grain-feed mills)
Tends filter tank that separates undesirable solids from
glucose and dextrose under direction of CHAR-FILTER-TANK TENDER, HEAD (grain-feed
mills): Couples pipe to filters and turns valves to control flow of solution from storage. Removes
filter head, using wrench. Inserts charging spout into opening of filter and pulls lever of sliding gate
to admit char (activated carbon) into filter. Replaces filter head, using wrench.
521.685-138 FILTERING-MACHINE TENDER (grain-feed mills)
Tends filtering machines that separate cornstarch from
undesirable protein solids: Starts machine and turns valves to admit starch suspension from tank
through filters and to control flow of wash water to filter spray nozzles. Observes thermometers and
turns steam valves to maintain specified temperature of water in tank. Controls flow of water into
standardization tanks to regulate specific gravity of starch suspension, according to instructions from
FILTER OPERATOR (grain-feed mills). Changes damaged filter cloths and flushes soiled cloths,
using hose. Inserts wire into holes of spray nozzles to prevent clogging.
521.685-142 FINISHER OPERATOR (can. & preserv.)
Tends filtering equipment that separates skins and seeds from
tomato sauce, chile sauce, and catsup, prior to packaging: Installs specified screens in filtering
equipment, using handtools. Places refuse drums under tank outlet to receive skins and seeds. Starts
agitating paddles that force sauce through filter screens to separate skins and seeds from liquid. Dips
ladle into sauce tank to obtain sample for examination. Examines sauce for consistency and presence
of skins and seeds that indicate clogged or damaged filter screens. Changes damaged screens, using
handtools. Starts pump to transfer filtered sauce to holding tanks.
521.685-146 FRUIT-PRESS OPERATOR (beverage; can. & preserv.)
Tends power press that extracts juice from fruit: Positions
empty filter bags between sections of press, or places frame equipped with filter cloth (blanket) on
press cart. Pulls lever or turns valve to release fruit from hopper or pipeline into bag openings or onto
filter cloth. Seals tops of filled bags, using metal clamps; or spreads fruit evenly over filter cloth,
folds corners of cloth to cover fruit, removes forming frame, and pushes cart loaded with fruit into
press. Starts press. Removes filter bags or pulls cart from press and dumps fruit pulp residue into
container. May start pump to transfer juice to storage tanks. May perform duties as member of crew.
521.685-150 GLUTEN-SETTLING TENDER (grain-feed mills)
Tends settling tanks that separate gluten from water: Turns
valves to discharge gluten and water from starch tables into tank. Turns and adjusts inlet and outlet
valves to maintain constant level in tank until water has drained from settled grain. Starts pump that
transfers gluten to $T3plate press.$T1 Pushes remaining gluten from tank, using squeegee, and
cleans tank, using hose.
521.685-154 GRADER TENDER (agriculture)
Tends machines that clean and grade seed corn: Starts
machines and opens chute gate to permit corn to flow through series of vibrating screens. Adjusts
chute slides to regulate flow of corn to reciprocating screens and revolving cylinders that separate
corn kernels, according to width, thickness, and length. Examines graded kernels for uniformity,
using test screen. Replaces defective screens and cylinders.
521.685-158 GRANULATING-MACHINE OPERATOR (tobacco) alternate titles: granulator operator
Tends machine that cuts tobacco into granular form and
screens dust and coarse particles from granulated tobacco: Starts conveyor, cutting knives, fans, and
screens. Shovels tobacco into hopper and shoves tobacco between feed rolls of machine that carry
tobacco under cutting knives. Observes screening process and removes foreign material left in
screened tobacco. Places boxes or trucks at discharge end of machine to catch granulated tobacco.
521.685-162 GRATED-CHEESE MAKER (dairy products) alternate titles: grating-machine operator
Tends grinding, drying, and cooling equipment to make
grated cheese: Starts grater, drying drums or drying chamber, heater, blowers, cooling cones, and
hammer mill. Dumps cheese blocks into feedbox of grater, and starts ram that pushes cheese against
grating wheel. Tests sample of grated cheese for moisture content, using moisture meter, and turns
handles or valves to alter conveyor speed or flow of hot air in drier to obtain specified moisture
content. Observes gauges on cooling chambers and milling hammers, and notifies supervisor of
deviation from specifications.
521.685-166 GRINDER OPERATOR (grain-feed mills)
Tends grinding mills that process baked or dried bulk cereal
products prior to packaging: Starts grinder and opens chute gate on hopper to direct bulk cereal
between grinding rolls. Sifts handful of ground and graded cereal through set of screens to determine
whether cereal has been ground to specified size. Moves levers to adjust roll clearance in grinder to
produce cereal comparable to that of screened sample. Cleans and replaces clogged or worn screens.
521.685-170 HASHER OPERATOR (meat products) alternate titles: mincing-machine operator
Tends machine that chops (hashes) and rinses entrails, fat,
and other condemned or inedible parts of carcasses preparatory to rendering: Starts hasher machine
and feeds meat onto machine conveyor or into hopper by hand or using pitchfork or shovel. Turns
valves to admit water into revolving drum of washer that rinses chopped meat. Dismantles and
cleans machine, using wrench and water hose. May cut up whole carcasses, using cleaver. May chill
pieces of fat with ice before hashing.
521.685-174 HONEY EXTRACTOR (food prep., nec)
Tends machine that extracts liquid honey from combs: Places
decapped honeycombs in baskets of honey-extracting machine and closes cover. Sets clock for
specified time cycle and starts extractor machine to pump honey from honeycombs to drums for
storage. Stops machine when time bell rings. Removes emptied honeycombs from machine and
places them in vacant supers. May cut caps from honeycombs [HONEYCOMB DECAPPER (food
prep., nec)].
521.685-178 HOP STRAINER (beverage) alternate titles: hop separator
Tends machine and equipment to strain hops (used in
flavoring beer) from hot wort: Turns valves and starts pumps to transfer wort from brew kettle,
through straining machine, and into hot wort storage tank. Starts conveyor which disposes of hops
removed from wort. Turns intake and outlet valves to control rate of straining. Observes flowmeters
and pressure gauges to determine if equipment is malfunctioning. Inspects strained wort through
portholes and sight glasses to ascertain if hops have been removed. Cleans interior and exterior of
straining machine with water hose.
521.685-182 HOPPER ATTENDANT (sugar & conf.)
Tends equipment that distributes and screens sugar: Opens
hopper gates, and starts, reverses, or stops feed scrolls to distribute sugar to bulk systems and
packing station. Adjusts feed of sugar to rotating screens that separate sugar crystals, according to
size. Collects samples of grists for laboratory analysis.
521.685-186 HOT-WORT SETTLER (beverage)
Tends equipment to fill tanks with hot wort and permit solids
to settle before transferring to cooling machine: Opens valves to admit hot wort from hop strainer
to storage tank. Taps (drains) filled tanks after solids have settled. Turns valves, sets float line, and
pulls bottom plug to drain wort into cooling line. Climbs into empty settling tank to scrub inside and
remove residue, using hose and brush. May read gauges and record amount of hot wort received in
tanks.
521.685-190 ION EXCHANGE OPERATOR (beverage)
Tends equipment that removes chemical salts from wine:
Starts pump and opens valves to circulate wine through column of synthetic resin crystals to absorb
potassium ions from wine. Opens valve to admit water into column to backflush accumulated
sediment. Opens valve and starts pump to circulate acid or brine solution through column to
regenerate resin crystals. Notifies maintenance engineer of equipment malfunction.
521.685-194 LABORATORY MILLER (grain-feed mills)
Tends machines that clean and grind samples of grain to
obtain flour samples for testing: Pours grain into machines to remove chaff, dirt, undesirable seeds,
and determine moisture content. Dumps cleaned grain into mill hopper to grind wheat into flour.
Dumps flour into machine to sift it into standard flour samples. Dumps samples in container and
records identifying data for laboratory information. May perform chemical tests on grain and flour
samples.
521.685-198 LINTER TENDER (oils & grease) alternate titles: ginner; linter
Tends battery of linter machines that remove linters (bits of
cotton fibers adhering to cottonseed) before seed is crushed and pressed to extract oil: Starts flow
of seed into machine. Observes and feels seeds that flow from machine to ensure removal of linters.
Turns thumbscrews to regulate pressure of seed against saws. Removes setscrews with wrench and
moves shaft holding brushes closer to saws to maintain efficient cleaning operation. May assist
LINTER-SAW SHARPENER (oils & grease) to remove saw cylinder for sharpening.
521.685-202 LIQUOR-GRINDING-MILL OPERATOR (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: cocoa-milling-machine operator
Tends one or more grinding mills that grind nibs (cracked
cocoa beans) or preground nibs of cocoa bean paste to obtain liquid chocolate of specified
consistency: Starts machine and opens slide gate of hopper to release nibs, or turns valve to permit
paste to flow through grinding stones. Observes ammeter on machine to determine amount of current
produced by friction of grinding stone, and moves handles to adjust clearance between stones. Feels
and tastes liquor to ascertain if texture conforms to standards. Draws sample for laboratory analysis.
Pumps liquor to storage tanks. May pregrind nibs into paste-like consistency.
521.685-206 LYE-PEEL OPERATOR (can. & preserv.)
Tends machine that removes skins of fruits and vegetables
and outer membrane of peeled citrus fruits: Turns valves to admit steam to heat lye solution in tank
and to regulate lye and water sprays. Starts conveyor to carry fruit or vegetables through machine.
Observes and feels fruit or vegetable emerging from machine to determine if immersion time is
sufficient to ensure removal of skin or membrane. May load conveyor by hand. May prepare lye
solution by dumping lye chips into tank of heated water. May scald products to loosen skin or peel
and be designated Scalder (can. & preserv.).
521.685-210 MEAL-GRINDER TENDER (grain-feed mills) alternate titles: roller tender
Tends machines that grind grain between rollers: Observes
flow of grain between grinding rollers. Adjusts slides to regulate flow of grain to rollers and turns
hand screws to regulate space between rollers, under direction of GRINDER OPERATOR
(grain-feed mills). Pulls lever to spring rolls apart when grain stops flowing, to prevent damage to
rollers. May start conveyor that transports grain from storage area to grinding machines. May
lubricate machines. May obtain sample of ground grain for testing.
521.685-214 MEAT GRINDER (meat products)
Tends machine that grinds meat for use in making such
products as bologna, meat loaves, and sausages: Pushes truck of cut meat from cooler room to
grinding machine. Selects and inserts grinding plate in machine for specified particle size. Shovels
meat into machine hopper, using fork, and positions truck under discharge spout. Starts machine.
May cut chunks of meat into smaller pieces, using power operated cleaver or slicer. May select and
weigh meat in cooler room for grinding.
521.685-218 MEAT-GRADING-MACHINE OPERATOR (can. & preserv.)
Tends grading machine that sorts almond meats, according
to size: Loosens turnbuckles to open grading machine, using wrench, and inserts circular grading
screens into drum of machine. Closes drum of machine, and turns knob to regulate air pressure,
according to specifications. Starts flow of almond meats into machine, and starts machine that sorts
almond meats by shaking action that causes smaller almond meats to drop through holes on screens
and larger almond meats to run off top of screen onto conveyor belts. Observes almond meats on
screen to ensure that they are sorted as required. Tightens or loosens bolt on spindle of machine to
adjust shaking action of grading screen to sort almond meats as specified.
521.685-222 MILK-POWDER GRINDER (dairy products) alternate titles: malted-milk mixer
Tends equipment that mills and sifts milk powders: Fastens
specified screen in sifter, using handtools, and starts hammer mill, vibrating sifter, and tank agitator.
Starts conveyor that transfers coarse, dried powder from sifter to hammer mill. Turns crank to move
motor belt and alter speed of hammer mill to obtain specified consistency. Starts pneumatic vacuum
blower to convey ground powder through sifter to storage tank. Fills bags or barrels with powder
[PACKAGER, MACHINE (any industry)].
521.685-226 MILL OPERATOR (grain-feed mills)
Tends mills that grind stockfeed: Turns gate valves on feed
chute to regulate flow of materials into mills. Starts mills and turns handwheel to adjust distance
between rollers to attain desired fineness of grind. Feels sample of product to verify fineness of
grind.
521.685-230 MONITOR-AND-STORAGE-BIN TENDER (grain-feed mills) alternate titles: storage-bin adjuster
Tends machine that blows chaff and foreign material from
rice and regulates flow of rice to designated storage bins: Starts machine and turns control valve to
regulate flow of rice from storage bin to feeder box. Opens valve to release compressed air into
machine to blow chaff and foreign material from rice as it passes over sieves. Pulls out slide on top
of storage bin to allow rice to flow into bin. Scrapes sieves in machine with stick to remove dirt,
straw, and other foreign material. Lubricates equipment and tightens belts, nuts, and bolts.
521.685-234 NUT GRINDER (can. & preserv.)
Tends machine that grinds nut meats into meal: Turns
thumbscrew or handwheels to adjust distance between grinding rollers. Fills machine hopper with
almond meats, and starts machine. Places container at discharge end of machine to catch emerging
nut meal. Inspects sample of ground nut meal for fineness of grind, and adjusts rollers when
necessary to ensure that nut meats are ground to specifications. May start vacuum hose to remove
foreign matter from nut meats. May be designated according to type of nut ground as Almond
Grinder (can. & preserv.).
521.685-238 NUT-SORTER OPERATOR (can. & preserv.) alternate titles: electric-sorting-machine operator
Tends machine that separates whole nut meats from those
that are chipped, broken, or wormy: Turns dials to specified settings to separate nut meats. Connects
calibrator to dials to verify settings. Starts machine and observes rejected nut meats to ascertain
whether machine is functioning efficiently. Examines dial settings of machine periodically, using
calibrator, and adjusts dials when necessary.
521.685-242 OILSEED-MEAT PRESSER (oils & grease) alternate titles: charger; cottonseed-meat presser; pan shaker; pan shoveler; pan shover
Tends hydraulic press that extracts oil from cloth-covered
cakes of oilseed meat: Lifts cakes from cake-forming tray, using metal pan (blade), shoves cakes into
compartments of press, and withdraws empty pan. Turns handwheel to raise hydraulic ram that
presses cakes to extract oil from cake.
521.685-246 PEANUT BLANCHER (can. & preserv.) alternate titles: blanching-machine operator
Tends blanching machine that removes skins from shelled
peanuts: Starts machine and pours peanuts into machine hopper. Inspects peanuts as they fall from
machine onto moving belt and picks out foreign matter, unblanched peanuts, and peanuts that fail
to meet production specifications. May sack blanched peanuts [PACKAGER, HAND (any
industry)]. May tend sorting machine that electronically locates and removes unblanched peanuts.
521.685-250 POTATO-PEELING-MACHINE OPERATOR (food prep., nec)
Tends machine that washes and peels potatoes: Loads
potatoes into hopper of machine by hand or by use of hoist. Starts machine and equipment that cuts
oversized potatoes in half and conveys potatoes through washing and peeling units. Observes
operation of machine to prevent jamming and ensure that potato skins are removed. In batch-type
machine, adjusts timing device to control stay of potatoes in pot containing abrasive disk. In
continuous-type machine, pushes lever to regulate flow of potatoes over abrasive rollers to control
amount of skin removed. Inspects peeled potatoes, passing on conveyor belt, and discards rotten
potatoes. Cuts up oversized potatoes and removes unsuitable parts, using knife.
521.685-254 PROCESSOR, GRAIN (grain-feed mills) alternate titles: grain cleaner; smutter
Tends grain separating, washing, and scouring machines that
remove foreign matter, such as dirt, smut, and rust, from grain preparatory to milling: Adjusts slides
in bin spouts and starts elevators to route grain from storage bins to machines. Turns valves to
regulate water temperature and water level in washer, to adjust air suction to remove dust from
separators, and to regulate flow of air through drier. Turns wingnuts to adjust angle of separator
screens, according to grain flow and amount of refuse. Hooks bag under end of screen to catch
refuse. Starts machines to process grain and observes flow entering machines to prevent overloading.
Examines processed grain to verify cleanliness. Pounds chutes with mallet to dislodge clogged grain.
May tend separating equipment only and be designated Separator Tender (grain-feed mills) I.
521.685-258 PULP-PRESS TENDER (sugar & conf.)
Tends presses and auxiliary equipment that extract water
from beet pulp, and mix pulp with molasses to produce animal fodder: Starts conveyors, elevator,
and presses. Places gates on conveyor belts to divert pulp into automatic presses. Opens valve on
molasses tank to mix molasses and pulp. Adjusts presses, valves, and flow of pulp to obtain pulp and
molasses mixture with specified moisture content. Takes samples of pulp before pressing, and of
pulp and molasses mixture for laboratory analysis.
521.685-262 PULPER TENDER (can. & preserv.) alternate titles: extract operator
Tends machine that extracts juice, and separates seeds and
pulp from fresh and precooked fruits, berries, and tomatoes: Places containers under discharge
outlets of pulping machine to receive juice, seeds, and pulp. Starts equipment to pump or convey
material through machines or dumps fruit, berries, or vegetables in machine hopper. Observes
passage of juice flowing from discharge outlet to ensure that juice is free of pulp and seeds. Removes
filled containers from discharge outlets. Replaces damaged or clogged filter screen, using handtools.
May adjust paddles in machine, using wrench. May add measured amounts of salt to tomato juice.
May heat berries in open kettle prior to processing in pulping machine. May clean and sterilize
machine, using steam hose. May be designated according to product pulped as Tomato-Pulper
Operator (can. & preserv.).
521.685-266 PULVERIZER (meat products)
Tends grinding mill that grinds dried flake albumen into
granules: Starts grinder mill and opens chute gate on machine hopper to direct flake albumen
between grinder rolls. Fills hopper with flake albumen, using scoop. Examines granules and adjusts
machine roller settings as required, using handtools, to ensure albumen is ground to specified size.
521.685-270 RIDDLER OPERATOR (tobacco) alternate titles: tobacco cleaner; tobacco-sieve operator
Tends screening device (riddle) to separate coarse pieces of
tobacco from cut tobacco: Starts riddle and observes conveyor feeding tobacco into riddle from
cutting machine. Scrapes off coarse tobacco left on flat screen and returns tobacco to cutting
machine. Replaces filled boxes of sifted tobacco with empty boxes. May brush tobacco from clogged
screens. May be designated according to type of tobacco processed as Granulated-Tobacco Screener
(tobacco); Shorts Sifter (tobacco); Tobacco-Scrap Sifter (tobacco).
521.685-274 ROUGH-RICE TENDER (grain-feed mills)
Tends battery of machines that mill and brush cleaned rough
rice: Starts machines, such as shelling stones, rice hullers, paddy separator, and rice brush. Turns
feed controls to regulate flow of rice into series of machines that automatically hull rice, separate
hulled from unhulled rice, brush dust from hulled rice, and blow off bran. Examines rice visually and
tactually, and adjusts machines to ensure standard product. Inspects machines to ensure efficient
milling. Lubricates machines and makes minor repairs.
521.685-278 ROUTING-EQUIPMENT TENDER (grain-feed mills)
Tends equipment that routes rice to milling machines: Opens
feed pipes to route rice for each lot to designated milling machines. Turns wheels, bolts, and moves
levers to adjust grading machines to obtain specified proportions of broken and whole grain rice in
lot being milled. Performs maintenance on mill machinery.
521.685-282 SCREEN-ROOM OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)
Tends machines that separate sugar crystals, according to
grain size: Observes machine vibrating screens to ascertain that sugar is flowing. Cleans screens with
brush and regulates vibrations of screens to maintain flow. Changes screens by disconnecting
sleeves, removing wing nuts, and hoisting cover, using block and tackle. Takes sample of screened
sugar for laboratory analysis. Tightens machine parts loosened by vibration, using handtools.
521.685-286 SEPARATOR OPERATOR, SHELLFISH MEATS (can. & preserv.)
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. Adjusts air volume and operating time according to bulk and
cleanliness of meats in vat. Moves floating meats to conveyor by hand, or by using wooden paddle.
Drains vat to remove shells and sand from bottom.
521.685-290 SEPARATOR TENDER II (grain-feed mills)
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 to ascertain if separation meets standards, using
hydrometer. Cleans shakers or reels with caustic solution and water hose. Replaces worn or broken
bearings, springs, and other parts, using handtools. May tend driers to dehydrate brans.
521.685-294 SHELLER II (can. & preserv.)
Tends nut-cracking machine that cracks shells of nuts and
separates broken shells from nut meat: Starts machine and turns handwheels to adjust cylinders or
rollers and control flow of nuts into machine. Observes cracked nuts emerging from machine to
ascertain that they are cracked and separated from shells.
521.685-298 SLICE-PLUG-CUTTER OPERATOR (tobacco) alternate titles: cheese cutter; slice-cutting-machine operator; tobacco cutter
Tends slicing machine that cuts plugs (cheeses) of tobacco
into slice-plug smoking tobacco: Arranges plugs in even piles on cutting board. Starts machine and
tightens setscrew to feed plugs under reciprocating knife. Holds cut slices together in form of plugs
from which slices are cut, using stick. Slides sliced tobacco onto tray. Replaces dull knife blade,
using wrench.
521.685-302 SLICING-MACHINE OPERATOR (bakery products)
Tends machine that slices bread, cakes, and other bakery
products: Positions and tightens cutting blades and adjusts guides to accommodate size of product
to be sliced, using wrench. Starts machine. Places product on conveyor and monitors slicing action
of machine. Removes sliced products from machine conveyor and places them on conveyor leading
to wrappers. May tend machines that wrap and pack bakery products [PACKAGER, MACHINE
(any industry) 920.685-078]. May be designated according to machine tended as Band-Saw
Operator, Cake Cutting (bakery products); or according to product sliced as Bread Slicer, Machine
(bakery products); Cake Cutter, Machine (bakery products); Wafer Cutter (bakery products).
521.685-306 SLICING-MACHINE OPERATOR (dairy products; meat products)
Tends one or more machines that automatically slice food
products, such as cheese or meat for packaging: Threads roll of interleaf paper into machine. Turns
screws to adjust guides on machine for size of food slab, using wrench. Places slab of food on feeder
bed. Presses levers to clamp chunk to bed and start feeder. Turns dials to set number and thickness
of slices in each stack. Presses switch to start rotating slicer with synchronized devices that cut,
count, interleaf, and stack slices of food. Weighs stack and turns dial to regulate thickness of slices
to achieve prescribed weight. Removes and replaces imperfect slice with one from spare pile. Places
sliced stack on packaging conveyor.
521.685-310 SMOKING-TOBACCO-CUTTER OPERATOR (tobacco) alternate titles: tobacco cutter
Tends machine that cuts cakes of pressed tobacco (cheeses),
into granular form for smoking tobacco: Places cake of tobacco on bed of machine and pushes cake
between corrugated feed rollers. Catches cut tobacco on tray and feeds ends of slices between rollers,
keeping slices in line. Changes dull knife blades, using wrench. Cleans machine, using steam hose.
521.685-314 SNUFF GRINDER AND SCREENER (tobacco)
Tends machines that pulverize chopped tobacco into snuff
and sift snuff through screens to remove oversized particles: Presses button to start hammer mill and
observes operation of machine to ensure that tobacco is being pulverized into snuff, according to
company specifications. Pushes lever to start screener vibrating to sift pulverized snuff. Picks up and
rubs handful of snuff between hands to verify that oversized particles have been removed. Adjusts
hammer mill or changes filter on screener as needed, using handtools. Observes flow of snuff
through screw-type conveyor to ensure that sufficient amount of snuff is fed to packing machine
from screener.
521.685-318 SORTING-MACHINE OPERATOR (can. & preserv.) alternate titles: grading-machine feeder; sizing-machine operator; sorting-machine attendant
Tends automatic-sorting machine that separates fruits,
vegetables, shrimp, or pickles, according to sizes: Places baskets, tubs, or crates beneath discharge
outlets of machine. Starts machine and dumps boxes of fruit or vegetables in feed chute or opens
supply chute to feed material into machine. Removes full containers from discharge outlets and
replaces them with empty ones. Cleans, oils, and greases machine, using oilcan or grease gun. May
post identifying information on containers.
521.685-322 SPICE CLEANER (food prep., nec)
Tends machine that removes foreign matter, such as rocks,
mold, and insects, from spices: Dumps spices into machine hopper. Attaches empty bag to discharge
end of machine and starts machine. Inspects cleaned spices to verify that foreign matter is removed.
May sew ends of filled bags, using power-sewing machine.
521.685-326 SPICE MILLER (food prep., nec) alternate titles: spice grinder; spice-grinding-mill operator
Tends machines that grind spices, such as cinnamon and chili
pepper: Opens storage hopper gate to fill hammer or rolling-type grinding mill with spice. Moves
lever to control spice feed and places containers under sifting screen or discharge spout. Examines
crushed spices to verify consistency of grind. Cleans or replaces rollers, sifters, and other machine
parts. May be designated according to spice ground as Chili-Pepper Grinder (food prep., nec);
Cinnamon Grinder (food prep., nec); or according to type of grinding machine tended as Spice
Miller, Hammer Mill (food prep., nec); Spice Miller, Rolling Mill (food prep., nec).
521.685-330 STEM-ROLLER-OR-CRUSHER OPERATOR (tobacco) alternate titles: crusher operator; roller operator
Tends machine that flattens tobacco stems or stems and veins
of tobacco leaves: Starts conveyor that feeds tobacco to rollers of machine and forks tobacco onto
conveyor. Regulates flow of steam and water to moisten tobacco and clean and cool rollers. May
remove flattened leaves from machine and stack leaves in pile or fork flattened stems into
hogsheads.
521.685-334 STEMMER, MACHINE (tobacco) alternate titles: stripping-and-booking-machine operator; tobacco stemmer, machine; tobacco-stripping-machine operator; wrapper-stemmer operator
Tends machine that removes stems from leaves of tobacco
and arranges stemmed leaves into books: Starts machine and feeds leaf between rollers. Removes
stacks of stripped leaves and ties leaves together. Separates leaves according to books of right or left
halves. Dumps stems from machine into cans. May be designated according to type of tobacco
stemmed as Binder Stripper, Machine (tobacco); Wrapper Stripper (tobacco).
521.685-338 STRIP-CUTTING-MACHINE OPERATOR (tobacco) alternate titles: shredding-machine operator; tobacco cutter
Tends machine that cuts tobacco into shreds for use in
making cigarettes: Starts feeders, ordering drum, conveyors, and cutting machine. Observes
operation of conveyors and cutting machine and pulls lever to regulate flow of tobacco on conveyor
to prevent jamming. May tighten bolts that hold knives, or may change knives, using wrench and
screwdriver, and maintain record of knives used.
521.685-342 STRIPPER-CUTTER, MACHINE (food prep., nec) alternate titles: sawyer
Tends machines equipped with guillotine knives or bandsaw,
stick pusher, and deheader, that automatically strip, dehead, and cut macaroni long goods to
specified length: Starts elevator to position rack of dried macaroni beside machine. Pulls machine
arm that lifts drying stick (rod) of macaroni from rack onto chain conveyor that feeds it onto machine
bed. Starts deheading hammer, stick pusher, and knives, and feeds macaroni onto packaging
conveyor. Starts machine that automatically strips and dehooks macaroni, and passes it through
preset bandsaw to cut product into specified lengths for packaging. Removes cut macaroni from
trough and places in box on packaging conveyor line.
521.685-346 SUGAR GRINDER (sugar & conf.)
Tends machine that grinds granulated sugar into powdered
sugar: Turns handwheel to set spacing between grinding rollers or stones, or installs gratings in drum
of grinding machine to obtain specified degree of fineness. Starts machine and empties bags of
granulated sugar into hopper. Observes grinding and discharging process to verify pulverization of
sugar to specified fineness and discharge of sugar through air-leg into bags. Removes filled bags
from air-leg onto pallet and replaces them with empty bags.
521.685-350 SUGAR PRESSER (grain-feed mills)
Tends press that removes corn-sugar hydrol from crystallized
cakes of sugar. Places cakes in press and turns handwheels to compress cakes and squeeze out
hydrol. Releases pressure and removes slabs.
521.685-354 SUGAR-CHIPPER-MACHINE OPERATOR (grain-feed mills) alternate titles: sugar grinder
Tends machine that chips cakes of sugar into pieces: Lifts
cakes of sugar onto table of machine having rotating wheel equipped with knives. Starts machine
and pushes sugar cakes against wheel that chips cakes into pieces.
521.685-358 SWEET-POTATO DISINTEGRATOR (can. & preserv.)
Tends machine that grinds sweet potatoes into semifluid state
to facilitate cooking process: Starts machine and turns handwheel to admit water into discharge chute
of conveyor and into machine to lubricate potatoes during grinding process. Starts conveyor that
moves potatoes from hopper into chute feeding grinding machine. Observes level of semifluid
potatoes fed into receptacle and stops grinding process when receptacle is full. Clears potato jam-ups
on conveyor, using rod.
521.685-362 THRESHING-MACHINE OPERATOR (tobacco) alternate titles: stem-cleaning-machine feeder; stem-threshing-machine operator
Tends threshing machine that strips leaf particles from
tobacco stems: Starts motor that rotates spike-studded drums or vibrates screen. Forks dried stems
onto feed conveyor or opens chute gate to drop tobacco onto feed conveyor. Removes filled catching
bag, empties bag into bin or sack, and replaces bag on machine. Removes matted stems from spikes
of drum.
521.685-366 TIPPLE TENDER (grain-feed mills)
Tends tipple to dump casings loaded with dried corn starch
onto conveyor: Lowers casing into tipple, using hoist. Turns handwheel to dump starch into hopper
above moving conveyor, and opens hopper gate to deposit starch uniformly on conveyor.
521.685-370 WINERY WORKER (beverage)
Performs any combination of following tasks involved in
winemaking: Lifts bulk grapes or dried pomace onto conveyor leading to crusher, disintegrator, or
de-alcoholizer still, using pitchfork. Connects portable pumps between tanks and turns valves to
pump wine and alcohol from fermenting and fortifying tanks to tanks that cool wine to prevent
further fermentation. Pumps chilled wine into clarifying tanks and adds prescribed chemicals to
wine. Starts agitator that mixes solution to induce sedimentation of wine particles. Pumps clarified
wines through filtering tanks into tank to obtain blended wine. Pumps wine through pasteurizer to
prevent wine spoilage. Pumps pasteurized wine through filtering device to collect sediment and
precipitates and into tanks in bottling room. Tends press that separates juice from pomace and starts
conveyor that transports pomace to disintegrating machine. Starts disintegrating machine and
de-alcoholizer steam still that salvages alcohol from pomace, and starts conveyor that transports
residue to storage. Cleans and sterilizes fermenting and fortifying tanks and railroad tank cars, using
airhose and soda ash.
521.685-374 WINTERIZER (oils & grease) alternate titles: oil winterizer
Tends equipment that strains stearin from vegetable oils, such
as soybean, corn, and cottonseed to produce salad oil: Turns valves to admit oil to chilling tank and
to circulate refrigerant through tank coils for specified time to solidify stearin. Opens filter valves
and adjusts air pressure to force oil through filters and trap suspended stearin.
521.685-378 DEBONER, PET FOOD (can. & preserv.)
Tends deboning-grinder machine that separates flesh from
bones to make boneless ground pet food: Positions and secures hopper, screw, and disk assemblies
in deboning-grinder machine housings, using wrench, and depresses buttons to activate machine and
conveyor. Observes volume of meat parts moving on conveyor into hopper, and adds or removes
parts, using shovel, and spreads parts in hopper, using stick, to ensure steady supply of parts to
machine. Picks bones and similar matter from parts on conveyor to assist in separating process.
Observes processing and adjusts disk assembly when required to maintain specified consistency and
volume of ground parts, using ratchet lever. Shovels separated bones and foreign matter into disposal
drum. Cleans machine and work area, using hose, brush, and shovel.
521.685-382 FLAVORING OIL FILTERER (beverage)
Tends filtering equipment that removes wax from citrus oil
used to make flavoring: Selects formula card according to work order specifications and pours oil
and other ingredients into mixing tank. Inserts clean filter pad into filter pump and attaches hoses
from mixing tank to filter in prescribed order. Depresses button to activate pump that moves mixture
from mixing tank through filtering mechanism to filter and clarify oil. Opens valve of holding tank
to collect sample of filtered oil and refilters oil when sample does not meet clarity and color
standards. At end of processing, opens valve of holding tank to draw filtered oil into containers.
Maintains records of kinds and quantities of materials used and amount of oil processed.
521.685-386 SCALING MACHINE OPERATOR (can. & preserv.)
Tends machine that removes scales from fish: Turns valve
to start spray of water over spiked rollers of scaling machine. Pushes buttons to start and stop
conveyor that feeds fish from holding tank into tray at feeding end of machine and to start scaling
machine. Feeds fish onto conveyor that moves fish through spiked rollers that remove scales from
sides of fish and that dumps fish into containers.
521.686-010 BOLTER HELPER (grain-feed mills)
Assists BOLTER (grain-feed mills) in tending flour sifting
and purifying machines: Opens slides in chutes and starts elevators to route flour between sifters,
purifiers, and grinding machines. Observes flour to ensure flow through specified chutes and
machines. Pounds on chutes with mallet to keep flour flowing. Brushes cloth sieves in sifters and
purifiers to prevent clogging. May adjust flow of water onto belt to temper grain for milling.
Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
521.686-014 CAKE PULLER (oils & grease) alternate titles: knocker
Removes cottonseed cakes from hydraulic presses after
extraction of oil: Pulls lever or turns handwheel to release pressure on ram. Knocks cake loose and
moves it to edge of press, using metal rod. Places cakes on table for removal of press cloth.
521.686-018 CHICLE-GRINDER FEEDER (sugar & conf.)
Feeds chicle and gum bases into grinding machine,
preparatory to making chewing gum: Loads blocks of chicle or other gum bases onto conveyor of
grinding machine, using electric hoist or lift truck. Starts machine and places empty containers under
discharge spout to catch ground ingredients. Shovels ground material into barrels on platform scale
until specified weight is obtained. May dump salvage gum into grinding machine and be designated
Salvage Grinder (sugar & conf.).
521.686-022 COTTON PULLER (oils & grease)
Removes rolls of linters (cotton lint cleaned from cottonseed)
from takeup rolls of linter machine. Places empty roll onto brackets of machine and threads end of
material onto roll. Moves rolls of linters to baling room, using handtruck.
521.686-026 CUSTOM-FEED-MILL-OPERATOR HELPER (grain-feed mills)
Assists CUSTOM-FEED-MILL OPERATOR (grain-feed
mills) in milling grain and feed to customer specifications. Sacks mill products, loads them on truck,
and delivers products to customer. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry)
Master Title.
521.686-030 CUT-IN WORKER (grain-feed mills)
Opens sacks of rough (uncleaned) rice, using knife, and
empties rice into hopper, preparatory to cleaning and storing of rice in bins. Piles empty sacks on
handtruck and removes sacks to warehouse.
521.686-034 FISH-MACHINE FEEDER (can. & preserv.)
Feeds cleaned fish into machines that bone, skin, or cut and
pack fish sections into can: Inspects fish to ensure that color, odor, and texture meet standards.
Places fish on feed conveyor of machine. May start machines and pull levers to regulate feed
conveyor speed. May be designated according to machine fed as Filling-Machine Feeder (can. &
preserv.); Fish-Boning-Machine Feeder (can. & preserv.); Fish-Cutting-Machine Operator (can. &
preserv.); Fish-Skinning-Machine Feeder (can. & preserv.); or according to activity performed as
Fish Flipper (can. & preserv.); Fish Straightener (can. & preserv.).
521.686-038 FLUMER (grain-feed mills)
Feeds potatoes into flume (trough) that carries them to
washing machine: Removes board covering flume to allow potatoes to fall from stockpile. Scoops
potatoes from edges of pile, using wheelbarrow, and dumps them into flume. Adjusts headgates to
regulate flow of potatoes into flume.
521.686-042 FLUMER II (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: beet flumer
Fills flumes (troughs) with sugar beets, performing any
combination of following duties: Trips lever on gondola loaded with beets, or removes sideboards
on storage bin allowing beets to spill into flume. Prods beets with bar to maintain continuous flow
of beets. Washes gondola or storage bin, using water hose. Dumps truckloads of beets into hopper
and feeds beets onto conveyor leading to flume or storage bins. Removes leaves, stems, and trash
from flume, using shovel or pitchfork. Loads rocks extracted from flume onto dump truck.
521.686-046 NUT CHOPPER (can. & preserv.; food prep., nec; sugar & conf.)
Feeds machine that chops nuts: Places container under
discharge outlet of chopping machine, scoops nuts into hopper of machine and starts machine.
Empties container of chopped nuts as they emerge from machine into trays, sacks, or containers for
further processing. May place trays of nuts in steam cabinet for softening, and slice nuts, using
slicing machine.
521.686-050 PROCESSOR HELPER (grain-feed mills)
Assists PROCESSOR, GRAIN (grain-feed mills) in tending
machines and equipment that clean, scour, and separate grain. Regulates flow of grain to machines.
Relieves stoppages. Adjusts machines. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any
industry) Master Title.
521.686-054 SLICE-PLUG-CUTTER-OPERATOR HELPER (tobacco) alternate titles: slice-cutting-machine-operator helper
Assists SLICE-PLUG-CUTTER OPERATOR (tobacco) to
cut plugs of tobacco (cheeses), into slice-plug smoking tobacco. Performs other duties as described
under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
521.687-010 ALMOND BLANCHER, HAND (can. & preserv.)
Observes blanched (skinned) almonds on conveyor belt
emerging from blanching machine and removes almonds with skins missed by machine. Rubs or
squeezes almonds between fingers to remove skins. May rub or squeeze skins from almonds that
have been immersed in hot water and dumped into trays.
521.687-014 BINDER CUTTER, HAND (tobacco) alternate titles: filler-leaf cutter, long
Cuts leaf tobacco used to bind bunches to specified size.
Places tobacco leaf on cutting table against guides and lowers knife blade to cut leaf. Moves guides
to obtain cut of specific size.
521.687-018 BINDER SELECTOR (tobacco) alternate titles: binder sorter
Inspects leaves of tobacco before and after stripping to
determine whether leaves are suitable for use as binders: Inspects each leaf for holes and tears. Places
leaves to be used as binders in bundle for stripping and discards defective leaves. Removes defective
leaves from books and places books of perfect leaves in container. May sprinkle water on books that
appear dry.
521.687-022 BONE PICKER (can. & preserv.)
Examines shellfish meats under ultraviolet light and removes
pieces of shell, preparatory to canning: Places tray of shelled meats on table, or observes meats
passing on conveyor under ultraviolet generators that cause shell particles to glow. Turns and stirs
meats by hand to view all sides and picks out and discards bits of shell, viscera, and foreign matter.
521.687-026 BUNCH TRIMMER, MOLD (tobacco)
Draws knife along ends of cigar molds to cut off excess
tobacco protruding from molds. Loads trimmed molds onto truck for removal to rolling department.
521.687-030 CHAR PULLER (grain-feed mills; sugar & conf.)
Removes contaminated char (activated carbon) from corn
syrup filters for reclaiming: Positions receiving platform at discharge gate of filter to unload used
char. Removes nuts to open discharge gate, using wrench. Loosens and pulls char onto receiving
platform and into chute to conveyor. Sweeps filters to remove remaining char. Arranges and smooths
blankets that cover bottom plates of filter. Replaces gate and tightens nuts evenly to prevent warp
and leakage. Cleans char from platform and floor.
521.687-034 CHAR-FILTER-OPERATOR HELPER (sugar & conf.)
Prepares char filter tanks for sugar-liquor filtration: Attaches
hoses between filters and manifold, using wrenches. Removes filter covers, using block and tackle.
Positions char chutes and starts conveyors to fill empty filters. Attaches hose from manifold to weir
box for mixing liquor with char while filling. Covers filters after filling. Opens air vents to purge air
from filled filters. Cleans hoses and drip pans.
521.687-038 DRIP-BOX TENDER (grain-feed mills)
Positions spout of portable tank containing starch solution
over series of boxes lined with cloth and opens valve to fill each box. Inverts boxes after water has
drained through cloth to remove solid starch cakes, or scoops out starch with shovel, and places
product on handtruck for transfer to kiln. May move levers controlling flow of starch into steel
casings and hang casings on hooks of overhead conveyor leading to kiln and be designated Starch
Presser (grain-feed mills).
521.687-042 EGG BREAKER (any industry)
Separates yolk and glair (white) of eggs for use in food
products: Strikes eggs against bar, allows contents to fall into bowl, and throws empty shells into
receptacle. Smells broken eggs to detect spoiled ones and dumps them into waste container. Pours
broken eggs from bowl over egg-separating device. Pulls lever to retain yolk and to allow white to
fall into cup below. May be designated according to specialization as Egg Smeller (any industry).
521.687-046 FILLER SPREADER (tobacco)
Separates individual leaves from pads of tobacco leaves
pressed together in shipping. Arranges leaves in rows on screen racks. Assists other workers in
carrying and lifting screen racks to storage racks.
521.687-050 FILTER CHANGER (beverage)
Replaces soiled filter cakes in beer filter, using handtools.
Disassembles filter press and separates plates (frames) to remove old filter pads. Positions clean
cakes between plates and reassembles filter.
521.687-054 FILTER-SCREEN CLEANER (beverage)
Cleans filter screens used in diatomaceous-silica filtering
machine: Disassembles screens from frame by hand or using wrenches. Flushes residue from screens
with water hose or immerses and boils screens in tanks of boiling water. Cleans and reassembles
screens and frames, using brushes and handtools. Cleans working area and equipment, using mops
and brooms.
521.687-058 FISH CHOPPER, GANG KNIFE (can. & preserv.)
Positions fish on cutting table and pulls $T3gang knife$T1
handle to cut fish into several lengths for packing into cans. May load and distribute trays of cut fish
to packers.
521.687-062 FISH-LIVER SORTER (can. & preserv.; fishing & hunt.)
Sorts fish livers, according to species of fish and size, shape,
color, and texture of liver: Cuts liver from viscera, using knife, and places liver in specified tub.
Discards diseased, spoiled, and poor quality livers. May clean and fillet fish [FISH CLEANER (can.
& preserv.; fishing & hunt.)].
521.687-066 FRUIT CUTTER (sugar & conf.)
Cuts dried, fresh, candied, or crystallized fruit into cubes or
pieces for candy fillings and for garnishing iced candies, using knife. When opening, pitting, and
chopping dates, is designated Date Puller (sugar & conf.).
521.687-070 HONEYCOMB DECAPPER (food prep., nec) alternate titles: comb capper
Cuts caps from commercial honeycombs with hand or
motor-driven knife, preparatory to extracting honey: Breaks propolis (beeglue) seals with scraper,
and lifts frame of honeycomb from super. Moves honeycomb frame into oscillating knife, or cuts
caps from frame, using hand knife. Trims superfluous wax from wooden parts with knife and places
frame in stand. May place frames of honeycomb in extractor [HONEY EXTRACTOR (food prep.,
nec)].
521.687-074 LABORER, SYRUP MACHINE (grain-feed mills)
Collects rejected cans of corn syrup and pours contents into
strainer that removes impurities. Cleans work area and reservoir of filling machines, using water,
brushes, and mop. Carries cans and supplies to machines.
521.687-078 LIQUOR-BRIDGE-OPERATOR HELPER (sugar & conf.)
Routes flow of wash water from char filter as directed by
LIQUOR-BRIDGE OPERATOR (sugar & conf.): Prepares filter-record board, showing filters to
be filled with liquor. Ties clean pockets on filter discharge nipple to prevent splashing in weir boxes.
Changes weir boxes to divert flow of sweetwater (wash water from filter containing sugar) or waste
water to specified tanks or bays, noting changes on filter record board. Tests water for density to
ascertain sugar content, using hydrometer. Bottles samples of liquor and sweetwater for laboratory
analysis. Washes weir boxes and keeps work station in sanitary condition.
521.687-082 MILLER HELPER, DISTILLERY (beverage) alternate titles: grain-miller helper
Assists MILLER, DISTILLERY (beverage) to clean and
grind grain into meal for use in distillation of distilled liquors: Adjusts grain and meal discharge
chutes on storage tanks. Removes covers from storage tanks to admit grain and meal. Changes
vibrating screens on cleaning machines, using handtools. Places empty grain sacks over discharge
ends of cleaning machines to collect dust and refuse. Assists MILLER, DISTILLERY (beverage)
to make minor repairs to pumps, air-conveyor chutes, and machines. Performs other duties as
described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
521.687-086 NUT SORTER (can. & preserv.) alternate titles: hull sorter; nut picker; nut sifter; picking-belt operator
Removes defective nuts and foreign matter from bulk nut
meats: Observes nut meats on conveyor belt, and picks out broken, shriveled, or wormy nuts and
foreign matter, such as leaves and rocks. Places defective nuts and foreign matter into containers.
May be designated according to kind of nut meat sorted as Almond Sorter (can. & preserv.); Peanut
Sorter (can. & preserv.).
521.687-090 NUT STEAMER (can. & preserv.) alternate titles: steamer operator
Immerses nuts in hot water to soften shells to facilitate
shelling process: Turns valve to fill vat or kettle with water. Starts heaters and sets temperature
gauge to maintain required temperature. Places nuts, such as almonds, pecans, or walnuts, into wire
basket, and lowers basket into vat of hot water, using hoist. Removes basket from vat after specified
time.
521.687-094 PEELED-POTATO INSPECTOR (food prep., nec) alternate titles: potato spotter
Inspects peeled potatoes, passing on conveyor belt. Picks out
rotten potatoes. Cuts out unsuitable parts and halves over-sized potatoes, using knife.
521.687-098 PICKER (tobacco) alternate titles: lamina searcher; scrap picker; searcher
Removes stems, offcolor tobacco, and foreign material, such
as strings, dirt, and paper from tobacco as it moves along conveyor to ensure clean and uniform
product. May drop pickings into bags attached to conveyor frame, according to whether pickings are
dark tobacco, green tobacco, tobacco with stems, or foreign material. May be designated according
to type of tobacco processed as Filler Picker (tobacco); Scrap Sorter (tobacco).
521.687-102 PICKING-TABLE WORKER (sugar & conf.)
Picks stems, stones, metal, or wood not eliminated by
trash-picking machine from conveyor to prevent damage to beet knives. May trim tops from beets
to prevent clogging of knives in slicers.
521.687-106 SAUSAGE-MEAT TRIMMER (meat products) alternate titles: beef trimmer; lard trimmer; piece-meat trimmer; piece trimmer; retrimmer
Prepares meat for use in making ground and smoked meat
products, such as sausage and bologna: Obtains specified meat from stock and carries to cutting
table. Cuts and trims meat from bone and dices meat, using knife, cleaver, and bandsaw. Weighs
meat on platform scale and places in tubs. Tags each tub for weight and contents. May grind meat.
521.687-110 SHAKER (tobacco) alternate titles: bundle shaker; filler opener; filler shaker; hand shaker; tobacco shaker
Shakes hands of cured tobacco to separate, straighten, and
expose leaves to air and remove dirt. Places loosened tobacco on table or conveyor for further
processing. May be designated according to type of leaf processed as Frog Shaker (tobacco);
Wrapper Opener (tobacco).
521.687-114 SHAKER WASHER (grain-feed mills)
Flushes shaker tables and reel panels, using hose, to remove
material that clogs mesh and prevents effective separation of starch from bran and gluten. Sponges
and rinses back of fabric with detergent solution and water. Removes and installs repaired frames,
using wrench and screwdriver, under direction of SHAKER REPAIRER (grain-feed mills).
521.687-118 SHELLER I (can. & preserv.) alternate titles: huller operator
Cracks nuts, such as pecans, brazil nuts, and walnuts, using
vise. Picks out nut meats and drops meat in container.
521.687-122 SHELLFISH SHUCKER (can. & preserv.) alternate titles: shucker
Shucks fresh or steamed shellfish, such as oysters, clams, or
scallops (bivalves), preparatory to canning, freezing, or fresh packing: Holds shellfish firmly or
against block and forces shucking knife between halves of shell at hinge juncture. Twists knife to
sever muscles holding shell closed and pries open. Cuts shellfish from shell, flips it into container,
and discards shell. May break off edges of shells before shucking, using hatchet. May be designated
according to shellfish shucked as Clam Shucker (can. & preserv.); Oyster Shucker (can. & preserv.);
Scallop Shucker (can. & preserv.).
521.687-126 SKIN LIFTER, BACON (meat products)
Cuts slit in flank end of bacon slab between meat and skin,
using knife, so that slab may be inserted into derinding machine.
521.687-130 SKULL GRINDER (meat products) alternate titles: head-bone grinder; turbinated-bone grinder
Picks up split and brained hog head and holds nasal passages
against revolving emery wheel to clean out dirt. Removes dirt from ear passages. Throws hog head
in container.
521.687-134 STEMMER, HAND (tobacco) alternate titles: filler stemmer, hand; leaf stemmer, hand; sprigger; tobacco stripper, hand; wrapper stemmer, hand
Removes stems from tobacco leaves to prepare tobacco for
use as filler, binder, or wrapper for cigars, plug, or twist chewing tobacco: Strips leaf from stem,
starting at tip end of leaf. Spreads and stacks wrapper leaves in piles, keeping leaves separated into
left- and right-hand books. Places filler tobacco and stems in box or can. May be designated
according to tobacco stripped as Binder Stripper, Hand (tobacco); Scrap Stripper, Hand (tobacco);
Wrapper Stripper, Hand (tobacco).
521.687-138 TABLE HAND (tobacco)
Forks tobacco from bin onto cutting-machine supply table
to supply SMOKING-TOBACCO-CUTTER OPERATOR (tobacco).
522 CULTURING, MELTING, FERMENTING, DISTILLING, SATURATING, PICKLING, AGING, AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
This group includes occupations concerned with growing bacteria or other microorganisms in materials; liquefying solid materials by means of heat; breaking down complex molecules in organic compounds by the introduction of a ferment such as yeast; heating a mixture to separate the more volatile from the less volatile parts and then cooling and condensing the resulting vapor to produce a nearly pure or refined substance; soaking thoroughly, filling, charging, or treating a substance with another so that no more can be taken up; preserving and flavoring materials or products by immersing, coating, or injecting them with preservatives; and subjecting materials or products to the effects of time.
522.130-010 SUPERVISOR, MELT HOUSE (sugar & conf.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
washing, centrifuging, and melting bulk raw sugar: Reads production schedule and consults with
SUPERVISOR, FILTRATION (sugar & conf.) to ascertain quantity of liquor required. Calculates
melting rates of raw sugar, using standard formula. Moves controls to set timing cycles on
centrifuges and start machinery, such as elevators, scrolls, and pumps. Inspects process stations to
verify that equipment and machinery are operating as specified. Performs other duties as described
under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title. May supervise workers engaged in reclaiming
contaminated sugars and syrups and be designated Supervisor, Remelt (sugar & conf.).
522.131-010 DISTILLING-DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR (beverage)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
distilling liquors, such as gin, brandy, and whiskey: Verifies specified amount and proof of distilled
liquor produced. Directs workers in preparing and storing ingredients, such as sour beer. Prepares
flavoring ingredients used in distilling gin. Reviews distillation records to verify adherence to
specified formula. Inspects operating condition of stills and auxiliary equipment. Performs other
duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
522.132-010 SUPERVISOR, MALT HOUSE (beverage)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
producing malt from barley: Adjusts controls on steeping tanks, germinating tanks, and drying kilns,
following readings on recording charts. Coordinates steeping, germinating, and drying operations
and evaluates operations against quality control laboratory reports. Performs other duties as
described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
522.134-010 SUPERVISOR, BRINEYARD (can. & preserv.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
receiving and brining food products, such as cucumbers, peppers, onions, and cauliflower,
preparatory to further processing, utilizing knowledge of federal, state, and company standards:
Studies weekly production schedule to ascertain quantity and type of products to be processed, and
reviews status charts for individual tanks to determine availability of brined products for processing.
Instructs workers to move or store products from or into tanks, according to production
requirements. Maintains record of transactions for each tank on chart. Performs other duties as
described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
522.264-010 TRAINING TECHNICIAN (can. & preserv.)
Trains and directs workers in methods of processing fish roe:
Teaches FISH ROE PROCESSOR (can. & preserv.) 522.687-046 characteristics, such as color,
maturity, and outer appearance of membrane, of egg skeins (membrane-enclosed ovaries, tissue, and
fish roe) to enable worker to recognize skeins of different species, appearance of unacceptable
skeins, and commercial grades of skeins. Demonstrates packing procedures, such as method of lining
boxes, placement patterns of processed skeins in boxes, and amount of salt to apply to each layer.
Directs workers to change brine solution used to preserve skeins and sets timer that controls
processing times of skeins in brining vats. Retrains workers as necessary. Sorts, salts, grades, and
packs skeins of fish roe [FISH ROE TECHNICIAN (can. & preserv.) 522.384-010]. Tests processed
egg skeins for nitrate content, using prepared chemical kit, comparison charts, and following kit
instructions. May direct activities of other workers.
522.362-010 YEAST DISTILLER (beverage) alternate titles: yeast maker
Controls equipment to prepare mixture of mash and yeast
for use in manufacture of distilled liquors: Weighs specified quantities of rye and malt meal,
depending upon amount of yeast required, and dumps them into yeast tub (cooker) filled with
specified amount of water. Opens valves to admit steam that circulates through coil pipes in tub and
cooks mixture. Starts revolving blades in tub to agitate mixture as it cooks. Observes temperature
gauges and increases or decreases steam pressure to maintain constant temperature as mash cooks.
Pours yeast culture into cooked mash and mixes mash with revolving blades. Stops revolving blades
when mash and yeast are thoroughly mixed. Tests mash to determine temperature and specific
gravity (proof), using thermometer and hydrometer, and records results. Observes gauges and
increases or decreases steam to ensure that mash ferments at constant temperature. Notifies
FERMENTATION OPERATOR (beverage) when mash is ready to be pumped into fermentation
tank. Removes sample of mash for laboratory analysis.
522.382-010 COTTAGE-CHEESE MAKER (dairy products)
Controls equipment to make cottage cheese from milk:
Washes cheese vat and tools with sterilizing solution and rinse water. Turns valves and observes
meters to convey specified amounts of milk and culture into vat. May add rennet to coagulate milk,
and dye to tint curd. Turns steam and water valves and observes thermometer and clock to heat milk
for specified time and at specified temperature to incubate culture. Starts agitator in vat and stirs
ingredients, using paddle. Tests sample of whey for acidity and cuts curd with knife to allow seepage
of whey. Observes thermometer and adjusts steam and water valves to cook curd at slowly
increasing temperature. Feels and breaks sample of curd to determine when it is sufficiently cooked.
Turns cold water and drain valves or sprays curd with chlorinated water to wash curd and remove
whey. When making baker's cheese, drains uncooked whole curd from vat into porous bags to
remove whey and dumps curd into blending machine to distribute residual moisture. When making
creamed cottage cheese, adds cream and stirs with paddle or starts agitator. Records processing steps.
May taste cheese for salt and acid content. May pasteurize milk. May make culture.
522.382-014 FERMENTATION OPERATOR (beverage)
Controls fermentation process of sweet or sour mash
inoculated with yeast to produce fermented mash for use in distillation of distilled liquors: Pumps
specified number of gallons of cooked mash and yeast into fermentation tank, simultaneously, to
ensure that mash and yeast are thoroughly mixed together. Opens valves to admit specified number
of gallons of water into mixture, according to formula. Opens valves to circulate steam through coil
pipes in tank to heat mixture to prescribed temperature. Turns valves to admit and control air
pressure that agitates mixture as it ferments or to accelerate chemical reaction of yeast. Observes
gauges or dials to ascertain that prescribed temperature and gas pressure are remaining constant in
tank. Tests mash at prescribed intervals to determine temperature and specific gravity (proof), using
thermometer and alcohol-proof hydrometer. Compares test results with standard charts to determine
when mixture is fully cooked. Regulates steam, air, and gas pressure in tank to ensure that chemical
reaction of yeast and fermentation process is taking place, according to formula. Pumps sour mash
into cistern tank, preparatory to distilling. Cleans tanks by rinsing them with water.
522.382-018 LIQUOR BLENDER (beverage) alternate titles: filter operator
Controls equipment to regauge, filter, rectify, blend, and
verify proof of whiskeys and other distilled liquors, preparatory to bottling: Pumps specified number
of gallons of whiskey and deionized water into regauging tanks (reducing tanks) and agitates mixture
with compressed air to reduce proof of barreled whiskey. Measures temperature, using thermometer,
and specific gravity, using alcohol-proof hydrometer, and compares readings with tables from
standard gauging manuals to determine proof of mixture. Pumps regauged whiskey into cooling tank
and opens valves to circulate cold water through coil pipes in tank to reduce whiskey to specified
temperature before filtering. Starts filter press to remove impurities from distilled liquor, and adjusts
valves to control vacuum pressure in press and to regulate flow of liquor through press. Observes
dials and gauges to ascertain that temperature and pressure remain constant during filtering process.
Pumps different proofs of whiskeys into agitating tank, adds specified amount of deionized water,
and agitates mixture to blend whiskeys. Mixes flavorings and other ingredients, according to
formula, into mixing tank with specified number of gallons of spirits, such as gin or vodka, and
adjusts valves to control temperature and compressed air to produce brandies, cordials, and fortified
beverages. May specialize in one phase of processing and be designated according to duties
performed as Rectifying Attendant (beverage); Whiskey Filterer (beverage); Whiskey-Proof Reader
(beverage); Whiskey-Regauger (beverage).
522.382-022 MASH-TUB-COOKER OPERATOR (beverage) alternate titles: cooker
Controls equipment to cook grain meal to prepare mash for
fermentation process prior to distillation into alcohol, gin, or whiskey: Fills cooker with water and
opens valves to admit steam that circulates through pipes in vat and heats water to specified
temperature. Pumps ground meal from meal tank into hopper, balanced on scale, to weigh specified
amount and turns handwheels to regulate flow of meal into cooker. Starts revolving blades in cooker
to agitate mixture as it cooks. Observes temperature gauges to ascertain temperature of mixture in
cooker and turns valves to increase or decrease temperature. Cooks mash for specified time and
pumps cooked mash into cooling tub. Pumps cooled mash into fermenting tank. Opens valves to
admit compressed air, through perforated pipes at bottom of fermenting tank, to keep meal in
suspension as it flows from cooling tub into fermenting tank.
522.382-026 STILL OPERATOR II (beverage) alternate titles: beer-still runner compounder; still runner
Controls still from central control board, to distill brandy,
gin, vodka, or whiskey: Adjusts valves to control temperature and rate of flow of distilling materials
through still and auxiliary equipment, such as stripping column, rectifier, condenser, and
$T3tribox.$T1 Observes gauges, dials, and charts to ensure that temperature and rate of flow of
distillants are maintained according to formula, so that specified proof of distilled liquor is obtained.
Ascertains temperature and specific gravity of liquor, using thermometer and hydrometer, and
compares readings with standard gauging manual to determine proof of distilled liquor. Draws
sample of distilled liquor for laboratory analysis. Pumps distilled liquor from tribox into cistern tank
to be $T3regauged.$T1 May be designated according to type of liquor distilled as Still Operator,
Brandy (beverage); Still Operator, Gin (beverage); Still Operator, Whiskey (beverage).
522.382-030 STILL OPERATOR I (beverage)
Controls still that produces high-proof alcohol from
fermented wine: Records temperature, pressure, flow gauge and meter readings. Sets and adjusts
controls to regulate and maintain specified temperature and pressure of unit. Turns valves to regulate
flow of alcohol through unit and into storage tanks. Records amount of time consumed during
distilling process. Collects alcohol samples for laboratory analysis.
522.382-034 SUGAR BOILER (sugar & conf.)
Controls vacuum pan sugar boilers to concentrate sugar
liquor and grow sugar crystals to specified size: Starts vacuum pump, and opens valves to admit
specified amounts of liquor and steam into vacuum pan, and water into condenser unit. Observes
boiling of liquor through sight glasses. Adjusts valves to maintain specified temperatures and
pressures and obtain supersaturated solution without carmelizing sugar. Opens valve to shock
solution with panseed (powdered sugar) and start formation of sugar crystals. Obtains samples of
solution, using proofstick, and observes grain size under microscope to determine when crystals have
grown to specified size. Opens pan-feed valve to control growth of crystals. Samples solution to
ensure that sugar crystals remain at specified sizes as pan fills. Closes pan-feed valve when pan is
filled and continues boiling until solution reaches specified concentration of sugar-crystals and
massecuite. Turns valves to stop boiling and to break vacuum seal on pan. Turns valve to dump
sugar into mixing tank or crystallizer. Washes and steams pan after dumping strike to remove sugar
remaining on coils or calandria. Records strike on station log. May be designated according to type
of liquor boiled as Soft-Sugar Boiler (sugar & conf.); White-Sugar Boiler (sugar & conf.); or
according to stage in process as High-Raw-Sugar Boiler (sugar & conf.); Remelt-Sugar Boiler (sugar
& conf.).
522.382-038 VINEGAR MAKER (food prep., nec)
Controls equipment to produce vinegar: Starts pumps and
opens valves to charge generators and concentrators with specified volume of vinegar starter, water,
alcohol, and coolant. Monitors air and temperature gauges and flowmeters and adjusts thermostats,
valves, and dials to maintain prescribed generating and concentrating conditions for strength of
vinegar being processed. Turns valves to regulate rate and volume of solution through filter tank and
to transfer solution to storage or shipping tank. Tests vinegar samples for grain content (strength),
using pH meter and hydrometer. Records test results and air temperature readings on process control
cards.
522.384-010 FISH ROE TECHNICIAN (can. & preserv.)
Sorts, grades, and packs egg skeins containing fish roe:
Examines egg skeins (membrane-enclosed ovaries, tissue, and fish roe) for unacceptable conditions,
such as immaturity, bruises, or blood saturation. Discards unacceptable skeins and places acceptable
skeins in containers for weighing and to await further processing. Dissolves specified salts in water,
following brining formula; tests specific gravity of solution, using hydrometer; and pours brining
solution into agitation vat. Flips switches to start vat agitators, pours preweighed amount of egg
skeins into vat, and turns knob on timer to set brining cycle. Feels skeins for firmness and texture
to determine effect of brine on skeins. Removes processed skeins from vat, using wooden-handled
seine, and places skeins in container to drain. Tests brine in vat, using hydrometer, and adds
specified salts when required to maintain salinity of brining solution at specified level. Examines,
grades, and separates processed egg skeins, according to factors such as color, length, and width,
utilizing product experience. Selects boxes marked for prescribed grade of egg skeins, places plastic
sheets across bottom of boxes as liner, and sprinkles salt over liners prior to packing skeins.
Positions layers of skeins in boxes to ensure preservation and seasoning in boxes. Weighs boxes on
scales after packing, and adds or removes skeins to obtain specified weight. Folds plastic liner over
filled boxes, positions lids on boxes, and stacks packed boxes for storage during aging process.
522.465-010 STEEP TENDER (grain-feed mills)
Tends steep tanks to soften corn and other grains preparatory
to grinding: Opens hatch and chute gate leading to steep tank, and signals GRAIN RECEIVER
(grain-feed mills) to load tank with grain. Turns valves and starts pumps to fill tank with steep-water
to specified level. Observes thermometers and opens steam valves to heat tank to specified
temperature. Tests specific gravity of water in tanks, using hydrometer, to determine when steeping
process is complete. Records data, such as number of batches and bushels steeped, length of steeping
cycle, and temperature and specific gravity of each batch. May prepare grinding schedules to
facilitate production. May operate sulfur burner to regulate sulfuric acid concentration in steep water,
millhouse, and starch wash water. May work as member of team and be designated according to
position as Bottom Steep Tender (grain-feed mills); Top Steep Tender (grain-feed mills).
522.482-010 MASHER (beverage)
Operates cooker and mashing tub to cook and combine
cereal, such as corn or rice, and malt to produce wort: Opens slide gate on scale hopper to fill cooker
and tub with measured amounts of malt and cereal. Starts pumps and turns valves to admit hot water
into cooker and tub. Starts power-rakes that mix cereal and water in cooker, and malt and water in
tub. Ignites burners to cook cereal and mash over controlled cooking cycle. Turns outlet valve on
cooker and starts pump that transfers cereal mash to tub. Turns valve that admits steam into tub to
heat mash to specified temperature. Starts power-rake that mixes mash. Adds iodine to sample of
mash and examines color to determine degree of saccharization. Turns outlet valve to transfer
cooked mash to filter press or lautertub. Washes mashing tub and cooker, using high-pressure water
hoses and cleaning solutions. Records mash temperature, steam pressure, and degree of
saccharization.
522.485-010 PICKLING SOLUTION MAKER (meat products)
Tends machine that mixes pickling solution for use in curing
meats: Weighs specified amount of dry ingredients, such as phosphate and nitrate, on scale,
according to written specifications. Turns valve to fill vat of mixing machine with water, and dumps
dry ingredients into vat. Presses button to activate machine agitator that mixes ingredients and turns
valve to admit brine solution into vat. Tests mixed solution for saline content, using salinometer, and
turns valve to stop flow of brine solution into vat when specified saline content is obtained. Turns
drain valve or presses pump button to drain or pump mixed pickling solution from vat into storage
tank for use in curing process. May turn steam valve to heat solution to specified temperature. May
weigh specified amounts of ingredients to prepare dry-cure mix and mix ingredients, using ladle or
electric mixer. May observe meat color to determine degree of cure.
522.584-010 OLIVE BRINE TESTER (can. & preserv.) alternate titles: storage brine worker; storage laborer
Tests brine in olive barrels, maintains salinity of specified
level, and inspects olives for evidence of spoilage: Knocks bung from barrel, using mallet. Siphons
sample of solution from cask and reads indicator level, using hydrometer, to measure solution
salinity. Replaces solution or adds water or salt to maintain brine salinity at specified level. Feels,
smells, and visually examines olives to detect spoilage, wrinkling, and discoloration. Reseals barrel
with bung, using mallet. May add vinegar or lactic acid to solution to retard spoilage.
522.585-014 GERMINATION WORKER (beverage)
Tends equipment that controls temperature and humidity in
rotating drums or compartments in which barley is germinated to produce malt: Starts fans that force
and circulate moist, heated air into drums or compartments. Moves damper counterweights or lowers
handle to adjust and obtain specified temperature and humidity. Adds water to drum, using metered
hose, or starts screw-type mixing machine equipped with water sprayer to ensure uniformity of
germination. Removes sample of germinated barley from drum or compartment for laboratory
analysis. Records such data concerned with malting cycle as air and water temperature and humidity
content.
522.587-010 CARBONATION TESTER (beverage)
Measures and records volume of carbon dioxide in storage
tanks during carbonation of beer, and purity of carbon dioxide present in beer after fermentation:
Connects test apparatus to tank test cocks on storage tanks during carbonation of beer. Reads
electronic meter on test apparatus and records meter readings that indicate volume of carbon dioxide,
or amount of carbonation, present in beer. Observes calibrated tube of testing instrument attached
to tank test cocks after fermentation of beer, and records readings that indicate percentage of oxygen
or purity in carbon dioxide content of beer.
522.662-010 RECEIVER, FERMENTING CELLARS (beverage)
Operates pumps that add yeast to wort, following standard
instructions: Turns spigot to drain yeast from pressurized yeast tub into yeast wagon, or starts pump
to transfer yeast from storage tank to yeast brink (pressurized tank that pumps measured amounts
of yeast to starting tank). Connects wort and starting tank lines. Signals PUMPER, BREWERY
(beverage) or starts pump to transfer wort from storage to starting tanks. Mixes yeast and wort, using
paddle and connects wagon and wort lines, or opens valve on brink tank to transfer yeast mixture
or yeast to wort in starting tank. Observes flow dials and pressure gauges to ensure that specified
ratio of yeast to wort is maintained. Opens starting tank valve to obtain sample for laboratory
analysis. May pump pure yeast culture, prepared by YEAST-CULTURE DEVELOPER (beverage),
from sterile barrels through successive yeast culture tanks to permit further cultivation of yeast prior
to adding it to wort and be designated Culture-Room Worker (beverage).
522.662-014 REDRYING-MACHINE OPERATOR (tobacco) alternate titles: tobacco drying-machine operator
Operates redrying machine to dry, cool, and moisten tobacco
for packing or further processing: Starts flow of steam or hot air into drying units and steam and
water in ordering section. Starts fan that circulates hot air in drying units and conveyor that carries
tobacco through drying unit, cooling section, and ordering section. Observes air pressure gauges,
humidity and temperature charts, or thermometer to determine whether specified amount of heat,
steam, or air pressure is maintained. Feels tobacco to determine moisture content and regulates flow
of hot air, steam, and water to correct deviations from standard. May remove sample leaves of
tobacco from machine for moisture content measurement.
522.665-010 FILTER TENDER (grain-feed mills)
Tends rotary vacuum and drum or leaf pressure filters that
purify liquid sugars: Turns valves to control flow of materials through filters during semiautomatic
or manual operation of equipment, as instructed. Observes liquid sugar flowing through filters to
detect cloudiness and turns valves to regulate flow, recirculate filtrate, or bypass filter for cleaning.
Moves levers to raise filter covers and cleans filter, using hot water hose.
522.665-014 YEAST PUSHER (beverage)
Tends equipment to transfer surplus yeast from fermenting
cellar to storage tanks in yeast drying plant: Couples hose between yeast tank and flow lines, using
wrench. Opens valves on line to effect uninterrupted flow. Notifies yeast plant to prepare to receive
yeast. Opens gravity-feed outlet valve to permit yeast to drop into storage tanks. Climbs into tank
to spray yeast residue with water and pushes it to outlet to complete transfer, using water hose and
paddle.
522.667-010 LIQUOR INSPECTOR (beverage) alternate titles: content checker
Examines filled bottles of distilled liquor to detect
imperfections or breaks in glass or foreign particles within bottle: Removes bottle from conveyor
line, places it in front of strong light, and examines it to detect imperfections in glass or foreign
particles within bottle. Informs CONTAINER WASHER, MACHINE (any industry) to stop machine
when foreign particles are detected within bottles. May be designated according to type of liquor
inspected as Gin Inspector (beverage); Whiskey Inspector (beverage).
522.682-010 KETTLE OPERATOR (beverage)
Controls equipment to cook grain mash and boil resulting
liquor (wort) with hops to flavor it preparatory to fermentation, following written or oral
specifications: Mixes and cooks specified amounts of malt, corn, and rice in water, maintaining
temperatures for designated periods of time. Turns valves to transfer mash to lautertub to strain and
extract wort, and to control flow of wort from lautertub to brew kettle. Adds specified amounts of
hops to wort in brew kettle and cooks mixture [KETTLE TENDER (beverage)]. Drains wort through
hop-extractor into hot-wort tank and starts pump to transfer wort to cooler. May add hop extract to
mixture in brew kettle.
522.682-014 ORDERING-MACHINE OPERATOR (tobacco) alternate titles: conditioning-machine operator; ordering-box operator; steam-box tender; steamer
Operates $T3ordering machine$T1 to moisten tobacco
preparatory to processing: Starts machine and conveyor and turns valve to start flow of steam into
chamber. Observes gauge to determine whether specified amount of steam pressure is maintained.
Feels tobacco leaves to determine moisture content and regulates flow of steam, hot air, or water so
that tobacco will be pliable and easily processed. Observes flow of tobacco from machine onto
conveyor or into tubs or boxes. Regulates speed of conveyor. May feed tobacco onto conveyor of
ordering machine.
522.684-010 PICKLER (can. & preserv.) alternate titles: pickle maker; pickle processor
Pickles prepared food products in preservative or flavoring
solutions: Mixes ingredients, such as salt, vinegar, or sugar in barrels, vats, or tanks, according to
formula, to make pickling or flavoring brine. Dumps product, such as vegetables, fruit, fish, fish
eggs, or meat into solution to soak for specified time. May pack product into barrels in layers,
covering each layer with preservative compound. May remove contents from containers by hand or
with dip net. May be designated according to product pickled as Fish Pickler (can. & preserv.);
Gherkin Pickler (can. & preserv.); Pepper Pickler (can. & preserv.); Sweet-Pickled-Fruit Maker (can.
& preserv.); Sweet-Pickle Maker (can. & preserv.).
522.685-010 BLENDING-MACHINE OPERATOR (dairy products)
Tends machine that rinses and dries cottage cheese and
blends it with cream to produce cream-style cottage cheese: Inserts plastic liner in tub, sprays liner
interior with sterilizing fluid, and slides tub under machine discharge outlet. Signals
COTTAGE-CHEESE MAKER (dairy products) to pump cottage cheese to machine. Presses
switches and turns water valve to start machine that spreads cottage cheese into even layer, sprays
cheese with refrigerated water to cool and rinse it, and squeezes cheese dry under pressure belt. Feels
dried cheese to determine if specified amount of water is removed, and adjusts pressure belt, as
required, using wrenches. Starts pump and turns valve to control flow of cream from refrigerated
tank to auger that blends cream with cottage cheese. Observes texture of creamed cottage cheese and
adjusts valve to maintain cream content at specified level. Tastes cottage cheese and reports
off-flavors to management. Stops machine and closes filled tub. Blends cream and salt according to
formula, using mixer, and pumps cream to refrigerated tank.
522.685-014 BREWERY CELLAR WORKER (beverage)
Tends equipment that cools and adds yeast to wort to produce
beer: Starts pumps and turns valves to control flow of refrigerant through cooler coils, to regulate
flow of hot wort from tank through cooler into starting tank, and to admit specified amounts of air
into wort [COOLING-MACHINE OPERATOR (beverage)]. Turns valves to add yeast to wort and
to transfer wort to fermenting tanks [RECEIVER, FERMENTING CELLARS (beverage)].
522.685-018 BRINE MAKER I (can. & preserv.) alternate titles: pickling-solution maker
Tends steam cooker to prepare brines and pickling solutions
used for preserving food products: Opens valve to admit required amount of water into steam cooker,
observing water gauge or designated mark on cooker. Pours salt or other ingredients, such as
vinegar, alum, tumeric, sugar, and flavoring, into water, using measuring container. Mixes
ingredients in kettle, using paddle. Admits steam into jacket of cooker and allows solution to boil
for specified length of time. Observes temperature gauge and regulates heat to maintain boiling
temperature. Tests solution for salt and other preserving content, using salinometer or hydrometer.
Adds water, salt, or other ingredients until prescribed specific gravity is attained. Pumps solution to
brine vat or holding tank for aging and curing.
522.685-022 BRINE MAKER II (can. & preserv.)
Tends equipment that mixes brine solution of specified
sulfur-dioxide concentration in vat to bleach and preserve cherries prior to processing them into
maraschino cherries: Turns valve and observes volume indicators to fill vat with specified volume
of water. Screws hose coupling on outlet valve of sulfur-dioxide gas container, using wrench, and
lowers other end of hose into water. Reads chart and gauges and opens valve to admit specified
amount of gas into vat to obtain solution of specified concentration. Draws sample of brine solution
from vat and tests it for volumetric concentration, using test equipment and reagents, such as starch
and iodine. May add lime, according to formula, and in proportion to volume of brine and ripeness
of cherries to provide firming agent. Mixes lime in solution, using paddle. May pump brine from vat
into plastic-lined bins filled with cherries.
522.685-026 CARBONATION EQUIPMENT TENDER (beverage)
Tends equipment to regulate flow of carbon dioxide into beer
lines and tanks to carbonate beer: Observes volume meters and pressure gauges and turns valves to
admit specified amounts of carbon dioxide at specified pressures into tanks and lines. Observes beer
through sight glasses and adjusts flow and pressure of carbon dioxide to control turbulence.
522.685-030 CASING-MACHINE OPERATOR (tobacco) alternate titles: flavoring-machine operator; overshot operator; tobacco flavorer
Tends machine that applies flavoring or $T3casing fluid$T1
to chewing or smoking tobacco, by either of following methods: (1) Starts machine, pours fluid into
trough of machine. Forks or shovels tobacco into hopper or onto conveyor that carries tobacco
through revolving drum immersed in fluid or under spraying device. (2) Turns valves and starts
pumps to transfer fluid from storage tank to spray tank and to spray fluid on tobacco passing under
sprayer on conveyor or fed into revolving drum. Opens valve to admit steam to jacket of spray tank
to heat fluid to specified temperature. May remove excess fluid from tobacco [WRINGER
OPERATOR (tobacco) 522.685-106]. May tend grinders that grind menthol crystals and add
menthol to casing fluid.
522.685-034 CORN COOKER (food prep., nec)
Tends equipment that cooks corn in steam cooking vat or
kettle to soften corn preparatory to grinding into products, such as masa (cornmeal dough), for use
in making corn chips and tortillas: Dumps prescribed quantities of ingredients, such as shelled corn,
water, and lime, into cooking vat, and sets controls to admit steam into jacket of vat. Adjusts cooking
temperature and starts equipment that automatically cooks and stirs ingredients. Drains corn into
tank of water, after specified cooking time, for cooling and soaking preparatory to hulling and
grinding by CORN GRINDER (food prep., nec).
522.685-038 CURING-BIN OPERATOR (grain-feed mills)
Tends moistening drums of curing bins that spread moisture
uniformly through cooked grain prior to or after being shaped into breakfast cereal, such as flakes
or shredded biscuits: Opens gate in conveyor duct to deflect incoming grain into first bin. Closes
gate when bin is full, records time, and repeats filling operation with next bin. Pulls lever to dump
grain onto conveyor as specified curing time is completed for each bin. Dislodges remaining grain
from bin, using pole. May tend bins and cooling towers that cool toasted grain to specified
temperature for packaging by starting fan and turning water valves as grain moves through
equipment and moving lever to direct grain into chutes of filling machines.
522.685-042 DE-ALCOHOLIZER (beverage)
Tends distilling equipment that removes alcohol from beer
to convert it to near-beer: Turns valves to admit water to condensers. Starts impellers and vacuum
pumps, and opens beer inlet valve. Observes meters, and steam-pressure and vacuum gauges, and
turns valves to make adjustments required to draw off vaporized and condensed alcohol and return
other gases to solution. Starts pump to transfer solution (near-beer) to storage tank or rack room.
Inspects hoses, pipes, tanks, and connections for leaks and cleans equipment by flushing with water.
522.685-046 DEODORIZER (chemical)
Tends distilling equipment and filter presses that deodorize
processed oils used in manufacture of margarine, shortening, and other edible products: Turns valves
to admit steam to heat oils to specified temperature. Pours or dumps specified chemicals into hopper,
using standard measuring container. Maintains specified pressure and vacuum to remove fatty acids
and gases from oil.
522.685-050 DORR OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)
Tends processing equipment that separates organic colloidal
matter from carbonated raw sugar beet liquor, and purifies liquor prior to refining into granulated
sugar: Opens valves and starts pump to fill settling tank with liquor and adds specified amounts of
lime or milk of lime solution. Sets controls to maintain specified temperature of lime-liquor solution
to aid in precipitation process. Takes sample of liquor from tank and tests for purity, using
refractometer. Opens valves and pumps liquor to process storage tanks and lime sludge to filter
station. Washes remaining sludge from bottom of settling tank. Records data, such as amount of
liquor processed and refractometer readings on batches, in station log.
522.685-054 DROPPER, FERMENTING CELLAR (beverage)
Tends pumps to transfer pitched wort from starter tank to
fermenting tank: Observes yeast in $T3pitched wort$T1 to verify yeast development and collects
samples of beer in early fermentation stages for laboratory analysis. Skims brown yeast from beer
surface, using paddle. Fastens and clamps hose terminals to connect lines from starter to fermenting
tank, using wrenches. Turns valves to open line to transfer pitched wort by gravity feed into
fermenting tank. Pumps caustic soda solutions through transfer lines to clean interior.
522.685-058 DRUM LOADER AND UNLOADER (beverage)
Tends revolving drums in which barley is germinated under
controlled temperature and humidity to produce malt: Couples drum spout to steeping tanks or to
base of screw conveyors containing steeped barley. Turns valve or pulls lever to drop barley into
drum or starts conveyor that empties barley into drum. Starts rotation of drum that mixes barley to
promote uniformity of growth and temperature. Stops drum, following oral instructions. Unlocks and
opens slide door, and starts drum rotating to dump barley onto conveyor. Crawls into drum and
scrapes walls, using metal hook to remove barley. Washes drum with water, using high-pressure
hose. May stand in pit under revolving drum and pull barley from drum, using metal hook.
522.685-062 FERMENTER, WINE (beverage)
Tends tanks that convert (ferment) crushed fruit or must into
wines by either of following methods: (1) Dumps or shovels specified amounts of crushed fruits into
wine tanks and starts pump to admit premeasured amounts of syrup. Turns valve to admit
compressed air into tank and allows mash to ferment for specified period of time. (2) Pours and
dumps specified amount of chemicals and yeast into tank containing must to prevent bacteria growth
and induce fermentation. Starts pump to circulate must to enrich color and flavor of wine. Starts
pump to circulate must through heat exchanger as required to prolong fermentation, according to
temperature readings. Turns valve to admit compressed air into must when producing sparkling
burgundy and champagne. Starts pump to transfer fermented mash or wine into storage tanks. May
pump fermented wine through filter equipment to remove sediment. May meter out specified
amounts of sugar and water into automatic mixing tank to produce syrup. May be designated
according to type of wine produced as Fermenter, Champagne (beverage).
522.685-066 FISH SMOKER (can. & preserv.)
Tends smoke chamber in which fish are cured: Removes
salt-cured fish from barrels and hangs fish on racks. Places racks of fish in washing tank, and turns
valve to regulate fresh water flow. Lifts racks of fish from tanks and places racks in smoke chamber.
Fills hopper of chamber with wood chips and turns on burner. Turns wheel to regulate amount of
smoke entering chamber. Examines color and texture of fish to ensure that curing has proceeded
according to specifications. Removes and stacks cured fish on trays for packaging.
522.685-070 HONEY PROCESSOR (food prep., nec) alternate titles: pasteurizer
Tends equipment that pasteurizes and filters liquid honey,
and seeds honey with crystals to make crystallized honey for use as food spread: Turns valve to
admit honey from blending tanks to pasteurizer, and to adjust and control pasteurizing temperature.
Installs pads in filter press and turns handcrank to tighten pads. Starts pumps and adjusts pressure
to force honey through filter and transfer honey to bottling machine or cooling vats. Pours container
of honey crystals into vat of liquid honey and mixes it with paddle or electric stirring rod to induce
controlled crystallization. May bottle honey.
522.685-074 MALT-HOUSE OPERATOR (beverage)
Tends equipment to germinate barley to make malt: Fills tank
with water, weighs barley conveyed into beam scale hopper, and drops barley into tank to steep for
predetermined period. Starts conveyors to load rotating drums or compartments with steeped barley.
Regulates temperature and humidity in closed drums or open compartments to achieve maximum
germination of barley. Moves discharge chute to spread germinated barley evenly over kiln floor for
drying. Starts furnaces to heat kilns to specified temperature to dry malt (germinated barley). Starts
conveyors to move dried malt successively through cleaning, separating, and grading machines.
522.685-078 MOLASSES PREPARER (food prep., nec) alternate titles: mash-floor operator
Tends equipment to process molasses wort for use in
production of baker's yeast: Turns valve to admit molasses into weigh tank. Observes scale and
pumps measured molasses into heating tank. Adds specified amounts of water and chemicals to
molasses to precipitate impurities. Starts mixing unit and opens valves to allow steam to circulate
in coils of tank to heat molasses to specified temperature. Mixes diatomaceous earth with water and
pours specified amount of mixture into tank to clarify molasses. Pumps filter solution through filter
to precoat screens. Pumps molasses through filter to settling tank to remove impurities from
molasses. Measures sludge level in settling tank, using depth gauge, and opens valve to decant
molasses. Observes level indicators and pumps specified amount of cane molasses to mix with beet
molasses in holding tank.
522.685-082 NEUTRALIZER (grain-feed mills)
Tends equipment that neutralizes acid in glucose (converted
starch): Weighs prescribed amount of soda ash on scales and dissolves soda ash in water. Pours
measured amount of $T3filtracell$T1 into neutralizer tank. Turns valves to admit soda ash solution
into tank to neutralize acid. Obtains sample from tank, and holds sample against light to detect
formation of precipitate. Adds additional soda ash if precipitate is not readily forming. Adds acid
to tank of starch to begin hydrolysis of starch into glucose.
522.685-086 PICKLE PUMPER (meat products) alternate titles: injection-machine operator; pickle-water-pump operator; vein pumper
Tends machine that automatically injects meat with curing
solution: Adjusts height of injection needles and width of conveyor guides, using wrenches. Turns
valves to regulate flow and pressure of curing solution in pumping system. Starts machine and
conveyor. Places meat on conveyor that pulls meat under machine injection needle which forces
measured amount of curing solution into meat, and dumps treated piece into cart. Weighs meat
before and after injection to ensure that specified amount of solution has been injected. May lift
treated meat from conveyor, using handhook, and drop it into tank. May inject curing solution into
meat, using hand pump, and be designated Pumper, Hand (meat products).
522.685-090 SEED-YEAST OPERATOR (food prep., nec) alternate titles: pure-culture operator; yeast-culture operator
Tends series of tanks to inoculate molasses wort with pure
yeast culture to produce seed yeast for use in production of baker's yeast: Pours molasses wort and
chemicals into tank, according to formula, and adds yeast culture from flask. Observes thermometer
on tank and opens valves to allow water to circulate in coils of tank to maintain specified
temperature. Pumps air into tank to aerate yeast. Tests specific gravity of yeast, using hydrometer,
and tests acidity of yeast, using pH meter. Adds required chemicals to adjust acidity when necessary.
Pumps wort to successive tanks as yeast growth progresses. Submits samples of wort to laboratory
for analysis.
522.685-094 STEAM-CONDITIONER OPERATOR (tobacco)
Tends equipment that injects steam into opened hogsheads
of tobacco to order tobacco prior to further processing: Slips end of perforated metal tube over holder
of hydraulic press, pushes hogshead under tube, and presses button to activate mechanism that
pushes tube into center of tobacco. Presses button to release tube and raise press. Pulls hogshead
from bed of press, throws canvas cover over top of hogshead, pushes hogshead into steam chamber,
and connects flexible hose to end of tube protruding from top of hogshead. Presses buttons to lower
door to seal chamber and to activate steam. Turns knobs to build up steam pressure and to activate
air pressure that forces steam through air vents of tube into tobacco. Sets timer and observes light
that signals when tobacco has been conditioned to specifications. Flips switch to activate exhaust
mechanism that removes steam from chamber. Presses button to raise door. Pulls hogshead from
chamber and removes tube from hogshead, using overhead chain hoist. Pushes hogshead to feeder
conveyor.
522.685-098 STILL OPERATOR (agriculture; can. & preserv.)
Tends batch stills and related equipment to separate and
condense vitamins or oils from fruits or mint hay: Pumps or pours specified quantities of liquids
into still. Observes thermostat and sets controls on instrument panel to maintain specified
temperatures throughout distillation cycle and to control condensation. Draws samples of
distillant for laboratory analysis. Observes color of distillant to determine when distillation is
completed. Records operating data, such as weight, yield of product, gauge readings, and number
of batches distilled.
522.685-102 VACUUM-CONDITIONER OPERATOR (tobacco) alternate titles: steam-pressure-chamber operator
Tends vacuum conditioner (steam-pressure chamber) that
moistens opened hogsheads of tobacco for further processing: Opens chamber door and pushes
hogsheads of tobacco into chamber or starts hydraulic lift that moves hogsheads into chamber.
Closes chamber door, starts vacuum pump, and turns valve to admit steam into chamber.
Observes gauges and dials on control panel to determine when temperature and air, steam, and
vacuum pressure reach specified levels to force steam through tobacco. Removes hogsheads from
chamber.
522.685-106 WRINGER OPERATOR (tobacco) alternate titles: casing-wringer operator; wrapper dipper
Tends machine that saturates tobacco leaves with
$T3casing fluid$T1 and removes excess fluid from leaves: Admits fluid to vat. Starts conveyor
that feeds leaves through fluid and to wringer rolls of machine, or dumps leaves into vat, allows
leaves to absorb moisture for specified time, and feeds moistened leaves between wringer rolls.
Removes clogged leaves from rollers, using stick. Cleans rollers and vat, using steam and
airhose.
522.685-110 YEAST-FERMENTATION ATTENDANT (food prep., nec)
Tends fermentation tanks to propagate yeast in molasses
wort: Opens valves to admit specified amounts of seed yeast and molasses wort into tanks.
Dumps, pours, or meters measured quantities of nitrogen and phosphate to supplement diet of
yeast. Pumps air into tank to aerate wort. Sets thermostat to maintain prescribed temperature
levels in fermentation tanks. Tests wort for acidity, using pH meter, and adds specified chemicals
to maintain required acidity. Adds additional wort and chemicals to tank, as yeast concentration
increases, to facilitate yeast growth. Pumps wort with yeast cream (concentrated yeast
suspension) to yeast-separating department.
522.685-114 BARLEY STEEPER (beverage) alternate titles: steeper
Tends steeping tank that saturates barley with water
preparatory to germination: Moves lever to open slide gate of weighing tank. Dumps barley into
tank and weighs out specified amount. Turns handle to open and load barley into steeping tank.
Turns water and air valves to fill steeping tank with water, remove chaff, and aerate barley.
Reads and copies water and air temperature data to maintain record of steeping cycle. Drains and
refills tank during cycle. Turns handles to open steeping tank and dumps steeped barley onto
conveyor. May tend equipment to germinate barley [GERMINATION WORKER (beverage)
522.585-014].
522.686-010 CHIP WASHER (beverage)
Shovels beechwood chips (used to impart flavor to beer)
from fermenting tank into cart. Pushes cart into automatic washer and starts washer. Removes
cart from washer and shovels washed chips onto floor of fermenting tank.
522.686-014 GENERAL HELPER (food prep., nec) alternate titles: fermenter helper; yeast stacker
Dumps chemical nutrients into yeast fermentation tanks
to supplement diet of yeast cells. Takes samples of wort from tank for laboratory analysis. Cleans
fermentation tanks, using steam and water. Transfers ingredients, materials, and finished
products to production, storage, and shipping area, using handtrucks.
522.687-010 BARREL FILLER I (beverage) alternate titles: checker
Fills metal or wooden containers with distilled liquors,
preparatory to aging: Rolls metal drum or wooden barrel, with bunghole side up, under spigot
attached to storage tank. Inserts spigot nozzle into bunghole of container and opens valve to fill
container with whiskey, gin, or vodka. Removes spigot nozzle from filled container when spigot
has shut off automatically. Hammers bung into bunghole of barrel or screws threaded metal bung
into bunghole of metal drum, using wrench. Rolls filled container aside for storing. When filling
metal drums only, may be known as Drum Filler (beverage).
522.687-014 BRINER (can. & preserv.) alternate titles: dipper, fish
Immerses fresh fish fillets in brine solution to condition
them for wrapping or freezing: Places fish fillets in wire basket and submerges basket in salt and
water solution for specified time. Removes basket from brine tank and dumps fillets on conveyor
belt.
522.687-018 BULKER (tobacco)
Fills $T3bulking cell$T1 with stemmed and cased
tobacco: Directs conveyor tube into cell and spreads tobacco in cell, using handfork. Positions
hydraulic press over tobacco and pulls lever to activate press to pack tobacco into bulk for
fermentation.
522.687-022 FILLER ROOM ATTENDANT (tobacco)
Spreads filler tobacco leaves on trays after conditioning
(wetting) to allow air to circulate between leaves. Feels leaves to determine moisture content and
empties trays into boxes or cans when leaves are at stage specified for processing. May fill cans
with tobacco [CAN FILLER (tobacco)]. May moisten tobacco [LEAF CONDITIONER
(tobacco)].
522.687-026 LEAF CONDITIONER (tobacco) alternate titles: casing wetter; tobacco conditioner; tobacco curer; tobacco dipper
Moistens (conditions or cases) hands of tobacco to make
leaves pliable for processing: Removes hands from receiving box and dips them into water or
sprays water over leaves. Stacks leaves, stem down, on drainboard and covers leaves with cloth
or paper. May pack drained leaves in cases and transfer cases to steam or humidifier room, using
handtruck. May mix various grades and types of tobacco prior to conditioning. May be
designated according to type of tobacco as Binder Caser (tobacco); Wrapper Caser (tobacco).
May feel tobacco leaves from steam room and moisten butts and tops of hands that are too dry
and be designated Cigar-Tobacco Rehandler (tobacco).
522.687-030 LEAF-CONDITIONER HELPER (tobacco) alternate titles: caser helper
Assists LEAF CONDITIONER (tobacco) to condition
tobacco leaves. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
522.687-034 PICKLER (meat products) alternate titles: curing packer; green-meat packer; vat overhauler; vat packer
Loads cuts of meat into pickling vats or barrels to cure
meat preparatory to smoking: Packs and arranges meat in vats or barrels by hand or with meat
hook to ensure maximum saturation. Turns valves to admit curing solution into vats or pours in
solution by hand. Covers vat or barrel to keep meat protected and submerged in solution. Sticks
trier (hook) into meat and smells trier to determine degree of curing. Opens valves or pulls bungs
to drain vats and barrels, and removes cured meat for further processing. Dumps frozen meat in
water tank to defrost it preparatory to curing. May roll barrels to rearrange meat and ensure
maximum saturation. May flush or blow marrow from ham bones. May clean vats with water and
steam hoses.
522.687-038 TURNER (can. & preserv.) alternate titles: box turner
Rearranges containers of fruit stacked in tiers in ripening
room to expose all fruit equally to room temperature during ripening period. May truck fruit in
and out of ripening room.
522.687-042 WRAPPER-HANDS SPRAYER (tobacco) alternate titles: tobacco sprayer
Moistens hands of tobacco wrapper leaves with water,
using spraygun, to make leaves pliable for processing. Feels leaves to determine whether
moisture content is within prescribed limits. Weighs specific amounts of leaves and places leaves
in containers for untier. Records amounts of wrapper and binder leaves used in making cigars.
522.687-046 FISH ROE PROCESSOR (can. & preserv.)
Performs any combination of following tasks concerned
with cannery processing of fish roe: Presses headless fish against work surface to ascertain sex of
fish by presence or absence of milt. Inserts hand into body cavity of female fish, feels along
ventral area of body to locate vent, and cups hand to remove viscera and egg skeins
(membrane-enclosed ovaries, tissue, and fish roe). Separates viscera and organs from egg skeins
by hand. Discards viscera and organs and places egg skeins in baskets for weighing. Weighs
baskets containing egg skeins, using scales, and records totals on tally sheets. Dumps basket of
egg skeins on work surface, and examines egg skeins for imperfections, such as blood saturation,
immature eggs, and torn membranes. Separates egg skeins, according to size and species of fish.
Places acceptable egg skeins in containers for reweighing. Rinses containers of egg skeins with
water, using water hose, and dips containers in mild saline solution to rinse egg skeins prior to
brining. Works under direction of FISH ROE TECHNICIAN (can. & preserv.) 522.384-010 to
fill brining tanks, dump egg skeins into tanks, remove processed egg skeins, and pack egg skeins
for shipment, following prescribed procedures. May slit underside of fish before removing egg
skeins, using knife.
523 HEATING, RENDERING, MELTING, DRYING, COOLING, FREEZING, AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
This group includes occupations concerned with subjecting materials or products to heat and cold for a specific purpose, such as removing moisture or fat content, or preserving and storing them by refrigeration.
523.131-010 TESTING AND ANALYSIS DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR (can. & preserv.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in sorting and packing nuts, and inspects sampling of nuts to estimate percentage that will be
marketable from each delivery: Selects random sample of nuts from each delivery, places sample
in containers, and attaches identification tag to container. Places nuts in drier to remove specified
percentage of moisture. Weighs nuts before and after drying and records weight lost. Places nuts
on perforated plate through which nuts pass into separate containers, according to size. Cracks
nuts and examines them for blanks, worms, and shriveled centers. Segregates salable nuts,
weighs nuts, and records percentage of marketable products. May explain procedures for
estimating percentage of marketable products to growers. Performs other duties as described
under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
523.132-010 SUPERVISOR, CHAR HOUSE (sugar & conf.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in regenerating bone-char, charcoal, and diatomaceous earth used as filtering media for sugar
liquor: Orders emptying of filters, and transferring of char between char-house by CHAR
PULLER (grain-feed mills; sugar & conf.) and other workers. Directs kiln operator in
maintaining specified temperature in kiln and flow-rate of material through kiln. Performs other
duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
523.137-010 SUPERVISOR, ICE HOUSE (food prep., nec)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in filling cans, sucking cores, and pulling and dumping cans in ice plant. Performs duties as
described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
523.362-010 COCOA-BEAN ROASTER I (sugar & conf.)
Operates one or more roasters to remove moisture and
impart specified color and flavor to cocoa beans: Adjusts thermostat and fuel valve to heat
roasters to specified temperature. Observes temperature chart to ascertain heat pattern of roaster.
Pulls handle to open hopper and drop beans into roaster. Starts roaster cylinder rotating to roast
beans evenly. Examines sample of beans for color, dryness, or brittleness after specified roasting
cycle, and tastes bean to judge if flavor conforms to standard. Adjusts roaster flame and dampers
to control circulation of hot air on basis of evaluation of sample. Pulls handle when desired
degree of roasting is reached to discharge beans onto conveyor that transfers beans to cracking
and fanning machine. Records amounts of beans roasted. May tend bean-cleaning machine.
523.362-014 DRIER OPERATOR (food prep., nec)
Controls equipment that dries macaroni according to
laboratory specifications: Turns dials and opens steam valves on panelboard to regulate
temperature, humidity, and drying time in preliminary, secondary, and final drying chambers,
according to outside atmospheric conditions, specific product requirements, and drying stage.
Enters chambers and feels macaroni to determine if product is drying according to specifications,
relying upon knowledge and experience. Opens chamber hatch to admit cold air and adjusts
controls to change drying speed at particular drying stages to comply with laboratory
recommendation or to meet changing atmospheric conditions. Regulates temperature and
humidity in pressroom to maintain required atmospheric conditions. Evaluates quality of dried
macaroni on basis of color.
523.380-010 COCOA-BEAN ROASTER II (sugar & conf.)
Sets up and operates such equipment as continuous
roaster, cracker and fanner, dryer, and grinder, to process cocoa beans to make chocolate liquor:
Turns gas valves and electric switches to start and heat roaster. Sets thermostat and rheostat to
control temperature of roaster and speed of rotation. Starts conveyor to transfer specified type
and amount of beans from storage to roaster. Examines sample of beans for color, tastes beans
for flavor, and crumbles beans to determine moisture content. Adjusts temperature and speed of
roaster in accordance with findings. Starts cracking and fanning machine to break and remove
husks from roasted cocoa beans [CRACKING-AND-FANNING-MACHINE OPERATOR
(sugar & conf.)]. Observes nibs (cracked roasted cocoa beans) and shells to evaluate husking
process, and adjusts machine accordingly. Opens slide gate on fanner to convey nibs scheduled
for dutch processing [DRIER OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)]. Starts agitator to mix beans in
treating tank for specified time. Opens tank gate to release beans for conveying to dryer. Starts
gas-fired dryer, sets rheostat, and feels beans for dryness. Starts conveyor to move dried beans to
roaster for roasting or to grinding machine [LIQUOR-GRINDING-MILL OPERATOR (sugar &
conf.)]. Turns valve to pump chocolate liquor to storage tanks. Patrols area to observe
coordination of machine and equipment to ensure orderly flow of material at specified rates.
523.382-010 GUNNER (grain-feed mills) alternate titles: cereal popper; shooter
Controls guns (pressure cylinders) to expand or puff
whole grain to produce breakfast cereal: Presses button to admit grain and water to electric- or
gas-heated cylinder. Clamps lid in place and starts cylinder rotating. Turns valves and moves
controls to regulate air pressure and temperature in cylinder to obtain product having puffed
kernels of specified size, color, and uniformity. Removes lid after specified time, causing grain to
expand as it escapes from cylinder. Examines and feels product to determine need for
adjustments in process conditions.
523.382-014 MAPLE-SYRUP MAKER (food prep., nec)
Controls equipment to produce maple syrup: Transfers
maple sap to evaporator pan placed on stove, allowing product to flow through various
compartments of evaporator. Pours additional sap into evaporator as needed to maintain uniform
temperature. Transfers syrup to heated finishing pan when level of product in evaporator
indicates evaporation is complete. Tests syrup for prescribed consistency by adding quantity of
syrup to cold water and observing appearance. Filters evaporated syrup through cloths or other
filtration media. Pours syrup into containers or molds for storage, use, or sale. May boil, stir, and
evaporate syrup to form variety of maple products, such as maple sugar, wax, butter, or candy,
depending on processing temperature and time, and be designated Maple-Products Maker (food
prep., nec).
523.382-018 MELTER OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)
Operates heating and mixing equipment (melters) that
reclaims uncrystallized sugar from molasses and softens molasses adhering to sugar crystals:
Starts pumps, turns valves to start flow of molasses, and starts conveyor that dumps sugar
crystals into melting tanks. Turns steam valves to maintain specified temperature, and starts
agitators. Observes dials on panelboard and adjusts controls to maintain specified temperature,
steam pressure, and density of mixture. Tests mixture for alkalinity, using pH meter, and posts
data, such as test results, temperature, and density of mixture on report form. May mix and store
milk of lime solution. May add milk of lime to mixture to obtain specified alkalinity. May pump
liquors to char house for filtration. May clean pump screens, using hose and water.
523.382-022 PROCESSOR, INSTANT POTATO (food prep., nec)
Controls equipment to process potatoes into instant
potato granules: Reads laboratory reports to stay apprised of laboratory test results of potato
samples taken during processing. Observes lights, gauges, and meters on panelboard controls to
determine temperature readings of equipment, such as precookers, precoolers, cookers, and
driers. Turns dials on panelboard to maintain operating temperature ranges as required to meet
company standards. Flips switches and presses buttons on panelboard to start potato processing
equipment, such as feed screws, mixers, cookers, and granule driers. Walks through processing
areas and observes product consistency and product level in equipment, such as feed screws and
cookers. Turns equipment controls on panelboard to adjust temperatures of cookers or airflow
through driers, utilizing knowledge of product processing. Listens for alarms that indicate
malfunctions of processing units and takes required steps, such as shutting down equipment and
notifying supervisor. Records shift activities in log.
523.385-010 PRESSURE-TANK OPERATOR (chemical)
Tends steam pressure tanks to extract glue from bones:
Opens valve to admit steam into tank of bones, and observing gauges, adjusts pressure according
to specifications. Shuts off steam and releases pressure after required period, and drains glue
liquor into storage tank. Measures density and temperature of liquor, and records hydrometer and
thermometer readings on control sheet. Weighs out specified amount of zinc sulfate preservative
and adds it to glue in storage tank.
523.562-010 DIFFUSER OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)
Operates automatic multicell diffuser to extract sugar
juice from beet slices: Starts diffuser and auxiliary equipment, such as beet slicers, conveyors,
and automatic weighing scales. Observes dials and turns controls to regulate flow of beets and
water into diffuser, speed of agitators, and temperature of liquid in cells. Reads laboratory report
to determine sugar content of beets, and adjusts controls to obtain maximum amount of sugar
juice. Examines diffuser cells to determine if screens are clear, and that liquid levels are
maintained at specified height. Reads control panel dials and automatic indicators, and records
operating data, such as tonnage of beets sliced and diffused, and tonnage of water required to
diffuse beet slices.
523.585-010 BUTTER LIQUEFIER (oils & grease) alternate titles: butter melter
Tends equipment that melts and pasteurizes butter for use
in fortifying and flavoring margarine: Opens valves to admit steam to heat chambers of liquefier
and pasteurizer to prescribed temperatures. Places butter blocks on revolving table and starts
liquefier to melt and deposit liquefied butter into receiving tank. Pumps melted butter through
pasteurizer and preset cooling unit into holding tank. Weighs and adds prescribed ingredients to
complete batch. Dismantles piping, using handtools. Flushes lines, and cleans tanks and
equipment, using solvents and water. Maintains operating log and temperature charts.
523.585-014 CHILLER TENDER (meat products)
Tends immersion vats and cooling equipment that chill
dressed chickens to prevent spoilage: Starts water pumps, agitators, ice feeders, and conveyors
and turns valves to control rate of flow and temperature of water circulating through chilling
vats. Observes flow of ice through troughs that feed conveyor and dislodges caked ice with
mallet. Reads gauges and thermometers to verify temperatures in chilling vats and cooler.
Activates mechanical rakes to regulate flow of ice from storage bins to vats. Records
temperatures on report form.
523.585-018 CRYSTALLIZER OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)
Tends crystallizers that agitate mixture of crystallized
sugar and massecuite (molasses) while it cools to prevent solidification and to allow sugar
crystals to grow: Opens valves on signal from SUGAR BOILER (sugar & conf.) to permit strike
to flow into mixing tanks. Starts agitators to prevent sugar crystals and massecuite from
separating. Turns valves to maintain level, temperature, and consistency of sugar mass in
crystallizers. Steams out empty crystallizers to remove and recover hard sugar adhering to
agitators, tank sides, and piping. Maintains records, such as equipment power and temperature
readings and disposition of sugar strikes.
523.585-022 DRIER, LONG GOODS (food prep., nec) alternate titles: long-goods drier
Tends battery of preset, final drying chambers that
automatically dry macaroni long goods: Pushes rack of macaroni into drying chambers and starts
drying cycle. Observes hydrometer on chamber and removes rack of dried macaroni after
completion of drying cycle. Records date and time of drying process on tag and fastens tag to
rack. Pushes rack to storage area.
523.585-026 PASTEURIZER (oils & grease)
Tends equipment that pasteurizes, incubates, and blends
sweet or sour milk for use in manufacture of margarine: Opens valve to pump prescribed amount
of water into tank and adds preweighed powdered milk or opens valve to pump fresh milk or
reconstituted powdered milk into tank. Starts agitator. Turns steam valve to heat batch to
designated temperature for specified period of time. Admits water into cooling system to reduce
heat of batch to storage temperature. Adds specified culture of mixture to produce batch of sour
milk. Pumps sweet and sour milk mixture into mixing tank preparatory to churning. Records
number of batches produced. May clean and sterilize tank and auxiliary equipment, using steel
wool, detergent, and caustic soda solution.
523.585-030 PULP-DRIER FIRER (sugar & conf.)
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. Adjusts
controls to obtain specified temperature in drier drum. Starts scrolls, elevators, and belt
conveyors. Observes panelboard gauges and automatic recorder readings and moves controls to
regulate drier temperature and rotation speed of drier drum according to moisture content of
pulp-molasses mixture. Feels processed pulp to ensure that drying process meets specifications.
Takes readings from conveyor scale to ascertain tonnage of fodder produced. Records production
and operating data in station log. Collects samples of cattle fodder produced for laboratory
analysis.
523.585-034 ROASTER, GRAIN (grain-feed mills)
Tends equipment that roasts whole or milled grain to
specified color or hardness preparatory to processing into cereal: Lights gas jets under drum or
pan and sets temperature regulator at specified setting. Moves controls to transfer grain to drum
or pan and start agitator that prevents sticking of grain to sides of vessel. Shovels grain from
outer edge of pan to center to ensure uniform agitation of batch. Pushes grain from pan, using
scoop, or pulls lever to dump grain onto conveyor after specified time, or determines removal
time by matching color of roasted grain with color of standard sample. Records temperature
reading and roasting time of batch. May start conveyor to move roasted grain to cooling pan and
agitate grain with rake as blower forces air through perforated bottom of pan.
523.587-010 DRIER, SHORT GOODS (food prep., nec)
Observes meters and gauges to ensure that drying process
of macaroni short goods proceeds as scheduled: Patrols drying room and reads instruments and
charts that control and record automatic drying process in preliminary, secondary, and final
drying chambers. Reports deviations from specified chart trackings. Fills hydrometer wells with
water. Dumps specified quantities of vitamins into press hopper, and reads meter to ensure
required vitamin feed rate. Prepares report of drying operations and number of vitamin hoppers
filled. May relieve PRESS TENDER (food prep., nec).
523.587-014 DRYING-ROOM ATTENDANT (tobacco)
Loads stripped or unstripped tobacco on racks in drying
room and remoistens tobacco to increase pliability for use in making cigars: Places trays of
tobacco on racks and removes them after specified time. Sprays leaves with water, using hose,
and stacks trays. Places moistened leaves in containers for cigar making after specified time.
Weighs and records weight of tobacco processed.
523.662-010 BONE-CHAR KILN OPERATOR (grain-feed mills) alternate titles: head kiln operator
Controls kilns to reclaim char (activated carbon) used in
filtering corn syrups: Turns valve to admit gas to kilns. Specifies to BONE-CHAR KILN
TENDER (chemical) temperature to maintain in kiln. Reads pyrometers to verify temperature.
Observes operation of char conveyors to prevent spillage. Collects and replaces
temperature-recording graphs. Patches flues, plugs up retorts, and replaces broken or worn parts
in kiln.
523.665-010 SUGAR DRIER (grain-feed mills)
Tends steam-heated rotary drier that dehydrates sugar
products: Starts drier revolving and adjusts gates on ducts to prevent overloading and incomplete
drying. Observes flow of materials through elevators and conveyors to prevent jamming or
spillage. Signals CRYSTALLIZER OPERATOR (grain-feed mills) and CENTRIFUGAL
OPERATOR (grain-feed mills; sugar & conf.) in synchronizing flow of materials to rate of
intake at drier. Dumps sugar dust from collector into melting tanks and adds water to reclaim
sugar lost during process. Cleans equipment with steam, hot water, and hose.
523.666-010 COCOA-BEAN-ROASTER HELPER (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: roaster helper
Assists COCOA-BEAN ROASTER (sugar & conf.) I and
COCOA-BEAN ROASTER (sugar & conf.) II to process cocoa beans preparatory to making
cocoa, chocolate, or other cocoa products: Receives signal to charge and discharge cocoa beans
from roasting ovens. Observes thermometers and clock and notifies supervisor of deviations
from specific temperature or roasting cycle. Starts conveyors to move cocoa bean shells from
cracker and fanner to shell cleaning machines or to transfer cleaned nibs (cracked roasted cocoa
beans) to treating drums. Examines shells for presence of nibs and dumps shells into cracker and
fanner machine to recover nibs. May tend cleaning machine [COCOA-BEAN CLEANER (sugar
& conf.)]. May mix potassium solution used in processing cocoa beans to make dutch process
chocolate. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
523.682-010 CHOCOLATE TEMPERER (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: tempering-machine operator
Controls water-jacketed kettles or automatic equipment
that tempers chocolate preparatory to molding or coating operations: Starts pumps to transfer
specified quantity of chocolate from storage tanks or dumps block chocolate into tempering
kettles. Observes thermometer and turns valves to admit water or steam into jacket of kettle and
to alternately heat and cool chocolate, according to temperature time chart specifications. Starts
agitators and scrapers to mix chocolate in tank. Tests viscosity of chocolate with viscosimeter,
and adds cocoa butter and lecithin as required. Pumps chocolate from tempering kettle through
water-cooled column when using automatic tempering equipment. Sets thermometer dial to
regulate temperature of chocolate to achieve specified temper.
523.682-014 COFFEE ROASTER (food prep., nec)
Controls gas fired roasters to remove moisture from
coffee beans: Weighs batch of coffee beans in scale-hopper, and opens chute to allow beans to
flow into roasting oven. Observes thermometer and adjusts controls to maintain required
temperature. Compares color of roasting beans in oven with standard to estimate roasting time.
Opens discharge gate to dump roasted beans into cooling tray. Starts machine that blows air
through beans to cool them. Records amounts, types, and blends of coffee beans roasted.
523.682-018 DEXTRINE MIXER (grain-feed mills)
Controls operation of steam-jacketed cooker that heats
mixture of starch and acid to make dextrine paste: Opens gate on overhead chute or shovels
starch into cooker. Adds specified amount of acid to start starch conversion process. Turns valves
to admit steam into jacket of cooker. Starts agitator to stir cooking starch. Observes process to
determine when conversion to dextrine is made and turns valve to transfer dextrine to storage
tanks or drums.
523.682-022 DRIER OPERATOR (can. & preserv.; dairy products) alternate titles: powder operator
Controls vacuum-drying equipment to convert egg or
milk liquids into powder of specified moisture content: Couples spray unit between pipeline and
drier, using wrench. Places charts in temperature and vacuum recorders. Starts gas-fired drier,
vacuum pump, and circulating fan, and adjusts dampers. Turns controls and observes gauges to
obtain specified temperature and vacuum pressure in dryer. Starts pump and turns valves to spray
liquid into heated vacuum chamber where milk droplets are dried into powder. Tests dried
powder conveyed out of drier, using meter. Observes interior of chamber walls for burned scale
which indicates excessive temperature. Adjusts temperature of dryer and amount of liquid
sprayed into dryer to obtain specified moisture content and eliminate scale which appears as
sediment in powder. Places container on scale under outlet of drying equipment to fill container
with specified amount of powder. May be designated according to product dried as
Buttermilk-Drier Operator (dairy products); Yolk Spray Drier (can. & preserv.).
523.682-026 DRUM DRIER (grain-feed mills)
Operates steam-heated drum drier in vacuum tank to dry
liquid cereal mixture to specified consistency: Adjusts temperature regulator of vacuum tank to
specified setting. Starts vacuum pump and revolving drum in vacuum tank. Turns valve to raise
level of liquid in pan beneath drum, causing thin film of liquid to dry as it contacts rotating drum.
Turns valve and moves controls to regulate drum temperature and speed and level of liquid in
pan to attain specified color and consistency of dried cereal. Installs scraping blade that peels
dried cereal from drum into handtruck, using wrench. Opens vacuum chamber and removes
loaded handtruck. Pushes truck onto scale, records weight, and trips lever to dump contents into
hopper.
523.682-030 KILN OPERATOR, MALT HOUSE (beverage)
Controls gas-fired furnace that heats malt drying kilns:
Pushes ignition switch and turns gas valve to light furnace. Observes temperature gauge or
recording charts, and adjusts gas valves, dampers, and speeds of draft and exhaust fans to
maintain specified temperature in kiln. May move levers that tip floor sections of kiln to drop
dried malt into storage hopper. May open and control slide gate of storage hopper dispensing
malt to cleaning machine.
523.682-034 PERCOLATOR OPERATOR (grain-feed mills)
Operates percolating equipment to produce liquid mixture
of water, grain, and other ingredients according to formula, as part of cereal-manufacturing
process: Starts agitator and turns valves to draw premeasured amounts of milled grain, water, and
other ingredients into percolating vessel. Sets temperature regulator of vessel at specified setting.
Turns valve at bottom of tank to draw off liquid percolate into storage tanks. Tests sample of
percolate, using hydrometer, to determine concentration of liquid filter bed and turns valve to
shut off percolate flowing to storage tanks when hydrometer indicates ingredients in filter bed are
exhausted. Pulls lever to dump spent grain mixture into handtruck.
523.682-038 TOBACCO CURER (agriculture)
Controls heating equipment in tobacco barns to cure
tobacco: Starts coal or wood fire in furnace, lights oil or gas burner, or turns on electric furnace
to heat barn. Regulates temperature and draft controls, depending on type of tobacco and weather
conditions, until leaves are yellowed. Observes color and moisture content of leaves to determine
when to increase heat and regulate draft controls to dry leaves and stems. When bulk curing
barns (tobacco leaves packed in metal racks and cured by forced air heat) are used, starts and
regulates fan speed to control movement of air and heat through tobacco leaves.
523.685-010 BATCH FREEZER (dairy products)
Tends batch freezer that freezes liquid ice cream mix to
semisolid consistency: Measures specified amounts of ice cream mix, color, and flavor, using
graduate, and dumps ingredients into freezer barrel. Starts beaters and refrigerating unit.
Observes clock and ammeter for specified reading denoting end of freezing cycle and turns valve
to start flow of frozen mix into containers. Places fixture which ripples ice cream into valve
outlet, and stirs syrups into ice cream with spoon or adds candies, fruit, and nuts to make various
varieties of ice cream. Places containers of mix in hardening cabinet. Washes and sterilizes
equipment, using cleansing solution, brushes, and hot water.
523.685-014 BLANCHING-MACHINE OPERATOR (can. & preserv.)
Tends machine that blanches fruits and vegetables
preparatory to canning and preserving: Observes gauges, sets dials, and turns valves to fill
machine with water and admit steam and to regulate temperature and blanching time. Starts
machine, and conveyor or pump to feed product to and from machine. Feels and visually
examines blanched product to determine adequacy of softening or color setting. May fill and
weigh containers of blanched product, using shovel and platform scale. May feed paste products,
such as spaghetti or noodles into machine by hand.
523.685-018 CHILLING-HOOD OPERATOR (meat products)
Tends machine that chills cased chickens and chicken
parts preparatory to storage in refrigerated holding rooms: Monitors thermometers and carbon
dioxide gas pressure gauges, and turns regulating valve controls to adjust flow of gas refrigerant
into cartons.
523.685-022 CHOCOLATE TEMPERER (bakery products; grain-feed mills) alternate titles: chocolate maker; chocolate-mixer operator
Tends jacketed kettles to temper chocolate used for
coating baked products: Breaks slabs of prepared chocolate into pieces and dumps pieces into
kettle. Turns valves to adjust kettle heat to specified temperature to melt chocolate. Starts
agitator. Opens water valve to cool mixture to desired consistency. Opens valve to drain mixture
into container and dumps chocolate into enrobing machine tank. May mix cocoa butter with
melted chocolate for use as filling. May process grain to form gluten and be designated Premix
Operator, Concentrate (grain-feed mills).
523.685-026 COFFEE ROASTER, CONTINUOUS PROCESS (food prep., nec)
Tends coffee roaster equipped with rotating cylinder
through which green coffee beans flow in continuous stream for roasting. Moves controls to
regulate speed of cylinder rotation, rate of flow of beans, and temperature of oven for each coffee
blend, according to specifications. May tend machine that grinds coffee beans [COFFEE
GRINDER (food prep., nec)].
523.685-030 COOK-BOX FILLER (meat products)
Tends steam-jacketed tank in which flesh is removed
from bones of animals: Lowers basket of bones into water-filled cooking tank, using hoist.
Opens and regulates steam valves to heat water to specified temperature. Removes basket of
cleaned bones from tank with hoist.
523.685-034 COOKER, MEAL (oils & grease) alternate titles: cooker; heater tender; meal cook; meal temperer
Tends steam cooker that breaks down oil cells and
controls moisture content of corn, soybeans, cottonseed, linseed meal (meats) or fish, prior to
extraction of oil: Turns valves to regulate steam pressure inside cooker or steam jacket and to
maintain temperature within specified range. Observes conveyor feeding material to cooker or
climbs to top of cooker to determine that material is feeding continuously. May scoop handful of
material from entry or discharge point of cooker and examine or feel material to determine how
much steam should be added. May record steam pressure and temperature readings at specified
intervals. May tend machine to crush meats for processing. May tend cake-forming machine to
shape cottonseed meats for pressing [CAKE FORMER (oils & grease)].
523.685-038 COOLER TENDER (grain-feed mills)
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 for Baume (specific gravity), sulfur dioxide,
acidity, and alkalinity.
523.685-042 COOLING-MACHINE OPERATOR (beverage) alternate titles: cooler operator
Tends equipment that cools and transfers wort to starting
tank preparatory to fermenting: Turns valves to control flow of refrigerant through cooler coils.
Starts pumps and opens valves to draw hot wort from tank through cooler and into starting tank.
Monitors pressure gauges, flowmeters, thermometers, and temperature recorders, and turns
valves to control rate of flow and temperature of wort passing through cooling machine.
Observes flowmeter and opens valves to admit specified amounts of air into wort. Opens valves
to circulate solutions through wort coils to clean and sterilize lines.
523.685-046 COOLING-PAN TENDER (can. & preserv.)
Tends equipment that cools preserves and fruit
concentrate: Turns valve to admit water into jacket of cooling pan to cool preserves and fruit
concentrate. Skims foam from top of preserves, using ladle. Stirs preserves or fruit concentrate
with paddle to prevent coagulation and to allow even cooling. Observes thickening and starts
pump, or opens dump valve, to transfer preserves or fruit concentrate from cooling pan to
holding tank or filling machine when desired consistency is reached. May determine sugar
content of preserves or fruit concentrate, using refractometer, and record results. May add sugar
or water to preserves or fruit concentrate, according to formula, to bring sugar content up to
standard. May start fan above cooling pan to aid cooling.
523.685-050 CRYSTALLIZER OPERATOR (grain-feed mills)
Tends cooling tank and crystallizer that starts
crystallization of liquid sugar: Turns valves and starts pumps to fill cooling tank with liquid
sugar and regulate flow of cold water through cooling coils until specified temperature is
attained. Turns wing nut to release tension on outlet door of crystallizer and pushes lever to raise
door. Knocks out sugar plug to allow sugar to flow to centrifugals. Measures depth of sugar in
crystallizer to ensure that small amount of sugar remains to start crystallization of next batch.
523.685-054 DEHYDRATOR TENDER (can. & preserv.)
Tends sulfur and drying chambers to bleach and
dehydrate fruit: Starts conveyors to load trays with fruit, and levels fruit in trays to ensure
thorough processing. Pushes loaded cart into sulfurizing chamber and lights burner to generate
fumes. Moves cart from sulfurizing chamber into drying chamber to dehydrate fruit. Observes
gauges, and regulates and maintains specified temperature and humidity in drying chambers.
Feels and observes fruit during dehydrating process to ascertain firmness and color in accordance
with standards. Pulls cart from heating chamber. May record drying time of each load.
523.685-058 DRIER ATTENDANT (can. & preserv.; grain-feed mills) alternate titles: dehydrator; steam drier
Tends rotary driers that remove moisture from materials,
such as corn germs, alfalfa, and shredded sweet potatoes: Turns valves to admit steam through
lines or fuel to furnace to heat drier. Observes gauges to verify drier temperature. Turns valves to
regulate steam pressure or starts blower of furnace to regulate temperature of drier. Examines and
feels discharged material or observes gauges to determine that moisture content of material
conforms to standard. Turns handwheel or valve to control rate of speed and amount of material
conveyed into drier. Starts blower to remove material from drier. May direct workers engaged in
shredding potatoes and sacking dried material. May be designated according to material dried as
Germ Drier (grain-feed mills); or method of heating drier as Fire Drier (grain-feed mills). May
tend attrition and hammer mills [MILL OPERATOR (grain-feed mills)] in addition to rotary
drier to prepare stock feed from bran and gluten and be designated Feed-Drier Tender (grain-feed
mills).
523.685-062 DRIER OPERATOR (can. & preserv.) alternate titles: flaker operator
Tends steam-heated drying machine that removes
moisture from cooked potatoes preparatory to grinding into flour: Rakes uniform coating of
cooked potato mash deposited from auger-type conveyor over heated revolving cylinder to
remove moisture. May tend drying equipment that recovers starch byproduct from gluten wash.
523.685-066 DRIER TENDER (can. & preserv.) alternate titles: nut-dehydrator operator
Tends machines that dehydrate nuts: Starts heater and
sets thermostat to control air temperature. Starts blower system that forces warm air through nuts
to dry them, improve storage qualities, and prepare them for further processing. Starts conveyor
to move nuts into machine for dehydration. Tests dryness of nuts by feeling or by using moisture
indicator. Attaches sack to discharge end of machine to catch dried nuts, or starts conveyor
system that transfers dried nuts to storage bin. May sew sack, using needle and twine. May be
designated according to kind of nut dehydrated as Walnut-Dehydrator Operator (can. & preserv.).
523.685-070 DRIER TENDER (grain-feed mills)
Tends drying equipment to reduce moisture content of
cooked grain to specified degree of dehydration for cereal products: Adjusts steam valves to
regulate temperature and pressure of drier to specified levels. Turns valve or adjusts gate on
conveyor to regulate amount of cereal entering drier. Turns handcrank to adjust speed of
conveyor through drier. Visually and tactually inspects dried grain and collects samples
throughout drying process to determine moisture content of grain. May turn valve and push
button to start granulators and picker rolls that break lumps in cooked grain prior to or after
drying.
523.685-074 DRIER TENDER I (oils & grease)
Tends rotary drier that removes moisture from fish scrap
preparatory to grinding scrap into meal: Starts drier and conveyors that feed fish scrap into drier
and move dried material to storage area. Observes gauges and turns valves to regulate steam
pressure and to keep temperature within prescribed range.
523.685-078 FIRER, KILN (sugar & conf.)
Tends battery of char-kilns that revivify char used in
filtration of liquor: Starts fires and regulates gas and air pressure in kilns and flow of water
through heat exchanges to control temperature. Observes inside of kiln through peep-hole to
detect wall defects and char leakages. Examines and adjusts equipment, such as char-draw
mechanisms, emergency stop alarms, remote control switches, and water-sprays on
char-conveyors.
523.685-082 FREEZER TUNNEL OPERATOR (can. & preserv.)
Tends freeze tunnel to quick-freeze food products: Pushes
switches to start and control speed of conveyorized screen that conveys food product through
tunnel that flash freezes food as it passes. Turns valves to adjust temperature in tunnel and
monitors temperature and pressure gauges to ensure conformance to company specifications.
Patrols tunnel to observe progress of vegetables to ensure freezing and to detect machinery
malfunctions. Scrapes conveyor to remove excess ice or frost from conveyor and to break
vegetables loose from conveyor to prevent accumulation, using hands and handtools. Breaks
excess ice from tunnel outlet to facilitate conveyorized frozen food off bearing. Notifies
supervisor of machinery malfunctions. May tend machine that deposits breading onto food
products [BREADING MACHINE TENDER (can. & preserv.)].
523.685-086 GRAIN DRIER (beverage) alternate titles: spent-grain dryer
Tends steam or gas-fired drum to dry grain or yeast:
Starts dryer, turns steam valve, or lights gas burner and observes thermometers and pressure
gauges to heat dryer to operating temperatures. Opens valve or starts screw conveyor and
vacuum pump to convey wet grain through heated drum and into discharge hopper. Observes
feeder gauge and turns valve or moves rheostat lever to adjust flow of yeast or grain to capacity
of dryer. Feels dried grain or yeast to judge moisture content or measures with moisture meter.
Adjusts valves to vary heat of dryer and grain and yeast flow to change moisture content to
specifications. When drying grain, attaches cloth bag to discharge hopper. Weighs filled bag and
seams top of bag, using portable sewing machine.
523.685-090 GRAIN-DRIER OPERATOR (grain-feed mills)
Tends grain-drying machines that reduce moisture
content of grain: Reviews data concerning moisture content of grain to be dried. Moves levers to
regulate gate on feed hopper and flow of grain through drier. Observes temperature recorders and
turns valves to regulate flow of steam pressure or gas to heat driers to specified temperature. May
observe conveyors transferring grain from storage bin and control flow of grain into feed hopper.
May test grain to ensure moisture content standards are being met, using moisture meter or
standard oil-distillation test. May be designated according to grain dried as Rice-Drier Operator
(grain-feed mills).
523.685-094 GRAIN-WAFER-MACHINE OPERATOR (bakery products)
Tends machines that soak, form, and bake whole grains
of wheat or rice into wafers: Dumps sacks of grain into soaking tank. Turns valve to regulate
flow of water into tank, and starts tank revolving. Turns off water after specified soaking period
and starts air blower to dry grain. Pushes lever to empty tank, and starts screw conveyor that
moves grain into feed hopper of baking machine. Lights gas burners to heat crushing and baking
rollers. Starts machine that flattens and bakes grains into solid sheets. Turns valve to adjust
temperature of rollers depending on color and texture of extruded sheet of wafers. Fills salting
hopper, using hand scoop.
523.685-098 GRANULATOR OPERATOR (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: sugar drier
Tends rotary-type kiln that dries sugar to specified
moisture content: Starts equipment, such as scrolls, and conveyors. Turns valve to admit steam
into heating coils, and starts fan that blows air around steam coils in drum. Opens gate on feed
scroll to admit sugar to drum. Observes instruments to ascertain that temperatures and humidity
in drums are within specified limits. Adjusts gate or speed of feed scroll and amount of steam
pressure in coils to control temperature, luster, and grist of sugar. Keeps records of station
operations. Takes samples of sugar for laboratory analysis. Clears blockages in scrolls and
magnetic screens, using mallet or brush.
523.685-102 ICE MAKER (food prep., nec)
Tends refrigerating equipment that freezes water into ice,
performing any combination of following tasks: Opens valves to fill containers with specified
amounts of water, and lowers containers into freezing tanks, using hoist. Inserts air bubbler into
containers and starts agitator in freezing tank to ensure uniform freezing. Siphons or pumps
water containing foreign matter from centers of partially frozen ice blocks, using suction pump,
and refills container with fresh water. Flushes surfaces of ice blocks with hose. Removes
container from tank, using hoist, and immerses it in warm water or places it in steam bath to free
ice from container sides. Positions cans on $T3dumping pivot$T1 and pushes buttons to tilt pivot
and dump ice onto conveyor or platform. Adds prescribed amounts of materials into mixing vats
and starts agitator to mix brine solution for freezing tanks. May turn valves to regulate
compressors and condensers. When performing specific duty, may be known as Can Filler (food
prep., nec); Dumper (food prep., nec); Ice Puller (food prep., nec).
523.685-106 INSTANTIZER OPERATOR (dairy products)
Tends hydrating and drying equipment to make instant
dairy products, using either of following methods: (1) Turns valves, starts fans, and observes
thermometers and gauges to heat drying chamber to specified temperature and supply steam to
hydrating jets. Starts conveyors and shaker screen. Turns dial to transfer powder from feeder
hopper through steam spray, drying chamber, and vibrating screen into storage hopper. Turns
steam valves and feeder dial to adjust temperature or powder flow to maintain specified moisture
content. (2) Starts pumps, turns valves, and observes meter to spray water into hydrator at
specified rate. Starts blower to push powder from storage hopper, through water spray, and onto
conveyor leading to dryer and sizing rolls. Turns valve and observes thermometer to maintain
specified temperature in dryer. Positions sizing rolls on conveyor, using wrench, to crumble dried
powder to specified size. Examines and feels powder for moisture and charring.
523.685-110 PASTEURIZER (beverage; can. & preserv.)
Tends machine that pasteurizes bottled or canned food
products or beverages: Starts water spray or steam in pasteurizer and starts conveyor that moves
bottles or cans through machine. Observes water or steam temperature gauge to ensure constancy
of temperature or notifies quality control laboratory of deviations. Pushes pasteurized bottles or
cans from machine table onto conveyor by hand or with metal bar to prevent jamming. Removes
broken bottles from conveyor.
523.685-114 STERILIZER OPERATOR (dairy products)
Tends conveyor line enclosed in series of circular
chambers to cook canned milk to sterilize and change viscosity and color of milk: Turns steam,
water, and hot air valves and observes gauges to adjust temperature of heating, cooking, cooling,
and drying chambers. Observes panel lights for machine failure and stops conveyor to remove
jammed cans. Observes filled sealed cans moving through chambers and removes dented cans or
sample test cans. Opens sample can and dips spoon into sterilized milk to observe grain (texture),
viscosity, and color. May alter cooking temperature or add measured amount of calcium or
phosphate to milk batch to obtain specified grain and viscosity.
523.685-118 TOBACCO-DRIER OPERATOR (tobacco) alternate titles: drying-oven tender
Tends driers that remove moisture from leaf and
processed tobacco: Starts driers (rotating drums) and turns valves to admit steam to heat coils of
driers or opens valves on gas burners and sets thermostat. Periodically feels tobacco to determine
dryness and regulates heat to dry tobacco within specified limits. May record readings of
humidigraphs and thermometers on chart. May feed tobacco into drier. May be designated
according to types of tobacco dried as Snuff Drier (tobacco); Tobacco-Stem-Drier Operator
(tobacco). May tend driers that impart distinctive flavor (toast) to tobacco and be designated
Toaster Operator (tobacco).
523.685-122 VACUUM DRIER OPERATOR (can. & preserv.)
Tends vacuum drier system to dehydrate prebleached and
preevaporated fruit in evaporating plant: Loads fruit-filled trays onto drier shelves and closes and
seals doors. Turns switches and dials to start heater and set temperature and timing for preheating
system's circulating water. Turns switches and dials in prescribed sequence to activate timer,
water pumps, and condenser and to put system on automatic cycle. Turns hand-valve to break
vacuum at end of cycle, sets timer, and allows fruit to cool. Removes filled trays from drier and
turns and pulls trays across bin-mounted scraper to remove dehydrated fruit. Listens for sounds
that indicate malfunctions, and notifies supervisor of malfunctions that fail to respond to
specified corrective actions.
523.685-126 WINE PASTEURIZER (beverage)
Tends tanks used to pasteurize fermented wine: Meters
out specified quantities of wine into tanks and turns steam valves to admit heat. Observes
thermometer readings and gauges of tanks to ensure heating of wine at required temperature for
specified time to effect pasteurization. Starts pumps to transfer wine from pasteurizing tanks to
storage tanks.
523.687-010 COFFEE-ROASTER HELPER (food prep., nec)
Assists COFFEE ROASTER (food prep., nec) to roast
green coffee beans: Picks over green coffee, discarding black and dead coffee beans, to prepare
coffee for roasting. May weigh and pack ground coffee. Performs other duties as described under
HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
523.687-014 FISH DRIER (can. & preserv.) alternate titles: fish flaker; flaker; flaker tender
Dries fish, such as salmon, cod, herring, or sardines:
Hangs fish on racks or poles, or places them in trays. Sets racks, poles, or trays in drying room or
oven.
523.687-018 KILN LOADER (beverage)
Spreads germinated barley or green hops on kiln floor to
dry: Holds and directs swing chute to discharge and spread barley or hops evenly over floor.
Levels barley or hops, using fork. Loosens lock bolts to tip holding-kiln floor screens and drop
barley or hops onto next drying floor or into storage hopper or pushes product into lower bin,
using scraper. May clean and scrub malthouse floors.
523.687-022 FREEZING-ROOM WORKER (can. & preserv.)
Moves racks of food packages into and out of freezing
room: Wheels portable racks filled with food packages and fresh meat into freezing room for
freezing. Records identifying data, such as brand name, package sizes, and time of entry in
freezing room. Feels packages after specified time to test solidity of freeze. Notifies supervisor
when specified quotas are filled, and when temperature fluctuates, or outside air leaks into
freezing compartments. Pulls racks from freezing room with power winch when wheels are
frozen.
524 COATING, ICING, DECORATING, AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
This group includes occupations concerned with applying coverings, fillings, sprays, and decoration to products or components to complete assembly, affect flavor and appearance, improve baking and keeping qualities, and serve as identification.
524.381-010 CAKE DECORATOR (bakery products) alternate titles: pastry decorator
Decorates cakes and pastries with designs, using icing
bag or handmade paper cone: Trims uneven surfaces of cake or cuts and shapes cake to required
size, using knife. Spreads icing between layers and on surfaces of cake, using spatula. Tints
white icing with food coloring. Inserts die of specific design into tip of bag or paper cone and
fills bag or cone with colored icing. Squeezes bag to eject icing while moving bag with free-arm
writing motions to form design on cake. Forms decorations on $T3flower nail$T1 and transfers
decorations to cake, using spatula. May mix icing.
524.381-014 DECORATOR (dairy products)
Molds and decorates ice cream confections according to
order: Packs ice cream into metal molds shaped as flowers, fruit, animals, cake, or pie, using
spoon, knife, or spatula. Presses mold halves together and places mold in hardening cabinet.
Immerses hardened molds in water, pries molds open and removes confection, using knife.
Whips cream, sugar, and dye by hand or in machine beater to make whipped cream of specified
color and consistency. Folds parchment paper into cone shape, places metal extrusion tip into
bottom of cone and fills cone with whipped cream. Presses tube and moves tube over confection
to create designs and figures, such as leaves, flowers, wreaths, or letters to decorate confection as
indicated on order. Holds confection under stencil in tray and covers confection with whipped
cream, using spatula, or with dye to form wording, using spray gun. May place paper, plastic or
metal decorations on confection.
524.382-010 COATING-MACHINE OPERATOR (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: candy polisher; coater; finisher; glazer; glosser; pan operator; polisher
Operates machine to coat items, such as candy, nuts, and
chewing gum tablets, with syrup, wax coloring matter, or other material to provide specified
finish or polish: Dumps product into pan and starts pan revolving. Pours specified quantity of
syrup over whirling candy or other product, and passes hands through batch to spread syrup
uniformly. Turns steam valve and observes thermometer to regulate pan temperature, according
to changes in atmospheric conditions, or when hard coatings have been specified. Examines and
feels product to determine adequacy of coating, and applies successive charges of syrup until
specified coating thickness is attained. Adds flavoring and coloring ingredients in final coating,
as specified. May mix together and apply emulsified or dry ingredients, such as gum solution,
cornstarch, and powdered sugar to product. May transfer contents to polishing pans and add
specified ingredients to polish coating. May set temperature controls and start blower to dry
syrup. May be designated according to product coated or polished as Almond-Pan Finisher
(sugar & conf.); Chocolate-Peanut Coating-Machine Operator (sugar & conf.); Gum Coater
(sugar & conf.).
524.382-014 ENROBING-MACHINE OPERATOR (bakery products; sugar & conf.)
Controls machines and equipment to enrobe (coat)
confectionery or bakery products with melted chocolate or other coating and to cool enrobed
products preparatory to packing: Turns switches and valves on central control panel and pushes
levers to start machine and conveyor that transfer candy or other products over prebottoming
device to coat bases, under flow pan to receive coating, past air nozzle to blow off surplus
coating, over trimming device to wipe drippings from enrobed pieces, and through cooling tunnel
to packing area. Weighs coated products at random to ensure specified thickness of coating and
examines products for conformity to solidification, gloss, and uniformity of coating. Adjusts air
blower, trimming rod, and flow of coating to correct product deviations. Turns switches and
valves to adjust steam and water flow in jacketed supply tank, belt speed, and temperature of
cooling tunnel in accordance with findings. May adjust automatic decorating device on machines
so equipped to produce hand-dipped effect on coated product. May be designated according to
coating material as Chocolate-Machine Operator (bakery products; sugar & conf.).
524.565-010 TROLLEY OPERATOR (bakery products)
Tends trolley conveyors that convey icing-dipped cookies
to cool and solidify them preparatory to packaging: Transports cookies and bowls of icing to
other workers in trolley room, using handtruck. Weighs icing on scales, records weights, and
dumps contents of bowl into reservoirs. Starts trolley conveyors and turns knob on rheostat to
regulate its speed. Turns valve in steam line or starts ventilating fans to adjust temperature of
trolley room.
524.665-010 SANDING-MACHINE OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)
Tends equipment that applies coating of sugar to candy,
such as gumdrops and orange slices: Dumps sanding sugar into hopper of rotating cylinder.
Turns steam valve and starts conveyor that carries candy through steam bath for heating and
moistening, and into cylinder for application of sugar coating. Examines sugared candy as it
emerges on conveyor and adjusts flow of steam and sugar to correct imperfections in coating.
Notifies other workers to remove malformed or improperly coated candies.
524.682-010 DEPOSITING-MACHINE OPERATOR (bakery products) alternate titles: filling-machine operator; marshmallow-machine worker; spreading-machine operator
Operates machine to deposit filling, such as icing,
marshmallow, or peanut butter on cookies or crackers: Installs specified nozzles in machine,
using wrench. Starts pump to load machine hopper with filling. Starts conveyor to position
cookies under nozzles. Turns valve to deposit specified amount of filling on cookies. Pulls lever
to feed product under refrigerated roller to spread filling over cookies. Wipes filling from roller,
using wet cloth. Verifies weight of cookies on scale. May place pans or sheets of cookies under
nozzles. May mix ingredients for filling.
524.684-010 CANDY DIPPER, HAND (sugar & conf.)
Dips candy centers, fruit, or nuts into coatings to coat,
decorate, and identify product: Scoops liquid coating material onto slab of heated dipping table
and kneads material, such as chocolate, fondant, or icing to attain specified consistency. Drops
candy into mass and swirls candy about until thoroughly coated, using fingers or fork. Removes
candy and marks identifying design or symbol on top, using fingers or fork, to identify type of
center or brand. May decorate top of candy with nuts, coconut, or other garnishment. May mix
coating ingredients and dip candy into vat containing coating material, regulating vat temperature
to maintain specified consistency. May pour liquid chocolate into molds to form figures
[CANDY MOLDER, HAND (sugar & conf.)]. May be designated according to type of center
dipped as Bonbon Dipper (sugar & conf.); Cherry Dipper (sugar & conf.); Cream Dipper (sugar
& conf.); Pecan-Mallow Dipper (sugar & conf.); or according to type of coating as Chocolate
Coater (sugar & conf.); Icing Coater (sugar & conf.).
524.684-014 DECORATOR (bakery products; sugar & conf.) alternate titles: decorator, hand; ornamenter
Decorates confectionery products with chocolate, colored
icings, or pastry cream: Screws nozzle of specified size and shape into outlet of decorating bag.
Fills bag with icing, chocolate, or pastry cream. Squeezes bag to force material through nozzle,
forming decorations, such as lines, letters, figures, or flowers. May mix, cook, and color
decorating material. May spread material with brush, fingers, pronged instrument, or spatula.
May fill molds with icing to form decorations, such as bells, birds, and bootees. May be
designated according to product decorated as Candy Decorator (sugar & conf.).
524.684-018 ENROBING-MACHINE CORDER (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: decorator, hand; streaker; stringer; stroker
Marks top surface of coated candies with identifying or
decorative stroke to simulate hand-dipped appearance: Dips fingers in semiliquid chocolate or
other coating and marks candies with diagonal line, bead, or other design as candies emerge from
enrobing (coating) machine on conveyor. May mark tops of candies with symbol to identify type
of center or flavor of candy.
524.684-022 ICER, HAND (bakery products) alternate titles: decorator; finisher; froster; icing spreader
Covers baked goods with icing, frosting, or glaze by
hand: Spreads icing evenly over surface of solid baked goods, using spatula. Builds up layer
cakes by spreading icing or filling between layers and then icing outer surface. Applies glaze or
thin icings to sweet rolls, fruit cake, speciality breads, and other items, using brush. May sprinkle
chocolate chips, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or other decorative materials over baked goods.
May mix icings. May pack iced products in cartons. May be designated according to product iced
as Bread Icer (bakery products); Cake Icer (bakery products); Doughnut Icer (bakery products);
Pie Icer (bakery products); Roll Icer (bakery products).
524.685-010 BREADING MACHINE TENDER (can. & preserv.)
Tends machine that covers food products with breading
material: Opens bag and dumps breading material into breading machine hopper. Turns valve to
regulate flow of breading material onto food products on conveyor passing beneath hopper.
Observes machine to detect malfunction. Cleans machine and conveyor with water.
524.685-014 CHEESE SPRAYER (sugar & conf.)
Tends equipment that coats popcorn or similar food
product with melted cheese: Dumps salt into hopper of salt-sprinkling device. Measures out
specified quantity of cheese and coconut oil into thermostatically controlled melting and mixing
kettle. Starts conveyor to admit popcorn to rotating drum. Starts drum rotating and pump that
forces melted cheese through spray nozzle onto popcorn. Places container at discharge end of
drum to receive coated popcorn. Transfers filled containers to packing room, using handtruck.
524.685-018 COATING OPERATOR (grain-feed mills)
Tends coating and drying equipment that coats cereal
products, such as flakes or puffed grain, with syrup, vitamin mixture, or other liquid: Lights gas
burners or turns steam valve to attain specified temperature in drier and syrup storage tank. Starts
revolving drum and conveyors that feed cereal product into drum and through drier. Pumps
liquid from storage tank to perforated spraying pipe in drum. Adjusts speed of conveyor and
drum to coat cereal to specified thickness, indicated by feel and color inspection.
524.685-022 CRACKER SPRAYER (bakery products)
Tends machine that sprays crackers with oil to impart
color and prevent drying out: Pours oil into reservoir, using pail. Adjusts steam valve to heat oil
to specified temperature. Starts machine and turns valves to regulate spray of oil on crackers.
Feeds crackers onto conveyor. Weighs sampling of crackers to measure amount of oil being
applied.
524.685-026 ENROBING-MACHINE OPERATOR (bakery products) alternate titles: chocolate-coating-machine operator; enrober
Tends equipment that melts and sprays chocolate on
cookies or crackers to enrobe (cover) them: Fills machine hopper with chocolate, using buckets
or conveyor. Turns valve to regulate temperature of tank to melt and facilitate flow of chocolate,
according to thermometer reading. Starts machine to spray chocolate on cookies or crackers.
Observes cookies emerging from machine to ensure adequate coating. May melt and temper
chocolate [CHOCOLATE TEMPERER (bakery products; grain-feed mills)].
524.685-030 FILLING MACHINE TENDER (bakery products)
Tends machine that automatically injects cream filling
into snack-size cakes: Starts pump to fill machine hopper with filling. Presses button to activate
conveyor that conveys cakes under nozzles that automatically inject filling into cakes. Observes
cakes being filled to ascertain that cream is injected into center of cakes in prescribed portions.
Observes action of automatic dumping device at end of conveyor to ensure that all cakes in pan
are dumped onto another conveyor which routes them for packaging. Cleans residual filling from
machine hopper and nozzles. May turn hand valves to regulate pressurized flow and quantities of
cream filling injected into cakes. May collect and weigh measured amounts of aerated filling to
ensure conformance with gravity specifications. May remove, discard, and keep tally of
unacceptable cakes.
524.685-034 ICER, MACHINE (bakery products) alternate titles: finisher, machine; froster, machine; icing-machine operator
Tends machine that coats baked products with premixed
icing: Loads machine hopper with icing, using scoop. Starts machine and places products to be
iced on conveyor. Turns valve on hopper to regulate flow of icing. May be designated according
to product iced as Bread Icer, Machine (bakery products); Cake Icer, Machine (bakery products);
Doughnut Icer, Machine (bakery products); Pie Icer, Machine (bakery products); Roll Icer,
Machine (bakery products).
524.685-038 MEXICAN-FOOD-MACHINE TENDER (food prep., nec)
Tends machine that automatically dispenses cheese onto
tortillas to form enchiladas or ground meat onto taco shells to form tacos: Fills vat with meat or
cheese mixture and turns control knobs to regulate flow of filling through dispenser mechanism.
Presses button to convey tortillas or taco shells under dispenser mechanism. Periodically weighs
sample product, using scale, and turns knob to adjust dispenser flow to maintain specified weight
of product.
524.686-010 ENROBING-MACHINE FEEDER (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: candy feeder; candy separator, enrobing; enrober tender
Arranges candy centers on conveyor leading to enrobing
(coating) machine according to specified feeding sequence: Selects assorted centers from boxes
or trays and places them in rows on conveyor belt to conform to individual box or layer
arrangement. Removes malformed or broken centers and places them in salvage box.
524.686-014 NOVELTY WORKER (dairy products) alternate titles: cone chocolate dipper; cone racker; sticker
Performs any combination of following tasks to make ice
cream novelties, such as pies, cake rolls, cones, and vari-colored packs: Ladles fruit sauce over
ice cream pie. Places layer of cake roll on tray and sets tray on conveyor. Cuts continuous ribbon
of ice cream deposited on cake, using knife. Rolls up cake. Places roll in slicing machine and
pulls lever to cut and eject slices onto packing table. Rotates transparent containers under nozzle
that fills containers with vari-colored ice cream. Places cones, cups, pie plates, and other
containers into dispenser of automatic filling machines.
524.687-010 CHERRY CUTTER (can. & preserv.)
Cuts candied cherries into halves for use in decorating
cakes, using sharp hand knife. May assist in the packing department as directed.
524.687-014 GARNISHER (sugar & conf.)
Garnishes candy and fills dried or pitted fruit, such as
prunes, dates, peaches, and figs, with nuts to make confections: Places nuts on top or presses
them into candy or fruit items. Rolls candy in chopped or ground nut meats to coat product. May
be designated according to task performed as Fruit Stuffer (sugar & conf.); Roller (sugar & conf.)
II.
524.687-018 RACKER (bakery products)
Loads wire racks with cookies, crackers, and wafers
preparatory to their being dipped in icing: Removes wire rack from overhead trolley conveyor
and places products on rack. Lifts and hooks rack to conveyor. May impale products on pins of
wire rack and be designated Sticker (bakery products).
524.687-022 BAKERY WORKER, CONVEYOR LINE (bakery products)
Performs any combination of following tasks in
preparation of cakes along conveyor line: Reads production schedule or receives instructions
regarding bakery products that require filling and icing. Inspects cakes moving along conveyor to
detect defects and removes defective cakes from conveyor to reject bins. Positions cakes on
conveyor for application of filling or icing by machine, observes filling or icing application to
ensure uniform coverage, and places additional cake layers on coated layers, depending on
number of cake layers in product. Observes cakes moving under automatic topping shaker and
cake cutting machine to ensure uniform topping application and cutting. Smooths iced edges of
cake, using spatula, and moves decorating tool over top of designated cakes to apply specified
appearance. Notifies supervisor of malfunctions.
525 SLAUGHTERING, BREAKING, CURING, AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
This group includes occupations concerned with killing animals for use as food or byproducts, cutting up carcasses, and preserving and flavoring food, and related products by salting or smoking them.
525.131-010 SUPERVISOR, ABATTOIR (meat products)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in slaughtering, skinning, and dressing cattle, hogs, and sheep on killing floor of abattoir: Directs
and trains workers in use of knife, air-knife, saws, and other handtools. Inspects meat for
specified color and texture to verify conformity to government regulations. Sets control timer to
regulate conveyors according to production schedules. Performs other duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
525.131-014 SUPERVISOR, CUTTING AND BONING (meat products)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in cutting cattle, sheep or swine carcasses into standard cuts, removing bones and trimming
excess fat from cuts, and preparing special cuts for marketing: Instructs new employees in
cutting carcasses and preparing special cuts. Examines cuts of meat to determine if quality
standards are met. Directs COOLER ROOM WORKER (meat products) in selection of carcasses
to be processed. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master
Title.
525.132-010 SUPERVISOR, CURED MEATS (meat products)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in curing and smoking meats, such as bacon and hams, following formulas for pickling meats
and specifications for operating smokeroom equipment: Trains workers in operation of
equipment. Mixes dry and liquid pickling mixtures [PICKLING SOLUTION MAKER (meat
products)]. Controls smokeroom equipment to smoke meat [SMOKER (meat products)].
Observes dial indicators and recording instruments to verify specified operating conditions of
smokerooms and to detect machine and equipment malfunctions. Observes color and appearance
of meats and feels meats to verify quality. Performs other duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
525.132-014 SUPERVISOR, TANK HOUSE (meat products)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in processing slaughtering-and-meat-packing byproducts, such as tallow, hides, and cracklings
(residual solids from extracting tallow from bone, trimmings, and viscera): Trains new
employees in operation of equipment. Observes meters and dials to verify specified pressures and
temperatures at various process stages. Moves controls to regulate equipment and correct
equipment malfunctions. May supervise trimming and packing of offal products, such as
tongues, livers, and tails. May assist in purchase of hides and sales of offal products. Performs
other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
525.134-010 SUPERVISOR, FISH PROCESSING (can. & preserv.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in cleaning, eviscerating and preparing fish for packing or canning: Trains workers to clean,
eviscerate or prepare fish for packing or canning. Inspects fish at various stages of processing to
determine if company standards are being met. Performs other duties as prescribed under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
525.134-014 SUPERVISOR, POULTRY PROCESSING (meat products)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in slaughtering, dressing, and packing poultry: Trains new workers in slaughtering, dressing, and
packing duties. Observes and evaluates performance of workers to ensure conformance to
processing standards. May substitute for line workers in emergencies. Performs other duties as
described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
525.361-010 SLAUGHTERER, RELIGIOUS RITUAL (meat products)
Slaughters cattle, calves, and sheep as prescribed by
religious law, and examines parts of carcasses to determine whether carcasses meet standards
established by specific religion: Sharpens knife on whetstone or sharpening steel and washes
knife. Cuts throat of animal, using single stroke. Inspects carcass and internal organs to verify
absence of diseases. May inspect and bid for animals at auction. May offer ritual prayers while
slaughtering animal. May inflate lungs with air to determine whether lungs are punctured. May
mark carcasses of animals that meet religious standards. May butcher meat for marketing. May
be required to hold license issued by religious organization. May be designated according to
specific religious group as Islamic Butcher (meat products); Shactor (meat products); Halal
Butcher (meat products); Kosher Cutter And Searcher (meat products); Shochet (meat products).
525.381-010 BUTCHER APPRENTICE (meat products) alternate titles: slaughter-and-butcher apprentice
Performs duties as described under APPRENTICE (any
industry) Master Title.
525.381-014 BUTCHER, ALL-ROUND (meat products)
Performs slaughtering and butchering tasks in small
slaughtering and meat packing establishment, using cutting tools, such as cleaver, knife, and saw:
Stuns animals prior to slaughtering [STUNNER, ANIMAL (meat products)]. Shackles hind legs
of animals, such as cattle, sheep, and hogs, to raise them for slaughtering or skinning
[SHACKLER (meat products)]. Severs jugular vein to drain blood and facilitate slaughtering
[STICKER, ANIMAL (meat products)]. Trims head meat and otherwise severs or removes parts
of animal heads or skulls [HEAD TRIMMER (meat products)]. Saws, splits, or scribes
slaughtered animals to reduce carcass [CARCASS SPLITTER (meat products)]. Slits open,
eviscerates, and trims carcasses of slaughtered animals. Cuts, trims, skins, sorts, and washes
viscera of slaughtered animals to separate edible portions from offal [OFFAL SEPARATOR
(meat products)]. Washes carcasses [WASHER, CARCASS (meat products)]. Wraps muslin
cloth about dressed animal carcasses or sides to enhance appearance and protect meat
[SHROUDER (meat products)]. Shaves hog carcasses [SHAVER (meat products)]. Trims and
cleans animal hides, using knife [HIDE TRIMMER (meat products; oils & grease)]. Cuts bones
from standard cuts of meat, such as chucks, hams, loins, plates, rounds, and shanks, to prepare
meat for marketing [BONER, MEAT (meat products)]. Examines, weighs, and sorts fresh pork
cuts [GRADER, GREEN MEAT (meat products)]. Skins sections of animals or whole animals,
such as cattle, sheep, and hogs [SKINNER (meat products)]. Works in small slaughtering and
meat packing establishment. May prepare meats for smoking [SMOKED MEAT PREPARER
(meat products)]. May cut and wrap meat. May salt (cure) and trim hides [HIDE HANDLER
(meat products; oils & grease)].
525.387-010 GRADER, MEAT (meat products)
Examines animal carcasses to determine grade in terms of
sales value: Examines carcasses suspended from stationary hooks or hooks attached to overhead
conveyor to determine grade based on age, sex, shape, thickness of meat, quantity and
distribution of fat, color, texture, and marbling of lean meat. Attaches grade identification tag to
carcass. May estimate weight of carcass or observe dial of automatic weighing scale to determine
weight of carcass. May be designated according to carcass graded as Beef Grader (meat
products); Hog Grader (meat products); Sheep Or Calf Grader (meat products).
525.587-010 SHROUDER (meat products) alternate titles: bagger
Covers dressed animal carcasses with muslin to protect
meat during storage or shipment: Trims ragged edges of flesh from carcass, using knife. Soaks
muslin in brine solution and drapes wet muslin around suspended carcass. Pins muslin to carcass,
using skewers. Slides carcass along conveyor and onto scale, and records weight. Pushes carcass
to conveyor leading to storage or shipping areas. May wash carcass, using water hose.
525.587-014 SMOKED MEAT PREPARER (meat products)
Prepares meats for smoking, performing any combination
of following tasks: Soaks meat in water or brine and washes and scrapes encrusted salt, slime,
grease, excess moisture, and discoloration from meat. Weighs meat and stamps or presses
inspection labels, weight, or symbols on meat by hand or using branding iron. Ties cord through
small end of hams and shoulders to form hanging loop. Encases meat in stockinets (cloth bags) to
preserve shape of meat during smoking. Places metal hanging devices on racks, and hangs slabs
of bacon on hooks of devices. Hangs meat products on tree racks suspended from conveyor and
starts conveyor to move products to smokeroom. May strip stockinets from meat. May trim and
bone hams. May be known according to task performed as Bagger, Meat (meat products);
Comber (meat products); Hanger, Meat (meat products); Scraper, Meat (meat products); Soaker,
Meat (meat products); Tier, Meat (meat products); Tree Loader, Meat (meat products); Washer,
Meat (meat products).
525.664-010 MEAT DRESSER (agriculture) alternate titles: farm butcher
Butchers livestock, such as hogs, sheep, and cattle, in
private slaughter house or on customer's premises: Kills animals, using rifle and sticker knife.
Raises carcass from floor, using hoist. Skins animal with skinning knife and cleans carcass with
brush and water. Cuts carcass for packing, smoking, freezing, and salting, according to
knowledge of meat cutting and customer's specifications, using saw, knives, and cleaver. May
wrap meat. May grind meat into sausage.
525.682-010 SMOKER (meat products) alternate titles: meat smoker; smokehouse attendant
Controls battery of smoke chambers in which meats, such
as bacon, hams, meat loaf, sausage, shoulders, and wieners are cooked and cured: Loads racks
and cages, suspended from overhead conveyor, with meat products and filled molds, and pushes
racks into smokehouse for cooking and curing. Shovels sawdust into hopper of smoker and lights
burner to ignite sawdust. Starts electric blower to admit air and blow smoke into curing
chambers. Observes gauges, turns steam valves, and adjusts ventilators and dampers to regulate
temperature, humidity, and density of smoke to control cooking and curing process. Inspects
meat for color, feels meat for firmness, and inserts thermometer into meat to ascertain progress of
cooking and curing. Opens water valve to spray and chill meat. Removes cooked and cured meat
and empties molds. Places meat loaves on racks and returns them to smokehouse for further
smoking and drying. Pushes racks of cured meat to chill room. May stuff meat loaves into plastic
casings, using horn (funnel-shaped tube). May record weight and amount of meat cured. May
steam-clean smoke chambers and heating coils, and remove ash.
525.684-010 BONER, MEAT (meat products) alternate titles: ribber
Cuts bones from standard cuts of meat, such as chucks,
hams, loins, plates, rounds, and shanks to prepare meat for packing and marketing, using knife
and meat hook: Inserts knife in meat around bones to separate meat, fat, or tissue. Pulls and
twists bones loose from meat. Cuts and trims such meat cuts as butts, hams, flanks, and shoulders
to shape meat and remove fat and defects. Trims meat from bones and ribs. May pull bones and
skin from cooked pigs feet, and cut out toe bones and nails. May be designated according to cut
of meat boned as Blade Boner (meat products); Chuck Boner (meat products); Ham Boner (meat
products); or type of animal boned as Beef Boner (meat products); Hog Ribber (meat products);
Sheep Boner (meat products). May be designated: Loin Boner (meat products); Plate Boner
(meat products); Rib Boner (meat products); Round Boner (meat products); Shank Boner (meat
products); Shoulder Boner (meat products).
525.684-014 BUTCHER, FISH (can. & preserv.)
Butchers eviscerated frozen, fresh, and salted fish for
marketing or further processing: Dumps containers of fish into fresh water tank for cleaning.
Places cleaned fish on table or bench. Trims off fins and tails, removes skin, and cuts fish into
pieces of specified size, using knife or bandsaw. Sorts pieces according to color and texture.
525.684-018 CARCASS SPLITTER (meat products)
Performs any combination of following tasks involved in
dismembering and cutting up hog, veal, beef, and other animal carcasses to facilitate handling
preparatory to marketing or further processing, using knife, cleavers, hand and power saws, and
other cutting tools: Saws or cuts through pelvic area of animal, and splits belly to expose and
remove viscera. Splits suspended carcass in half lengthwise along backbone of beef sides, and
smooths and shapes beef with paddle. Saws ribs along interior of hog carcasses to facilitate
removal of loins and ribs. Cuts, cleaves, or saws carcass sections to sever forequarters,
hindquarters, shoulders, rumps, legs, and other parts. Saws trimmed bones, such as skulls, ribs,
and legs, into pieces preparatory to processing into byproducts. May be known according to type
or part of animal cut as Aitchbone Breaker (meat products); Beef Ribber (meat products); Bone
Sawyer (meat products); Breast Sawyer (meat products); Ham Sawyer (meat products); Hog
Sawyer (meat products). May be designated: Rump Sawyer (meat products); Shoulder Sawyer
(meat products); Side Splitter (meat products).
525.684-022 CRAB BUTCHER (can. & preserv.) alternate titles: crab backer
Butchers live crabs preparatory to canning: Grips crab
with both hands and impales it on stationary spike. Twists, pulls, and detaches crab body from
back, leaving back on knife. Wipes off gills and viscera and tosses crab body in vat of water.
Pulls crab back from knife and discards it.
525.684-026 FINAL-DRESSING CUTTER (meat products)
Cuts out defective portions of dressed animal carcasses,
following established procedures: Trims or skins carcass to remove residual blood, fat, hair,
ragged edges, and overscalded skin, using knife. Cuts condemned parts, such as broken bones
and bruised flesh, from carcass under direction of government inspector, using knife, cleaver and
saw. May cut up condemned animals for rendering. May be designated according to work area as
Final-Rail Cutter (meat products); Retaining-Room Cutter (meat products).
525.684-030 FISH CLEANER (can. & preserv.; fishing & hunt.) alternate titles: dress-gang worker; fish cutter; fish dresser
Cleans fish aboard ship or ashore, performing any
combination of following tasks, alone or as member of crew: Scrapes scales from fish with knife.
Cuts or rips fish from vent to throat with knife, and tears out viscera and gills. Cuts off head of
fish with knife, drops head in tub, and slides fish along table to next worker. Washes blood from
abdominal cavity by dropping fish in tub of water or by use of hose, and removes discolored
membrane from abdomen lining with knife, spoon, scraper, glove, or piece of burlap. Cuts
gashes along sides of fish to facilitate salt penetration during curing. Cuts fish behind gill slits,
draws knife along backbone and ribs to free fillet (boneless portion of flesh), lays fillet skinside
down on table, and draws knife laterally between skin and flesh to remove skin. Slices flesh from
bones in fletches (longitudinal quarter sections) for further processing into boneless slices of fish.
Unloads catch from fishing vessels [LABORER, WHARF (can. & preserv.) 922.687-062]. May
pack fish in containers. May remove slime from fish preparatory to canning and be designated
Slimer (can. & preserv.; fishing & hunt.). May clean, dress, wrap, label, and store fish for guests
at resort establishments and be designated Fish Housekeeper (hotel & rest.). May fillet fish and
be designated Fish Filleter (can. & preserv.; fishing & hunt.).
525.684-034 HEAD TRIMMER (meat products) alternate titles: head boner; templer, head
Trims meat, glands, and organs from carcass heads for
use in making meat products or processing for medicinal use or byproducts, performing any
combination of following tasks: Places head on table or in holding hooks and trims skin and meat
from jaw, jowls, and skull with knife. Cuts fat from lean meat and drops it into containers. Inserts
knife into mouth cavity to cut and remove tongue. Trims fat, ragged edges, veins, and bruises
from tongue. Cuts and pulls hog snout from head, using knife and snout-pulling machine. Pulls
jaw from skull, using jaw pulling machine, bar, or chisel. Places skull on block and splits it with
automatic splitter or cleaver. Removes brains, pituitary gland, and other parts, and places them in
separate trays. Removes horns from head, using shears. May be known according to duty
performed as Brain Picker (meat products); Chiseler, Head (meat products); Jawbone Breaker
(meat products); Jowl Trimmer (meat products); Snout Puller (meat products); Splitter, Head
(meat products); Temple-Meat Cutter (meat products); Tongue Cutter (meat products).
525.684-038 OFFAL SEPARATOR (meat products)
Separates edible portions of animal viscera from offal,
performing any combination of following tasks: Cuts away such organs and glands from
adjoining tissue as heart, sweetbreads, stomach, spleen, gall bladder, liver, and thyroid, using
knife. Skins outer tissue of bung gut with fingers. Washes parts and places them in containers.
Cuts off ends of oxtails and trims loose tissues, using knife and rotary brush. Trims excess fat
and tissue from muscles, intestines, and organs, using knife. Separates membrane from gullet and
windpipe, inner lining from stomach, and small intestines from large. Flushes intestines and
bladders with water hose and squeezes them to remove water, slime, and foreign matter. Weighs
and sorts viscera, according to condition, and discards diseased or damaged parts. Bleaches
casings (intestines) by soaking them in salt solution. Stamps plant identification number on
edible organs, using rubber stamp. Brands tails and tongues with electric iron. May tend machine
that washes viscera and flesh parts. May grind meat. May be known according to functions
performed or part of viscera processed as Beef-Pluck Trimmer (meat products); Bladder
Trimmer (meat products); Bung Grader (meat products); Casing Puller (meat products); Liver
Trimmer (meat products); Lung Splitter (meat products); Viscera Washer (meat products).
525.684-042 POULTRY KILLER (meat products) alternate titles: sticker
Severs jugular vein with knife to slaughter suspended
fowl passing on overhead conveyor.
525.684-046 SKINNER (meat products)
Skins sections of animals or whole animals, such as
cattle, sheep, and hogs, performing any combination of following tasks as member of a crew:
Slits skin on head of carcass, and pulls and cuts connective tissue until head and neck are
exposed, using knife. Severs head from carcass of animal, using knife and cleaver and places it
on racks for inspection. Trims meat or fat from head skins. Slits remaining hide on carcass from
breastbone to crotch. Pulls, cuts, and forces hand between hide and carcass to break connective
tissue and separate it from neck, sides, shoulders, flanks, back, and tail of suspended carcass.
Breaks and severs legs at knee joint, and removes such parts as dew claws, bungs, tails, and
genital organs. Raises cattle from floor, using hoist, and pulls hide off carcass by hand or using
pinchers. Severs and exposes gullet and windpipe on small stock, using knife, and ties gullet to
prevent leakage of fluid when viscera is removed. Slits womb of cattle with knife to remove
slunk (unborn calf). Shackles neck of slunk and pulls off skin, using winch. May saw brisket
bone on cattle. May skin pork, using drawknife. May be designated according to kind of animal
or portion of carcass skinned as Backer (meat products); Calf Skinner (meat products); Cattle
Header (meat products); Slunk Skinner (meat products). May be designated: Cattle Dropper And
Pritcher (meat products); Leg Skinner (meat products); Shoulder Puncher (meat products);
Small-Stock Facer (meat products).
525.684-050 STICKER, ANIMAL (meat products)
Severs jugular vein of previously stunned animals with
knife to prepare animals for butchering: Positions neck of animal suspended from overhead rail
or shackled on table for sticking. Thrusts knife into throat of animal and twists blade to locate
and sever jugular vein. May shackle and suspend animal before sticking [SHACKLER (meat
products)]. May sever head and remove skin with knife, after blood has drained. May be
designated according to animal killed as Calf Sticker (meat products); Cattle Sticker (meat
products); Hog Sticker (meat products); Sheep Sticker (meat products).
525.684-054 TRIMMER, MEAT (meat products)
Trims fat, skin, tendons, tissues, and ragged edges from
meat cuts, such as loins, spareribs, butts, hams, rounds, sirloins, fillets, and chops, using
meat-hook and knife: Trims meat and fat from bones and places trimmings and bones in separate
containers. Trims fatback from hog bellies and cuts bellies into specified shapes, using knife.
Feeds bacon bellies through rolls to flatten bellies to prescribed thickness. May wash or scrape
dirt and blood from meat. May be designated according to section of meat trimmed as Belly
Trimmer (meat products); Butt Trimmer (meat products); Fatback Trimmer (meat products);
Loin Trimmer (meat products); Spareribs Trimmer (meat products).
525.684-058 TURKEY-ROLL MAKER (meat products)
Cuts, bones, and sews parts of eviscerated turkeys
together to form turkey roll, using knife and needle and thread: Cuts legs, wings, thighs, and
whole skin from turkey and sews together wing holes in carcass. Cuts breast meat from bones
and sews two portions of meat together. Rolls meat, places roll on opened turkey skin, overlaps
skin on meat, and sews ends together to form roll.
525.685-010 BAND-SAW OPERATOR (meat products)
Tends electrically powered bandsaw that cuts portions
from hams to prepare hams for smoking, curing, or packing processes: Lifts ham from meat tank
onto saw table, using meat hook. Presses button to start saw and adjusts saw gauges according to
size of ham. Pushes and guides ham into saw blade by hand or with wooden device to cut shank
from ham or to remove tip from shank. Pushes sawed meat onto conveyor for further processing.
May tend bandsaw that cuts poultry into serving pieces for packaging.
525.685-014 CASING-RUNNING-MACHINE TENDER (meat products) alternate titles: casing runner; shirring tender
Tends machine that gathers casings into short lengths on
horns (metal nozzles of sausage-stuffing machine) to facilitate stuffing of casings with emulsified
meat: Places reel of flattened casings on holder of gathering machine. Threads casing between
feed rollers, onto tube, and onto take-up reel. Starts machine that automatically expands and
rounds casings. Cuts rounded casings from reel into specified lengths, using cutting attachment
on machine. Places horn over water pipe, fits casing over end of horn, and turns valve to flow
water through pipe and into casing to facilitate gathering of casing on horn. Places horn between
two cone-shaped rollers which force and gather casing lengths over horn. Removes loaded horn
and places horn in container.
525.685-018 DEHAIRING-MACHINE TENDER (meat products)
Tends equipment that dehairs slaughtered hogs
preparatory to dressing: Turns steam and water valves to fill scalding tank with water and heat it
to specified temperature. Starts machine conveyors, and releases hogs shackled to overhead rail
to drop them into tank by tripping lever on shackle or prying shackle loose with steel bar. Pushes
hogs through vat and into dehairing machine, using pole, or hooks hog's leg to conveyor chain
that pulls hog through tank and dehairing machine. May cut slit in leg to expose tendon for
hooking to conveyor chain. Opens exit door of machine and pulls carcass onto conveyor. May be
known according to specific task performed as Dropper, Dehairing Machine (meat products);
Feed-in Tender, Dehairing Machine (meat products); Pull-Through Hooker (meat products);
Scalder (meat products).
525.685-022 HIDE PULLER (meat products)
Tends machine that pulls hides from carcass: Pulls lever
to position clamps on each side of carcass. Places ends of hide previously separated from carcass
into clamps and pulls lever to lock hide in place. Starts machine that forces carcass forward,
tearing off hide. Rips brisket open to expose viscera, using portable power saw.
525.685-026 POULTRY-PICKING MACHINE TENDER (meat products)
Tends machines that scald, remove feathers, singe, and
wash slaughtered poultry preparatory to eviscerating and disjointing: Adjusts clearance between
revolving brushes of machine to achieve maximum feather removal without bruising or tearing
skin of poultry. Scans poultry emerging from picking machines to determine if poultry are
scalded to specifications and turns steam valves to increase or decrease temperature levels.
525.685-030 SKIN-PEELING-MACHINE OPERATOR (meat products)
Tends machine that removes cellophane or plastic
covering from smoked meat products, such as link-sausages, frankfurters, and wieners, to
produce skinless variety: Turns setscrews to adjust skinning mechanism according to size of
product. Starts machine and feeds strand of linked-meat into machine. Peels remaining fragments
of covering from product, using knife.
525.686-010 CASING CLEANER (meat products)
Feeds animal intestines into machine rollers that prepares
them for use as sausage casings: Soaks intestines in vats of warm water to loosen waste matter
and deposits. Separates soaked intestines and removes loosened matter. Feeds intestines between
crushing and finishing rolls that strip (squeezes out) lime, fat, and mucus, and roll casing into
shape. Measures and ties casings into bundles, and packs bundles in salt for shipment. Unpacks
cured casings and soaks them for subsequent processing into sausage casings. May clean and
flush animal stomachs for use as casings. May adjust tension on machine rollers. May be
designated according to function performed as Casing Packer (meat products); Casing Soaker
(meat products); or machine tended as Casing-Machine Operator (meat products).
525.686-014 CONVEYOR LOADER II (meat products)
Guides dehaired hogs from stationary rail to moving
chain conveyor. Lifts first stop bar to allow specified number of dehaired hogs to roll along
suspended rail to second stop bar and then lowers bar. Lifts second stop bar and pushes specified
number of hogs into moving chain conveyor. May remove empty gambrels (hog-suspended
attachments) from hogs and place them on return conveyor. May be designated according to type
of conveyor loaded as Cooler-Conveyor Loader (meat products).
525.686-018 HEAD-MACHINE FEEDER (meat products)
Feeds machines that automatically pull snouts or
jawbones from hog heads and split heads to prepare meat for further processing: Cuts jawbone
joints and sides and front of snout to prepare parts for pulling process, using knife. Positions and
holds head on bed of automatic machines to pull snout or jawbone from head or to split head in
half. May trim cheek meat from head with knife subsequent to removal of jawbone.
525.686-022 SKINNING-MACHINE FEEDER (meat products)
Feeds machine that skins pork pieces, such as fatbacks,
jowls, hams, and bacon, preparatory to curing: Turns crank to raise or lower knife according to
thickness of meat. Places unskinned piece on conveyor that moves it under machine knife that
skins meat. Trims remaining skin fragments with knife. May skin pork by hand, using drawknife.
525.687-010 ANIMAL EVISCERATOR (meat products) alternate titles: gutter
Eviscerates cattle, hogs, lambs, and small animals,
performing any combination of following tasks: Slits body cavity of carcass, reaches inside
abdominal cavity and cuts membranes holding intestines. Inserts spiral rod in gullet to sever
gullet and windpipe from other neck tissue. Cuts bung from intestines and ties intestines, bladder,
bung, and gullet to prevent leakage of contents. Pulls intestines from carcass, trims off fat, and
dumps them into gut truck or conveyor pan. Cuts out glands, ovaries, sweetbreads, liver, heart,
lungs, kidneys, spleen, and spermatic cord, places them on conveyor, in containers, or throws
them down chute. Cuts bruises, blemishes, and ragged tissue from carcass. Cuts skin from tail to
shoulders to bisect carcass. Severs head from carcass. May wash viscera and carcass, using hose.
Patches leaks in intestines, using skewer. May break and bind hoofs of lambs or sheep. May be
designated according to function performed as Bruise Trimmer (meat products); Leak Patcher
(meat products); Weasand Rodder (meat products); or part of animal eviscerated as Belly Opener
(meat products); Bung Dropper (meat products); Bung-Gut Tier (meat products). May be
designated: Caul-Fat Puller (meat products); Gut Puller (meat products); Gut Sorter (meat
products); Leaf-Fat Scraper (meat products); Rabbit Dresser (meat products).
525.687-014 CASING SPLITTER (meat products)
Slits cured intestines lengthwise, using knife. Presses
intestines flat and stacks them in piles for subsequent production of surgical sutures and violin
and tennis racket strings.
525.687-018 CONVEYOR LOADER I (meat products)
Pulls spreads (metal rods inserted in breast of hog halves
to separate parts and allow circulation of air) from breast of suspended hog halves preparatory to
storage in cooling room. Drops spreads into barrel. Pushes halves along overhead monorail to
chain conveyor which carries halves into cooler. May count and record number of halves
processed.
525.687-022 COOLER ROOM WORKER (meat products)
Stores and prepares dressed meat for further processing or
shipment, performing any combination of tasks in cooler room of slaughtering plant: Examines
carcasses to determine condition of meat, such as hardness, softness, and oiliness prior to cutting.
Records information on inspection tag. Weighs carcass on conveyor scale and records weight on
production sheet. Trims excess fat from meat, using knife. Cuts carcasses into quarters, using
knife and meat saw. Stamps predetermined grade on meat, using rubber stamp, and attaches date
tags. Brands carcasses and meat products with electric iron. Pushes carcasses, or meat cuts,
suspended from conveyor, from killing and dressing floor to cooler room or between
departments. Separates cuts of meat according to weight, and grade. Pushes truck, filled with
pieces of meat, glands, and organs, into cooling room and places them in pans or hangs them on
racks. Transports containers of tallow to cooler room and other departments, using handtruck.
Carries meat from shipping platform and loads it into delivery truck. Places trolleys on conveyor
rails, and cleans and greases rails. Washes floor and containers with hose and shovels fresh
sawdust onto floor. May shroud carcasses [SHROUDER (meat products)].
525.687-026 DRY CURER (meat products) alternate titles: salter
Cures meat products, such as pork, ham, bacon, or
casings preparatory to smoking: Pushes sacks of such materials as sugar, sodium nitrate, and salt
to curing room, using handtruck or cart. Weighs out specified amounts of materials and mixes
them by hand or in mixing machine. Packs and arranges meat in boxes, vats, tierces, or piles, and
sprinkles mixture over each layer. Sweeps excess mixture from meat with broom. Rearranges
layers after specified time to circulate air around meat. Dips ham hocks in brine solution,
sprinkles soda on them, and hangs them on rack for curing. May be designated according to
product cured as Belly Packer (meat products); Casing Salter (meat products); Ham-Hock
Mopper (meat products); Salt-Bellies Overhauler (meat products).
525.687-030 GAMBRELER (meat products) alternate titles: hanger-off
Hangs animal carcasses on overhead rail preparatory to
dressing: Slits skin to expose tendons in hind ankles, using knife, and inserts $T3gamb stick$T1
(hooked metal or wooden rod) between tendon and ankle bone to spread legs. Hooks gamb stick
to trolley on overhead rail and pushes carcasses to next work station. Cuts flesh between toes of
carcass and removes toenails.
525.687-034 GAMBRELER HELPER (meat products)
Supplies GAMBRELER (meat products) with $T3gamb
sticks$T1 and moves animal carcasses to dressing stations: Removes gamb sticks from overhead
conveyor and stacks them for use by GAMBRELER (meat products). Places trolley
(two-wheeled device equipped with hanger to which gamb sticks are hooked) onto overhead
conveyor rail so that carcasses can be hung. Positions animal carcasses on table or overhead
conveyor. Pushes carcass on overhead rail to various dressing stations. May slit leg tendons on
carcass, using knife, to facilitate insertion of gamb sticks.
525.687-038 HIDE HANDLER (meat products; oils & grease) alternate titles: hide selector; pelt salter; salt spreader
Salts (cures) and trims hides to prepare hides for storage
or shipment, performing any combination of following tasks: Spreads hides, flesh side up, in
layers on pile. Shovels and spreads salt over each layer of hides to preserve (cure) hides. Drags
cured hides from pile and strikes hide against table to remove caked salt or sweeps salt from
hides, using broom. Trims ears, ragged edges, snout skin, tail, and excess flesh from hide, using
knife. Folds hides, flesh side inward, and ties cord around bundle. May scan hides for defects,
such as holes and brandmarks. May be designated according to duty performed as Hide Salter
(meat products; oils & grease); Hide Shaker (meat products; oils & grease); Hide Spreader (meat
products).
525.687-042 HIDE INSPECTOR (meat products) alternate titles: green-hide inspector; hide grader; pelt inspector
Inspects animal hides, pelts, and slunk (unborn animal)
skins for blemishes and grades them according to condition, size, and weight: Spreads hides,
pelts, or skins on floor and examines or probes them with wooden skewer to detect defects, such
as grub holes, cuts, brands, and residual meat and fat to determine grade. Outlines defective areas
on diagram. Records grade of hide on tag according to condition, size, and weight, and attaches
tag to hide. May trim excess fat from flesh, and cut off snout, ears, and tail, using knife. May
place hides in curing vat. May remove pituitary gland from split sheep skull, using knife. May
weigh hides on platform scale. May record number and types of grades of hides on production
sheets.
525.687-046 HIDE TRIMMER (meat products; oils & grease) alternate titles: beamer; selector
Trims and cleans animal hides, using knife: Places hide
on table and cuts off superfluous fat, flesh, ragged edges, and parts, such as ears, snout, skin, and
tail. Spreads hide on floor, skin side up, to prepare them for inspection. May separate hides
according to size, weight, and condition. May be designated according to animal hide trimmed as
Calfskin Trimmer (meat products); Cow Trimmer (meat products); Pigskin Trimmer (meat
products).
525.687-050 NECK SKEWER (meat products) alternate titles: neck pinner
Pushes skewer into neck meat of suspended beef halves
to pin flabby meat together after head has been removed. May roll shrouded carcass with
handtool to give it a smooth appearance.
525.687-054 OFFAL ICER, POULTRY (meat products)
Shovels ice into chicken offal (waste parts) container to
cool waste and retard spoilage. Loads and removes containers, using handtruck. May tend baling
machine to bale wet feathers.
525.687-058 ORDER RUNNER (meat products)
Prepares smoked meat for packing and further
processing, performing any combination of following duties: Removes specified smoked meats
from bins and racks, and places them on conveyor leading to packing room. Wipes salt and
moisture from smoked hams. Inserts hooks in smoked meats and hangs them on racks for further
processing.
525.687-062 PAINTER, DEPILATORY (meat products)
Prepares sheep pelts for removal of wool: Positions pelt
on table, hair side down, and brushes depilatory solution on pelt to loosen wool. Folds pelt and
hangs it on hook to dry. Loads handtruck with dried pelts and pushes it to WOOL PULLER
(leather mfg.; meat products).
525.687-066 POULTRY BONER (meat products)
Cuts, scrapes and pulls meat from cooked poultry
carcasses, using fingers and boning knife: Pulls wings and drumsticks from carcasses. Cuts along
each side of breast plate, using knife, and peels meat from breast, using hands. Pulls and scrapes
meat from rest of carcass, using knife and hands. Segregates light and dark meat into separate
piles. Discards wastes, such as skin, bones, and gristle, into waste containers.
525.687-070 POULTRY DRESSER (agriculture; meat products) alternate titles: tipper
Slaughters and dresses fowl in preparation for marketing,
performing any combination of following tasks: Chops off bird's head or slits bird's throat to
slaughter bird, using knife. Hangs bird by feet to drain blood. Dips bird into scalding water to
loosen feathers. Holds bird against projecting rubber fingers of rotating drum to remove feathers.
Cuts bird open, removes viscera, and washes bird and giblets. May pluck chickens by hand. May
be designated according to type of fowl dressed as Chicken Dresser (meat products); Turkey
Dresser (meat products). May be known according to specific duties performed as Poultry Picker
(meat products); Poultry Scalder (meat products).
525.687-074 POULTRY EVISCERATOR (meat products)
Butchers and processes poultry performing any
combination of following tasks: Severs legs at first joint, using knife, and drops legs into
container. Slits breast skin, removes crop, and places crop on conveyor. Removes oil sack and
slits abdominal wall with knife. Grasps carcass with hands, opens abdominal cavity, and pulls
out viscera. Separates and washes liver, heart, and viscera and drops them into trays. Cuts around
anus to remove remaining viscera and drops it onto conveyor. Holds gizzard over machine rollers
to remove skin and drops it into washer. Trims fat from giblet meat with knife and places meat
and fat in trays. May be designated according to part of poultry processed as Foot Cutter (meat
products); Gizzard-Skin Remover (meat products); or kind of poultry cleaned as Chicken Cleaner
(meat products); Turkey Cleaner (meat products).
525.687-078 POULTRY HANGER (meat products)
Shackles and suspends live or slaughtered poultry from
conveyor for killing, scalding, removal of feathers or cleaning. Removes live poultry from
shipping crates, or picks up slaughtered birds from platforms and chilling vats and hangs them by
feet, neck, or wings on shackles of conveyor.
525.687-082 POULTRY-DRESSING WORKER (meat products)
Weighs, wraps, and prepares poultry for shipment or
storage, performing any combination of following tasks: Loads dressed poultry into carts in
layers, and shovels ice between layers to prevent spoilage. Pushes filled cart to and from cold
storage room. Wraps dressed poultry in paper and packs it in shipping container. Weighs poultry
and marks weight on container. May shovel ice into cooling machines. May load trucks. May
wrap heads of poultry in paper. May remove crops with knife and sew eviscerated poultry, using
needle and twine. May hang or stack cases of dressed poultry in cold storage room.
525.687-086 SHACKLER (meat products) alternate titles: hanger
Chains hind legs of stunned animals, such as cattle,
sheep, and hogs, to hoist or conveyor that suspends animals for slaughtering process. May place
trolley hooks or $T3gamb stick$T1 in leg tendon of animal to raise them.
525.687-090 SHACTOR HELPER (meat products)
Lifts head of animal suspended from conveyor to
facilitate examining and throat-cutting by official as prescribed by Jewish law. Pushes animal
over bleeding trough after cut has been made.
525.687-094 SHAVER (meat products)
Removes hair and dirt from hog carcasses preparatory to
further processing or marketing, performing any combination of following tasks: Shaves and
scrapes suspended carcasses to remove dirt and hair, using knife and scraper. Pulls off toenails,
using hook. Pulls lever to dip suspended hog into resin tank and peels off hardened resin to
remove hair. Applies hot resin with brush to remove remaining hair. May remove eyelids, feet,
and bruised areas with knife. May slit ankle joints for insertion of gambrel sticks for hanging
carcass prior to shaving. May be designated according to specific activity performed as Resin
Worker (meat products); Toe Puller (meat products).
525.687-098 SINGER (meat products)
Singes hair from carcasses of suspended hogs to prepare
them for further processing, using torch. Inserts end of butcher's steel in nostril of hog to remove
hair. May be designated according to part of hog singed as Hog-Head Singer (meat products).
525.687-102 SKIN GRADER (meat products) alternate titles: skin bundler
Transfers hog-back skins from vat to grading table and
measures size and length of skin on graduated grading board. Separates skins according to size.
525.687-106 SLUNK-SKIN CURER (meat products)
Cures slunk (unborn calf) skins in vat of brine solution:
Turns valve to fill vat with water and adds salt. Places slunk skins in vat and stirs them with pole
to ensure complete curing. Removes cured skins from vat and rolls them into ball or places them
in barrel for shipment.
525.687-110 STEAMER (meat products)
Sprays steam on suspended hog carcasses to remove hair
and dirt (scurf).
525.687-114 STUNNER, ANIMAL (meat products)
Stuns animals, such as cattle, hogs, sheep, or goats,
preparatory to slaughtering: Opens gate to allow animal to enter knocking pen or chute. Moves
levers to close squeezing mechanism that immobilizes animal. Stuns animal by striking it on
forehead with sledgehammer, pneumatic hammer, or cartridge-firing stunning device; by
shooting it in head; or by placing electric shocking device against head of animal. Pulls levers to
tilt floor of pen and slide animal onto killing floor, or onto conveyors leading to sticking and
shackling tables. May stick, shackle, and suspend animals from overhead conveyors or rails
[SHACKLER (meat products); STICKER, ANIMAL (meat products)]. May assist in driving
animals into knocking pen or chute.
525.687-118 TIER (meat products) alternate titles: roast tier
Rolls and ties cuts of meat to form roasts: Places cut of
meat on table and rolls meat into circular shape. Forces skewer threaded with twine through roll
of meat at various points to hold roll in place. Knots and cuts twine.
525.687-122 WASHER, CARCASS (meat products)
Sprays suspended animal carcasses with water hose to
wash off blood and dirt and pushes carcass along overhead rail to next work station. May brush
or scrape off foreign matter. May shroud carcass [SHROUDER (meat products)].
525.687-126 CRAB MEAT PROCESSOR (can. & preserv.) alternate titles: crab picker
Performs any combination of following tasks in
processing crab meat for canning, freezing, or packing: Separates claws from crabs, positions
claws in metal holder used to facilitate breaking claw shells, and breaks shells of claws and
crabs, using knife or metal rod. Picks meat from shells, using knife and fingers. Feels meat for
presence of shell and removes shell pieces by hand. Inspects meat for discoloration and discards
meat not meeting company requirements. Places meat in containers for further processing.
Gathers filled containers of meat, places containers on scale, and adds or removes meat from
containers to obtain specified weight. Closes lids of containers, places containers in cartons, and
seals cartons, using tape. May disjoint legs and body of large crabs, using power saw, and be
known as Sawyer (can. & preserv.). May remove crab meat from smaller ends of leg segments,
using pedal-controlled air jet, and be known as Blower (can. & preserv.).
526 COOKING AND BAKING OCCUPATIONS, N.E.C.
This group includes occupations, not elsewhere classified, concerned with treating components or products with heat to affect such characteristics as flavor, color, edibility, consistency, and texture.
526.131-010 BAKERY SUPERVISOR (bakery products)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in mixing, dividing, molding, and proofing of dough, and in baking, slicing, and wrapping of
bread, pastries, and other bakery products: Examines dough and batter for specified consistency.
Reads charts of fermentation room and ovens to verify specified humidity and temperature.
Oversees operation of automatic machinery, such as rounding, curling, icing, slicing, and
wrapping machines to ensure maintenance of specified quality standards and production
schedules. Sets up and adjusts wrapping and slicing machines. Trains new workers. Performs
other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title. May be designated
according to product as Bread Supervisor (bakery products); Cake Supervisor (bakery products).
526.134-010 COOK, MEXICAN FOOD (food prep., nec)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in preparing, cooking, portioning, and packaging ready-to-serve Mexican food specialties, such
as chili, tamales, enchiladas, and tacos (seasoned chili beans wrapped in tortillas): Requisitions
ingredients, such as meat, olives, chili, garlic, and spices from storeroom. Directs activities of
workers engaged in feeding and tending grinding and mixing machines, rolling, cutting, and
baking tortillas, and stirring and tending food in cooking vessels. Tastes foods to determine that
they meet seasoning specifications. Supervises workers engaged in portioning and packaging
foods. Frequently performs duties of workers supervised. May be designated according to food
cooked as Cook, Chili (food prep., nec); Cook, Enchilada (food prep., nec); Cook, Taco (food
prep., nec); Cook, Tamale (food prep., nec); Cook, Tortilla (food prep., nec).
526.137-010 POTATO-CHIP-PROCESSING SUPERVISOR (food prep., nec)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in peeling and slicing potatoes, frying potato slices, and inspecting fried potato chips: Examines
incoming shipments of potatoes to detect rotten and diseased potatoes. Tests sample of potatoes
in container of water to determine solidity content (degree of solidity) of potatoes, using
Nicholson hydrometer (instrument used to measure specific gravity of a solid). Inserts
thermometer into potato to determine temperature of potato shipment. Routes sample of potatoes
from each shipment to POTATO-CHIP FRIER (food prep., nec). Rejects or accepts potato
shipment based on color and crispness of fried chips, number of defective potatoes in shipment,
and solidity content and temperature of potatoes. Inspects potato chips to verify conformance to
standards. Inventories and requisitions supplies. Performs other duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
526.381-010 BAKER (bakery products)
Mixes and bakes ingredients according to recipes to
produce breads, pastries, and other baked goods: Measures flour, sugar, shortening, and other
ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, and icings, using scale and graduated containers
[DOUGH MIXER (bakery products) 520.685-234]. Dumps ingredients into mixing-machine
bowl or steam kettle to mix or cook ingredients according to specifications. Rolls, cuts, and
shapes dough to form sweet rolls, piecrust, tarts, cookies, and related products preparatory to
baking. Places dough in pans, molds, or on sheets and bakes in oven or on grill. Observes color
of products being baked and turns thermostat or other controls to adjust oven temperature.
Applies glaze, icing, or other topping to baked goods, using spatula or brush. May specialize in
baking one type of product, such as breads, rolls, pies, or cakes. May decorate cakes [CAKE
DECORATOR (bakery products) 524.381-010]. May develop new recipes for cakes and icings.
526.381-014 BAKER APPRENTICE (bakery products)
Performs duties as described under APPRENTICE (any
industry) Master Title.
526.381-018 BAKER, TEST (grain-feed mills) alternate titles: baker, laboratory; flour tester
Bakes loaves of bread to verify adherence of blended
flour to specifications: Weighs equal portions of test flour and standard flour. Mixes flour and
other ingredients and makes batch of dough from each flour. Records mixing formula and
observes water absorption and kneading qualities of each batch to ensure that flour conforms to
specifications. Places loaves in oven. Examines and compares baked loaves for uniformity of
color and texture. Weighs each loaf and records weights. May prepare written reports of findings.
526.381-022 CAKE TESTER (grain-feed mills)
Bakes samples of premixes, such as cake, biscuit, muffin
and pancake to test batch prior to packaging: Mixes ingredients and bakes in oven. Examines
baked cake for color, texture, and density. Records findings on worksheet and determines if cake
passes standards. Issues approval slip for batch meeting standards. Notifies plant chemist if batch
does not meet standards. May test ingredients to determine cause of cake failure.
526.381-026 COOK, KETTLE (beverage; can. & preserv.; grain-feed mills) alternate titles: cook; cooker; cook, pressure
Cooks fruits, vegetables, meats, condiments, or fish
products, preparatory to canning or extraction of byproducts, using cooking equipment: Weighs
or measures ingredients according to recipe, using scale or graduated container. Loads
ingredients into kettle or pressure cooker. Observes thermometer and gauges, turns valve to
admit steam to pressure cookers or lights gas burner to heat and cook contents of kettles. Stirs
mixture in kettle to blend and prevent scorching of contents, using hand or power-driven paddles.
Observes cooking process or tests batch liquor with viscosimeter or hydrometer to verify
viscosity or specific gravity and to ascertain completeness of cooking process. Starts pump,
opens valve, or tilts or scoops contents of kettle into container to unload cooked contents. May
test batch for sugar content, using refractometer. May mix ingredients prior to cooking. May be
designated according to material cooked as Cook, Fish Eggs (can. & preserv.); Cook, Fruit (can.
& preserv.); Cook, Jelly (can. & preserv.); Cook, Juice (can. & preserv.); Cook, Sauce (can. &
preserv.); Cook, Starch (can. & preserv.). May be designated: Cook, Mayonnaise (can. &
preserv.); Cook, Pickled Meat (can. & preserv.); Cook, Preserve (can. & preserv.); Cook,
Seafood (can. & preserv.); Cook, Spaghetti (can. & preserv.); Cook, Vegetable (can. & preserv.).
526.382-010 CONCHE OPERATOR (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: conche loader and unloader
Operates conche machine to heat and agitate refined
chocolate mass with cocoa butter to enrich color, flavor, and texture: Pumps specified amount of
chocolate mixture into steam-heated stationary tank or rotary drum. Meters out specified amount
of such ingredients as cocoa butter or flavorings. Turns steam valves and adjusts thermostat to
heat contents of tank or drum to specified temperature. Pushes lever to start agitators and rotate
drum. Pushes levers to change rate of agitation, drum rotation, and temperature, following
specified time cycles. Observes and tastes mixture to evaluate conformity to standard and sends
sample to laboratory for analysis. Adjusts temperature, agitation speed and timing cycle, and
adds ingredients, such as cocoa butter and lecithin, according to laboratory findings. Pumps
mixture to storage tank.
526.382-014 CONFECTIONERY COOKER (sugar & conf.)
Controls open-fire or steam-jacketed kettles or batch or
continuous pressure cookers to cook candy, gum, or other confectionery ingredients according to
formula: Weighs or measures ingredients, such as sugar, corn syrup, butter, and gum base, and
adds them to cooking utensil. Starts agitators to mix ingredients. Turns valve to admit steam and
sets pressure gauge and thermostat to cook ingredients at specified temperature. Feels batch for
specified consistency and verifies percentage of sugar in syrup, using refractometer or
hydrometer. Adjusts steam valve and heating element accordingly. Opens discharge valve and
starts pump or tilts cooker or kettle to pour or dump confection into beaters or onto cooling belts
or tables. May partially cook batch in open kettle and pump it into pressure cooker. May beat or
knead confection to attain specified consistency, as determined by color and texture. May shovel
fondant into remelt kettles and add measured amounts of flavoring and coloring. May be
designated according to type of confectionery cooked as Bonbon-Cream Warmer (sugar &
conf.); Crystal-Syrup Maker (sugar & conf.); Coconut Cooker (sugar & conf.); Fondant Cooker
(sugar & conf.); Gum Maker (sugar & conf.); or equipment used as Vacuum-Cooker Operator
(sugar & conf.). May be designated: Icing Maker (sugar & conf.); King Maker (sugar & conf.);
Marshmallow Maker (sugar & conf.).
526.382-018 CONVERTER OPERATOR (grain-feed mills)
Controls converter to change starch into glucose or corn
syrup, and tests products to verify purity (specified dextrose content): Turns valves to admit
steam and water into converter. Introduces starch into converter so that cooking occurs as starch
is added. Detects from sound of cooking process formation of paste, and adds acid, as necessary,
to reduce viscosity. Closes converter and turns valve to attain specified pressure. Draws off
samples, and makes standard iodine and alcohol titration tests. Turns valves to blow syrup into
tank when tests indicate conversion is complete.
526.382-022 MOLASSES AND CARAMEL OPERATOR (grain-feed mills)
Controls equipment to cook liquid sugar to produce
caramel coloring or molasses: Turns valves to fill vessels with liquid sugar and adds specified
amounts of salts or caustic solution. Observes thermometers and gauges and turns valves to
regulate steam pressure and cooking temperature in vessels. Draws samples of material and
performs standard tests to ascertain acid content and specific gravity, and to verify color, using
pH meter, hydrometer, and colorimeter. Records test results. Turns valves or starts pumps to
transfer material to evaporator feed tanks, filter supply tanks, or to storage or tank cars. May tend
filters to remove undesirable solids from caramel coloring.
526.382-026 STEAM-OVEN OPERATOR (can. & preserv.) alternate titles: parboiler; steamer operator
Operates steam oven to parboil tuna fish loins preparatory
to canning: Pushes racks of fish loins into oven chamber, and spaces racks to ensure free
circulation of heat throughout oven. Closes oven doors and turns handwheel to secure and seal
doors. Turns valves to admit steam into oven, observes temperature and pressure gauges, and
adjusts valve settings to maintain temperature and pressure for specified time. Turns off heat,
opens oven, and pulls racks of fish to cooling area.
526.485-010 WORT EXTRACTOR (dairy products) alternate titles: malted-milk masher
Tends kettles and separating machines that cook mash
and separate resulting liquid (wort): Assembles piping and starts pump or turns valve to start
flow of mash from grinder to kettles. Places time and temperature chart in automatic recorder.
Starts sweep to stir mash. Turns valve to admit steam into cooking kettle, observes pressure
gauge, thermometer, and clock, and cooks mash for specified time at specified temperature.
Drops iodine on mash sample and observes resulting color to determine if mash is sufficiently
cooked. Records time and number of batches run. Turns valves to pump mash through centrifuge
and vibrating filter to remove wort. Turns sparging valve to spray water over spent grain to
recover remaining wort. Observes ammeter, thermometer, water and mash flowmeters and
adjusts valves and pump pressure to prevent overloading of separating machines. Cleans kettles,
piping, centrifuges, filters, and clarifiers. May pump spent grain through roller press to remove
wort. May operate centrifuge to remove nonsoluble solids from wort. May push control panel
button that automatically sets temperature.
526.585-010 OVEN OPERATOR (grain-feed mills) alternate titles: flake-miller helper
Tends ovens and related equipment that toast cereal
products, such as flakes, biscuits, and pellets: Lights gas burners and moves control levers to
attain specified temperature in ovens. Starts conveyors that move cereal through oven. Inspects
and feels cereal emerging from oven to determine whether specified color, blister, and
consistency is maintained. Adjusts gas control lever, speed of conveyors, and opens or closes
doors on side of oven. Pushes lever to direct unsuitable cereal into feed bin. Records bulk and
production rate of product, noting time it takes to fill container, and weight of container.
526.665-010 COOKER, PROCESS CHEESE (dairy products) alternate titles: cook blender
Tends vat to cook blended cheeses or cheese curd and
other ingredients to make process cheese: Starts agitator and signals for cheese to be dropped
into vat. Turns steam valve and observes thermometer to heat vat to specified temperature.
Measures or weighs out prescribed ingredients, such as sodium citrate, disodium phosphate, and
cream, using scale and measuring glass. Dumps ingredients into vat. Cooks mixture at specified
temperature for specified time or observes consistency of mixture to determine when it is cooked
to specifications. Pulls lever to drain cheese into hopper or bucket. May pump cheese through
viscolizer to achieve finer texture. May mix unheated cheese or cheese curd and other ingredients
to make cold pack cheese or creamed cheese and be designated Cream-Cheese Maker (dairy
products).
526.665-014 KETTLE TENDER (beverage)
Tends brewing kettle that boils wort and hops preparatory
to making beer: Opens valve and starts pump to transfer wort from filter tank to brewing kettle,
or signals MASH-FILTER OPERATOR (beverage) to pump wort from filter tank into brewing
kettle. Turns valve to admit steam into kettle steam jacket to boil wort. Dumps hops into boiling
wort. Observes dials and gauges and adjusts controls to maintain specified pressure and
temperature. Tests sample of wort from kettle for specific gravity, using hydrometer. Signals
HOP STRAINER (beverage) or opens valve and starts pump to transfer unfiltered beer into
hop-straining tank. Tallies and records barrels of wort processed. Cleans and rinses kettle, using
high-pressure water hose.
526.682-010 BATTER SCALER (bakery products) alternate titles: batter depositor; depositing-machine operator; divider; scaling-machine operator
Operates machine that deposits measured amount of
batter into baking pans as pans pass on conveyor: Dumps batter from mixing bowl into machine
hopper, using hoist. Attaches depositing dies to machine and tightens, using wrench. Adjusts
gauge on hopper to measure specified amount of batter. Weighs filled pans on balance scale to
ensure conformity to standards. Removes filled pans from machine and places on racks. May be
designated according to type of batter used as Cake-Batter Scaler (bakery products).
526.682-014 COOK, DOG-AND-CAT FOOD (meat products)
Controls battery of steam-jacketed kettles that cook
ingredients for preparation of dog and cat foods: Dumps or pours premeasured amounts of water
and ground meat into kettles. Starts agitator to mix ingredients. Opens steam valve and observes
thermometer reading to heat contents and to maintain specified temperature. Dumps specified
amounts of seasoning, chemical solution, and grain into mixture at designated intervals. Opens
valves to allow mixtures to circulate through other kettles. Observes mixture for required
viscosity and closes valves upon completion of cooking cycle. Starts pumps to transfer contents
from kettles to tank of filling machines.
526.682-018 COOK, SYRUP MAKER (beverage)
Operates equipment to mix and cook ingredients to
produce flavoring extracts and syrup: Scans formula sheet to determine proportion of ingredients
required, such as sugar, water, and flavoring. Pushes buttons to admit automatically metered
ingredients into blending tank and to activate mixer. Observes mixture to ensure that color and
consistency conform to company specifications. Pushes buttons to pump mixture to cooking
kettle. Opens valves to admit steam into pressure cooker to invert sugar, eliminate air, and
sterilize syrup. Observes gauges and adjusts valves to regulate temperature and pressure while
cooking mixture. Presses switch to activate paddles to stir mixture and prevent scorching. Tests
batch to determine viscosity or specific gravity and sugar content, using viscometer, hydrometer,
and refractometer. Presses switches to activate equipment to filter impurities and pump syrup
into holding tanks. Maintains production records.
526.682-022 DOUGHNUT-MACHINE OPERATOR (bakery products) alternate titles: cruller maker, machine; doughnut-cooking-machine operator; fried-cake maker
Operates machine that shapes and fries doughnuts: Slides
block of ejectors (cutters) into machine and tightens them, using wingnuts. Turns switch to heat
frying tank to desired temperature. Mixes prepared ingredients with specified amount of water in
mixing machine to form batter. Dumps batter into doughnut machine hopper, using chain hoist.
Turns and adjusts valves to control air pressure for ejecting batter into frying tank and to regulate
size of doughnuts, temperature and feed of grease, and speed of conveyor. Starts machine and
observes color and verifies weight of doughnuts to ensure conformity to standards. Dismantles
doughnut ejectors for cleaning. May melt and temper chocolate [CHOCOLATE TEMPERER
(bakery products; grain-feed mills)].
526.682-026 MALT ROASTER (beverage)
Controls gas-fired ovens to roast barley malt: Observes
temperature gauges, and turns gas valves and ignition switches to start and heat ovens to
specified temperatures. Opens slide gate of hopper to dump malt into oven. Sets timer to control
roasting cycle. Shuts off ovens and opens water valves to drench roasted malt at end of cycle.
Dumps malt in cooler tubs and pushes to cleaning machine. Starts conveyor that lifts and dumps
malt into cleaning machine. Opens gate and valves to drop malt into storage bins for bagging.
526.682-034 RETORT OPERATOR (can. & preserv.)
Controls retort chamber (steam pressure cooker) to cook
canned foods according to specifications: Pushes trucks or lowers baskets using hoist, or presses
buttons to start conveyorized flow of canned foods into chamber of retort. Closes retort door or
lid, and turns wheels or moves levers to seal chamber. Observes dials and thermometers, and
turns valves to admit steam to retort, and control temperature, pressure, and cooking time. Turns
valves to release steam and admit cooling water into chamber to prevent overcooking at end of
cooking cycle. May open retort and move basket of canned food to cooling trough, using hoist.
May record items such as retort number, can size and grade designation, cooking time, and
number of pounds pressure on canning report.
526.684-010 DOUGHNUT MAKER (bakery products) alternate titles: baker, doughnut; cruller maker
Mixes, forms, and fries dough to produce doughnuts,
according to work order: Dumps prepared doughnut mix into mixing-machine bowl, adds water
and dehydrated eggs, and starts mixer. Turns switch on heating unit of frying tank and sets
thermostat at specified temperature. Dumps dough from mixing bowl into hopper of doughnut
cutter. Sets lever to control amount of dough that doughnut cutter will portion to frying tank.
Moves cutter machine back and forth over frying tank and depresses trigger to eject individual
doughnuts into hot cooking oil. Turns doughnuts over in tank, using stick. Lifts wire tray of fried
doughnuts from tank and places it in glazing tank. Slides trough containing glazing syrup over
doughnuts. May glaze doughnuts, using hand dipper. May roll dough with rolling pin and form
doughnuts with hand cutter. May lower wire tray of uncooked doughnuts into fryer, using hooks.
May tend automatic equipment that mixes, cuts, and fries doughnuts. May weigh cut dough and
fried doughnuts to verify weight specifications, and adjust controls of equipment accordingly
when weights vary from standards.
526.684-014 LUMPIA WRAPPER MAKER (food prep., nec)
Mixes and fries dough to prepare $T3lumpia$T1
wrappers in establishment processing Philippine food specialties: Mixes premeasured ingredients
by hand to prepare dough. Kneads dough to required consistency. Places griddle on stove to heat
griddle. Shapes and spreads, by hand, specified amount of dough on heated griddle to cook and
form lumpia wrappers. Removes cooked lumpia wrappers from griddle, using fingers, and stores
wrappers for further processing or packaging. Periodically returns dough to freezer to maintain
dough consistency. Cleans equipment and work area.
526.685-010 COOK (meat products)
Tends equipment that bakes, boils, and deep-fat fries
meats, such as ham, beef, liver, pork, sausage, tongues, and tripe, to prepare them for further
processing: Turns valves to admit water or cooking oil into vat, and steam to heating vat.
Observes gauge and turns valves to maintain specified temperature in vat. Loads vat with mesh
bags, wire cages, metal molds, and sealed cans containing uncooked meat. Lifts cuts of meat
from truck and loads them into vat. Suspends link sausages on holding fixtures in vat. Turns
valve to drain vat, removes cooked meats, and places them on racks or in carts. Spreads sugar or
honey over top of hams and places hams and other meat items in baking oven. May garnish hams
with cherries and pineapple slices. May add gelatin and other ingredients, such as olives, pickles,
and pimientos, to cooked meat and mix them by hand or in machine. Pours mixture into molds to
form gelatinized meat loaf. May stuff meat loaves into plastic casings, using horn (funnel-shaped
tube). May cook products, such as chili, souse, and head cheese. May remove bones and fat from
cooked meat, using knife. May grind meat, using grinding machine.
526.685-014 COOK, FRY, DEEP FAT (can. & preserv.; hotel & rest.)
Tends deep-fat cookers to fry meats, vegetables, or fish in
cooking oil: Empties containers or opens valves to fill cookers with oil. Sets thermostat to heat
oil to specified temperature. Empties containers of meat, vegetable, or fish into metal basket and
immerses basket into vat manually or by hoist. Sets timer. Observes color at end of frying time to
determine conformity to standards and extends frying time accordingly. Removes basket from
cooker, drains it, and dumps contents onto tray. May dip foods into batter or dye before frying.
May specialize in a particular food product for canning or freezing or may fry variety of foods
for immediate consumption.
526.685-018 COOK, VACUUM KETTLE (can. & preserv.)
Tends vacuum cooker and open kettle to cook fruit and
berries preparatory to making jams and jellies: Observes thermometer, turns rheostat and steam
valve, or pushes switch or lights burner to heat vacuum cooker and open kettle to specified
temperature. Turns valve to transfer contents of kettle into vacuum cooker. Observes
refractometer on vacuum cooker to determine sugar content and adds ingredients according to
formula. Places container under discharge outlet of distillation jacket of cooker to reclaim esters.
Opens valve or starts pump to transfer contents of vacuum cooker to holding tank or filling
machine.
526.685-022 COOKER (grain-feed mills)
Tends steam-heated pressure cookers to cook cracked and
tempered grain for further processing into cereal products: Presses button to load first cooker
with measured amount of grain and liquid flavor. Clamps lid of cooker in place, using wrench.
Moves dials and turns valves to attain specified temperature and pressure in cooker. Removes lid
of cooker and dumps cooked grain onto conveyor after determining that grain has reached
specified color and consistency. Records cooking time and number of batches prepared. May
start automatic equipment that admits steam, rotates cooker, and stops cooker after specified
time.
526.685-026 CORN POPPER (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: popcorn maker; popped-corn oven attendant
Tends one or more gas ovens to pop corn: Lights ovens
and starts rotating cone- or drum-shaped perforated oven. Dumps measured amount of corn into
oven. Places container at discharge end of oven to receive popcorn or starts conveyor to carry
corn through screen to remove unpopped kernels. Moves lever to reverse rotation of oven and to
dump unpopped kernels into container beneath oven. When popping corn by wet method, pushes
level to release measured amount of oil into unpopped corn in stationary oven. May prepare
syrup and coat popcorn to make popcorn candy [POPCORN-CANDY MAKER (sugar & conf.)].
526.685-030 OVEN TENDER (bakery products)
Tends stationary or rotary hearth oven that bakes bread,
pastries, and other bakery products: Places pans of unbaked goods on blade of long-handled
paddle (peel). Opens oven door and slides loaded peel into oven. Jerks paddle from under pans to
deposit them on hearth. Observes gauges and turns valves to regulate heat and humidity of oven.
Notes color of products during baking to ensure uniformity of finished products. Removes baked
goods from oven with peel, and places them on tiered racks. Flips switch to position hearth for
loading and unloading when tending rotary hearth oven. May place bagels into kettle of boiling
water, remove bagels from kettle, using ladle, and sprinkle bagels with seasoning prior to placing
bagels in oven. May be designated according to type of oven tended or product baked as Oven
Tender, Bagels (bakery products); Peel Oven Tender (bakery products); Rotary-Peel Oven
Tender (bakery products).
526.685-034 PAN GREASER, MACHINE (bakery products)
Tends machine that automatically coats inside surfaces of
baking pans with grease: Places container of grease alongside machine and inserts suction pipe
into container. Starts machine. Adjusts gauge to regulate spray of grease. Removes greased pans
from machine conveyor and places pans on second conveyor for transfer to batter depositing
machine, or stacks pans on racks. May be designated according to type of pans greased as
Bread-Pan Greaser (bakery products); Cake-Pan Greaser (bakery products).
526.685-038 PIE MAKER, MACHINE (bakery products)
Performs any combination of following duties on
pie-machine conveyor line: Loads dough into hopper of pie-dough scaling machine. Turns hand
lever to adjust scaling cylinder of machine to produce lumps of dough of prescribed size.
Removes lumps of dough deposited from scaling machine and places them in
dough-rolling-machine hopper. Turns hand lever to adjust rollers of machine to produce dough
disks of desired thickness, catches dough emerging from first set of rollers, and drops dough into
second set of rollers. Catches dough emerging from rolling machine and places it in piepan as it
moves on conveyor. Dumps pie filling from container into hopper of filling machine, using hoist.
Observes pies being filled and adjusts mechanism to regulate feed of filling or fills pies by hand.
Catches dough emerging from rolling machine and places it over filled pies. Perforates pie
covers to identify filling, using hand stamp. Inserts pan containing pie in pie-crimping machine
and depresses pedal to crimp and seal perimeter of pie. Trims excess dough from pie with knife.
May be designated according to phase of operation performed as Pie Bottomer (bakery products);
Pie-Crimping-Machine Operator (bakery products); Pie-Dough Roller (bakery products); Pie
Filler (bakery products); Pie Topper (bakery products).
526.685-042 POPCORN-CANDY MAKER (sugar & conf.)
Tends equipment to cook and mix syrup with popcorn,
forming popcorn candy: Weighs, measures, adds, stirs, and cooks ingredients, such as corn
syrup, butter, and water in open-fire cooker or steam-jacketed kettle according to formula and
specified procedure. Dumps popped corn into bowl of mixing machine or other container. Pours
syrup over corn and starts agitator to mix corn and syrup for specified time or until coating is
complete. May tend molding press to form popcorn novelties or shapes, such as balls or fritters
(disks).
526.685-046 POTATO-CHIP FRIER (food prep., nec) alternate titles: cooker, chip; potato-chip cooker machine
Tends machine that washes, slices, fries, and salts
potatoes to make potato chips: Opens valve to pump preheated cooking oil into cooking vats.
Fills salt hopper. Adjusts burner controls to maintain specified temperature in cooking vats.
Turns valves to rinse potato slices, and moves levers to control rate of flow of potato slices into
cooking vats. Stirs potato slices to ensure uniform cooking, using paddle or by use of automatic
reciprocating rakes. Observes color of cooked potato chips as they emerge onto conveyors from
cooking vats. Replaces worn blades on slicing heads, using handtools. May cook potatoes by
lowering wire basket of sliced potatoes into vat of cooking oil.
526.685-050 POTATO-PANCAKE FRIER (food prep., nec)
Tends machine that deep-fries potato pancakes in oil,
preparatory to freezing and packaging: Dumps potato batter into hopper of machine that
automatically forms and fries pancakes. Turns valve to add specified amount of frying oil into
machine. Inspects fried pancakes on conveyor to verify specified size and color.
526.685-054 PRETZEL COOKER (bakery products)
Tends oven that automatically cooks, salts, bakes, and
dries pretzels: Lights oven and sets thermostats of cooker, oven, and kiln at specified
temperature. Dumps specified amount of salt, soda, and water into hoppers of oven. Turns valve
to sprinkle salt and to allow soda solution to drain continuously into cooking pit of oven.
Observes progress of uncooked pretzels moving on conveyor into oven, and straightens pretzels,
using wire hooked rod. Tastes baked pretzels, observes their color, and adjusts speed of conveyor
or temperature of cooker, oven, and kiln to ensure pretzels conform to color and taste standards.
May place unbaked pretzels on oven conveyor by inverting boards loaded with pretzels.
526.685-058 THERMOSCREW OPERATOR (can. & preserv.)
Tends machine that precooks meat products preparatory
to canning: Starts machines and conveyors, and loads meat into grinder to be ground and fed into
cooker. Observes temperature gauge and color of meat during cooking process, and turns valve
or adjusts rheostat to maintain specified temperature for prescribed cooking time. Turns valves to
permit flow of cooking fluid into machine and from machine into filtering tanks.
526.685-062 TRIPE COOKER (meat products)
Tends equipment that cooks tripe to tenderize it
preparatory to further processing: Dumps tripe into scalding vat to remove outer skin. Turns
valve to admit water and steam into cooking vat and transfers tripe into vat by hand or using
pitchfork. Observes gauge and regulates valves to maintain specified temperature in vat.
Removes cooked tripe from vat after specified length of time and places it in trays or on racks for
chilling. May cook tongue.
526.685-066 WAFER-MACHINE OPERATOR (bakery products) alternate titles: waffle baker; waffle-machine operator
Tends machines that automatically deposit and bake
batter in molds to form wafers: Lights gas burners to heat baking molds. Fills hopper of machine
with batter. Starts machine and turns setscrew to regulate amount of batter deposited in mold.
Turns thermostat to adjust temperature of baking molds. Observes color of baked wafers being
ejected onto conveyor to detect defects. May be designated according to type of wafer made as
Sugar-Wafer-Machine Operator (bakery products). May tend machine that also rolls batter into
shape of cones prior to baking and be designated Cone Baker, Machine (bakery products).
526.685-070 OVEN OPERATOR, AUTOMATIC (bakery products) alternate titles: baker operator, automatic
Tends automatic reel or conveyor type oven that bakes
bread, pastries, and other bakery products: Reads work order to determine quantity and type
products to be baked. Turns dials and valves to set operation speed of conveyor, baking time, and
temperature controls of baking unit. Presses buttons to start equipment, and observes gauges to
maintain heat according to specifications. Observes filled baking pans entering oven to determine
whether pans are filled to standard, spacing between pans is sufficient to prevent pans jamming
together, and speed of pans entering oven is specified speed to control baking time of product in
oven. Observes color of baking product to detect burning or over baking and to verify uniformity
of finished products. Adjusts controls according to procedure or notifies supervisor when
conditions require equipment adjustments. May load and unload ovens. May be designated
according to type of oven controlled as Conveyorized Oven Tender (bakery products); Reel Oven
Tender (bakery products). May tend mixing machine and auxiliary equipment that automatically
mixes, shapes, and bakes batter to form fortune cookies and be designated Fortune Cookie Maker
(bakery products).
526.686-010 BAKER HELPER (bakery products)
Performs any combination of following tasks in
production of baked goods: Moves and distributes bakery supplies and products in and around
production area of bakery, using handtrucks, dollies, troughs, and rack trucks. Weighs and
measures ingredients, such as sugar, flour, yeast, syrup, and dough. Lifts and dumps containers
of materials to help load and unload machines, bins, hoppers, racks, and ovens. Feeds lumps or
sheets of dough into hopper or between rolls of machine. Cleans equipment, using brushes,
cleanser, and water. Greases, lines, or dusts pans or boards preparatory to receiving product for
baking. May cut, turn, or twist dough into specified products and fill baking pans with dough.
May observe and rearrange baked products on conveyor before products enter slicing machine.
May tend equipment that dumps baked bread from pans onto conveyor for further processing.
May push racks of bakery products into designated areas to await further processing. May be
designated according to worker assisted as Batter-Mixer Helper (bakery products); or according
to machine operator assisted as Cracker-And-Cookie-Machine Operator Helper (bakery
products); Doughnut-Machine-Operator Helper (bakery products); Cookie-Mixer Helper (bakery
products); Dividing-Machine-Operator Helper (bakery products); Dough-Mixer Helper (bakery
products); Ingredient-Scaler Helper (bakery products).
526.687-010 POTATO-CHIP SORTER (food prep., nec)
Observes potato chips on conveyor and removes chips
that are burned, discolored, or broken.
526.687-014 STARCHMAKER (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: candy-starch-mold printer; printer
Makes starch molds in which gum or jelly candy is
formed, using manual press: Fills trays with starch and levels filled trays, using straightedge
implement. Slides molding plate into press and secures it with thumbscrews. Pushes starch-filled
tray under molding plate and pulls lever to press plate into starch, forming mold cavities. May
tend machine that automatically empties molded candy from trays, refills them with starch, and
reprints mold cavities [MOLDING-MACHINE-OPERATOR HELPER (sugar & conf.)].
529 OCCUPATIONS IN PROCESSING OF FOOD, TOBACCO, AND RELATED PRODUCTS, N.E.C.
This group includes occupations, not elsewhere classified, concerned with processing food, tobacco, and related products.
529.130-010 SUPERVISOR, CANDY (sugar & conf.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in cooking, forming, coating, wrapping, and packing candy: Trains workers in setting up and
operating machines, such as depositors, enrobers, and cutters. Inspects candy to verify specified
size, shape, solidification, gloss, and weight. Performs other duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title. May be designated according to operation as
Supervisor, Enrobing (sugar & conf.); or type of candy as Supervisor, Hard Candy (sugar &
conf.).
529.130-014 SUPERVISOR, CHOCOLATE-AND-COCOA PROCESSING (sugar & conf.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in producing and packaging chocolate and cocoa products: Designates quantities and types of
beans to clean, roast, blend, alkalize, and grind to make chocolate liquor. Indicates time
sequence, quantity, type of chocolate liquor, and formulas to use to make cocoa and coatings.
Trains workers in setting up and adjusting machines and equipment to achieve standards and
correct malfunctions. Reviews laboratory reports on quality control of products in process, such
as shell content of nibs, fat content of cocoa powder, viscosity of coatings, and moisture content
of alkalized beans. Reads thermometers and pressure gauges on storage tanks and pipelines to
verify specified temperature of liquids to prevent solidification. Oversees roasting of cocoa beans
for adherence to flavor, taste, moisture content, and color standards. Inspects nibs for shell
content and fineness of cracking. Inspects grinding of nibs for specified fineness of chocolate
liquor. Tests liquor for fineness. Directs mixing, refining, tempering, conching, and molding
operations to make sweet chocolate and coatings. Inspects products for specified viscosity,
texture, color, and taste. Directs workers engaged in insect and rodent control and in cleaning
production and storage areas. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any
industry) Master Title.
529.130-018 SUPERVISOR, COFFEE (food prep., nec)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in grinding, blending, roasting, and packaging of coffee. Requisitions supplies. Sets up machines,
such as grinders and filling machines. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any
industry) Master Title.
529.130-022 SUPERVISOR, FILTRATION (sugar & conf.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in filtering, clarifying, and storing sugar liquors, slurries, and sweetwaters. Observes automatic
recording devices to verify specified temperature, density and alkalinity of liquors, slurries, and
sweetwaters. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.130-026 SUPERVISOR, NUT PROCESSING (can. & preserv.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in cracking, sorting, blanching, cutting, grinding, roasting, packing, and shipping nuts: Sets up
and repairs nut-processing machines, such as nut-cracking machine, meat grading machine, or
nut-cutting machines. Observes operation of machines to detect malfunctions or to detect worn
parts. Inspects nuts to verify conformance with plant standards. May install and service
showcases in retail stores to display nut products. Performs other duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.130-030 SUPERVISOR, PULP HOUSE (sugar & conf.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of pulp-house
workers engaged in processing sugar-beet pulp into cattle fodder: Consults with SUPERVISOR,
BEET END (sugar & conf.) to ascertain tonnage of beets being processed, and schedules number
of driers and presses required to handle pulp. Adjusts automatic presses to press water from pulp.
Moves controls to start equipment, such as elevators, scrolls, and conveyors, and to regulate flow
of molasses into mingler scroll. Observes gauges and automatic recorders to verify specified
temperatures in driers. Directs workers in clearing blockades and cleaning spillages. Performs
other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.130-034 SUPERVISOR, REFINING (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: sugar-end supervisor
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in storing and distributing liquors and syrups, and in boiling, crystallizing, and drying sugar.
Reads records and gauges to verify that equipment is operating according to standards. Performs
duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.130-038 SUPERVISOR, SOFT SUGAR (sugar & conf.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in centrifuging, screening, distributing, and packing brown sugar: Sets timing on centrifuge
cycles to control color of product. Orders packing machine operators to set up machines. Turns
valves and opens gates to distribute sugar to packing station. Directs workers in washing
equipment when changing color of pack. Performs other duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.130-042 SUPERVISOR, WHITE SUGAR (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: centrifugal supervisor
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in centrifuging, granulating, and storing sugar: Sets timing controls on centrifuges for spinning,
washing, and predrying cycles. Observes operation of equipment and temperature and
flowmeters to verify specified flow of product between stations. Performs other duties as
described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.131-010 CELLAR SUPERVISOR (beverage)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in operation of winery cellars: Directs workers in crushing grapes, fermenting and fortifying
juice, finishing and aging wine, operating portable pumps to transfer wine, and racking wine
(filtering). Inspects fermentation tanks for cleanliness and operation of valves and other
accessories. Orders filling of tanks and adds yeast culture to must in tanks to promote
fermentation. Turns valves to circulate ferment through heat exchangers or other devices to
maintain vintage at specified temperature. Observes gauges and records readings. Performs other
duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.131-014 SUPERVISOR, DAIRY PROCESSING (dairy products)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in producing dairy products, such as milk, butter, cheese, and evaporated milk in liquid, solid, or
powdered form: Directs workers in receiving and testing milk and in operations, such as
pasteurizing, separating, evaporating, drying, cooling, and storing dairy products. Feels, tastes,
and smells cheese samples to determine types of cheeses required for specified blend. Examines
samples of evaporated milk, orders changes in cooking temperature, and adds measured amounts
of calcium or phosphate to milk to obtain specified texture and viscosity. May add specified
amount of lactic ferment cultures to pasteurized milk to develop starter for sour dairy products,
such as buttermilk, cheese, or sour cream. Performs other duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title. May be designated according to type of product as
Butter Production Supervisor (dairy products); Cheese Production Supervisor (dairy products);
Instant-Powder Supervisor (dairy products); or according to process as Pasteurizing Supervisor
(dairy products).
529.132-010 CUSTOM-FEED-MILL OPERATOR (grain-feed mills)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers in
operation of feed mill that grinds grain and mixes feed to customer's specifications. May operate
grinders and auxiliary equipment to grind and mix feed. May compute charges and collect
payment. May purchase supplies and equipment and keep financial records. May manage
commercial feed store in conjunction with mill to sell grain, stock feed, fertilizer, and other
products to retail trade. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry)
Master Title.
529.132-014 PLANT SUPERVISOR (grain-feed mills)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in drying, shelling, grading, and bagging hybrid seed corn: Regulates valves to maintain
specified temperature of drying room. Periodically inspects and samples corn during various
stages of processing for accuracy of operation, and for germination and purity. Tags and stores
bagged grain. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master
Title.
529.132-018 SUPERVISOR, BEET END (sugar & conf.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in extracting sugar juice from sugar beets, processing juice into sugar liquor, and processing beet
pulp into cattle fodder: Reads production schedules and beet delivery reports and assigns workers
to such duties as fluming and washing beets, controlling equipment to slice and extract juice
from beets, and processing juice through carbonation, filtration, and evaporation stages to obtain
standard sugar liquor. Reads automatic recording devices and gauges and operating logs at
various stations to ascertain that juice is being extracted and processed into standard sugar liquor,
according to prescribed procedures, and that standard liquor meets density and concentration
requirements. Prepares production and employee time reports. Directs workers in repairing and
overhauling processing equipment during slack periods. Performs other duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.132-022 SUPERVISOR, BOTTLE-HOUSE CLEANERS (beverage)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in cleaning bottle house, and bottling equipment and machines: Trains workers in operation of
equipment. Observes draining, dismantling, and cleaning of machines, such as bottle washing,
can dumping, case unloading, filling, labeling, and pasteurizing machines. Examines machines
for conformance to cleanliness criteria and standards. Reads gauges and thermometers on
pasteurizing and bottle washing machines to verify specified operating temperatures. Performs
other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.132-026 SUPERVISOR, BREW HOUSE (beverage)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers in
brewhouse of malt liquor establishment: Trains workers in operation of equipment. Inspects and
evaluates milling, mashing, brewing, and cooling operations to determine conformance to
laboratory report specifications and established production procedures. Observes time,
temperature, and pressure recording charts on machines and compares readings with work order
specifications. Conducts iodine tests of mash and specific gravity tests of malt to determine
completeness of mashing operations. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR
(any industry) Master Title.
529.132-030 SUPERVISOR, CEREAL (grain-feed mills)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in processing and packaging grains for cereal or animal feed products, according to knowledge of
plant operations, processing machinery, and equipment: Directs experienced workers to instruct
new workers in operation of grinders, cookers, driers, flaking rolls, ovens, frosting and packaging
equipment. Evaluates performance of new workers for understanding of equipment and duties.
Visually and tactually inspects grain mill products in process for conformance to plant standards.
Reads laboratory tests results to verify specified moisture content of products. Directs workers to
supply packaging lines with cartons, shipping cases, and other packaging materials. Investigates
and directs repair of malfunctioning equipment based on knowledge of equipment and process.
Maintains time and production records. May perform processing tasks in worker's absence.
Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.132-034 SUPERVISOR, CIGAR-MAKING MACHINE (tobacco)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in operating cigar-making machines: Weighs and measures cigars to ensure conformance to
standards. Adjusts machines and notifies MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (any industry) of
machine malfunction. Trains workers in machine operation. Performs other duties as described
under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.132-038 SUPERVISOR, COOK ROOM (can. & preserv.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in brining, syruping, lidding, or capping containers of food products. Controls temperature of
atmospheric (conveyor-type) cooking machines. Performs duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.132-042 SUPERVISOR, DRIED YEAST (food prep., nec)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in extruding, drying, milling, inspecting, and packaging dried yeast: Observes temperature and
humidity controls on conveyor belt-type drier for adherence to specifications. Reviews laboratory
reports and inspects dried and milled yeast for specified fineness. Examines packaged yeast at
various stages and directs workers to adjust malfunctioning machines. Inspects equipment and
machine to ensure adherence to sanitary specifications. Trains workers in machine and
equipment operations. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry)
Master Title.
529.132-046 SUPERVISOR, DRY-STARCH (grain-feed mills)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in treating raw-starch suspensions with chemical solutions, such as acids and alkalies, and in
operating pumps, heating units, agitators, filters, shakers, centrifugal separators, and driers to
produce variety of dry-starch products: Reads thermometers, instrument-control meters, dials,
and gauges to verify specified processing procedures. Operates equipment, adjusting valves,
levers, and switches to control flow of product, temperatures, moisture content, and other
characteristics. Trains workers in operation of equipment. Performs other duties as described
under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.132-050 SUPERVISOR, FEED HOUSE (grain-feed mills)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in grinding and drying byproducts of starch (bran and gluten) in preparation of stock food: Trains
workers in operation of equipment. Examines machinery, valves, pumps, and conveyors to detect
malfunctions resulting in leakage, spillage, overflow, and choke-up. Reads laboratory test reports
to verify specified chemical characteristics, such as protein content of product. Performs other
duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.132-054 SUPERVISOR, FEED MILL (grain-feed mills)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in grinding, screening, and mixing stock and poultry feed from grain and other ingredients
according to specifications: Directs grinding of feed materials, such as grain, alfalfa, and corn
cobs in hammer mills, or attrition mills, or roll grinders and mixing of ground feed with malt,
mash, molasses, salt, soda, vitamins, and other ingredients, according to formula. Oversees
cooking, cooling, and pelletizing of feed. May supervise packing of feed and storage and
shipment of feed products. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any
industry) Master Title. May be designated according to type of feed as Poultry Feed Supervisor
(grain-feed mills).
529.132-058 SUPERVISOR, FERMENTING CELLARS (beverage)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in fermenting liquid wort: Moves controls of refrigeration equipment to maintain specified
temperatures in cellar. Observes time, temperature, and pressure recording charts on fermenting
tanks and compares with job order specifications. Directs workers in yeast pitching, fermenting,
and pumping operations to ensure conformance to specified production procedures. May test
specific gravity of wort. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry)
Master Title.
529.132-062 SUPERVISOR, GRAIN AND YEAST PLANTS (beverage)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in drying, bagging, and loading spent brew mash grains and surplus fermenting yeast:
Coordinates drying, bagging, and car-loading operations and requisitions materials to meet daily
production schedules. Measures moisture content of grain and yeast, using hygrometer. Moves
controls of drying machine to regulate moisture content of grains and yeast. Marks or specifies
railroad cars to be loaded with bagged or bulk grain. Performs other duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.132-066 SUPERVISOR, LIQUID YEAST (food prep., nec)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in production of yeast cream used in manufacture of bakers' yeast and food yeast: Trains workers
in machine and equipment operation. Observes production operations and reviews laboratory
results of liquid yeast. Inspects equipment to ensure adherence to sanitary specifications.
Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.132-070 SUPERVISOR, MALTED MILK (dairy products)
Supervises workers engaged in making, bottling, and
packaging malted milk powder: Assigns production runs to operators of mashing, evaporating,
drying, blending, filling, and casing machines. Tours department to observe machines,
production records, and automatic recording charts for specified temperature, pressure, liquid
level, and machine setting. Trains workers in operation of masher, centrifuge, separator,
evaporator, drum drier, blender, filler and packager machines, and auger, roller, or vacuum
conveyor systems. Examines materials and transporting equipment of suppliers for unsanitary
conditions to prevent processing of substandard powder. May rerun laboratory test for such
quality factors as moisture or sediment in malted milk powder. Performs other duties as
described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.132-074 SUPERVISOR, MILL HOUSE (grain-feed mills)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in processing grain for use in manufacturing starch, sugar, and feed products: Directs workers in
softening and expanding grain kernels in acid solution (steep-water), grinding grain in mills, and
in separating elements, such as starch and gluten from milled grain. Feels milled grain to
determine fineness of grind. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any
industry) Master Title.
529.132-078 SUPERVISOR, NUTRITIONAL YEAST (food prep., nec)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in pasteurizing and drying yeast cream and milling and packing yeast for use as food: Examines
dried yeast sheet for color and thickness and milled yeast for fineness. Trains workers in
equipment and machine operation and adjustment. Inspects equipment and machines to ensure
adherence to sanitary specifications. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR
(any industry) Master Title.
529.132-082 SUPERVISOR, SOAKERS (beverage)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in washing beer bottles: Trains workers in operation of machines. Examines soaked bottles for
cleanliness. Reads gauges to verify temperature of soda solution in machines, and directs
workers to regulate strength of solution. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR
(any industry) Master Title.
529.132-086 SUPERVISOR, STEFFEN HOUSE (sugar & conf.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers in
processing sugar-beet molasses, and in operating kilns to produce lime and carbon-dioxide gas
used for carbonation of raw sugar-beet juice. Directs workers in diluting molasses, mixing lime
with solution, and recovering hot and cold saccharate cake and filtrate from filter presses.
Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.132-090 SUPERVISOR, SUGAR HOUSE (grain-feed mills)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in cooling, crystalizing, separating, and drying sugar liquors to produce granular sugar: Reads
instrument-control meters, thermometers, and gauges to verify specified processing procedures.
Examines valves, pumps, and conveyors to detect malfunctions resulting in leakage, spillage,
overflow, or choke-up. Trains workers in operation of equipment. Supervises workers engaged in
production of caramel color, molasses, and other related products from liquid sugar. Performs
other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.132-094 SUPERVISOR, SUGAR REFINERY (grain-feed mills)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in converting liquid starch to liquid sugars: Trains workers in operation of equipment. Reads
instrument dials in control room of automatic plant, and thermometers, meters, and gauges at
stations in plant to verify specified processing procedures. Examines valves, pumps, and
conveyors to detect malfunctions resulting in leakage, spillage, overflow, or choke-up. Performs
other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.132-098 SUPERVISOR, TANK STORAGE (beverage) alternate titles: supervisor, finishing department
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in processing, storing, and aging beer: Inspects beer for clarity and color to determine need for
aging, filtering, blending, carbonating, and storing. Moves controls of refrigeration equipment to
maintain specified temperatures in tank-storage department. May conduct alcoholic content,
carbonization, and specific gravity tests to determine conformance of beer to laboratory and
production specifications, using hydrometer and other test apparatus. Performs other duties as
described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.132-102 SUPERVISOR, TEA AND SPICE (food prep., nec)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in receiving, processing, packaging, and storing dry food products, tea, and spices used in food
preparations, such as gelatin desserts, soups, and liquid extracts: Mixes ingredients for liquid
extracts and flavoring, following formula. Requisitions materials. Trains workers in machine
operations. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.132-106 SUPERVISOR, WASH HOUSE (beverage)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in washing, pitching, and repairing metal beer kegs and barrels: Trains workers in machine
operation. Adjusts keg washing and pitching machines. Observes temperature gauges and turns
steam valve to maintain specified operating temperatures and speeds. Examines cleaned and
pitched kegs for conformance to specifications. Performs other duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.132-110 SUPERVISOR (food prep., nec)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in mixing, pressing, and drying macaroni products: Confers with supervisor of previous shift and
management to determine production needs, such as changes of press dies, production rate
increases, or changes in dryer temperatures as recommended by quality control personnel.
Informs workers of production changes, and monitors control panels of mixing, pressing, and
drying machines and equipment to determine whether control settings meet company
specifications. Observes products in various stages of process to determine whether products
meet requirements for size, color, texture, and smoothness; and reads temperature and humidity
charts, drying chamber charts, and entries in daily reports to determine compliance with
company standards. Informs workers involved with specific steps in process to bring products
into compliance with standards. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any
industry) Master Title. May be designated according to process supervised as Supervisor, Long
Goods (food prep., nec); Supervisor, Short Goods (food prep., nec).
529.135-010 COOKING, CASING, AND DRYING SUPERVISOR (tobacco)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in cooking $T3casing fluid,$T1 and casing and drying tobacco for further processing into
chewing tobacco. Trains new workers in machine operation. Performs duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.135-014 SUPERVISOR, CURED-MEAT PACKING (meat products)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in wrapping and packing sausages, sliced bacon, sides of bacon, and ham: Trains workers in
tending skin-peeling machine and other equipment. Directs workers on bacon line in activities,
such as molding sides of bacon, slicing and weighing bacon, and inserting bacon into packages.
Directs workers on sausage line in activities, such as peeling sausages (removing skins) by hand
or machine, inserting sausages in containers, hand or machine wrapping sausage container, and
packaging containers of sausage in cartons for shipment. Inspects cured meats for specified color
and texture to verify quality of product. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR
(any industry) Master Title.
529.137-010 PREPARATION SUPERVISOR (can. & preserv.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in receiving, sorting, preparing, and processing food products, such as fruits, vegetables, and fish,
for canning or freezing. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master
Title. May be designated according to type of preserving process as Preparation Supervisor,
Canning (can. & preserv.); Preparation Supervisor, Freezing (can. & preserv.).
529.137-014 SANITARIAN (any industry) alternate titles: sanitation supervisor
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in duties concerned with sanitation programs in food processing establishment: Inspects products
and equipment for conformity to federal and state sanitation laws and plant standards. Directs
food handlers and production personnel in sanitary and pest-control procedures. Directs cleaning
of equipment and work areas. Inspects premises for unsanitary practices and conditions.
Examines incoming shipments of food ingredients for foreign matter, such as insects, poisons, or
dirt, and gathers samples of ingredients for laboratory analysis. Confers with management and
production personnel on sanitation problems, and recommends changes in equipment, plant
layout, lighting, ventilation, or work practices to improve sanitation standards and purity of
product. Compiles required reports regarding regular inspections, sanitation violations, and steps
taken to resolve deficiencies. Routes reports to designated plant personnel. Performs other duties
as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title. May be designated according to
type of establishment as Supervisor, Bakery Sanitation (bakery products); Supervisor, Dairy
Sanitation (dairy products).
529.137-018 SUGAR-REPROCESS OPERATOR, HEAD (sugar & conf.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in reprocessing damaged refined sugars: Directs workers opening bales and cases and inspecting
cartons and pockets. Oversees repacking of undamaged containers in cases and bales, and
ensures specified code-marks are stamped on containers. Directs workers dumping damaged
sugar into barrels and hoppers and conveying containers to remelt hoppers. Directs worker
tending metal-detecting equipment that locates and removes metallic objects from damaged
sugar. Oversees return of bulk sugar from trucks to remelt station. Keeps records, such as
amounts of sugar processed, labor costs, and inventories.
529.137-022 SUPERINTENDENT, GRAIN ELEVATOR (beverage; grain-feed mills)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in unloading, loading, storing, cleaning, and blending of grain for milling and shipment: Inspects
sample of grain from incoming shipment to verify variety of grain with invoice and route to
designated storage bin according to variety and protein content of grain. Prepares switching
orders for guidance of train crews in moving grain cars to unloading pits according to mill
requirements. Observes unloading and transportation of grain by bucket elevators and conveyors
to storage tanks. Inspects grain to determine cleaning requirements and directs processing of
grain to prepare grain for milling. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any
industry) Master Title.
529.137-026 SUPERVISOR (tobacco)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in making or packing cigarettes or cigars: Inspects cigars, cigarettes, and filters to determine that
length, circumference, firmness, printing of brand name, and gluing are according to
specifications. Observes machine operations to detect defective operation and product. Schedules
and coordinates work activities within cigar or cigarette making or packing lines and with other
supervisors to maintain established production standards. Performs other duties as described
under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title. May be designated according to department
supervised as Supervisor, Cigar Processing (tobacco); Supervisor, Cigarette-Filter Making
Department (tobacco); Supervisor, Cigarette-Making Department (tobacco); Supervisor,
Cigarette-Packing Department (tobacco).
529.137-030 SUPERVISOR (oils & grease)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in processing oils, vegetables, and nuts, such as cottonseed, linseed, peanuts, palm kernels, and
castor beans, used in manufacture of margarine, shortening, and other edible oils: Observes
gauges and determines cooking time and temperature, according to equipment used and material
to be processed, to ensure maintenance of quality and quantity standards. Calculates, according
to formula, adjustments to be made if laboratory analysis shows batch to be substandard.
Maintains production records and prepares reports for cost and production departments. Patrols
department to observe automatic equipment, such as hullers, separators, and crushing rolls, to
ensure efficient operation. May determine scrap reprocessing operations, according to condition
of scrap, quality control specifications, and legal requirements. May weigh random samples of
margarine prints, using scale, to verify weight of prints against specifications and examine
packaged product to verify brand names and code numbers against order. May direct workers in
refining and bleaching edible oils and be known as Refinery Supervisor (oils & grease). May
direct workers in packaging operations and be known as Packaging Supervisor (oils & grease).
May perform other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.137-034 SUPERVISOR, CIGAR TOBACCO PROCESSING (tobacco)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in receiving, sorting, sizing, conditioning, $T3mulling,$T1 and packing tobacco used in
manufacture of cigars. Examines tobacco to determine suitability of leaves for processing into
wrapper or filler. Trains new workers in equipment operation and work processes. Performs other
duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.137-038 SUPERVISOR, CURING ROOM (tobacco)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in blending, aging, and fermenting tobacco strips and stems in production of cigars, chewing
tobacco, or snuff: Reads production schedules for information, such as quantity of stems, and
strip tobacco, amounts of water and $T3casing fluid,$T1 and aging time specified. Computes
amount of tobacco strips and stems required to maintain production. Analyzes thermometer
readings of piles of tobacco to determine stages of fermentation, and schedules turning or transfer
of tobacco cures. Coordinates receipt of tobacco from supplier and transfer to drying department.
Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.137-042 SUPERVISOR, EGG PROCESSING (can. & preserv.; wholesale tr.) alternate titles: egg room supervisor
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in processing eggs for shipment and storage: Schedules processing according to type of eggs
ordered, delivery date, availability of eggs, and capacity of machines. Informs MATERIAL
HANDLERS (any industry) of number of cases to pack. Verifies counting of eggs, preparation of
receipts, and movement of eggs, according to company standards. Directs workers in government
and company sanitation regulations. Inspects appearance and work methods of EGG CANDLER
(any industry) and EGG BREAKER (any industry) for conformance to sanitation regulations.
Repairs or adjusts machinery. Performs other duties as defined under SUPERVISOR (any
industry) Master Title.
529.137-046 SUPERVISOR, FRUIT GRADING (wholesale tr.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in grading fruits: Trains employees in grading methods, detection of defective or improperly
colored fruit, and other factors affecting standards. Assigns workers to positions at grading belt.
Observes workers to correct discrepancies and ensure that graded fruit meets specified standards.
May interview and recommend hiring of new employees. Performs other duties as described
under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.137-050 SUPERVISOR, MAPLE PRODUCTS (food prep., nec)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in boiling, stirring, molding, and packing maple products, such as maple sugar and syrup.
Inspects product for conformance to prescribed standards of purity and appearance. Performs
other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.137-054 SUPERVISOR, READY-MIXED FOOD PREPARATION (food prep., nec)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in processing ready-mixed food preparations: Requisitions ingredients from warehouse and
prescribes mixing sequence. Inspects ingredients and product to ensure conformance to company
specifications and ensures that samples are taken of each batch mixed for quality control
purposes. Maintains record of ingredients used and batches mixed. Trains new workers. Performs
duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.137-058 SUPERVISOR, SYRUP SHED (sugar & conf.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in blending edible sugar syrups, cleaning storage facilities and vehicle tanks, and filtering,
pasteurizing and pumping syrups into tank trucks and railroad tank cars. Performs other duties as
described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.137-062 SUPERVISOR, SPECIALTY FOOD PRODUCTS (can. & preserv.; meat products)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in mixing, cooking, molding, and packaging speciality food products, such as frankfurters, chili,
sausage, and fish roe: Reads production schedule to determine work procedures, supplies to be
requisitioned, personnel requirements, and processing equipment to be used. Assigns workers to
work stations and issues instructions concerning formulas to follow and work procedures.
Coordinates flow of work between work stations. Keeps production and timecard records.
Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title. May
supervise workers engaged in processing fish roe and be designated Supervisor, Roe Processing
(can. & preserv.).
529.137-066 SUPERVISOR, WHIPPED TOPPING (dairy products)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in processing and packing whipped topping: Observes operations of equipment, such as
versators, colloid mills, pasteurizers, cooling tanks, and homogenizers to verify conformance of
whipped topping with quality and quantity standards. Performs other duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.137-070 SUPERVISOR, YARD (beverage)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in blocking and icing loaded freight cars, manufacturing ice, and cleaning brewery yards: Trains
workers. Maintains specified amount of ice in storage. Spots cars for workers to ice and block.
Directs movement of freight cars in yard. Performs other duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.137-074 SUPERVISOR, INSPECTION (sugar & conf.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in inspecting chewing gum to ensure product conformance to processing standards: Reads
production schedule and assigns duties to workers. Observes inspection process to detect
defective operations. Reviews inspection reports to determine type and cause of product
deviations from company standards. Periodically reads instructions on batch cards to ensure
ingredients meet formula specifications. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR
(any industry) Master Title.
529.137-078 SUPERVISOR, INSTANT POTATO PROCESSING (food prep., nec)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in cooking, blending, screening, and drying instant potato granules: Reviews shift specifications
with supervisor to determine production goals, additives to be mixed with potato granules, and
schedule for cleaning machinery. Reviews shift logs to ascertain production delays encountered,
such as machinery breakdown, production lines involved, and action taken. Completes shift
reports, and submits reports to management. Instructs workers to fill storage tanks with instant
potato granules according to type of granules produced, type of additives mixed with granules,
and tank capacity. Approves employee requests for vacation and forwards leave forms to
personnel department. Requests personnel department to provide substitute workers when regular
workers are absent. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry)
Master Title.
529.137-082 SUPERVISOR, PROCESSING (sugar & conf.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in processing raw ingredients into chewing gum: Coordinates washing, melting, blending,
mixing, and cooking of ingredients; rolling and scoring of gum into sheets; and coating of sheets
with powdered sugar. Trains new workers in operation of equipment. Maintains inventory
records and requisitions ingredients as necessary to meet production schedules. Inspects and
weighs ingredients to maintain establishment standards. Confers with SUPERVISOR (sugar &
conf.) 920.137-018 to coordinate activities between departments. Performs other duties as
described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
529.167-010 FRUIT COORDINATOR (can. & preserv.) alternate titles: metal mover
Coordinates flow of materials through departments of
citrus-fruit processing plant. Observes processing procedures and informs workers to speed up,
slow down, or temporarily cease operations to maintain even flow of fruit through plant.
529.281-010 TASTER (food prep., nec)
Tastes samples of food or beverages to determine
palatability of product or to prepare blending formulas: Cooks or brews small lots of beverages
or other food products and tastes product to determine grade, approximate market value, or
acceptability to consumer tastes. Writes blending formulas for guidance of workers who prepare
food products in commercial quantities. May purchase food products. May be designated
according to product tasted as Coffee Taster (food prep., nec); Tea Taster (food prep., nec).
529.361-010 ALMOND-PASTE MIXER (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: marzipan maker
Mixes and cooks blanched, ground, and refined almonds
with sugar solution to make marzipan (almond paste) for candy centers. Dumps ingredients into
steam-jacketed rotating cooker. Transfers cooked batch to water-cooled kettle. May operate
refining machine to reduce particle size of cooked batch.
529.361-014 CANDY MAKER (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: batch maker; boiler; confectioner; cook, candy
Mixes and cooks candy ingredients by following,
modifying, or formulating recipes to produce product of specified flavor, texture, and color:
Cooks ingredients [CONFECTIONERY COOKER (sugar & conf.)] at specified temperatures in
open-fire or steam-jacketed kettles or in batch or continuous pressure cookers. Casts candy by
hand, using molds and funnel, or tends machine that casts candy in starch or rubber molds
[DEPOSITING-MACHINE OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)]. Spreads candy onto cooling and
heating slabs. Kneads and machine-pulls candy [CANDY PULLER (sugar & conf.)]. Spins or
rolls candy into strips ready for cutting [SPINNER (sugar & conf.)]. Examines, feels, and tastes
product to evaluate color, texture, and flavor. Adds ingredients or modifies cooking and forming
operations as needed. May direct CANDY-MAKER HELPERS (sugar & conf.). May be
designated according to type of candy produced as Caramel-Candy Maker (sugar & conf.);
Coconut-Candy Maker (sugar & conf.); Fudge-Candy Maker (sugar & conf.); Hard-Candy
Maker (sugar & conf.); Nougat-Candy Maker (sugar & conf.); Taffy-Candy Maker (sugar &
conf.).
529.361-018 CHEESEMAKER (dairy products) alternate titles: cheese cooker
Cooks milk and specified ingredients to make cheese,
according to formula: Pasteurizes and separates milk to obtain prescribed butterfat content. Turns
valves to fill vat with milk and heat milk to specified temperature. Dumps measured amounts of
dye and starter into milk. Starts agitator to mix ingredients. Tests sample of milk for acidity and
allows agitator to mix ingredients until specified level of acidity is reached. Dumps and mixes
measured amount of rennet into milk. Stops agitator to allow milk to coagulate into curd. Pulls
curd knives through curd or separates curd with hand scoop to release whey. Observes
thermometer, adjusts steam valve, and starts agitator to stir and cook curd at prescribed
temperature for specified time. Squeezes and stretches sample of curd with fingers and extends
cooking time to achieve desired firmness or texture. Gives directions to CHEESEMAKER
HELPER (dairy products) or other workers to make curd, drain whey from curd, add ingredients,
such as seasonings, or mold, pack, cut, pile, mill, dump, and press curd into specified shapes.
Directs other workers who immerse cheese in brine or roll cheese in dry salt, pierce or smear
cheese with cultured wash to develop mold growth, and place or turn cheese blocks on shelves to
cure cheese. Tastes, smells, feels, and observes sample plug of cheese for quality. Records
amounts of ingredients used, test results, and time cycles. Makes variations in time cycles and
ingredients used for succeeding batches. Dumps specified culture into milk or whey in
pasteurizer to make bulk starter. May be required to hold state cheesemaker's license.
529.362-010 BUTTERMAKER (dairy products)
Controls equipment to make grades of butter by either of
following methods: (1) Butter churn method: Connects sanitary pipe between cream storage vat
and churn. Starts pump to convey sterile solution through equipment and to admit measured
amount of pasteurized cream into churn, and starts churn. Observes separation of buttermilk from
butter and pumps buttermilk from churn. Opens churn and sprays butter with chlorinated water to
remove residue buttermilk. Compares butter with color chart and adds coloring to meet
specifications. Tests butter for moisture, salt content, and consistency, using testing apparatus,
and achieves specified consistency by adding or removing water. Examines, smells, and tastes
butter to grade it according to prescribed standard. (2) Butter chilling method: Pasteurizes and
separates cream to obtain butter oil, and tests butter oil in standardizing vat for butter fat,
moisture, salt content, and acidity, using testing apparatus. Adds water, alkali, and coloring to
butter oil to achieve specified grade, and starts agitator to mix ingredients. Turns valves and
observes gauges to regulate temperature and flow of water, refrigerant, and butter oil through
chilling vat. Smells, tastes, and feels sample to grade butter emerging from chilling vat. May be
designated according to equipment operated as Butter-Chilling Equipment Operator (dairy
products); Butter Churner (dairy products).
529.362-014 DRY-STARCH OPERATOR, AUTOMATIC (grain-feed mills)
Controls equipment that produces dry starch products
from raw starch, and tests product for adherence to specifications: Dumps bags of chemicals into
mixing tanks, and turns valves to admit fluids to prepare slurries for treating raw starch.
Regulates material flow, and starts and controls pumps, heaters, agitators, shakers, filters, driers,
and related equipment, following standard procedures. Monitors gauges and recording
instruments to ensure standard operating conditions. Directs other workers in operating
equipment in event of malfunction. Obtains samples of product at various stages of process to
test for viscosity, acidity, and specific gravity, using viscometer, pH meter, and hydrometer.
Records instrument readings and other data on daily log.
529.367-010 CIGARETTE-AND-FILTER CHIEF INSPECTOR (tobacco)
Examines plain or filter-tipped cigarettes or filters to
ensure that quality of product conforms to standards: Inspects cigarettes or filters produced to
detect imperfections, such as loose ends, stems, stemholes, defective glue lines, and defectively
attached filters. Examines cigarettes, attached filters, and filters rejected by
CIGARETTE-MAKING-MACHINE CATCHER (tobacco) and CIGARETTE INSPECTOR
(tobacco) and discards inferior products. Notifies CIGARETTE-MAKING-MACHINE
OPERATOR (tobacco) of deviations from standards. Records number of cigarettes found with
defects and compiles summary production sheets. Verifies and totals figures posted by
CIGARETTE INSPECTOR (tobacco).
529.367-014 HOGSHEAD INSPECTOR (tobacco)
Examines hogsheads and bales of tobacco after ordering
process to determine whether temperature and quality of tobacco conform to standards: Places
thermometer in tobacco and records temperature of each lot. Inspects tobacco for damage.
Removes damaged tobacco, weighs, and records amount damaged. Notifies supervisor when
temperature or condition of tobacco does not meet standards. Verifies weight of hogsheads and
bales against checksheet.
529.367-018 QUALITY-CONTROL INSPECTOR (bakery products)
Weighs and tests cookies and crackers for conformance to
quality and weight standards: Gathers random packages of cookies or crackers from each
conveyor line and weighs packages on platform scale to verify weight specifications. Adds
crumbled crackers to chemical solution to ascertain level of acidity or alkalinity, using pH meter,
or compares color of solution with color chart. Records weight of crackers or cookies, and places
crumbs in drier. Turns on drying unit for specified time to remove moisture from crumbs.
Weighs dried crumbs to ascertain moisture content. Records results of tests in record book and
reports variations from weight standards. May verify weight of individual packages during
packing process.
529.367-022 QUALITY-CONTROL TECHNICIAN (beverage)
Compiles taste preference data on whiskeys for use by
laboratory personnel as aid to developing improved methods of producing and storing distilled
liquors: Requests samples of whiskey from warehouse or bottling workers for tasting and
laboratory analysis, according to brand of whiskey and serial numbers of barrels from which
samples are to be taken. Records proof and weight of whiskey and date whiskey was placed in
storage. Schedules designated persons to taste various brands of standard quality whiskey and
brand to be bottled. Fills glasses with whiskeys for tasting by panel members. Prepares reports
indicating number of like and unlike comparisons, date sample tasting was made, brand of
whiskey, and serial numbers of barrels from which sample was taken, and submits information to
laboratory. Attaches labels to bottles of whiskey samples and routes bottles to laboratory for
analysis.
529.367-026 ROUGH-RICE GRADER (grain-feed mills)
Grades unhulled rice visually as it is unloaded from
freight cars or trucks, and directs workers in storage of rice according to grade: Obtains samples
from each carload or truckload, using probe. Examines samples and determines grade of each
load according to amount of damaged grains and grass seed content. Directs workers in
conveying rice to storage bins to ensure that each grade is stored separately. Records amount and
grade of rice received.
529.367-030 YIELD-LOSS INSPECTOR (grain-feed mills)
Inspects operating condition of machinery and equipment
used in manufacture of stock feed, starch, sugar, and liquid sugar products to detect potential
sources for loss of product: Examines valves, pipe connections, conveyors, pumps, and
equipment assemblies for potential malfunction and cause of leakage, spillage, overflow, and
excessive dusting. Takes samples from process streams, such as wash water and waste disposal
lines, to laboratory for test of product content. Prepares periodic reports of inspection findings.
Participates in special studies, such as grain moisture and sewer sampling surveys, reviews new
sampling methods and procedures, and makes suggestions to improve yield loss inspection
procedures.
529.367-034 QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR (sugar & conf.)
Inspects bagging, storage, and shipping facilities for
conformance to company sanitation and safety standards in beet sugar refinery: Monitors
indicator lights and weighs randomly selected sugar bags from packaging line conveyor to verify
accuracy of automatic weighing equipment. Pulls lever to adjust fill rate of equipment when
sample bags are over or under specified weight. Inspects boxcars for cleanliness and to ascertain
valves and hatches are closed and sealed. Obtains sugar samples from bulk car for laboratory
analysis, using probe. Inspects warehouse areas to detect unsafe or unsanitary conditions, such as
lubricants on walkways and cracks in storage bins. Informs designated person of conditions
requiring immediate repair, such as unsanitary condition of boxcars and warehouse areas.
Completes reports that indicate condition of boxcars, warehouse area, and incoming shipments of
brown sugar and starch.
529.381-010 COMPOUNDER, FLAVORINGS (beverage)
Compounds natural or synthetic flavorings from liquid
and solid ingredients, according to formula: Selects prescribed ingredients and measures or
weighs ingredients, using English or metric measures and balance scales. Determines mixing
sequence, in kettles, placed on floor scales, or in weigh tanks, based on knowledge of
temperature effects, and solubility and miscibility properties of specific ingredients. Stirs mixture
with paddle or uses agitator. Homogenizes material to prevent separation of substances, using
homogenizing device. Maintains record of batches prepared.
529.382-010 BUTTERMAKER, CONTINUOUS CHURN (dairy products)
Operates continuous churn to produce butter of specified
grade and quality, and performs quality control tests: Starts agitator of salt injector and fills tank
of injector with salt solution. Turns valve control and starts pump to move cream from storage
tank to churn. Presses switches to start beater and extruders of churn, and adjusts controls while
monitoring gauge and ammeter to regulate churn speed. Connects salt injector tube to extruder of
churn and starts salt injector pump. Raises or lowers nozzle to adjust height of buttermilk
drainpipe to control level of buttermilk in extruder, using wrenches. Observes butter granules
dropping from beater section to ensure that beater is operating efficiently. Removes sample of
butter from discharge of churn and performs standardized tests for moisture, butterfat, and color
content. Tastes butter to detect undesirable flavors and to ensure required salt level. Rubs sample
of butter between thumb and finger to determine if texture meets specifications. Turns control
knobs to adjust speed of beater, speed of salt pump, height of buttermilk discharge pipe, or adds
vegetable color to salt solution to ensure butter meets specifications. Observes and listens to
churn to detect possible malfunctions, such as leaks or plugging, and reports malfunctions or
undesirable taste to supervisor. Mixes salt and water, according to formula, to maintain stock of
solution. Records production and test data on record sheet.
529.382-014 CHOCOLATE-PRODUCTION-MACHINE OPERATOR (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: general utility machine operator
Operates any of following machines and equipment to
relieve regular operators engaged in processing cocoa beans into chocolate liquor and in
producing cocoa powder and sweet chocolate, according to formula: Controls roaster that roasts
cocoa beans to develop specified color and flavor and reduces moisture content of beans
[COCOA-BEAN ROASTER (sugar & conf.) I; COCOA-BEAN ROASTER (sugar & conf.) II].
Tends mill to grind nibs (cracked cocoa beans) into liquid chocolate of specified fineness
[LIQUOR-GRINDING-MILL OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)]. Tends hydraulic press to extract
cocoa butter from chocolate liquor, and operates cocoa room machinery and equipment to grind
and pulverize cocoa cakes into cocoa powder [COCOA-PRESS OPERATOR (sugar & conf.);
COCOA-ROOM OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)]. Mixes ingredients, such as chocolate liquor,
sugar, and powdered milk to make sweet chocolate [MIXER OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)].
Operates refining machine to grind chocolate paste to specified consistency
[REFINING-MACHINE OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)]. Operates tempering equipment to
control temperature of chocolate in cooling process before molding [CHOCOLATE TEMPERER
(bakery products; grain-feed mills)]. May tend molding machines, pressure cookers, and dryers.
May assist in supervising and training production line workers.
529.382-018 DAIRY-PROCESSING-EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (dairy products)
Operates continuous flow or vat-type equipment to
process milk, cream, and other dairy products, following specified methods and formulas:
Connects pipes between vats and processing equipment. Assembles fittings, valves, bowls,
plates, disks, impeller shaft, and other parts to equipment with wrench to prepare for operation.
Turns valves to pump sterilizing solution and rinse water through pipes and equipment and spray
vats with atomizer. Starts pumps and equipment, observes temperature and pressure gauges, and
opens valves on continuous flow equipment to force milk through centrifuge to separate cream
from milk, through homogenizer to produce specified emulsion, and through filter to remove
sediment. Turns valves to admit steam and water into pipes to pasteurize milk and to circulate
refrigerant through coils to cool milk. Starts pump and agitator, observes pressure and
temperature gauges, and opens valves on vat equipment to fill, stir, and steam-heat milk in vat.
Pumps or pours specified amounts of liquid or powder ingredients, such as skim milk, lactic
culture, stabilizer, neutralizer, and vitamins into vat to make dairy products, such as buttermilk,
chocolate milk, or ice cream mix. Tests product for acidity at various stages of processing.
Records specified time, temperature, pressure, and volume readings. May be designated
according to process performed as Byproducts Maker (dairy products); Clarifier Operator (dairy
products); Cooler Operator (dairy products); Homogenizer Operator (dairy products); Mix Maker
(dairy products); Pasteurizer Operator (dairy products); Separator Operator (dairy products). May
be required to hold license from State Board of Health or local government unit.
529.382-022 GELATIN MAKER, UTILITY (chemical)
Performs any combination of following duties to relieve
other workers in producing gelatin or glue from animal stock (skins, splits, fleshings, and
trimmings): Tends equipment to wash animal stock used to make gelatin and glue [WASH-MILL
OPERATOR (chemical)] and lime vats to loosen hair and open pores of stock [LIMER
(chemical; leather mfg.)]. Tends equipment to cook stock for broth [COOK (chemical)], and
operates evaporator to dehydrate broth to concentrate gelatin contents [EVAPORATOR
OPERATOR (chemical) I]. Tends press to filter impurities from gelatin or glue [FILTER-PRESS
OPERATOR (any industry)]. Tends equipment to spread gelatin or glue into sheets for drying
[SPREADING-MACHINE OPERATOR (chemical)] and equipment that grinds, weighs, and
packages gelatin or glue [GLUE-MILL OPERATOR (chemical)].
529.382-026 HYDROGENATION OPERATOR (oils & grease) alternate titles: clarifier
Controls equipment to process base oils used in
manufacture of margarine and shortening: Starts pumps to move premeasured batches of refined
oils or fats into converter vessel. Turns valves to adjust rate of flow of hydrogen, steam, air, and
water into converter, and weighs and adds specified amounts of catalytic agents and other
chemicals to harden batch of oils or fats, as required. Tests samples of batch to ensure that
hardness of product is in accordance with specifications, using refractometer. Pumps hardened
oils through filter press to remove catalyst and attaches lines to transfer filtered oil to blending
vessel. Starts pump to add specified amounts of blending oils to blending vessel and turns valves
to heat and blend oils for required amount of time. Observes temperature and pressure gauges,
and turns valves to make adjustment when necessary. Pumps finished oils through filter press to
holding tank. May be designated according to equipment controlled as Blender (oils & grease);
Hardener (oils & grease).
529.382-030 IRISH-MOSS OPERATOR (chemical) alternate titles: drying-machine operator; weed-cooking operator
Operates centrifugal separator, pressure cooker, drum
drier, hammer mill, and air separator to process Irish moss (carrageen) into powdered stabilizer
used in food processing: Pumps boiled mixture from holding tank into centrifugal separator and
starts machine to separate moss from mixture. Pumps mixture from centrifuge to pressure
cooker. Weighs out and adds specified amounts of powdered ingredients. Turns steam valve and
observes pressure gauges on pressure cooker to cook mixture for specified time. Pumps mixture
to drier and turns valve to heat drier to prescribed temperature and reduce product to solid form.
Starts screw conveyor to carry mixture out of drier through hammer mill and air separator to
pulverize and deposit product in containers for storage. May draw sample of product and perform
tests, using meters, or submit sample for testing.
529.385-010 NOODLE MAKER (food prep., nec)
Tends series of machines that mix, knead, roll, and cut
dough to make noodles: Weighs and measures specified ingredients according to standard
formulas, and dumps them into mixing machine. Moves lever to empty mixed ingredients into
kneading machine. Feeds kneaded dough into rolling machine that forms dough into sheet and
winds sheet into roll. Turns knob to regulate roller clearance and dusts rolled sheet with
cornstarch. Inserts end of sheet into feed rollers of cutting machine that slits sheet into strands.
Slides rod under emerging strands to drape strands over rod. Pulls lever to cut strands to
specified length and hangs filled rod on rack. Pushes rack into drying room, and sets thermostat
to specified temperature. Feels and observes consistency of product throughout operation to
control quality and processing time. May cut noodles into packaging lengths, using knife. May
weigh and wrap noodles in cellophane or pack them in cartons.
529.387-010 CHEESE GRADER (dairy products)
Evaluates and grades body, texture, flavor, and color of
natural cheese: Pushes trier into cheese to obtain sample plug. Smells and tastes cheese for odor,
acidity, and flavor. Examines cheese with fingers to determine firmness and texture. Observes
cheese for color, shape, size, finish, and surface blemishes. Records weight, grade, and
identifying data. Must hold state or federal license. May buy cheese and assist with production
problems.
529.387-014 CIGARETTE TESTER (tobacco) alternate titles: tester operator
Tests cigarettes and cellophane wrappers to ensure that
products conform to company standards, according to following methods: (1) Feeds sample from
cigarette-making machine into hopper of weight recorder that tallies weight of each cigarette and
totals number of each weight. Computes average weight of cigarettes in sample and compares
average weight with standard to determine deviations. (2) Slits cigarette paper, dumps tobacco
into container, and places container in electric moisture meter to obtain moisture content
[MOISTURE-METER OPERATOR (tobacco) 529.687-162]. (3) Weighs tobacco from specified
number of cigarettes and places tobacco in agitator equipped with series of screens to separate
shreds according to size. Weighs separate tobacco and determines percentage of each size of
shreds in single cigarette, using conversion table. (4) Removes cellophane wrapper from cigarette
pack and tests resistance to air by slipping wrapper over suction device of instrument that draws
air through wrapper and indicates amount of airflow. Records test finding, date, and machine
number from which samples were taken.
529.387-018 FRUIT-BUYING GRADER (can. & preserv.; wholesale tr.) alternate titles: fruit inspector; platform inspector
Examines, sorts, and grades sample fruit from load at
receiving point: Takes random samples from load, weighs sample and containers, and calculates
net weight and tare of total load. Sorts sample fruit by grade and size, according to company or
government specifications. Weighs each portion of sample and calculates percentage of each size
and grade in total load. Issues grade ticket or receipt for load.
529.387-022 GAUGER (beverage)
Tests wine samples for alcohol content, acidity, and sugar
content, using hydrometer, thermometer, and other laboratory equipment: Collects samples of
wine from tanks for tests. Immerses hydrometer and thermometer in wine sample and compares
readings with gauging manual to determine alcohol content. Pours specified amount of wine in
glass cylinder and inserts hydrometer to determine sugar content. Measures sample for acid
content, using chemicals and gauges. Examines sample for quality of color. Drafts charts and
writes test reports.
529.387-026 INSPECTOR, GRAIN MILL PRODUCTS (grain-feed mills) alternate titles: inspector technician
Weighs packaged cereal, feed, and flour products to
verify weights and examines packages for adequacy of labeling, stamping, sewing, or sealing:
Records weights on report form. Tests scales for accuracy, using standard weights, and adjusts
scales. Compares sample of mixed feed with standard sample to verify adequacy of mixing or
pelletizing process. Obtains and labels samples of flour grades produced and delivers them to
laboratory. May review laboratory analysis of flour samples. May verify production reports with
report of quantity of packed products received in warehouse and trace reason for discrepancies.
529.387-030 QUALITY-CONTROL TECHNICIAN (can. & preserv.; food prep., nec)
Inspects raw materials and finished products, and tests
and adjusts packaging or canning equipment during processing of foods, such as corn chips,
vegetables, and breaded shrimp: Inspects, tests, weighs, tastes, and smells raw materials and
finished products to determine such information as spoilage, whether cans, packages, or jars have
vacuum seal, pH content of specified products, and weight of sample products, using equipment
such as vacuum gauge, pH meter, and weight scale. Determines that oil, salt, and moisture
content of raw materials or finished products meet company standards, using thermometer,
pyrometer, and conductivity tester. Places standard weights on balance mechanism to determine
accuracy of equipment packaging scales, and adjusts regulating mechanism of scales when
necessary, using handtools. Reads temperature indicator on heat-sealing equipment, and turns
knobs to adjust controls for intensity of heat required to seal packages, cans, or jars. Records
inspection data, writes reports, and notifies supervisor of irregularities. May assign lot numbers
to products and record product information, such as cooking time, date, and equipment pressure
settings, to maintain log of operation, according to company requirement.
529.387-034 SAMPLER (oils & grease)
Collects samples of oilseeds, such as soybean,
cottonseed, and safflower, and tests for splits, foreign matter, and moisture: Dips probe into
oilseeds to secure sample. Weighs and sifts sample to separate whole beans, splits, and foreign
matter. Weighs splits and foreign matter to determine percentage of each in sample. Weighs
whole beans to determine number of pounds per bushel. Tests sample, using moisture meter, to
determine moisture content.
529.462-010 SYRUP MIXER (grain-feed mills)
Controls steam-heated vats to heat and mix syrup
ingredients, according to formula: Computes and weighs specified amounts of ingredients, such
as corn, beet, and cane syrups and flavoring, and directs SYRUP-MIXER ASSISTANT
(grain-feed mills) to dump ingredients into mixing vats. Starts pumps and agitators to admit
steam into heating coils and transfer ingredients to vat filled with measured amount of corn
syrup. Reads thermometers and turns steam valve to maintain mixture at specified temperature.
Collects sample of syrup and tests to determine specific gravity, using hydrometer. Starts pumps
to transfer batch to storage tanks. Inspects vats after cleaning by SYRUP-MIXER ASSISTANT
(grain-feed mills) to ensure that fermentable residue is removed. May clean vats.
529.467-010 TIP-LENGTH CHECKER (tobacco) alternate titles: tip tester
Measures length of tips cut from tobacco leaves and
records data pertaining to sample: Gathers tip samples from conveyor belts and places samples in
tip-length measuring boxes, according to length of tips. Counts tips of each length and records
number and length. Submits tip-length report to supervisor at specified intervals.
529.482-010 FREEZER OPERATOR (dairy products) alternate titles: freezer; ice-cream freezer
Operates one or more continuous freezers and other
equipment to freeze ice cream mix into semisolid consistency: Weighs or measures powder and
liquid ingredients, such as color, flavoring, or fruit puree, using graduate, and dumps ingredients
into flavor vat. Starts agitator to blend contents. Starts pumps and turns valves to force mix into
freezer barrels, admit refrigerant into freezer coils, and inject air into mix. Starts beater, scraper,
and expeller blades to mix contents with air and prevent adherence of mixture to barrel walls.
Observes ammeter and pressure gauge and adjusts controls to obtain specified freezing
temperature, air pressure, and machine speed. Fills hopper of fruit feeder with candy bits, fruit,
and nuts, using scoop, or pours syrups into holder of rippling pump. Sets controls according to
freezer speed to feed or ripple ingredients evenly into ice cream expelled from freezer. Opens
valve to transfer contents to filling machine that pumps ice cream into cartons, cups, and cones,
or molds for pies, rolls, and tarts. Places novelty dies in filler head that separates flavors and
forms center designs or rosettes in packaged product. Weighs package and adjusts freezer air
valve or switch on filler head to obtain specified amount of product in each container. Assembles
pipes, fittings, and equipment for operation, using wrench. Sprays equipment with sterilizing
solution.
529.482-014 NOVELTY MAKER I (dairy products) alternate titles: novelty dipper
Operates machines and equipment to freeze, cut, harden,
and wrap stickless ice cream novelties: Turns valve and sets thermostat to circulate refrigerant
and maintain specified temperature in hardening box. Inserts forming fixtures in nozzles of ice
cream feedlines that extrude specified shape of ice cream ribbon for bar, doughnut, patty, or roll
shaped novelty. Starts pumps and turns steam and water valves to fill and heat chocolate coating
in enrobing tank to specified temperature. Starts machines that cut extruded ice cream ribbon into
measured portions, deposit them on conveyor pallets moving through hardening box, and under
chocolate coating spray, and envelope them in wrappers. Measures cut portions of ice cream,
using gauge, and adjusts freezer air intake to obtain specified thickness of mixture. Observes
fallen bars in hardening box or their position on pallets and turns controls to synchronize
conveyor with freezer speed, and change hardening temperature or freezer pressure. Replaces
wire over posts of cutter arm to repair broken cutter. Tends automatic wrapping machine
[PACKAGER, MACHINE (any industry)]. Brushes pallets, using bristle brush to remove frost.
Cleans machines.
529.482-018 NOVELTY MAKER II (dairy products)
Operates machines and equipment to mold and freeze ice
cream, fruit juice, or syrup stick novelties: Positions molds on machine, using hoist or places
mold pans on conveyor. Attaches single or double extrusion valves to filler head with handtools.
Observes gauges, turns valves, and starts pumps, to regulate temperatures of solutions in brine,
wash, rinse, and chocolate dip tanks, and pressure in pneumatic power lines. Places sticks in
dispensers of inserting machine and positions sticks over mold. Loads bags or cartons into
dispensers or wrapping paper onto spindle and adjusts guides and controls on packaging machine
[CARTON-FORMING-MACHINE OPERATOR (any industry); PACKAGER, MACHINE (any
industry)]. Starts machines that freeze, coat, wrap, and eject novelties onto packing table. Inserts
depth gauge into molds to measure fill and turns dial to obtain prescribed level. Weighs novelty
and turns dial to adjust freezer speed or air intake to obtain specified thickness of mixture.
Removes jammed sticks from dispensing slots, using pliers or picks.
529.482-022 SYRUP MAKER (sugar & conf.)
Controls equipment, such as mixing kettles, pumps,
pressure cooker, and homogenizer to make chocolate and other flavored syrups, according to
formula: Weighs and dumps ingredients, such as cocoa powder, milk solids, and sugar into
mixing kettle. Admits metered amounts of invert sugar syrup, whole milk, cocoa butter, and
chocolate. Starts agitators to mix batch for specified time and pumps mixture into pressure
cooker. Observes gauges and thermometer and adjusts steam valves to control pressure cooker.
Examines batch to detect lumps, and pumps mixture through homogenizer to ensure uniform
consistency. Collects sample for laboratory analysis.
529.484-010 STEAK SAUCE MAKER (can. & preserv.)
Prepares and cans mushroom steak sauce, using mixing,
filling, and canning machines: Weighs ingredients, such as flour, chicken fat, starch, and
seasoning, and dumps them into agitator partly filled with water. Closes kettle and cooks to
proper consistency. Adds sliced mushrooms and continues cooking for specified time. Opens
valve to permit flow of sauce to filling machine and starts automatic can filler and canning
machines. Keeps hopper supplied with lids.
529.485-010 BARREL FILLER (grain-feed mills)
Tends equipment to transfer glucose from refinery to
cooling equipment and storage tanks or to load tank cars and drums preparatory to shipment:
Starts vat agitator, and turns valves to admit water to cooling coils and transfer glucose from
refinery to cooling vat. Starts pump to transfer cooled glucose to storage tank or tank cars.
Removes bung cap of drum and examines interior for cleanliness. Positions drum on rack and
turns spigot to fill drum with glucose. Screws bung cap to seal filled drums, using wrench.
Weighs drums before and after filling, and stencils tare, gross, and net weight on drums. Obtains
sample of glucose from vat for laboratory analysis.
529.485-014 BLOW-UP OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)
Tends equipment that mixes diatomaceous earth, milk of
lime, and acid with liquors and syrups to form slurry for filtration process: Turns valves to
regulate flow of slurries through series of blow-up tanks, and to maintain temperature, content
level, and air agitation in tanks. Adds milk of lime or phosphoric acid to slurry to obtain
specified alkalinity. Tests slurries for density, using refractometer, and adds liquor or
diatomaceous earth to maintain specified density. Tests samples of slurries to ascertain that
specified purification is occurring. Records operating data on forms or blackboard. Prepares
phosphoric acid solutions of specified concentration for use in filtration process. Cleans blocked
lines and blow-ups.
529.485-018 DRIER, BELT CONVEYOR (food prep., nec)
Tends equipment that extrudes and dries compressed
yeast to make bakers' active dry yeast: Dumps compressed yeast into hopper of extruding
machine. Observes temperature indicator and moisture gauges on drier, and sets controls to
maintain prescribed temperature and humidity in drier. Starts extruder that forms yeast into
noodles and deposits them onto conveyor belt that carries yeast noodles through drier. Collects
yeast samples from conveyor at specified locations in drier, submits samples to laboratory for
analysis, and adjusts temperature and humidity of drier on basis of laboratory report. Connects
mill to hopper outlet to grind dried yeast to specified fineness. Opens outlet of drier or mill
hopper to fill containers. Weighs containers and records weight. Transfers containers to storage,
using lift truck.
529.485-022 MATURITY CHECKER (can. & preserv.)
Tends machine that mashes peas and registers force
required to crush them to ascertain hardness (maturity) and grades peas: Fills measured pail with
pea sample and weighs sample, using scale. Washes and cleans sample to remove debris, such as
thistles and weeds, reweighs sample, and calculates percentage of waste per load of peas based
on sample. Pours pea sample into top of size grader and counts number of peas in each grade
level to calculate percentage of each grade of pea in crop. Dumps cleaned peas on grid of
machine and closes cover. Starts motor to rotate disks of grid which mash peas and
simultaneously registers force required on dial. Repeats test on second sample from same pan
and records dial readings. Records average force required to mash peas, which determines quality
of product. Inserts slip showing quality into container.
529.485-026 WEIGH-TANK OPERATOR (oils & grease) alternate titles: scale-tank operator
Tends equipment to weigh oils and other ingredients used
in making margarine or shortening, following standard formulas: Starts pump, and turns valve to
admit ingredients into scale tank until specified weight has been reached. Positions weights on
scale bar to weigh additives or smaller batches of ingredients. Records weights of ingredients.
Turns valves to empty weighed ingredients from scale tanks into mixing vat for blending. May
turn valve to admit air into scale tanks to agitate and mix ingredients.
529.486-010 NUT-PROCESS HELPER (can. & preserv.) alternate titles: cooker helper
Performs any combination of following duties concerned
with processing nuts: Stirs nuts being boiled in water to soften shells preparatory to cracking,
using paddle. Dumps softened nuts into hoppers or onto conveyors leading to cracking and
packing machines. Changes nut-cracking barrels on machines, using handtools. Mixes, weighs,
and pours nuts into containers. Cleans working areas, machines, and equipment. Moves
materials, supplies, and nuts between work areas, using dollies and handtrucks. May be
concerned with specific phase of nut processing and be designated Nut-Roaster Helper (can. &
preserv.).
529.487-010 SPECIAL TESTER (tobacco)
Tests tobacco samples from various stages of processing
to determine conformance to quality standards: Obtains tobacco samples from various processing
areas to ensure representative sampling. Conducts tests to determine characteristics of tobacco
batch, such as stem length, percentage of lamina, stem, and foreign matter content, using scales,
laboratory equipment, and calculator.
529.565-010 SUGAR CONTROLLER (sugar & conf.)
Tends equipment to screen, blend, and convey granulated
and confectioner's sugar to packing room and storage bins: Installs separation screens in
machines according to size of sugar crystals specified. Tests sugars for color and grist. Blends
sugars according to specifications. Starts pneumatic conveyors and regulates speed to convey
blended sugar to packing units or storage bins. Gives directions to workers in screening,
blending, and routing of sugar. Keeps records of sugar on hand. Inspects equipment and reports
malfunction to superior. May repair torn screens.
529.567-010 CIGARETTE INSPECTOR (tobacco) alternate titles: catching inspector; cigarette examiner; cigarette-making examiner
Inspects cigarettes to determine quality of
cigarette-making machine output: Collects and examines samples from each machine for
defective printing, filling, sealing, and cutting. Places twenty cigarettes in tray gauge to verify
dimensions. Verifies position of brand name printed on wrapper, using gauge. Weighs cigarettes
to determine conformance to standard and records weight and hour of weighing. Notifies
CIGARETTE-MAKING-MACHINE OPERATOR (tobacco) of deviations from standards.
529.567-014 MARKER, COMPANY (tobacco) alternate titles: embossing clerk
Inspects tobacco purchased by company at auction
warehouse for quality and uniformity of grade and identifies each basket of tobacco: Pulls
handful of tobacco from pile and inspects tobacco for damage, mixed color, and grades.
Embosses company name over price marked on warehouse ticket to prevent alteration, using
hand-embossing machine, or copies ticket and attaches duplicate to basket.
529.582-010 CARBONATION EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)
Controls carbonation and sulfitation equipment to purify
and bleach sugar solution: Reads alkalinity indicator and turns knob on instrument control panel
or hand valves on tanks to regulate flow of sulfur dioxide gas, carbon dioxide gas, lime, milk of
lime, saccharate slurry, or sugar beet juice into carbonation tanks. Draws, filters, and tests for
alkalinity, solutions taken from carbonation tanks, using phenolphthalein and dilute hydrochloric
acid. Records results of tests on form.
529.582-014 FLASH-DRIER OPERATOR (grain-feed mills)
Operates flash-drier and semiautomatic equipment to
produce stockfeed or starch products from milled grain: Turns handwheels to regulate fineness of
grind in processing stockfeed through attrition or hammer mill. Starts pumps and turns valves to
regulate moisture content and flow of material through filters, shakers, and centrifugal separators
to process starch products. Observes and reads instruments, such as thermometers and gauges to
monitor process. Listens for alarm that indicates excessive temperature in drier. Turns valves to
regulate gas burners and adjust drier temperature and flow of materials. Feels sample of product
to determine dryness. Inspects conveyor system to prevent or correct jams. Keeps record of
instrument readings and processing conditions. May manually operate equipment in event of
emergency.
529.585-010 CHEESE CUTTER (dairy products)
Tends machine that cuts blocks of cheese into pieces of
specified shape and size: Examines cheese for defects in color, texture, and body. Bolts specified
cutting head to machine, using wrench, adjusts stops on cutting table, and turns wheels to
position cutting wires. Places block on table, and moves lever to lower cutting head or raise table
to cut cheese. Weighs cut cheese, places pieces on conveyor, and records amount cut. May
measure cheese with ruler and cut with hand cutter. May trim rind, mold, or sediment from
cheese, using knife.
529.585-014 TANK TENDER (sugar & conf.)
Tends equipment that distributes syrups, molasses,
sludges, and sweet waters for further processing or into storage tanks: Starts pump to move
liquid to tank or to transfer liquid to processing stations. Regulates amount of steam and air in
tanks to maintain temperature and density of solutions. Adds milk of lime to liquid to maintain
specified alkalinity. Records data concerning purity, density, and routing of tank contents. Drains
and cleans lines and screen pots to prevent caking or contamination of liquor. Delivers samples
of solutions to laboratory for analysis. May be designated according to tanks operated as
Receiving-Tank Operator (sugar & conf.); Remelt-Pan-Tank Operator (sugar & conf.);
White-Sugar-Pan-Tank Operator (sugar & conf.); White-Sugar-Syrup Operator (sugar & conf.).
529.587-010 BOTTLE GAUGER (beverage) alternate titles: gauger
Measures quantity and temperature of whiskey in bottles
as they are filled by bottle-filling machine: Removes, at random, filled bottle of whiskey from
conveyor, empties contents into graduated cylinder and records scale reading indicating fluid
ounces. Inserts thermometer and hydrometer into cylinder to measure temperature and proof of
whiskey and records results of test. Compares readings with charts indicating desired company
standards to ensure that high quality of product is maintained during bottling process. Pours
contents of cylinder back into bottle and places bottle on conveyor for labeling. Records size of
bottle being filled, serial numbers, and brand of whiskey.
529.587-014 SAUSAGE INSPECTOR (meat products) alternate titles: frankfurter inspector
Inspects frankfurters, wieners, or link sausages for
uniformity of length and firmness of stuffing. Records number and weight of product.
529.587-018 SCRAP SEPARATOR (food prep., nec)
Separates macaroni scraps recovered from presses and
packaging areas, according to type and condition, for disposal, remilling, or for sale as hog or
poultry feed: Collects scraps dropped from processing and packaging equipment and sorts scrap
into barrels for reprocessing, according to type of scrap (wet or dry), and dirt content. Removes
trimmings from batch drier and dumps trimmings into barrels designated for remilling. Moves
filled barrels to designated areas and replaces empty barrels in processing departments. Records
amount and type of scrap recovered and its disposition.
529.587-022 TOBACCO-SAMPLE PULLER (tobacco) alternate titles: moisture-test puller; sample puller; test puller
Obtains and grinds samples of tobacco leaves used in
making moisture tests: Pulls leaves from hands of tobacco at discharge end of redrying machine
or extracts sample of tobacco strips (stems removed) from hogsheads or shipping cartons, using
electric auger. Feeds sample into grinder. Pours ground tobacco into container, places container
in tumbler, starts tumbler to mix ground sample, and labels container showing date, machine,
hogshead number, grade, and time collected. May only extract and label samples for grinding
and be designated Sample Driller (tobacco).
529.665-010 FRUIT-GRADER OPERATOR (agriculture; wholesale tr.)
Tends machine that grades fruit according to size:
Changes chains and other driving gear according to type of fruit. Directs workers engaged in
loading of elevator belt and removal of graded fruit. Cleans and lubricates chains, bearings, and
machine gears, using rags and grease gun. Repairs, replaces, and adjusts malfunctioning parts of
machine.
529.665-014 WASHROOM OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)
Tends beet washing equipment and elevators that clean
sugar beets preparatory to slicing: Starts elevators and washing equipment, and turns valves to
regulate water flow through washing vat. Signals FLUMER (sugar & conf.) I to adjust flow of
beets in flume, using telephone. Turns valves to drain water from washing vat. Cleans debris
from vat, using water hose.
529.665-018 WET-AND-DRY-SUGAR-BIN OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)
Tends equipment, such as elevators, drags, and scrolls,
that conveys wet sugar to granulator scrolls and dry sugar to separator screens: Signals
GRANULATOR OPERATOR (sugar & conf.) with bell signal to stop granulator when content
of wet-sugar bins is low or dry-sugar bins are congested. Washes equipment with hose and
directs sweetwater (wash water containing sugar) into recovery system. Shuts off flow of sugar to
each bin periodically to prevent caking and hardening of sugar in bins and conveying equipment.
Refills bin after emptying.
529.665-022 YEAST-CUTTING-AND-WRAPPING-MACHINE OPERATOR (food prep., nec) alternate titles: yeast-cake cutter
Tends machines that compress and extrude bulk yeast
into continuous bars, cut bars into cakes of specified size, and wrap and heat-seal cakes: Signals
worker to fill hopper of extruder with yeast. Positions and threads roll of paper, plastic film, or
foil through roller guide of wrapping mechanism, and starts machines. Removes yeast cakes
from conveyor emerging from cutter and feeds cakes into wrapping machine, discarding cracked
or malformed cakes. Observes cutting and wrapping operation to detect jamming or twisted
wrapping. Packs wrapped yeast cakes in cartons.
529.666-010 CATCHER, FILTER TIP (tobacco) alternate titles: catcher, plug
Off bears and examines cigarette filter plugs (tips)
discharged from cigarette filter-making machine: Picks up double handful of plugs and examines
them for defects in cutting, gluing, size, and filling. Inspects both ends of plugs and places plugs
in tray. Removes defective plugs from tray. Notifies
CIGARETTE-FILTER-MAKING-MACHINE OPERATOR (tobacco) of defective product.
529.666-014 CIGARETTE-MAKING-MACHINE CATCHER (tobacco) alternate titles: cigarette and assembly-machine inspector; making-machine catcher
Off bears and examines cigarettes discharged from
cigarette-making machine and places them in cigarette tray preparatory to packaging: Picks up
double handful of cigarettes from conveyor and observes cigarettes to detect defective gluing,
filling, and printing of brand name. Places cigarettes in tray and pushes cigarettes against back of
tray to even edges, using hand or paddle. Places defective cigarettes in separate container.
Periodically inserts 20 cigarettes in tray gauge to verify length, circumference, and location of
brand name. Notifies CIGARETTE-FILTER-MAKING-MACHINE OPERATOR (tobacco) of
machine malfunction.
529.667-010 INSPECTOR, FILTER TIP (tobacco) alternate titles: inspector, plug seam
Inspects cigarette filter plugs (tips) to detect
imperfections: Removes plugs from conveyor of filter-making machine and examines plugs for
dirt and irregularities in size, firmness, sealing, and cut. Tears paper from plug and examines
filter material for defects. Measures and examines plug seams, using magnifying glass with
graduated scale. Records findings on chart. Notifies
CIGARETTE-FILTER-MAKING-MACHINE OPERATOR (tobacco) or MACHINE
ADJUSTER (tobacco) of deviations from specifications. Tests air draft of filter rods, using
draft-resistance meter.
529.667-014 MASH-FILTER-CLOTH CHANGER (beverage) alternate titles: cloth changer
Removes and replaces filter cloth in mash filter, working
as member of team: Unscrews and removes backplate of filter. Slides cloth-covered plates out of
filter to drop spent grains on conveyor. Pulls wet cloths off plates and throws cloths into disposal
chute. Moves racks of clean cloths to filter, using electric hoist. Positions and fits cloths over
plates and replaces plates. Washes inside and outside of filter, using hose.
529.682-010 CENTRIFUGE OPERATOR (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: drier operator
Controls centrifuge machine to melt, mix, and filter
chicle for use in manufacturing chewing gum: Weighs specified amounts of ingredients and
moves ingredients to machine, using handtruck. Loads ground chicle into steam-jacketed cooker
of centrifuge according to prescribed time sequence. Reads gauges and turns air pressure and
steam valves to maintain specified temperature and pressure in cooker and to control melting of
chicle. Starts pumps that force melted chicle through strainers that filter out impurities and pump
chicle into receiving tank. Cleans strainers and filters to remove collected impurities. Lubricates
and makes minor repairs to equipment.
529.682-014 CHEESEMAKER HELPER (dairy products)
Operates dairy processing equipment and performs
following tasks to assist CHEESEMAKER (dairy products) in making cheese: Separates and
pasteurizes milk, using dairy processing equipment. Starts pump, turns valves, and observes
gauges to fill cheese vats with specified amount of milk and maintain specified temperature in
vats. Dumps dye and starter into milk. Starts agitator to mix ingredients. Dumps rennet into vat
to coagulate milk into curd. Dumps, presses, and salts curd. Pierces, washes, and turns cheese
blocks to cure cheese. Operates washing machine and extractor to clean and dry cloths. Performs
other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
529.682-018 DEPOSITING-MACHINE OPERATOR (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: first helper; starch crab
Operates machine that deposits metered amount of fluid
candy in molds, on trays or mats, or directly on conveyor: Opens valve or starts pump to fill
hopper of machine. Observes thermometer and adjusts steam supply to maintain specified
temperature in steam-jacketed machine hopper. Turns handwheel to regulate flow of candy from
depositing spout. Positions trays, molds, or mats on conveyor leading to machine. Turns
handwheel to synchronize piston stroke of depositor with speed of conveyor belt. Weighs formed
candy and adjusts pouring spouts to regulate specified amount of candy deposited. May manually
feed trays, molds or mats into machine. May prepare starch molds [STARCHMAKER (sugar &
conf.)]. May be designated according to candy formed as Mint-Wafer Depositor (sugar & conf.).
529.682-022 DRIER OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)
Controls equipment, such as mixing and treating tanks,
incubator (pasteurizer), and drier, to alkalize nibs (cracked roasted cocoa beans) for dutch
process chocolate: Mixes measured amounts of water with potash in mixing tank to prepare
alkali solution. Turns thermostat, rheostat, valves, and switches to control pasteurization process
in incubator, temperature of drier, processing time cycles, and speed of conveyor carrying nibs
and other materials to and from equipment. Immerses measured amounts of nibs in alkali
solution in treating tank and allows tank to rotate for specified time. Releases treated nibs onto
conveyor or through slide gate to admit into storage bins or to pasteurizer for specified time.
Discharges pasteurized nibs onto conveyor to carry material through drier. Collects samples of
dried nibs for laboratory analysis. May move and position portable incubator, using electric
truck. May pregrind nibs preparatory to making chocolate liquor [LIQUOR-GRINDING-MILL
OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)].
529.682-026 LOZENGE MAKER (sugar & conf.)
Operates machine that rolls dough into sheets, and
embosses and cuts dough into candy lozenges: Positions and secures cutting and embossing dies
in place, using wrench. Adjusts ram stroke of cutting die to synchronize it with speed of dough
rollers and discharge conveyor. Turns handwheel to adjust clearance between rollers. Dumps
lozenge dough into hopper and starts machine. Sprinkles cornstarch onto dough to prevent
sticking to rollers and dies. Examines and weighs formed lozenges for conformity to size, shape,
and weight specifications, and readjusts roller speed and clearance to meet product standards.
May adjust printer bars on machines to print or emboss designs on lozenges before cutting.
529.682-030 SILO OPERATOR (tobacco)
Controls panelboard to convey stemmed and redried
tobacco from redrying machines into silos (interim storage) and to packing machines: Pushes
buttons to start conveyors in specified sequence, according to daily production schedule.
Observes dials and gauges to route stemmed and redried tobacco from redrying machines,
through silo, and into packing machines. Observes panel lights for indication of malfunction and
adjusts conveyors to regulate feed of tobacco into and out of silos.
529.682-034 WHIPPED-TOPPING FINISHER (oils & grease)
Operates equipment to process ingredients, such as oil,
emulsifier, stabilizer, liquid sugar, and flavorings into whipped topping: Turns valves and starts
pump to transfer mixed batch through equipment, such as blending tank, versator, pasteurizer,
homogenizer, and colloid mill and into storage tank. Adjusts colloid mill to reduce liquid
particles to specified emulsion size. Observes gauges and adjusts valves to control temperature
and pressure when pasteurizing, homogenizing, and cooling product. Observes gauge on storage
tank to ensure maintenance of specified stock level. Turns valve to blanket product with carbon
dioxide to prevent contamination. Cleans equipment, using water, solvents, and brushes.
529.682-038 EGG PASTEURIZER (agriculture)
Controls and monitors equipment that pasteurizes liquid
egg product: Connects pipes between holding tanks and processing equipment and assembles
equipment parts, such as fittings and valves, using wrench. Turns control to set timer for
pumping cycle, records starting time on processing record, and adjusts temperature controls to
bring temperatures to specified level. Places container under discharge outlet to collect initial
flow of water and liquid egg product through equipment. Turns valves to admit liquid egg
product from holding tank into collection pot and to start pump that propels product and water
through equipment. Turns bypass valve to direct flow into discharge containers until mix of
water and egg product reaches desired density. Turns valve to shut off bypass and to direct liquid
egg product to containerization room. Monitors product flow and adjusts controls to maintain
temperature and pressure at specified levels. Turns bypass valve to shut off flow to
containerization room when mixture thins. Drains remaining flow into discharge containers.
529.684-010 FROZEN PIE MAKER (can. & preserv.)
Measures specified amounts of ingredients, such as
precooked meats, vegetables, fruits, or sauce, into dough-lined pie plate, and covers ingredients
with prerolled pie crust topping in preparation for freezing: Manually bones meats. Weighs
specified amount of meat, vegetable, or fruit pieces and places them in pie plate. Adds specified
ingredients, such as sugar, spices, or sauce, to fill pie plate. Covers pie with prerolled pie crust
and crimps edges, using hand crimping device. Dips brush in egg yolk mixture and spreads
mixture over pie crust. Places pie in refrigerator to dry egg topping. Removes dried pies, packs
pies in boxes, and stacks boxes in freezer.
529.684-014 INGREDIENT SCALER (bakery products; dairy products) alternate titles: ingredient mixer
Measures ingredients according to formula for bakery,
dairy, and confectionery batches: Reads daily production schedules and selects formula cards for
desired batches. Weighs dry ingredients on scales or pours liquid ingredients into graduated
containers. Places assembled ingredients for each batch with identifying batch number on
conveyor or handtruck or dumps batches in mixing bowl or machine. Records number of batches
prepared.
529.684-018 SIEVE MAKER (grain-feed mills)
Makes and repairs sieves used in flour sifting machines,
using handtools: Tacks cotton cloth lining onto frame and stretches and staples wire screen
across bottom. Places free-moving cloth pads in frame. Stretches and tacks silk cloth across top
of frame. Tacks strips of cotton flannel around outer sides of frame so sieve fits snugly into
machine. Removes and replaces defective parts of damaged sieves. May be designated according
to function as Sieve Repairer (grain-feed mills).
529.685-010 AUTO ROLLER (tobacco)
Tends machine that automatically rolls cigars and
cheroots: Starts machine and positions wrapper leaf on die of machine. Pulls handle that lowers
knife and cuts wrapper leaf in shape of die. Feeds cut wrapper leaves into machine along with
bunches.
529.685-014 AUTOMATIC LUMP MAKING MACHINE TENDER (tobacco)
Tends machine that automatically presses and slices
cased (tobacco with flavoring added), shredded tobacco into lumps of chewing tobacco: Turns
knobs to adjust speed of machine conveyor according to brand, grade, and weight of cased
tobacco. Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions, such as jam-ups or
uneven flow of tobacco entering machine. Stops machine to remove tobacco caught between
pressing rollers or weighing unit. Weighs random lumps to verify accuracy of reject weighing
unit, using scale. Turns knob to adjust weighing unit as necessary to maintain standard weight of
lumps. Replenishes containers with alcohol solution that is automatically sprayed on machine
rollers and conveyor to prevent sticking of cased tobacco. Cleans machine.
529.685-018 BINDER LAYER (tobacco)
Tends unit of fresh-work cigar machine that cuts binder
leaves: Starts machine. Flattens binder leaf and lays it on suction plate die. Repositions leaf on
die as machine cuts and removes portions. Brushes leaf scraps into box.
529.685-022 BLENDER-CONVEYOR OPERATOR (dairy products)
Tends machines that automatically grind, sift, weigh,
blend, and convey milk powders to instantizing and filling vats: Slides specified screens into
grinder, opens chutes on conveyor, and dumps blended powder into vat. Weighs ingredients,
such as potash, salt, soda, and vitamins, according to formula, and dumps them into blending
machine. Starts machines that automatically grind and screen chunks of dried milk, weigh and
blend powder with other ingredients, and convey blended powder to instantizing or filling vats.
May weigh prescribed amount of liquid lecithin and pump into blending vat. May operate power
lift truck to move material.
529.685-026 BOTTLED-BEVERAGE INSPECTOR (beverage) alternate titles: beverage-inspection-machine tender; bottle inspector
Tends beverage inspection machine, equipped with
photoelectric cell, that automatically detects and rejects filled beverage bottles containing solid
impurities: Starts conveyor that conveys bottles filled with alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverages
through inspection machine. Removes rejected bottles from reject tray and examines contents of
bottles in front of inspection light to verify presence of solid impurities. Drops bottles containing
impurities in refuge container for disposal. Observes bottles on conveyor to detect jamming or
bottle defects, such as chips and cracks. Drops defective bottles in refuse container for disposal.
Removes fallen or other bottles blocking feed or discharge openings of inspection machine and
replaces bottles on conveyor. Periodically places test bottle in feed opening of inspection
machine and examines reject tray for bottle to ensure that machine is operative.
529.685-030 BRINE-TANK TENDER (dairy products) alternate titles: pusher; putter-in
Tends equipment to make frozen stick confections,
performing any combination of following tasks: Positions mold pan under filler spouts and
presses pedal to fill pan with ice cream, fruit juice, or syrup mix. Places tray against machine and
pushes levers to insert and lock sticks in tray slots. Places tray over mold pan and presses switch
or pushes pans to move them over brine tank to freeze ingredient onto sticks. Dips frozen mold
pans into water to defrost and removes tray of stick bars. Dips tray of frozen bars into chocolate
and places tray on conveyor leading to chill tunnel. Fills dispensers of bagging machine,
positions tray over bagging chutes, and pulls lever to drop bars into bags. Turns valves, controls,
and switches to alter level of mix in molds, flow of ingredients into filler hopper and chocolate
tank, or temperature of chocolate or brine. May test brine content, using hydrometer and add salt
to maintain prescribed strength. May mix flavor, sugar, and water to make flavored ice mixes.
May fill dispensers and remove jammed sticks from automatic stick machines. May be
designated according to work performed as Mold Filler (dairy products); Mold Remover (dairy
products); Stick Inserter (dairy products).
529.685-034 BULKER, CUT TOBACCO (tobacco)
Tends chutes and raking machine to feed and spread
tobacco evenly into bulks: Opens chute to direct flow of tobacco into bulks and starts rake.
Adjusts angle of rake to spread tobacco evenly in bulks.
529.685-038 BUNCH MAKER, MACHINE (tobacco) alternate titles: bunch-breaker-machine operator; buncher, machine; short-filler-bunch-machine operator
Tends machine that rolls cigar filler and binder leaves
into bunches: Places binder on rubberized fabric apron (breaker) of machine, and pulls lever of
hopper to distribute filler on binder, or manually distributes filler. Presses pedal of machine that
rolls tobacco into cigar shape. Removes bunch from machine and applies glue to edge of binder
to secure binder. Places bunches in molds for compressing or in machine that wraps them in
wrapper leaves to form complete cigar. May be designated according to type of tobacco used in
forming bunches as Scrap-Bunch Maker (tobacco).
529.685-042 BUTT MAKER (tobacco)
Tends machine that forms scrap and binder leaf tobacco
into cigar-like roll and cuts roll into butts (slices) of chewing tobacco: Starts machine and dumps
scrap into hopper of machine. Feeds binder leaf into machine that wraps leaf around scrap into
roll and conveys roll under cutting knives. Places box or basket at discharge end of machine to
catch butts.
529.685-046 CAN-CONVEYOR FEEDER (food prep., nec)
Tends machine that automatically feeds empty coffee
cans onto conveyors leading to filling machines: Presses button to activate machine-lift
mechanism that raises stacked cans and transfers them onto mechanical conveyor. Observes
passing cans and removes defective ones. May place cans on sloping metal runway leading to
conveyors to feed cans onto conveyors from freight cars. May transfer cans from containers onto
belt or chain conveyor.
529.685-050 CHAR-CONVEYOR TENDER (sugar & conf.)
Tends conveyor-belt system to distribute wet char from
filters to drying hoppers and dried char from driers or bins to filters: Starts conveyor system
under filter being emptied, and positions gate on belt over designated hopper to divert char from
belt into hopper. Rakes char from one hopper to another to keep hoppers full. Starts shaker
machine that distributes dried char from hopper or bins onto conveyor for transmission to filters.
Inspects and cleans drier screens and pots. Sweeps and weighs char dust from dust-cooler room.
May be designated according to condition of char as Wet-Char Conveyor Tender (sugar & conf.);
or location of job as Char Conveyor Tender, Cellar (sugar & conf.).
529.685-054 CHOCOLATE MOLDER, MACHINE (sugar & conf.)
Tends machine and equipment that deposit tempered
chocolate into molds to form bars, blocks, and assorted figures: Opens valves to draw chocolate
from tempering kettle or automatic tempering equipment into water-jacketed depositor of
molding machine. Observes thermometer and turns valves to admit and circulate water in jacket
to maintain specified temperature of chocolate in depositor. Adjusts piston stroke of depositor
that forces measured amounts of chocolate into conveyorized molds, using handtools. Turns
handwheel to adjust speed of conveyor. Starts machine. Weighs filled molds to ensure that
weight of chocolate casts meet specifications. Observes thermometer and turns thermostat and
valve to control temperature in cooling tunnel. Observes action of machine to ensure that molds
do not jam. May temper chocolate [CHOCOLATE TEMPERER (bakery products; grain-feed
mills)].
529.685-058 CIGAR-HEAD PIERCER (tobacco) alternate titles: cigar-head holer; cigar-head pegger; cigar-head perforator; cigar-head puncher; cigar-head stringer
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.
529.685-062 CIGARETTE-FILTER-MAKING-MACHINE OPERATOR (tobacco) alternate titles: plug-making operator
Tends machine that wraps and cuts cigarette filter plugs
(tips): Installs rolls of filter material (fiber) and tissue paper on spindles of machine and threads
ends between rollers. Starts machine and observes machine operation, product, and gauges to
detect malfunction. Turns setscrew or handwheel to adjust feed mechanism and cutting knives.
Repairs or replaces worn, damaged, or broken parts, such as pulley belts and cutting knives,
using handtools. Removes and replaces empty paste cylinders. Supplies CATCHER, FILTER
TIPS (tobacco) with empty cardboard trays and removes filled trays onto pallet.
529.685-066 CIGARETTE-MAKING-MACHINE OPERATOR (tobacco) alternate titles: cigarette and assembly machine operator; making-machine operator, filter
Tends cigarette-making machine that encases tobacco in
continuous paper roll and cuts cigarettes from roll: Places roll of cigarette paper on spindle. Sets
monogram-printing device to print brand name on paper at specified position, using wrenches.
Regulates flow of shredded tobacco to ensure that cigarette contains specified amount of tobacco.
Fills ink and glue reservoirs. Threads cigarette paper between guide rolls and adjusts friction
tension on holding spindles, using wrench. Starts machine and observes operation. Reports
malfunction to MACHINE ADJUSTER (tobacco). Cleans paper scraps and waste materials from
machine, using brush. Places coil of tipping material on spindle and fills hopper with filters when
making filter-, cork-, straw-, or ivory-tipped cigarettes. Replaces full catching trays. May be
designated according to type of cigarette as Filter-Cigarette-Making-Machine Operator
(tobacco).
529.685-070 COLORER, CITRUS FRUIT (wholesale tr.)
Tends equipment to subject citrus fruits to ethylene gas to
destroy chlorophyll and produce fruit of natural appearance: Ascertains from supervisor time,
humidity, and amount of gas to be used for each lot of fruit stored in coloring room. Observes
gauges and dials and manipulates controls to steam-heat room, to pump gas throughout room,
and to keep specified humidity.
529.685-074 CONTAINER WASHER, MACHINE (any industry)
Tends machine that cleans and sterilizes containers, such
as barrels, fruit juice bottles, milk cans, and baking pans: Moves controls to fill washing and
sterilizing tanks with water and steam, and to regulate temperature in cleaning tank. Dumps
specified amounts of chemicals into cleaning tank. Loads containers on conveyor that carries
containers through cleaning and sterilizing operations. Examines containers for cleanliness and
defects, such as dents and cracks. Cleans and lubricates equipment. May manually clean
containers prior to machine cleaning, using sponge or brush. May be designated according to
type of container washed as Barrel Washer, Machine (any industry); Bottle Washer, Machine
(any industry) I; Can Washer, Machine (any industry).
529.685-078 CORN-PRESS OPERATOR (food prep., nec)
Tends machine that shapes and cooks dough to make
tortillas and corn chips: Kneads masa (cornmeal dough) into loaves as masa emerges from
corn-grinding machine and places masa into hopper of shaping machine. Starts machine to flatten
dough between rollers, cut it into shape, and convey shaped dough through baking oven to make
tortillas, or frying tank to make corn chips. Inspects cooked tortillas or corn chips for color, size,
and texture and regulates cooking temperature and conveying speed as required. May be
designated according to product made as Corn-Chip Maker (food prep., nec); Tortilla Maker
(food prep., nec).
529.685-082 CUTTER (food prep., nec)
Tends bandsaw or cut-off saw to cut macaroni products,
such as spaghetti and noodles, into packaging lengths: Slides strands of macaroni product from
drying stick onto table and presses curved ends to break strands in half. Gathers strands into
bunches and positions them against saw guide. Starts saw, cuts product into specified lengths,
and packs them in carton. May tend hydraulic knife to cut products.
529.685-086 DECAY-CONTROL OPERATOR (wholesale tr.)
Tends machine that pumps gas to retard decay of fresh
fruits and vegetables during storage and shipment: Loads machine with chlorine and salt. Starts
machine that pumps gas into storage space or freight car. Periodically tests concentration of gas,
using comparometer, and adjusts flow accordingly. Stops machine when specified time has
elapsed and blows gas from storage area or freight car.
529.685-090 DEFECTIVE-CIGARETTE SLITTER (tobacco) alternate titles: ripper operator; slitting-machine feeder
Tends machine that cuts paper from defective cigarettes
to reclaim tobacco: Attaches hoisting bar to tub of cigarettes. Starts machine and pulls rope to
hoist tub and dump cigarettes into hopper that feeds cigarettes under cutting knives and onto
separator (vibrating screen) that separates paper from tobacco.
529.685-094 DEOILING-MACHINE AND PASTEURIZING-MACHINE OPERATOR (beverage)
Tends machines that extract and pasteurize oils from
citrus fruit juices: Starts machines, and turns steam valves to heat juice. Observes steam gauges
and thermometers and adjusts controls to keep temperature and pressure within specified limits.
Notifies supervisor of malfunctioning machines. Washes machines.
529.685-098 DRIER OPERATOR, DRUM (food prep., nec)
Tends machines that dry and grind liquid food products,
such as chocolate, malt, milk, or yeast: Turns valve to control flow of steam to heat drier to
operating temperature and observes thermometer and pressure gauge to ensure that specified
temperature and pressure are maintained. Installs cutting blades and screens in mill. Starts drier
and turns valve to regulate material flow between heated revolving drums. Observes thickness
and color of dried material sheet emerging from drums to determine moisture content of material.
Turns screws to adjust drum speed and thickness of sheet to ensure that required dryness of
material is attained. Turns screws to adjust knife that scrapes material off drum. Starts conveyor
that carries dried material into mill. Places container at outlet of mill to catch dry, ground
product. May be designated according to material dried and ground as Yeast-Drier Operator,
Drum (food prep., nec).
529.685-102 DUMPING-MACHINE OPERATOR (can. & preserv.; wholesale tr.)
Tends dumping machine that automatically grips, tilts,
and dumps boxes of fruit or other produce into flue or onto conveyor leading to washing vat, and
returns empty boxes. May start and stop conveyor to control flow of fruit. May oil, grease, and
make minor adjustments to machine. May clear box jams and restart machine.
529.685-106 EXPELLER OPERATOR (grain-feed mills; oils & grease) alternate titles: corn-oil extractor; roll operator
Tends machine that flattens and dries oilseed, such as
soybean, cottonseed, and corn, and presses it to extract oil: Turns handwheels to adjust distance
between rollers that flatten oilseed. Starts rollers and turns gate valve to admit oilseed. Observes
rolling process to ensure that pressure of rollers on oilseed is not sufficient to extract oil. Turns
control of heat drier to specified temperature, and opens chute to admit flattened oilseed to drier.
Turns steam valves of heat cooker to cook dried oilseed. Turns handwheels to adjust roller
pressure of oil expeller. Feels samples of expelled oilseed to determine that sufficient quantity of
oil has been removed. May tend attrition mill that breaks up dehydrated oilseed [MILL
OPERATOR (grain-feed mills)]. May tend filter press to filter oil [PRESS TENDER, HEAD,
FEED HOUSE (grain-feed mills)]. May be designated according to process phase as Crusher
Tender (oils & grease); Drier Tender (oils & grease) II; Oil-Expeller (grain-feed mills; oils &
grease).
529.685-110 FILLER SHREDDER, MACHINE (tobacco) alternate titles: filler sifter, machine; scrap cutter, machine; shredded-filler-cutter operator
Tends machine that cuts tobacco leaves into shreds and
cleans shredded tobacco for use as cigar filler: Spreads tobacco evenly on conveyor feed belt or
dumps tobacco into hopper of machine. Starts machine. Scrapes tobacco from revolving knife of
machine. Replaces filled receptacles under filler chute and foreign matter chutes.
529.685-114 FILTER TENDER, JELLY (can. & preserv.)
Tends control panel that regulates flow of fruit juices
through filtering system and cooks juices preparatory to processing into jelly: Depresses button
to regulate flow of juice from storage tank, through filter system, into cooking kettle. Turns
valves to open supply lines to add specified amount of sugar into kettle and activates heating
controls to cool mixture. Turns valves on centrifugal pump to transfer juice from kettles to
receiving tanks for processing into jelly.
529.685-118 FISH CLEANER MACHINE TENDER (can. & preserv.)
Tends machine that removes heads, fins, viscera, and tails
from fish preparatory to canning: Starts machine and conveyor system. Positions fish on feed
table and aligns head with cutting knife. Places beheaded fish in machine feed trough and pushes
tail into teeth of fish cleaning machine. Pulls lever to regulate speed of conveyors. May replace
worn knives, using handtools.
529.685-122 FISH-CAKE MAKER (food prep., nec)
Tends machines and equipment that grind, mix, form, and
cook raw fish to make fishcakes: Skins and bones fish, using knife. Places boned fish in grinding
machine that grinds fish into paste. Dumps paste in mixing machine and adds specified amounts
of ingredients, such as flour, water, and spices. Feeds mixed ingredients into extrusion machine
that forms and places fishcakes onto conveyor for transfer to automatic deep-fry cooker, freezing
tunnel, and packaging machine. May cook cakes in steam cooker or fries cakes in oil. May wrap
cooked fishcakes in wax paper.
529.685-126 FLAVOR EXTRACTOR (grain-feed mills)
Tends equipment that extracts cereal flavoring from
mixture of malt, sugar, salt, water, and other ingredients: Opens valve to fill mixing tank with
water. Dumps specified amount of malt into hopper, from which it is fed through crimping rolls
and into mixing tank. Starts agitator revolving in tank. Opens valve admitting steam to tank
jacket or lights gas burners to maintain specified temperature of mix for prescribed time. Turns
valve to drain liquid into flavor tank. Dumps sugar, salt, and other ingredients into tank
according to formula, and turns valve to pump mixture to storage tank. Removes spent mash
from mixing tank, using hoe, and dumps it into feed trough.
529.685-130 FLAVOR ROOM WORKER (dairy products)
Tends equipment, such as blenders, roasters and grinders,
and performs any combination of following tasks to prepare ice cream flavoring, coloring, and
nut and fruit mixtures: Weighs or measures specified quantities of ingredients, such as syrup,
sugar, water, butter, fruit pulp, fruit juice, salt, dye, and gelatin, using graduate. Dumps
ingredients into blending vat. Turns valve and starts agitator to heat and blend contents for
specified period. Opens valve to start flow of blend to storage vat, or moves it to processing unit,
using handtruck. Fills hopper of nut grinder and turns knob to adjust teeth for desired grind.
Dumps ground nuts into roaster and adjusts burner to roast them. Dumps prepared fruits into
sieve to remove juice. Observes ingredients and removes foreign matter. Sprays containers and
equipment with sterilizing solution to clean them. Maintains inventory of supplies.
529.685-134 FRUIT-BAR MAKER (sugar & conf.)
Tends machine that grinds dried fruit preparatory to
making natural fruit confections: Dumps mixed dried fruit, such as raisins, dates, figs, and
prunes, into machine hopper and starts grinder. Places container at machine discharge outlet to
receive ground fruit. Removes filled container and molds ground fruit into circular shape by
hand. Cuts molded fruit into equal bars, using hand held cutting wheel. Places bars onto tray
preparatory to coconut coating.
529.685-138 HAM-ROLLING-MACHINE OPERATOR (meat products)
Tends machine that winds binding around boned hams:
Threads binding string through winding shaft and starts machine. Impales boned ham on spiked
pilot. Pushes lever to engage winding shaft with pilot and steps on treadle to wind string spirally
around ham. Holds ham between hands during winding to maintain its round shape. Stops
machine, cuts and ties string, and removes bound ham.
529.685-142 HORSERADISH MAKER (can. & preserv.) alternate titles: horseradish grinder
Tends machines and equipment to wash, grind, mix, and
bottle horseradish: Starts machine to wash horseradish roots. Dumps washed roots on floor.
Holds root against rotating wire brush to remove skin and blemishes. Places container under
discharge outlet of grinder, starts machine manually, and feeds roots into grinder hopper. Turns
valve to fill mixing machine with vinegar to specified level. Dumps ground horseradish into
mixer and starts machine. Tilts mixer, or ladles out mixed horseradish into containers. Loads
horseradish into hopper of filling machine, and starts machine. Holds jars under filling spout that
deposits measured amount of horseradish in jar. Manually caps and labels jars. May dump
horseradish roots into washing machine.
529.685-146 ICE CREAM FREEZER ASSISTANT (dairy products) alternate titles: freezer assistant
Assists FREEZER OPERATOR (dairy products) to
freeze and package ice cream, performing any combination of following tasks: Pours cans of fruit
into sieve to separate juice. Places cans of chocolate coating into hot water vat, pushes barrel into
mechanical heating unit, or adds specified amount of water to chocolate to increase its fluidity.
Measures specified kinds and amounts of ingredients, such as ice cream mix, flavor, and color.
Starts pump, or dumps ingredients into flavor-mix tanks to maintain continuous flow of mix into
freezer. Adjusts guides or controls of automatic carton forming, filling, and wrapping machines.
Shapes and feeds carton blanks, bottoms, and rims into carton forming machine
[CARTON-FORMING-MACHINE OPERATOR (any industry)]. Holds bulk carton under filler
head or places it on mechanical filling platform to fill carton with ice cream. Weighs carton. May
mix ingredients, such as fruit juice, color, water, flavor, sugar, citric acid, and stabilizers to make
mix for frozen ice confections. When tending flavor tanks, may be known as Flavor-Tank Tender
(dairy products). Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
529.685-150 ICE CUTTER (food prep., nec)
Tends machines that crush, shave, cut, or cube ice: Pulls
blocks of ice into working area with tongs, and breaks ice into chunks, using ice pick or pronged
bar. Feeds ice into hoppers of crushing or shaving machines. Places bag under discharge chute
and pulls lever to fill bag with crushed or shaved ice. Ties wire around bag, marks weight on bag,
and slides bag into storage room. Cuts blocks of ice to specified size, using handsaw, power saw,
or heated shear-blade. Pushes sections of ice over series of rotating saws that cut it into layers,
rows, and cubes. May be designated according to work performed as Cube Cutter (food prep.,
nec); Ice Crusher (any industry).
529.685-154 LABORER, STARCH FACTORY (grain-feed mills)
Tends equipment, such as grinders and mixers, and
performs any combination of following tasks to convert vegetables and grain, such as potatoes,
corn, and wheat, into starch: Transports grain or vegetable from storage, using lift truck, opens
sacks, and dumps materials into chute or conveyor leading to grinding mill. Tends hammermill
that removes foreign matter and grinds grain or vegetable into particles to form starch paste.
Turns valves and starts pumps and paddle agitators to transfer starch solution to settling vat,
flush impurities from surface of solution, using water hose, drain water, and mix fresh water with
settled starch. Adds and mixes chemicals to starch milk as directed. Starts pump, centrifuges, and
driers to remove excess moisture from white (purified) starch. Fills and weighs bags of dried
starch and transports bags to storage, using lift or handtruck. May be designated Door Slinger
(grain-feed mills) when opening and closing lever-actuated doors of starch kiln.
529.685-158 LARD REFINER (meat products; oils & grease)
Tends equipment that cooks animal fat, and filters and
bleaches oil: Cooks fat in steam-jacketed kettle. Turns valve to admit rendered oil to agitator
tank. Starts agitator, and turns valve to heat tank. Dumps specified amount of fuller's earth
(bleaching agent) into tank. Turns valves to transfer oil through filter drums into storage tank.
May add preservative solution to lard in mixing tank and press button to blend ingredients. May
be designated according to material handled as Oleo-Hasher-And-Renderer (oils & grease).
529.685-162 LINKING-MACHINE OPERATOR (meat products)
Tends one or more machines that automatically tie
stuffed casings into links to form meat products, such as frankfurters, sausages, and wieners:
Threads string into tying mechanism of machine and turns screws to regulate length of links.
Starts machine and feeds end of stuffed casing into machine. Hangs string of linked casings on
racks or rods for transfer to smokeroom.
529.685-166 MEAT BLENDER (can. & preserv.)
Tends machinery that grinds and mixes frozen meat with
water according to formula for use in baby food: Opens cartons of specified weight meat and
places specified weight into automatic dumping mechanism of grinder. Turns valves and presses
buttons to start grinder, conveyor, mixing machine, and pump that grind and blend meat with
specified amount of water, and transfer mixture to storage tanks. Observes conveyor to prevent
jamming and rakes meat from jammed conveyor into mixing machine. Occasionally weighs,
cuts, and adds additional chunks of meat into grinder to meet batch weight specifications, using
platform scale and electric bandsaw. Records batches processed.
529.685-170 MOISTURE-MACHINE TENDER (tobacco)
Tends moisture-machine that automatically moistens
filler tobacco preparatory to processing: Pushes button to start automatic machine which forces
prongs through boxes of tobacco to release preset amount of steam. Observes gauges to ensure
that specified amount of steam pressure is maintained. Stops machine and notifies supervisor of
machine malfunctions.
529.685-174 NUT ROASTER (can. & preserv.) alternate titles: cooker; oven roaster; roaster
Tends equipment that roasts, blanches, and cleans shelled
nuts: Sets temperature and time controls on oven for roasting process. Fills trays with nuts by
hand and places trays in oven, or dumps nuts into feeder bin of screen conveyorized cooker or
rotary drum in oven. Removes sample of nuts from oven, using spoon, compares nuts with color
standard, and adjusts time and temperature controls of oven to ensure specified roasting.
Removes specified number of trays of roasted nuts from oven for further processing, or pulls
lever to empty roasted nuts from rotary oven into bin. Smooths out nuts in bin, using rake.
Pushes bin over forced draft air vent to cool nuts. Tilts bin by hand or by hoist to dump cooled
nuts into hopper of machines that remove skins, sprouts, stones, shell particles, and dirt, and
starts machine. May immerse and roast nuts in hot oil bath. May coat nuts with liquid gum arabic
prior to roasting to provide adhesive surface for salt. May sprinkle nuts with salt, garlic, cheese,
or other seasonings by hand or by using automatic equipment. May pack nuts in bags or sacks.
May be designated according to kind of nut roasted as Almond Roaster (can. & preserv.); Peanut
Roaster (can. & preserv.); or according to whether oil is used as Dry Roaster (can. & preserv.);
Wet Roaster (can. & preserv.).
529.685-178 PEANUT-BUTTER MAKER (can. & preserv.; food prep., nec)
Tends machines that make peanut butter: Opens valves to
fill mixing chamber with roasted nuts, and adds specified amounts of salt, sugar, and
homogenizing ingredients. Observes gauges to determine if temperature in mixing chamber is
within specified limits. Turns dial to regulate speed of pumps which force mixture through
grinding chambers. Opens valves to allow mixture to flow from one grinding chamber to another
to obtain specified texture, and transfer ground mixture into cooling mixer. May tend automatic
equipment that roasts nuts, fills, labels, and caps containers, and packs containers in shipping
cartons.
529.685-182 PLUG-CUTTING-MACHINE OPERATOR (tobacco) alternate titles: plug-cutter; plug-cutting-and-wrapping-machine operator
Tends machine that cuts plugs of chewing or smoking
tobacco into plugs of specified size for retailing: Loads plugs into hopper that discharges plugs
onto conveyor leading to knives. Starts flow of flavoring onto knives or wipes knives with cloth
dipped in flavoring to lubricate cutters. May scrape cutting knives with blade to remove tobacco
particles. May tend cellophane-wrapping machine in tandem with cutter. May pack plugs in
cartons manually.
529.685-186 PLUG-OVERWRAP-MACHINE TENDER (tobacco)
Tends machine that wraps lumps of chewing tobacco in
$T3homogenized leaf$T1 prior to further processing: Mounts roll of homogenized leaf on
holding rod of machine and guides leaf through rollers and under cutter. Pours glue into
container. Starts machine and observes operation of machine to detect malfunctions. Stops
machine when malfunction or jam-up occurs, and removes lump end leaf from machine to clear
jam-up. Sprays machine parts with alcohol to prevent tobacco sticking and notifies mechanic
when machine requires adjustment or repair.
529.685-190 PRESERVATIVE FILLER, MACHINE (can. & preserv.) alternate titles: syruper
Tends machine that automatically dispenses brine, oil,
salt, or syrup into containers of food products prior to lidding or capping: Starts machine and
turns valves to allow flow of solution. Feeds or guides containers onto conveyor that carries
containers under dispensing nozzles. Observes filling operation and adjusts flow of solution or
material to optimum volume. Removes broken jars from conveyor and deposits jars in waste
receptacles. May fill machine reservoirs with dry salt, oil, brine, or sugar solution as required.
May be designated according to solution used as Briner, Machine (can. & preserv.); Oil
Dispenser (can. & preserv.); Syruper, Machine (can. & preserv.).
529.685-194 RAW-JUICE WEIGHER (sugar & conf.)
Tends equipment that automatically weighs specified
amount of raw sugar-cane juice to fill processing tanks: Opens valves to admit juice and lime
solution. Adds chemicals to solution to remove impurities. Takes samples of juice for laboratory
analysis. Washes tanks, using water hose.
529.685-198 REFINING-MACHINE OPERATOR (oils & grease)
Tends machine that refines crude oils, such as soybean,
cottonseed, and peanut: Turns valve to pump oil and caustic solution from storage tanks into
machine tanks as specified. Starts machine to separate caustic from oil by centrifugal force. Sets
thermostat, observes gauges, and regulates valves to maintain prescribed temperature in wash
and dryer tanks. Turns valves to pump mixtures to wash and dryer tank to remove byproducts
with water, and impurities with heat. Turns valve to pump refined oil to storage tanks. Cleans
bowls, using water and steam. May test samples of crude and refined oil to determine specific
gravity and free fatty acid content, using hydrometer and refractometer. May be designated
according to type of machine tended as Sharples-Machine Operator (oils & grease).
529.685-202 RENDERING-EQUIPMENT TENDER (meat products)
Tends equipment, such as cooking tanks, expellers or
presses, driers, grinders, auxiliary pumps, and conveyors, to render and process offal for use as
plant and animal foods, performing any combination of following tasks: Opens valves and starts
pumps and conveyors to move materials through rendering process. Observes temperature
gauges and rate of flow and condition of materials passing through cookers, expellers, and
grinders, and adjusts valves and rate of flow. Shovels or dumps guts, bones, and other inedible or
condemned parts of slaughtered animals into chute leading to grinder and cooking tanks. Drains
oil from surface of cooked offal and opens tank discharge to drop cooked material into trough
leading to expellers. Starts grinding and screening equipment to pulverize and sift tankage,
cracklings, and cooked blood for sacking. Hangs sack on discharge hopper of screening
equipment and opens gate to discharge specified amount of material into sack. Ties or sews
mouth of sack. May be known according to specific work performed as Cooker And Presser
(meat products); Crackling-Press Operator (meat products); Oil-Expeller (meat products); Press
Operator (meat products); Tallow Pumper (meat products); Tankage-Grinder Operator (meat
products); Tank Charger (meat products).
529.685-206 RESERVE OPERATOR (tobacco)
Relieves workers on fresh-work cigar machine: Feeds
filler tobacco to machine [FILLER FEEDER (tobacco)]. Tends unit of machine that cuts and
feeds binder leaves [BINDER LAYER (tobacco)]. Tends unit that cuts and feeds wrappers
[WRAPPER LAYER (tobacco)]. Inspects finished cigars [FRESH-WORK INSPECTOR
(tobacco)].
529.685-210 SANDWICH-MACHINE OPERATOR (dairy products)
Tends machine that forms and wraps ice cream
sandwiches: Attaches tube lines from freezer machine to ice cream forming head, using wrench.
Assembles dispenser trays, wafer extruders, sandwich pusher, paper tucker, and elevator table to
form sandwich of specified size. Threads roll of wrapping paper from spindle through guide rolls
to wrapping box. Turns tension screws to obtain desired size wrapper. Starts machine and turns
valve to start flow of ice cream from freezer through forming head past wafer extruders.
Observes formed ice cream ribbon as it is automatically enclosed with wafers, cut at specified
intervals, and wrapped. Turns valve and stops machine to remove jammed or defectively formed
and wrapped sandwiches. Turns handwheel or presses jogging button to alter position of elevator
table or wrapping paper to correct jam. May replace worn electrical or mechanical parts.
529.685-214 SHELLFISH-PROCESSING-MACHINE TENDER (can. & preserv.)
Tends washing, blanching, steaming, brining, peeling, or
shucking machine that prepares shellfish for canning, freezing, or fresh packing: Opens valves to
admit water, steam, or air under pressure into machine vats, and adds specified quantities of
additives, such as salt or food coloring. Lowers baskets of shellfish into vats by hand or hoist, or
pushes cars of shellfish into steamer chamber. Closes door of steamer chamber, clamps fasteners
over edges of door, and turns wing nuts to secure door. Starts conveyors that move product
through machines or into weighing carts. May turn screws to adjust tension of peeler, using
wrench. May tend machines that slice, grind, and tenderize clam meat. May be designated
according to machine tended as Clam-Shucking-Machine Tender (can. & preserv.);
Shrimp-Peeling-Machine Tender (can. & preserv.); or by shellfish processed as Clam Steamer
(can. & preserv.); Crab Steamer (can. & preserv.); Oyster Washer (can. & preserv.); Shrimp
Blancher (can. & preserv.).
529.685-218 SPICE FUMIGATOR (food prep., nec)
Tends equipment that fumigates incoming shipments of
spices to kill insects: Stacks sacks, boxes, and cartons of spices in fumigating tank; or moves
loaded pallet into fumigating room, using handtruck. Starts exhaust pump or opens valve on
carbon dioxide pressure cylinder to remove or force air from fumigating tank or room. Pours
specified quantities of liquid fumigants, such as ethylene oxide, into container in fumigating
tank; or opens valve on pressure cylinder to admit specified amounts of gaseous fumigant into
tank or room. Opens ventilating valves and starts vacuum pump or blower to remove fumigants
after specified time. Removes spices from fumigating tank or room. May be required to hold
fumigator's license issued by local health department.
529.685-222 SPREADER OPERATOR, AUTOMATIC (tobacco) alternate titles: strip feeder
Tends machine that spreads tobacco evenly onto
conveyor belt. Places saratoga filled with tobacco on hydraulic lift and starts machine. Pulls lever
to hoist saratoga and dump tobacco into hopper of machine where prong-studded shaft fluffs
tobacco and spreads tobacco evenly onto conveyor belt. Cleans tobacco from prongs of shaft.
529.685-226 STEAMER (beverage) alternate titles: soaker-soda worker; soda worker
Tends equipment to maintain caustic soda solution and
water levels and temperatures in bottle-washing machine: Observes thermometers and gauges,
and turns valves to heat soda solution and water to specified temperatures and fill compartments
of bottle-washing machine to specified levels. Collects sample of soda solution for laboratory
analysis. Opens valve to allow used soda solution to drain into reclaiming tank. May maintain
water and temperature levels in pasteurizer and label machines.
529.685-230 STEM-DRYER MAINTAINER (tobacco)
Cleans redrying machines and keeps tobacco-stem offal
removed from shaker-screen: Pulls dust pans from redryers and empties pans into box. Blows
dust and fine scrap from under machines and work area, using airhose. Pushes full boxes of offal
from shaker-screen to collecting point and replaces full box with empty one. Beats dust from
canvas dust-collecting tubes, using wooden stick.
529.685-234 SUCKER-MACHINE OPERATOR (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: lollypop-machine operator; lollypop maker
Tends machine that automatically forms lollypops of
specified shape on ends of wooden sticks: Turns steam valve to heat candy hopper or rollers of
candy-spinning unit. Pours candy into machine hopper and fills receptacle with sucker sticks.
Monitors and adjusts machine to prevent jamming.
529.685-238 TABLET-MACHINE OPERATOR (dairy products)
Tends machine that compresses malted milk powder into
tablets: Dumps powder into hopper, using scoop, and starts machine. Moves hopper lever to
deposit specified amount of powder into forming dies in machine table. Examines tablets to
determine thickness and hardness, and turns wheel to adjust positions of forming dies and punch
dies in machine head.
529.685-242 TANK PUMPER, PANELBOARD (beverage)
Tends central control panelboard, connected to series of
pumps and hose lines, to transfer whiskeys from storage tanks to bottling tanks: Connects hose
lines from panelboard to series of electric pumps with lines connected to storage tanks and
bottling tanks. Starts pumps and turns valves on panelboard to transfer and regulate flow of
whiskey from storage tank to bottling tank. Reads meters on panelboard to ascertain when tanks
are filled. Turns valves on panelboard to admit compressed air through valves and hose lines to
clear excess whiskey from lines. Collects whiskey samples for laboratory analysis.
529.685-246 TAPPER (beverage) alternate titles: dropper; dropper, tank storage
Tends equipment that taps (drains) beer storage tanks to
maintain continuous flow of beer to filtering machine: Couples hose lines to pumps, tanks, and
filtering machine. Observes meters and turns valves on gas tank to admit specified amounts of
carbon dioxide into storage tank to create effervescence in beer, and to apply external pressure on
tank to counteract internal stress. Observes gauge to determine when to turn valves to switch
from empty to full tank. Opens valve to release counter pressure on empty tanks and uncouples
hoses.
529.685-250 VOTATOR-MACHINE OPERATOR (meat products; oils & grease)
Tends one or more machines that cool liquid margarine,
lard, or shortening, and knead solidified material preparatory to packaging: Starts kneading unit
of machine. Opens valve to admit liquid material to cooling unit that solidifies it and to transfer
solids to kneading unit that imparts smooth texture. Observes gauges and adjusts controls to keep
specified temperature and pressure of material in cooling and kneading units. Turns valves to
regulate flow of processed material into hoppers of packaging machine. May clean lines and
equipment, using pressurized steam and nitrogen gas.
529.685-254 WASH-HOUSE WORKER (beverage)
Tends equipment to clean and spray interiors of
aluminum or steel beer barrels or kegs, performing any combination of following tasks: Tends
drilling machine to remove plastic or wood cork from bunghole. Lifts barrel onto conveyor for
transfer to washing or pitching machine. Tends washing or pitching machine that cleans or coats
barrels with pitch. Observes gauges and thermometers and turns valves to maintain temperatures
at specified operating levels. Dumps bags of pitch into machine pots. Screws metal plugs into tap
and bungholes. Unscrews plugs from pitched barrels, wipes holes with rags to remove excess
pitch, and hammers cork into taphole. Inserts light into barrel and inspects interior surfaces for
dents, holes, dirt, and completeness of pitch coverage. Loads and unloads conveyors. Stacks
barrels on floor.
529.685-258 WASHER, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE (agriculture; can. & preserv.; sugar & conf.; wholesale tr.)
Tends machine that washes raw fruits or vegetables,
preparatory to processing, canning, freezing, or packing: Opens valve to fill machine with water
and adds prescribed cleaning agents. Dumps raw fruits or vegetables into machine hopper and
starts conveyor that carries produce through machine. Drains, cleans, and refills machine at
designated intervals. May lubricate machine and make minor repairs. When operating washer
with waxing unit attached, may be designated Washing-And-Waxing-Machine Operator
(agriculture; wholesale tr.). May be designated according to commodity washed as Apple Washer
(agriculture; can. & preserv.; wholesale tr.); Carrot Washer (agriculture; can. & preserv.;
wholesale tr.); Orange Washer (agriculture; can. & preserv.; wholesale tr.).
529.685-262 WHEAT CLEANER (grain-feed mills) alternate titles: bump-grader operator
Tends equipment that cleans, moisturizes, and cracks
wheat for cereal products, preparatory to cooking: Starts conveyors to transfer wheat from
storage to vibrating screens in grading and cleaning units. Sets thermostat at specified
temperature to heat water used to wash grain and increase moisture content to designated value.
Turns valves and moves controls to regulate flow of water and grain through washer and soaking
bin and to transfer grain to grinder rolls for cracking. Observes process to correct conveyor
jamming and to open plugged holes in separator screens.
529.685-266 WRAPPER LAYER (tobacco) alternate titles: fresh-work wrapper-layer; long-filler-cigar roller, machine
Tends unit of fresh-work cigar machine that cuts wrapper
leaf and wraps leaf around bunch: Spreads wrapper leaf over die of machine. Presses pedal to
lower knife that cuts leaf. Releases pedal to raise knife and start mechanism that removes cut leaf
and wraps it around bunch. Pastes portion of leaf over holes or tears to patch wrapper leaves.
529.685-270 WRAPPER-LAYER-AND-EXAMINER, SOFT WORK (tobacco) alternate titles: scrap-filler-cigar roller, machine; shredded-filler cigar-maker, machine; shredded-filler-machine wrapper-layer; soft-work-cigar-machine operator
Tends soft-work cigar machine (turret machine) that rolls
wrapper tobacco leaves around bunches to make cigars: Lays wrapper leaf on die of machine and
presses treadle to lower knife that cuts leaf and to activate mechanism that draws cut leaf into
machine and rolls leaf around bunch. Inspects finished cigars for defects as cigars emerge from
machine. Pastes portions of leaf over holes or tears in wrappers. Discards defective cigars that
cannot be repaired. Works in conjunction with BUNCH MAKER, MACHINE (tobacco) who
supplies bunches to machine.
529.685-274 X-RAY INSPECTOR (can. & preserv.; tobacco) alternate titles: fluoroscope operator
Inspects packaged tobacco products or jars of baby food
to detect foreign matter, using x-ray equipment: Activates equipment and conveyor. Observes
shadows cast on fluorescent screen by package or jar passing in front of x ray which indicates
presence of foreign matter, such as sticks, stems, metal, or dirt. Removes defective packages or
jars.
529.685-278 YEAST WASHER (food prep., nec)
Tends equipment that washes, pasteurizes, and cools
yeast cream (concentrated yeast suspension) used in manufacture of baker's yeast and yeast food:
Opens valve to pump yeast cream into tank, and adds water to yeast cream to remove traces of
wort adhering to yeast cells. Pumps yeast cream and wash water to storage tank preparatory to
centrifugal separation. Turns valves to admit steam into jacket of pasteurizer and circulate brine
through cooling coils of cooler. Pumps yeast cream, that has been washed and separated from
wash water, to pasteurizer and through cooling equipment to storage tank. Tests cream for
acidity, using pH meter, and adds necessary chemicals to attain required acidity level.
529.685-282 CAN-FILLING-AND-CLOSING-MACHINE TENDER (can. & preserv.)
Tends machines that automatically wash, fill, and seal
cans in cannery: Pushes buttons and levers on control panel to start machines and monitors
machine operations to verify that can washer, can food and liquid filler, can sealer, and conveyor
mechanisms function in prescribed sequence. Observes cans leaving machines to detect defects,
such as overfilled cans or misaligned lids. Pushes buttons to stop machines when machines
malfunction, and notifies MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (any industry) 638.281-014 of
detected defects.
529.685-286 CIGAR-WRAPPER TENDER, AUTOMATIC (tobacco)
Tends machines that automatically encase tobacco filler
in layers of $T3homogenized leaf$T1 tobacco to form cigars: Places rolls of homogenized leaf
on spindles and guides leaf through tension guides and rollers of machine. Starts machine that
automatically wraps filler with binder, mouth end of cigar with reinforcing band, and bunch with
wrapper leaf to form cigar. Observes machine operation to detect malfunctions. Turns setscrews
to adjust feed rate, and stops and clears machine when jam-up occurs. Examines cigars
discharged from machine for defects, such as holes, tears, and insufficient filler, and for
conformity to size specifications. Loads inspected cigars into storage containers.
529.685-290 COOK, SOYBEAN SPECIALTIES (food prep., nec)
Tends equipment that processes soybeans to make
soymilk, tofu, tempeh, and related products: Pours specified quantity of presoaked soybeans into
mill hopper and depresses button to start grinding of beans and flow of bean mash into
steam-jacketed cooker. Adds specified amount of water to mash and stirs mash to prevent burns
and boilovers, using paddle. Sprays cooker exterior with water to maintain temperature in
acceptable range. At end of prescribed time, turns valve to allow mash to flow into filter-lined
hydraulic press tub. Depresses controls to actuate press that expresses soymilk from mash and
pumps milk into vats. Heats and injects additives into soymilk to form curd, using syringe, skims
off and discards surface residue, using ladle, and places weights on curd to express whey from
curd to form tofu. Adds flavorings and stabilizers to soymilk and cooks and freezes mix, using
steam cooker and freezing machine, to make soy ice cream. Cooks whole soybeans, mixes
tempeh mold with cooked rice to make tempeh starter, and mixes incubated starter with cooked
soybeans to form tempeh. Fills packaging containers with product, following prescribed
procedures. May blend and cook bean mash or processed soy products with other ingredients to
prepare ready-to-eat packaged foods. May be designated according to product prepared as
Soyfreeze Operator (food prep., nec); Tempeh Maker (food prep., nec); Tofu Maker (food prep.,
nec).
529.686-010 BUNDLES HANGER (tobacco) alternate titles: hands hanger
Hangs bundles of tobacco on sticks moving on chain
conveyor to redrying machine: Removes bundles from table and observes color shade. Spreads
leaves of bundle to form opening and hangs bundle on stick conveying bundles of similar color
shade. May shake bundles that have been packed in hogsheads to loosen leaves prior to hanging
bundles on stick [SHAKER (tobacco)].
529.686-014 CANNERY WORKER (can. & preserv.)
Performs any combination of following tasks to can,
freeze, preserve, or pack food products: Dumps or places food products in hopper, on sorting
table, or on conveyor. Sorts or grades products according to size, color, or quality. Feeds
products into processing equipment, such as washing, refrigerating, peeling, coring, pitting,
trimming, grinding, dicing, cooking, or slicing machines. Trims, peels, and slices products with
knife or paring tool. Feeds empty containers onto conveyor or forming machines. Fills
containers, using scoop or filling form, or packs by hand [PACKAGER, HAND (any industry)
920.587-018]. Counts, weighs, or tallies processed items according to specifications. Inspects
and weighs filled containers to ensure product conforms to quality and weight standards. Places
filled containers on trays, racks, or into boxes. Loads, moves, or stacks containers by hand or
handtruck, and cleans glass jar containers, using airhose. May be designated according to work
performed as Dumper (can. & preserv.); Peeler (can. & preserv.); Sorter (can. & preserv.);
Trimmer (can. & preserv.).
529.686-018 CIGARETTE-MAKING-MACHINE-HOPPER FEEDER (tobacco)
Pushes box truck filled with cigarette tobacco to
cigarette-making machine, and feeds double handful of tobacco into hopper.
529.686-022 CUTLET MAKER, PORK (meat products)
Feeds machine that shreds and presses pork into cutlets:
Cuts strips of pork into pieces, using knife. Dumps cut meat into feed hopper of machine that
automatically shreds meat, presses shredded meat into cutlets, and stacks cutlets on waxed paper
dividers. Weighs and packs cutlets into cardboard carton on weighing scales, according to work
ticket specifications. Seals carton, using pneumatic staple gun.
529.686-026 DAIRY HELPER (dairy products)
Performs any combination of following tasks in dairy:
Scrubs bottles, pipes, fittings, and machines with chemical solution, using brush. Attaches pipes
and fittings to machines, using wrenches. Examines canned milk for dirt and odor, and dumps
milk into receiving tank. Dumps milk, cream, butter, cottage cheese, and powdered milk into
machine hoppers. Starts and stops machines and equipment. Cuts butter and cottage cheese,
using knives. Wraps butter prints in foil or parchment and seals them with hot iron. Packs bulk
butter into cartons. Pulls lever on hopper to fill cartons or bags with powdered milk. Weighs
containers on scale. Places bottles, cartons, and packages into container, and moves to storage,
using handtruck. Dumps empty bottles, cases, and cans onto conveyor for transfer to receiving,
washing, or filling stations. May be designated according to product handled as Buttermaker
Helper (dairy products); or stage of treatment as Pasteurizer Helper (dairy products).
529.686-030 EGG WASHER, MACHINE (agriculture; wholesale tr.)
Feeds eggs into machine that removes earth, straw, and
other residue from egg surface prior to shipment: Places eggs in saucer-like holder that carries
eggs into machine where rotating brushes or water sprays remove residue. Removes cleaned eggs
from discharge trough of machine and packs eggs in cases for shipment.
529.686-034 FACTORY HELPER (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: general utility helper
Feeds candy processing and packaging machines and
performs any combination of following tasks in candy manufacturing establishment, working
individually or as interchangeable member of crew: Feeds one or more candy processing or
packaging machines. Off bears, separates, counts, or culls finished or unfinished confectionery
items and ingredients. Transfers molds, trays of candy, and supplies between storage, processing,
and packing areas, using dolly or handtruck. Fills bags with bulk items, inserts toys or prizes in
containers, and packs, labels, or wraps cartons for shipment. Assembles or forms confectionery
items on assembly line or table, performing duties, such as pressing candy onto wafers to make
candy waffles, and sprinkling sugar onto gum candy prior to cutting. Empties, cleans, or brushes
molds, trays, utensils, containers, and equipment used in cooking, forming, and cooling candy.
May be designated according to equipment fed as Raisin-Separator Operator (sugar & conf.);
worker assisted as Coating-Machine Helper (sugar & conf.); material or product handled as
Scrapper (sugar & conf.); or specific task as Steamer, Gum Candy (sugar & conf.);
Vanilla-Chocolate-Coin Counter (sugar & conf.). When filling trays or vats with melted
chocolate, fondant, or icing to facilitate work of hand dippers, is designated Table Filler (sugar &
conf.). May be designated: Candy-Bar-Core Inspector (sugar & conf.); Candy Catcher (sugar &
conf.); Candy Separator, Hard (sugar & conf.); Candy-Spreader Helper (sugar & conf.);
Candy-Waffle Assembler (sugar & conf.); Caramel-Cutter Helper (sugar & conf.);
Cut-Roll-Machine Offbearer (sugar & conf.); Cutting-Machine-Operator Helper (sugar & conf.);
Lozenge-Maker Helper (sugar & conf.); Marshmallow Packer (sugar & conf.); Pan Washer,
Hand (sugar & conf.); Sanding-Machine Operator Helper (sugar & conf.); Syrup Crystallizer
(sugar & conf.); Spinner Helper (sugar & conf.); Sugar-Coating Hand (sugar & conf.); Toy
Sorter (sugar & conf.).
529.686-038 FEEDER-CATCHER, TOBACCO (tobacco) alternate titles: chute feeder; conveyor feeder; hopper feeder
Feeds or off bears tobacco leaves, bundles, or strips to or
from processing machine: Loads tobacco onto conveyor or into chutes or hoppers with hands,
pitchfork, or shovel, or dumps tobacco from tubs or hampers onto conveyor, using hoist or
hydraulic lift. Places containers at discharge end of conveyor to catch tobacco. Pushes containers
onto scales. Starts and stops conveyors. May spray tobacco leaves with water to moisten tobacco
for further processing. May be designated according to task performed as Packing-Machine
Feeder (tobacco); Rack Loader (tobacco) II.
529.686-042 FILLER FEEDER (tobacco)
Feeds filler tobacco into fresh-work cigar machine:
Places filler tobacco in slot on conveyor of machine. Feels tobacco in slot to determine whether
sufficient filler tobacco for cigar is in slot.
529.686-046 GENERAL HELPER (sugar & conf.)
Feeds, weighs, mixes, and transports ingredients and
performs any combination of following tasks to assist other workers in processing chocolate and
cocoa products: Moves ingredients from storage to production area, using handtruck. Weighs and
mixes ingredients under supervision of MIXER OPERATOR (sugar & conf.) and SYRUP
MAKER (sugar & conf.). Removes and stacks cocoa cakes from cocoa press machine, and
transports them to storage area. Positions filled mold pans on belt conveyor moving through
cooling tunnel. Feeds chocolate sheets into shaker and hammer mill that break sheets into bits.
529.686-050 LABORER, CHEESEMAKING (dairy products)
Makes and cures cheese, performing any combination of
following tasks: Cuts curd with knife or harp or separates curd with scoop to release whey and
firm curd. Pushes curd to back of vat or center of kettle with rake. Inserts strainer in vat or kettle
outlet, assembles pipe or hose, and turns valve to drain whey. Pulls dip cloth (cheesecloth)
through kettle to remove curd, or banks curd to side of vat with hands or rake to drain residual
whey and mat curd. Stretches matted curd in hot water, using paddle, and cuts, weighs, and hand
molds resulting elastic curd to make Italian cheeses. Cuts matted curd into measured slabs, piles
slabs into banks, and turns them over periodically to obtain specified acidity and moisture. Feeds
slabs into mill that cuts curd into cubes. Spreads specified amount of salt over cubes. Scoops,
weighs, and dumps curd into assembled cheese hoops (perforated forms) with bucket. Places
hoops in automatic press, turns screw of wooden handpress or places and turns filled molds on
wheying table to remove whey and shape cheese. Dumps molded cheese into brine tank and turns
it periodically or wets and rolls cheese in salt bed to flavor cheese and develop rind. Hangs
cheese in rope basket or places, turns, and raises cheese to varying shelf levels in temperature
controlled or smoked room to develop flavor, texture, eye formation and body, and to dry cheese
surface. Pierces cheese or smears with cultured wash to promote mold growth. Wipes surface
with grease or oil to soften rind and stop mold growth. Stamps cheese with date, vat, and
company number. Wraps cheese in foil and places in wood or paper box. May be designated
according to working area as Brine-Room Laborer (dairy products); Cellar Laborer (dairy
products).
529.686-054 LABORER, PIE BAKERY (bakery products)
Feeds automatic fruit peeling, coring, and slicing
machine and performs any combination of duties involved in preprocessing fruit to be used in
making pies and other bakery products: Feeds automatic machine that peels, cores, and slices
fruit. Fills containers with sliced fruit from discharge conveyor or bin. Examines fruit and
discards spoiled or damaged pieces. Manually loads and unloads trucks and transports material to
and from storage areas, using handtruck. Cleans machines and work areas, using broom, mop,
brush, scraper, and rags.
529.686-062 LONG-GOODS HELPER, MACHINE (food prep., nec) alternate titles: spaghetti press helper
Feeds and off bears macaroni containers on and off
macaroni press, drier conveyors, and stick-handling equipment: Lays empty sticks (macaroni
holders) on stick filler-feeder machine. Aligns out-of-line sticks moving along drier conveyor.
Lifts sticks filled with moist macaroni into drier racks. Pushes racks into drying chambers. Fills,
carries, and sets boxes of macaroni trimmings on drier shelves. Cleans and lubricates press and
conveyor parts. May assist PRESS TENDER (food prep., nec) to install and remove macaroni
press parts such as screw feeders, tubes and dies.
529.686-066 PRESS MACHINE FEEDER (tobacco)
Feeds cigars into pressing machine that heats and presses
cigars into square shape preparatory to banding and cellophaning. Removes cigars from
handtruck and places cigars onto feed device of pressing machine.
529.686-070 PRODUCTION HELPER (can. & preserv.; food prep., nec) alternate titles: general production worker
Feeds machine hoppers with ingredients, transports and
packs finished products, and performs any combination of following tasks in food processing and
packaging establishment: Dumps prepared ingredients into hoppers of grinding and mixing
machines. Transfers finished products and raw materials about plant and warehouse, using
handtruck. Stacks processed food in warehouse and coolers. Packs food products in paper bags
and boxes. Loads packaging machines with bags, cans, and jars. Verifies weights of filled
containers emerging from packaging machines. Removes foreign material from food on
conveyor belts. Sprinkles grated cheese and other flavoring on foods.
529.686-074 RACK LOADER I (tobacco) alternate titles: stick feeder
Removes sticks on which tobacco hands have been hung
from conveyor of hanging machine and loads them on racks or onto conveyor leading to
tobacco-drying machine. Pushes filled rack from work area and replaces with empty rack.
529.686-078 RAW-CHEESE WORKER (dairy products)
Cuts out or scrapes mold, wax, and sediment to prepare
natural cheese for packaging or making into process cheese by performing any combination of
following tasks in cheese processing department of dairy: Removes covers and wrappers from
cheese, using knife, and dumps blocks of specified cheese from containers onto conveyor.
Positions cheese block in conveyor cradle to expose desired surface and digs into plug holes or
openings with knife. Removes mold, wax, and sediment from cheese surface, using hand scraper
or buffing wheel. Cuts cheese blocks into equal portions, using power wire cutter, power knife
cutter, or wire. Places pieces of cheeses on truck, and weighs batch to obtain specified amounts
for each cook. Dumps cut pieces of cheese into machine that grinds and transports it to next work
station.
529.686-082 STEAK TENDERIZER, MACHINE (meat products)
Feeds steaks into machine to tenderize meat. Places
tenderized meat on paper separators and stacks them in piles for packaging.
529.686-086 UTILITY WORKER (sugar & conf.)
Feeds machines that apply sugar coating and score
(partially cut) sheets of chewing gum, preparatory to separating them into sticks, performing any
combination of following tasks: Fills hopper of machine that automatically coats gum with
powdered sugar to add flavor and prevent gum from sticking to rollers of scoring machine.
Sprinkles sugar by hand on sheets of gum that are inadequately coated. Inspects sheets of gum
for surface or scoring imperfections and removes defective sheets for reprocessing. Stacks empty
trays on conveyor assembly that automatically fills trays with sheets of scored gum and stacks
filled trays.
529.687-010 BASKET FILLER (can. & preserv.)
Removes sealed cans or jars of food products from
conveyor and dumps or stacks them in metal basket. May load basket in layers, using hydraulic
mechanism to lower each layer to table level. May move baskets within plant or through cooling
tank, using trucks or hoist.
529.687-014 BIN CLEANER (beverage; grain-feed mills)
Scrapes, scours, and fumigates interior of grain bins:
Climbs into grain bin or lowers self into bin on scaffolding or bucket seat, using block and
tackle. Cleans interior of bin, using hand scrapers and brushes. Sprays interior of bin with
insecticides and rodent deterrents or poisons, using spray gun. Closes bins for specified length of
time. Airs bin and marks it for use. Places rodent traps and powders in designated areas in
elevator. Maintains inventory of insecticides and rodent control supplies.
529.687-018 BOX-TRUCK WASHER (meat products)
Cleans box-trucks (four-wheeled handtruck) used to
move or store meat, grease, oleo, or inedible fat, using scrapers, wire brushes, handbrushes,
steam, water, and detergent. May clean offal trays with water spray and rags and lubricate
handtrucks with paraffin oil, using spray gun.
529.687-022 BULK FILLER (can. & preserv.)
Fills wooden tubs, barrels, or containers with processed
food products and covers with preservatives to preserve contents: Dumps food into barrel, tub, or
container, and adds prescribed amounts of preservatives, such as salt, sugar, brine, syrup, or
vinegar. Covers container with lid, waxed paper, or plastic. May weigh contents of container.
May apply labels to outer surface of container. May be designated according to container filled
as Barrel Filler (can. & preserv.); or product treated as Cabbage Salter (can. & preserv.).
529.687-026 CASING GRADER (meat products) alternate titles: casing inspector; casing sorter; casing tester
Inspects and grades animal casings used as sausage skins:
Removes casings from soaking tank. Cleans and inflates casing, using air or water hose. Places
inflated casing between grading pegs to determine size. Squeezes casing to detect changes in
circumference, damaged sections, or slime. Cuts out damaged sections, warts, and other
blemishes, using knife. Places casings in rack or container according to size or condition of
casing. May measure and cut casings to length. May pack and salt casings for shipment or
reclaim cured casings for use.
529.687-030 CASING SEWER (meat products) alternate titles: bung sewer
Sews sections of animal intestine to form casings for
lunch meat and specialty meat products: Positions edges of dried intestines together, places strips
of paper (liners) over intestines, and slides them under presser foot of sewing machine. Starts
machine, and stitches edges of liner and end of intestines to form casings. Maintains count of
casings sewed for company records. May inspect and grade casings [CASING GRADER (meat
products)].
529.687-034 CASING TIER (meat products) alternate titles: stuffed-casing tier
Closes ends of empty and filled meat casings with metal
clips and string preparatory to hanging them for smoking or cooking: Attaches metal clip to one
end of empty casing, using clipping tool. Twists open end of filled casing and ties it with string
leaving loop for hanging. Cuts off excess string and casing, using scissors or knife. May be
designated according to type of meat cased as Bulk-Sausage-Casing Tier-Off (meat products);
Canadian-Bacon Tier (meat products); Hog Stomach Preparer (meat products). May tie lacing
cord at regular intervals around bologna sausage to brace and support casing and be designated
Bologna Lacer (meat products); or lace rolled ham and be designated Rolled-Ham Lacer (meat
products).
529.687-038 CHAR-DUST CLEANER AND SALVAGER (sugar & conf.)
Cleans floors and equipment, and performs following
duties in char-house: Cleans and collects char dust from floors, pump basins, pipelines, and tank
tops. Observes operating machinery, such as char-draw mechanisms, spreaders, and
char-collectors, for blockades or malfunctioning, and reports irregularities to superiors. Fills
sacks with salvaged char dust and sews, weighs, and stores sacks. Obtains samples of char and
takes them to laboratory for analysis. Delivers requisitions, runs errands, and supplies filter
blankets and wedges to other workers.
529.687-042 CIGAR INSPECTOR (tobacco) alternate titles: cigar-packing examiner; final cigar and box examiner
Inspects cigars for imperfections and verifies quality of
packing and labeling: Examines cigars for size, shape, and imperfections in wrappers. Replaces
defective cigars in boxes. Examines banded and cellophane-wrapped cigars to determine whether
bands are positioned and cellophane is applied according to standards. Observes boxes of cigars
to determine whether label is in specified position. May open lid of box to inspect cigars and
close and nail lid onto box after inspection, using handtool.
529.687-046 COFFEE WEIGHER (food prep., nec)
Weighs sacks of specified varieties of coffee and dumps
coffee into chute leading to coffee-cleaning or blending machines. May record sack weights.
529.687-050 COOK HELPER (can. & preserv.)
Assists COOK, KETTLE (beverage; can. & preserv.;
grain-feed mills) to cook food products, such as juices, meats, fruits, or preserves, preparatory to
canning or preserving, performing any combination of following duties: Weighs or measures
ingredients, such as sugar, salt, meat, lard, berries, or fruit, according to formula, using platform
scale, weighing hopper, and measuring containers. Transfers materials to cooking area by hand
or handtruck. Turns valves to admit steam to kettle-heating jacket, and dumps ingredients into
kettle to precook or melt them. Cleans cooking kettles and containers, using water and
pressurized steam. May stir contents of cooking kettle with paddle and skim off foam or foreign
materials, using ladle or spoon. May stack and tally containers. May be designated according to
food product being processed as Cook Helper, Fruit (can. & preserv.); Cook Helper, Juice (can.
& preserv.); Cook Helper, Meat (can. & preserv.); Cook Helper, Preserves (can. & preserv.).
Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
529.687-054 COOKER CLEANER (can. & preserv.) alternate titles: coil cleaner
Cleans coils and inside surfaces of steam kettles used for
cooking foods: Climbs inside of kettle and scrubs coils and interior surface of kettle, using
cleanser, steel wool, and soap. Opens drain valve at bottom of kettle and sprays water over
interior of kettle to flush soap, steel wool, cleanser, and food particles through drain.
529.687-058 DEFLECTOR OPERATOR (beverage) alternate titles: lights inspector; wine-bottle inspector
Inspects bottled beer or wine for foreign matter and
defective bottles: Examines contents of bottles for foreign matter, such as dirt and barrel or tank
sediment, and bottles for defects, such as cracks, damaged caps or corks, and nicks. Observes
bottles on conveyor belt passing in front of light and reflecting mirror or lighted frosted glass box
or holds bottles up to unshielded light bulb, to examine bottle and content. Stores rejected or
defective bottles in containers for disposal.
529.687-062 DIE CLEANER (food prep., nec)
Cleans dies used to extrude dough to form macaroni:
Unbolts and removes dies from presses, using wrench and screwdriver, and places dies in tub of
water to soften dough residue. Adjusts die-washing-machine platform to accommodate shape of
die, positions die on platform, and turns faucet to force jets of water through dies. Scrapes dough
residue from die holes, using handtool. Replaces dies on press or places dies on storage shelves.
May inspect dies on presses for cleanliness or damage. May verify alignment of die pins, using
preset gauge. May record location and condition of dies.
529.687-066 DISTILLERY WORKER, GENERAL (beverage)
Cleans, transports and applies identifying data on steel
drums in liquor distilling plant, performing any combination of following duties: Cleans interior
of metal drums, using steam-cleaning apparatus, or interiors of barrels by rinsing them with
water and alcohol. Stencils identifying information on barrelheads, using paint brush or spray
gun to paint over cut-out stencils, or cuts identifying information on barrelheads, using metal
dies and mallet. Paints or scrapes heads of used barrels to remove identifying information.
Removes bungs from drums, using wrench or chisel and hammer. Rolls barrels into position for
filling. Empties barrels or drums filled with liquor into dumping trough. Stamps serial numbers
on barrelheads, using hand-stamping machine. Empties cartons of empty whiskey bottles on
conveyor belt for filling. Stacks cartons filled with whiskey bottles. Repairs damaged cartons,
using adhesive tape to cover tears and rips in cartons. Removes metal sealing rings from
improperly labeled whiskey bottles preparatory to removal of labels. May be known according to
specific work performed as Barrel Cutter (beverage); Barrel Roller (beverage); Barrel Scraper
(beverage); Bung Remover (beverage); Carton Repairer (beverage); Drum Cleaner (beverage);
Drum Sealer (beverage); Dumper (beverage).
529.687-070 DISTRIBUTOR-CLEANER (tobacco) alternate titles: floor hand
Cleans production department in tobacco processing plant
and distributes tobacco to workers: Sweeps floors [CLEANER, INDUSTRIAL (any industry)].
Sorts stems from waste and puts stems in bin. Conveys tobacco to workers, using handtruck
[MATERIAL HANDLER (any industry)]. Stacks tie-bands into tray and distributes tie-bands to
workers.
529.687-074 EGG CANDLER (any industry)
Inspects eggs to ascertain quality and fitness for
consumption or incubation, according to prescribed standards: Observes eggs moving on
conveyor over light, or holds eggs before shielded light or rolls them over lighted glass plate to
render egg translucent. Observes shell color and texture, and internal characteristics, such as
streaks, shadings, discolorations, size and position of yolk, and size of air cell. Places spoiled and
substandard eggs in cases. Packs salable eggs in cartons or releases them on conveyor belt for
packing by other workers. May break substandard eggs in container for further processing. May
grade eggs according to size, shape, color, and weight and be designated Egg Grader (any
industry).
529.687-078 FILLER-SHREDDER HELPER (tobacco) alternate titles: filler-shredding-machine loader; filler-sifter helper
Assists FILLER SHREDDER, MACHINE (tobacco) to
cut tobacco leaves into shreds and clean shredded tobacco for use as cigar filler. Performs other
duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
529.687-082 FISH-BIN TENDER (can. & preserv.)
Opens chute gates to release fish into various bins,
according to species, and onto conveyor for transfer to cleaning machine. Expedites flow of fish,
using wooden rake, hoe, or water hose. Shovels chipped ice into bins to preserve fish. Sorts fish
according to species and size, and discards spoiled or damaged fish.
529.687-086 FISH-EGG PACKER (can. & preserv.) alternate titles: bait packer
Cleans and packs fish eggs for commercial purposes:
Rubs clusters of eggs over screen to separate eggs according to size. Dumps eggs into vat of
cleaning solution to remove blood and into barrel of brine to cure eggs. Shovels processed eggs
into containers for shipment, or fills jars with eggs, using scoop. Works as member of crew. May
prepare curing and cleaning solutions, according to formula.
529.687-090 FRESH-WORK INSPECTOR (tobacco) alternate titles: racker; selector; table inspector
Inspects cigars from fresh-work cigar machine to
determine conformance to standards: Weighs random bundles of cigars to determine whether
cigars are of prescribed weight and notifies SUPERVISOR, CIGAR-MAKING MACHINE
(tobacco) when weight is not standard. Inspects cigars for broken tobacco wrappers, soft spots,
defective patches, and variations from standard length and discards defective cigars. May place
full boxes of perfect cigars in case.
529.687-094 GENERAL HELPER (oils & grease)
Performs any combination of duties, such as carrying
supplies to work area, forming cartons for packing, feeding cans onto conveyor, removing scrap,
cleaning work area, and reclaiming oil stock from damaged containers. Dumps containers into
steam tub, covers tub with canvas, and opens valve to introduce heat to melt and reclaim
contents. Cleans work area using brooms, mops, and detergents.
529.687-098 GRADER (can. & preserv.)
Examines, classifies, and separates seafood according to
size, quality, color, condition, or species at receiving station or on conveyor line. May record
grade on ticket and attach ticket to filled container. May be designated according to product
graded as Clam Grader (can. & preserv.); Fish Grader (can. & preserv.).
529.687-102 GRADER, DRESSED POULTRY (meat products)
Examines and grades dressed poultry: Removes dressed
poultry from conveyor, and examines color of skin, feels poultry for presence of bruises,
deformities, and pin feathers, and grades accordingly for quality and size. Sorts poultry into
specified containers according to grade. May weigh filled containers and record weight of each
grade of poultry.
529.687-106 GRADER, GREEN MEAT (meat products) alternate titles: fresh-meat grader; pickling grader
Inspects and sorts pork cuts, such as hams, shoulders,
bellies, and fatbacks, preparatory to curing: Examines and feels meat for defects, such as bruises,
thickness of skin, shape, and broken leg bones. Segregates pork cuts not meeting standards.
Weighs and segregates cuts according to weight and size. May push thermometer into meat to
ascertain if it is too cold for processing. May stamp government inspection seal on approved lean
shoulders, using rubber stamp.
529.687-110 GRAIN PICKER (grain-feed mills)
Separates and weighs samples of grain preparatory to
grading: Pours grain sample into hopper of sample divider and pulls lever to allow grain to fall
through divider into two receptacles. Removes and weighs specific amount of grain from each
receptacle to obtain representative but reduced sample. Pours sample into cleaning mill (dockage
tester) or through sieve of standard mesh to remove foreign matter. Smells and examines sample
to determine if grain is sour or musty, or to detect damage from excessive heat or moisture. Pours
grain sample into standard quart kettle, weighs sample, and reads conversion chart to obtain
weight per bushel. Separates damaged, weathered, soil-stained, and undeveloped grain from
grain with no defects and places grain in separate containers. May remove grain sample from
incoming shipments.
529.687-114 INSPECTOR (sugar & conf.)
Inspects candy or chewing gum in containers or on
conveyor to ensure that it is formed, coated, cupped, wrapped, or packed according to plant
standards: Weighs containers [WEIGHER, PRODUCTION (any industry) 929.687-062].
Rewraps, recups, rearranges, or replaces pieces not meeting standards. May stamp date of
inspection on boxes or return them to packing department with reason for rejection. May pack
boxes in shipping cartons.
529.687-118 INSPECTOR, CANNED FOOD RECONDITIONING (can. & preserv.) alternate titles: smeller
Smells opened cans of food products as they pass on
conveyor to detect spoilage as indicated by odor. Sets aside rejected cans of food for disposal.
529.687-122 KISS SETTER, HAND (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: sea-foam-kiss maker
Picks up quantity of candy with fork and rolls and shapes
it against spatula to shape candy kisses. Places formed kisses on wax paper or tray to harden.
529.687-126 KOSHER INSPECTOR (dairy products)
Observes milking of cows to ensure compliance with
Jewish dietary laws governing collection and storage of milk prior to processing and sale.
529.687-130 LABORER (meat products)
Performs any combination of following tasks in
slaughtering and meat packing establishment: Holds meat while it is being cut. Straightens and
washes carcasses or parts on conveyor lines. Distributes meat to various work areas for further
processing, using cart. Scrapes excess meat from surfaces of filled casings, such as sausages and
bologna, and hangs them on conveyor racks. Pushes conveyor racks, hanging attachments, and
meat carts, to various departments. Unloads smoked meats from conveyor racks and weighs,
stamps, and tags them. Removes empty trolleys from overhead rail and places them in chute or
onto other rails. Trucks empty ham molds to washing machines for cleaning process. Loads meat
onto conveyor racks, carts, worktables, or trucks, using hook. Transports offal (carcass waste)
from killing floor to rendering room and dumps offal into tankage cookers. Weighs and sacks
rendered inedible offal. Fills ice trucks, using shovel. Stacks cartons of meat products on pallets
or trucks and moves load to shipping or storage areas, using hand or power operated truck.
Pushes meat through spray cabinet to wash meat. Washes equipment and utensils, using water
hose and spray cabinet. Sweeps and washes railroad refrigeration cars. May cut specific parts
such as hooves or tendons, using knife.
529.687-134 LEAF SORTER (tobacco) alternate titles: selector; wrapper-leaf inspector
Sorts tobacco leaves according to color and condition for
use as cigar wrappers or binders: Selects leaves without obvious defects from bundle and lays
them on booker bench (curved-top stand over which leaves are draped). Examines leaves for
color variations, tears, tar spots, tight grain, and size under specifications. Places leaves not
suitable for wrapper in separate pile. Folds wrapper leaves into bundles for stripping.
529.687-138 LEAF TIER (tobacco)
Ties tobacco leaves in hands (bundles) to facilitate
processing: Selects loose leaves for hand and arranges leaves with butt ends together. Winds tie
leaf around butts and pulls end of tie leaf into hand.
529.687-142 LEAF-SIZE PICKER (tobacco) alternate titles: hands-size sorter
Sorts hands of tobacco according to size. Places hands of
same size leaves on conveyor leading to ordering machine.
529.687-146 LIGHTOUT EXAMINER (beverage)
Examines interior and exterior of washed tanks, metal
barrels, or kegs for cleanliness and to detect corrosion. Crawls into tank or inserts light through
bunghole to examine interior of container. Removes corroded and dirty barrels or kegs from
conveyor.
529.687-150 LINKER (meat products) alternate titles: roper; sausage linker
Twists and ties casings filled with sausage to form links
of specified length: Ties one end of stuffed sausage casing with twine to prevent contents from
spilling out. Presses casing between thumb and index finger at length specified. Twists casing at
pressed section to form link. Twirls remaining length of stuffed casing to make additional links.
Ties ends of stuffed casings to make longer string of links. Drapes sausages over rack for
subsequent processing. Cuts casings to remove defective parts or to separate links, using cutting
tool. May retie ends. May hold stomachs or casings during filling by SAUSAGE MAKER (meat
products) and tie ends.
529.687-154 MAT SEWER (oils & grease)
Repairs mats used in pressing oil from linseed: Cuts worn
or damaged sections from mats, using knife. Stitches usable mat strips together and reinforces
borders to make new mats, using sewing machine.
529.687-158 MELT-HOUSE DRAG OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)
Regulates flow of raw sugar from raw-sugar box to drags
(conveyors) and elevators: Starts drags. Lifts slide on raw-sugar box to allow sugar to fall on
drags. Breaks up sugar lumps in box, using scraper. Shifts slides to rotate drawing of sugar from
box and to prevent caking and buildups. Draws samples of raw sugar for laboratory analysis.
Opens or closes slides to increase or decrease flow of sugar. Removes sugar strings from drag,
scrolls, and grates and throws strings in waste container.
529.687-162 MOISTURE-METER OPERATOR (tobacco) alternate titles: tag-meter operator
Tests moisture content of tobacco in various stages of
processing by either of following methods: (1) Places tobacco sample in electrical moisture
meter and turns on current. Observes meter indicator and compares reading with conversion chart
to determine moisture content. Records date, time, temperature, moisture content, and meter
reading for each sample tested. (2) Weighs sample of tobacco and places sample in oven.
Removes and weighs sample after specified time. Compares difference in weights with
conversion chart to determine moisture content.
529.687-166 ODD BUNDLE WORKER (tobacco)
Aligns tips of leaves, fed onto conveyor by other workers,
against guide rail of conveyor to ensure tips will be cut to uniform length by power knife.
529.687-170 PRESS PULLER (grain-feed mills)
Removes filter cloths from filter presses to unload
separated solids used for making stock feed: Opens press and inserts prying tool between plates
to free filter cloths or turns wheel to release ram holding filter frames together. Pulls cloths
loaded with solids from press and shakes material onto conveyor or scrapes residue into pans
with spatula. Replaces clean cloths between plates and closes press. Shovels solids from pans
into containers for further processing. Turns valve to move hydraulic ram against plates and hold
cloths in position. May cut new filter cloths or papers. Usually works as member of team.
529.687-174 SALVAGE INSPECTOR (can. & preserv.)
Inspects and sorts returned canned and bottled food
products for possible salvage of contents: Opens containers by hand or with opening devices and
inspects containers and contents for defects such as leaking or mislabeled containers, or defective
wrapping. Sets aside salvaged cans and bottles. Pours usable contents of defective cans or bottles
into bulk containers. Discards rejected contents and containers into waste containers. Routes
inspected materials to appropriate filling, packaging, and waste disposal points. May repackage
salvaged cans and bottles. May wash glass containers.
529.687-178 SAMPLER (beverage) alternate titles: sampler, pickup
Collects samples of grain, mash, or wort, and alcoholic
beverages in various stages of processing for laboratory analysis: Dips, scoops, or siphons
samples into laboratory containers and labels containers to identify sample. Records information
such as sampling station and time, or brewer name and location on forms or journals. Loads
sample containers on handtruck and pushes handtruck to laboratory area.
529.687-182 SHREDDED-FILLER HOPPER-FEEDER (tobacco)
Shovels filler tobacco into hoppers of cigar-making
machines and bunch-making machines. Transfers boxes or cases of shredded filler tobacco to
machines, manually or using handtruck.
529.687-186 SORTER, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE (agriculture; can. & preserv.; wholesale tr.) alternate titles: sorter, food products
Sorts agricultural produce, such as bulbs, fruits, nuts, and
vegetables: Segregates produce on conveyor belt or table, working as crewmember, according to
grade, color, and size, and places produce in containers or on designated conveyors. Discards cull
(inferior or defective) items and foreign matter. Bunches, ties, and trims produce, such as
asparagus, carrots, celery, and radishes. Picks out choice produce to be used as cappers (top
layers on marketing containers). Packs produce in boxes, barrels, baskets, or crates for storage or
shipment [PACKER, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE (agriculture) 920.687-134]. May be
designated according to work performed as Apple Sorter (agriculture; can. & preserv.; wholesale
tr.); Asparagus Grader And Buncher (agriculture); Capper Picker (agriculture; wholesale tr.);
Citrus-Fruit-Packing Grader (agriculture; wholesale tr.); Cull Grader (agriculture; wholesale tr.);
Potato Grader (agriculture; wholesale tr.). May be designated: Asparagus Sorter (agriculture; can.
& preserv.; wholesale tr.); Banana Grader (agriculture; wholesale tr.); Bulb Sorter (agriculture);
Cherry Sorter (agriculture; can. & preserv.; wholesale tr.); Cranberry Sorter (agriculture;
wholesale tr.); Fig Sorter (agriculture; can. & preserv.; wholesale tr.); Flower Grader
(agriculture); Fruit Sorter (agriculture; can. & preserv.; wholesale tr.); Hop Sorter (agriculture);
Nut Sorter (agriculture); Peach Sorter (agriculture; can. & preserv.; wholesale tr.); Potato Sorter
(agriculture; wholesale tr.); Seed Sorter (agriculture); Tomato Grader (wholesale tr.); Vegetable
Sorter (agriculture; can. & preserv.; wholesale tr.); Mushroom Sorter-Grader (can. & preserv.);
Trimmer-Sorter (can. & preserv.); Sorter-Grader (can. & preserv.); Raspberry Checker (can. &
preserv.).
529.687-190 STONE CLEANER (beverage) alternate titles: carbonating-stone cleaner
Cleans or replaces stones in carbonating-stone assembly
used to introduce carbon dioxide into tanks of beer: Carries stone to work area. Climbs into aging
tank and disassembles frame and stone assembly, using handtools. Examines stone to detect
faults or breaks. Scrubs stone, using brush and cleaners. Reassembles stone in frame. Discards
faulty stones.
529.687-194 SUCTION-PLATE-CARRIER CLEANER (tobacco) alternate titles: carrier blower; carrier washer
Cleans perforated suction plates of cigar-making
machines: Turns thumbscrews to remove plates. Scrubs plates, using scrub brush and water.
Immerses plates in boiling water to loosen dirt in airholes and blows out dirt, using airhose.
529.687-198 SUMATRA OPENER (tobacco)
Removes hands of Sumatra tobacco from case or bale,
shakes tobacco, removes broken leaves, and piles hands in stacks according to moisture content.
529.687-202 TEMPERATURE INSPECTOR (meat products)
Inspects temperature readings of meat coolers for
conformance to standards: Tours coolers periodically and compares temperature readings of each
cooler with charts. Adjusts expansion valves in coolers to maintain specified temperature in each
cooler.
529.687-206 TROLLEY CLEANER (meat products)
Cleans trolleys used to move animal carcasses along
overhead rail, in vats or tanks filled with solution: Turns water and steam valves to fill and heat
cleaning vats or tanks. Dumps caustic soda and detergents into tank and stirs mixture with
paddle. Pushes rack of trolleys to tank and lowers each trolley into solution, or immerses rack
into solution, using hoist. Removes trolleys from solution and rinses them in hot water spray.
Lubricates trolley wheels.
529.687-210 WASHER (grain-feed mills) alternate titles: flusher
Washes and removes starch deposits from starch tables
by flushing table with stream of water: Directs water hose over starch table to wash film of
gluten from starch deposits. Plugs line to gluten tank at end of table and raises tailboard to allow
starch deposit to flow to flushing tank. Turns valve to admit strong stream of water into starch
table that loosens and flushes starch deposits into flushing tank.
529.687-214 WASHROOM CLEANER (sugar & conf.)
Cleans beet washroom in sugar beet refinery: Removes
beet tails, mud, stones, and trash from washer pit, using shovel. Removes debris from area of
washroom, using wheelbarrow, pitchfork, and shovel. Washes floors, using hose.
529.687-218 WRAPPER SELECTOR (tobacco) alternate titles: wrapper sizer; wrapper sorter
Selects perfect wrappers from books (halved leaves,
bundled after stripping) and sorts wrappers according to size and color: Unties book and
separates half leaves. Inspects wrapper leaves for holes or tears and discards imperfect leaves.
Piles wrappers in stacks according to size and color. Wipes water-moistened sponge over top
leaves of stack to prevent drying. Packs wrappers of like size and color into bundles and places
bundles into containers.
529.687-222 WRAPPING MACHINE HELPER (tobacco)
Mounts tobacco leaf and replenishes glue supply in
plug-overwrap machine and assists PLUG-OVERWRAP-MACHINE TENDER (tobacco) to tend
machine that wraps lumps of chewing tobacco in $T3homogenized leaf:$T1 Mounts roll of
homogenized tobacco leaf on overwrap machine and guides end of roll between machine rollers
and under cutter. Pours glue into machine glue container to replenish supply reservoir. Pushes
wire through hole of glue container to assure free flow of glue. Observes wrapping operation and
removes defectively wrapped lumps from machine discharge conveyor. Wets down belts of
machine, using rag, to prevent lumps from sticking to belt. Performs other duties as described
under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
529.687-226 INSPECTOR, PROCESSING (sugar & conf.)
Examines, weighs, and measures sheets and strips of
unwrapped, finished chewing gum to ensure conformity to specifications and standards:
Examines trays of rolled and scored gum to verify that finished gum is free of caked sugar,
indentations, and foreign matter. Inspects gum surface for uniformity of sugar coating and for
prescribed scoring and trimming. Weighs and measures thickness and length of gum strips, using
scale, micrometer, and length gauge. Notifies supervisory personnel of deviations from
prescribed standards.
529.687-230 LABORER, SHELLFISH PROCESSING (can. & preserv.)
Performs any combination of following tasks concerned
with fresh packing, canning, freezing, or smoking shellfish: Transports shellfish, shellfish meats,
cans, or cases to work area manually, or using wheeled hopper, handtruck, or power hoist. Loads
conveyors, hoppers, or handtrucks with product, cans, or cases. Spreads shellfish on conveyor,
drenches them with water, and removes foreign matter. Weighs shellfish or shellfish meat, using
scales. Records weight of product on standard form. Sorts shellfish according to size, and trims
off unusable portions, using knife or scissors. Packs shellfish meat in jars, cans, or boxes, and
packs containers in crushed ice to fresh pack. Cleans conveyors, machines, and work areas, using
high pressure hose spray. May feed cans and lids into lidding machine [PACKAGER,
MACHINE (any industry) 920.685-078]. May be designated according to work performed as
Shellfish Checker (can & preserv.); Shellfish Packer (can. & preserv.); Shellfish Sorter (can. &
preserv.); Shellfish Weigher (can. & preserv.).
53 OCCUPATIONS IN PROCESSING OF PAPER AND RELATED MATERIALS
This division includes occupations concerned with the manufacture of paper and products made from paper. Includes converting wood, other cellulosic materials, and rags into pulp.
530 GRINDING, BEATING, AND MIXING OCCUPATIONS
This group includes occupations concerned with reducing logs, straw, rags, and similar cellulosic materials to chips, dust, powder, paste, pulp, or other smaller particles by means of compression, grinding, or agitation; and combining and mingling materials to produce a single mass or compound.
530.132-010 COATING-MIXER SUPERVISOR (paper & pulp)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in blending and mixing materials used to make coating for paper and related products: Reads
production order to determine type and quantity of coating needed. Plans mixing sequence and
orders raw materials from stockroom. Assigns job duties to workers and supervises weighing and
mixing of materials. Tests each batch of coating for specific gravity, consistency, and color.
Directs routing of coating mix to paper machines or storage tanks. Keeps daily production
records. Instructs new workers in use of machinery and safety procedures. Performs other duties
as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
530.132-014 SUPERVISOR, BEATER ROOM (paper & pulp) alternate titles: beater, head
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in beating and refining pulp to prepare furnish for processing into paper: Calculates volume or
weight of ingredients, such as pulp, fillers, size, alum, and dyes, using formulas and laboratory
analyses of ingredient concentrations. Orders charging of beater vats with ingredients, beater roll
adjustment, and time of beating. Examines pulp samples and reviews laboratory reports to
determine when beating process is completed. Compares sample of paper produced with
specifications or standard sample and orders changes in beating procedure to produce paper to
specified standards. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry)
Master Title.
530.132-018 SUPERVISOR, WOOD ROOM (paper & pulp) alternate titles: wood-mill supervisor; wood-preparation supervisor
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in debarking, sawing, cleaning, and chipping logs to make wood chips for use as pulp: Schedules
production of chips according to quantity and species of wood required by digesters. Plans
routing of wood through mill according to species of wood. Inspects chips and adjusts cutter
knives to ensure chips are cut to specified standards. Performs other duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
530.132-022 WOOD GRINDER, HEAD (paper & pulp) alternate titles: ground-wood supervisor; supervisor, groundwood mill
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in grinding logs and wood blocks into pulp: Directs workers in feeding and adjusting machines to
obtain pulp of specified consistency. Observes grinders, examines pulp for length and thickness
of fiber, and reads laboratory reports on pulp consistency to determine need for sharpening
grindstone or machine adjustment. Installs sharpening burr in stone-dressing lathe, using wrench.
Moves controls to feed burr against revolving stone to dress and sharpen stone. Replaces worn
stone, using hoist and handtools. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any
industry) Master Title.
530.261-010 COLOR DEVELOPER (paper & pulp)
Develops formulas for paper-coloring dye and prepares
directions for mixing dye with pulp to produce colored paper to specifications or customer's
sample: Determines composition of color sample, using spectrophotometer. Mixes pulp with
water, size, filler, and other ingredients to make sample furnish of type and quality of paper
specified. Weighs and mixes pigments to prepare dye, and mixes dye with furnish. Pours furnish
on screen to make handsheet sample. Compares color of handsheet with color sample, visually or
with spectrophotometer. Calculates weights and proportions of pigments and other materials
required to make production batch of dye and prepares formulas and mixing directions for
COATING-MIXER TENDER (paper & pulp). Prepares directions for BEATER ENGINEER
(paper & pulp; tex. prod., nec) for mixing dye with furnish. Prepares spectrophotometer charts on
dye materials. Observes procedures of production staff in mixing dye with furnish and reviews
laboratory reports to investigate causes of substandard colored paper. Consults with and advises
production staff regarding technical problems in mixing colors and making colored paper to
improve formulas and improve production methods.
530.382-010 PULP-REFINER OPERATOR (paper & pulp)
Operates battery of machines to refine pulp and shorten
fibers as pulp flows continuously through machines to prepare pulp for papermaking: Turns
handwheels to adjust distance between bedplate and rotor knives to obtain specified fineness of
fibers. Starts machines and pumps to regulate flow of pulp from beater chests through refining
machines to paper machine chest. Examines pulp, reviews laboratory test reports, and adjusts
machines to ensure that pulp meets specifications. May change bedplates and rotor knives, using
handtools. May clean interior of storage chests, using water hose.
530.384-010 MIXER HELPER (concrete prod.) alternate titles: puddler
Performs following duties to facilitate making wallboard
(plasterboard): Puddles plaster slurry discharged from mixing machine, using puddling stick, and
spreads it evenly for feeding into machine that combines slurry and paper into wallboard.
Observes flow and squeezes flexible discharge nozzle (boot) of mixing machine to prevent
formation of lumps in slurry. Scrapes hardened slurry from edge guides and smoothing bars.
Scoops sample of slurry in cylinder, weighs it, and sets sample aside for specified period to
determine consistency (slump). Places sample under testing needle that drops from specified
height and indicates on dial depth of penetration to determine hardness (set) of core. Records test
results and reports defects to supervisor. Clears jams on wallboard machine and cleans work
area. Participates in splicing paper and in repairing wallboard and mixing machines.
530.582-010 PULPER, SYNTHETIC SOIL BLOCKS (paper & pulp)
Operates hydropulper and batch reactor to blend
woodpulp, plastic binders, and liquid fertilizers into slurry for use in molding synthetic soil
blocks: Fills hydropulper tank with water, adds woodpulp and measured amounts of chemicals,
and starts agitator. Observes and records temperature, pressure, and time interval of agitation
cycle. Pumps cooled pulp slurry to reactor tank and flushes hydropulper tank with water. Starts
reactor, adjusts temperature and pressure controls, and adds measured amounts of liquid
fertilizers and plastic binders. Tests acidity of solution by titration and adds ingredients as needed
to attain prescribed level. Pumps mixed slurry to storage tank for further processing. Flushes
reactor tank with water.
530.662-010 BEATER ENGINEER (paper & pulp; tex. prod., nec) alternate titles: beater operator
Controls beater engines and related equipment to process
furnish for making paper, roofing felt, and related products: Starts pumps and adjusts valves to
regulate flow of specified amount of slush pulp into vat. Starts engines and adjusts beater rolls to
obtain specified degree of pulp fineness and hydration. Examines furnish for specified
consistency and size of fibers. Dips sample from vat for laboratory testing. Starts pumps to
transfer furnish to storage chests. May operate machine to refine pulp. May make
$T3freeness$T1 and acidity tests. May calculate volume and weight of furnish ingredients from
technical control formulas. May mix and cook dyes for furnish. May control operation of battery
of beaters and be designated Beater, Lead (paper & pulp; tex. prod., nec).
530.662-014 WOOD GRINDER OPERATOR (paper & pulp)
Operates machines to grind logs or wood blocks into
fibers used in making paper pulp, using one of following methods: (1) Opens slide gate, tosses
wood into grinder pocket, and moves lever to actuate hydraulic piston that presses wood against
revolving grindstones. (2) Adjusts panel controls to regulate conveyor system that feeds wood to
hopper of grinder machines. Straightens wood in machine pocket or hopper to prevent jams,
using $T3picaroon.$T1 Turns valves to regulate spray of water to cool grindstones and to control
consistency of pulp. Turns handwheel to raise or lower dam to control flow of pulp from
discharge end of machine. Observes temperature gauge and color of pulp for evidence of burns
caused by dull or broken grindstones and notifies WOOD GRINDER, HEAD (paper & pulp)
530.132-022 of defects. May be designated according to type of machine operated as
Pocket-Grinder Operator (paper & pulp); Ring-Grinder Operator (paper & pulp).
530.665-010 BEATER-ENGINEER HELPER (paper & pulp; tex. prod., nec) alternate titles: beater-operator helper
Tends beaters and vats that prepare furnish for making
paper, roofing felt, and related products: Turns valves to charge vats with specified amounts of
slush pulp, fillers, size, and liquid chemicals. Weighs and dumps dry ingredients into vat
according to formula. Dips furnish sample from vat for laboratory testing. Removes plug of vat
to dump furnish into beater chest or starts pump to transfer furnish from vat to storage. Observes
vat and beater operation and notifies BEATER ENGINEER (tex. prod., nec; paper & pulp)
530.662-010 of malfunction. Cleans vat with water and hose and scrapes out adhering matter.
May truck materials from storage. May weigh, mix, and cook dyes. May chip rust, scale, and
other deposits from machine rolls, using airhammer. May truck sheet pulp and other materials
from stockroom.
530.665-014 RAG-CUTTING-MACHINE TENDER (paper & pulp; tex. prod., nec)
Tends rag-cutting machine that cuts rags to specified size
preparatory to processing into paper, roofing felt, or related products: Presses buttons to actuate
conveyor, cutters, and blowers. Observes movement of rags along conveyor to detect clogging or
malfunctioning machine. Stops machine at sound of warning buzzer and removes clogged rags,
using iron pry. Reports mechanical defects to supervisor. Lubricates, adjusts, and replaces worn
blades of machine. May record amount of rags cut on daily production record.
530.666-010 RAG-CUTTING-MACHINE FEEDER (paper & pulp; tex. prod., nec) alternate titles: cutter operator
Feeds machine that cuts rags to size for cooking,
bleaching, and defibering prior to making paper, roofing felt, or related products: Places rags on
apron of machine and pushes them into feeder roll or loads rags onto conveyor leading to
machine. Examines cut rags for size and notifies supervisor if machine knives need adjusting or
sharpening. May loosen setscrews with wrench and remove knives. May clean dirt and dust from
dust compartment and work area.
530.682-010 PULP GRINDER AND BLENDER (paper & pulp; wood prod., nec)
Operates machines to grind cooked wood chips into pulp
and blend pulp with other specified ingredients in manufacture of wallboard: Turns handwheel to
adjust grinding-plate settings. Starts machines and adjusts panel controls to maintain level in
pulp and water chests and regulate flow of chips through grinding machines. Observes charts,
dials, and gauges; and adjusts levers, valves, and panel controls to regulate flow of specified
amounts of pulp, alum, wax, asphalt, and starch into blending machine. May weigh samples of
wet and dry pulp on scales and calculate moisture content. May test pulp for $T3freeness,$T1
fineness, density, and breakage. May record production and test data.
530.685-010 COATING-MIXER TENDER (paper & pulp) alternate titles: clay mixer
Tends machine that mixes and strains filling and coating
materials for paper: Weighs and dumps specified quantities of materials, such as clay, soda ash,
titanium dioxide, lithopone, or gypsum, into hopper of mixing machine. Turns valve to admit
metered volume of water into mixing machine and starts machine that mixes ingredients. Starts
pumps that force mixture through straining screens and into storage tanks. Lifts screens from
machine and washes screens with water hose. May deliver sacks of materials to mixer, using
handtruck or forklift truck. May weigh and add specified quantities of color pigments to mixture.
May plan mixing according to paper production orders.
530.685-014 PULPER (paper & pulp; tex. prod., nec) alternate titles: slusher operator
Tends machine that reduces broke or dry pulp sheets to
pulp or slurry for use in making paper, wallboard, or related products: Dumps broke or pulp
sheets onto conveyor or into vat to fill pulper machine. Pushes buttons and turns valves to admit
water, ink removing solution, and steam that softens material to specified consistency. Starts
beating machine that reduces material to pulp. Observes and monitors material, dials, or charts to
ensure specified consistency of pulp. Opens discharge gate or starts pump to dump or transport
pulp to storage or to other processes. May catch pulp in broke boxes and push boxes to beater
engines. May push cart loads of broke from paper machines to pulper. May be designated
according to material reduced as Broke-Beater Tender (paper & pulp; tex. prod., nec); or
according to type of machine used as Hydropulper (paper & pulp).
530.686-010 BEATER-AND-PULPER FEEDER (paper & pulp; tex. prod., nec)
Feeds scrap paper or wood chips into beater tanks for
grinding into furnish used in making paper, roofing felt, or related products: Conveys bales of
scrap paper, fillers, starch, and chemicals to beater room, using forklift truck or handtruck. Opens
bales and dumps paper and fillers into beater tanks. Observes scrap paper and discards plastic or
other insoluble items into trash bin. Stacks bales of scrap paper and sacks of chemicals onto
conveyor of pulper machine, using forklift truck. Sweeps and cleans work area. May open valves
to drain furnish from beater tanks into storage units. May clean equipment screens, blades, and
interior surfaces, using brushes, broom, and cleaning solutions.
530.686-014 LOADER, MAGAZINE GRINDER (paper & pulp) alternate titles: magazine loader
Loads pulp logs or wood blocks into magazines of
grinder that reduces them to fibers used in making paper: Lifts and places logs into magazines,
using lumber hooks or $T3picaroon$T1 to align logs and avoid jams. Cuts oversized logs to
desired length, using cutoff saw.
530.686-018 WASTE-PAPER-HAMMERMILL OPERATOR (paper & pulp)
Feeds waste paper into machine that cuts paper into small
pieces for use as building insulation. Fills sack with cut paper.
530.687-010 RAG INSPECTOR (paper & pulp) alternate titles: inspector, rag sorting
Examines rags to verify that they have been sorted
according to color, quality, type, and condition, and that foreign matter, such as clips, buttons,
and elastic, has been removed. Weighs rags and records weight. Trucks rags to cutting machines.
532 COOKING AND DRYING OCCUPATIONS
This group includes occupations concerned with removing moisture from paper and related materials by exposing them to heat or air or placing them in a vacuum, and cooking materials at specific temperatures for varied intervals to effect their composition, consistency, or texture.
532.362-010 DIGESTER OPERATOR (paper & pulp; paper goods) alternate titles: cook; digester cook
Operates battery of stationary or rotary steam digesters to
cook wood chips with soda ash or acid to make pulp for use in manufacture of paper and
insulation board: Signals DIGESTER-OPERATOR HELPER (paper & pulp; paper goods)
532.686-010 to charge digesters with specified amounts of chips and chemicals. Turns valves or
moves panel controls to admit steam into digesters, to raise temperature and pressure within
specified limits, and to start rotary digesters. Monitors temperature, flow, and pressure gauges
and charts to ensure that chips are cooked according to specifications. Tests samples of digester
liquid by titration or standard color chart to determine completion of cooking process. Opens
valves of stationary digester to blow cooked pulp into pit, or pulls lever to tip rotary digester and
dump contents. Compiles production records. May be designated according to process as Cooker,
Soda (paper & pulp; paper goods); Cooker, Sulfate (paper & pulp; paper goods); Cooker, Sulfite
(paper & pulp; paper goods).
532.585-010 MATRIX-DRIER TENDER (paper & pulp)
Tends cylinder drier that dries sheets of matrix paper:
Sets controls of drier to regulate temperature and speed of cylinder and position of belt. Starts
drier and feeds wet sheets between revolving cylinder and belt. Observes gauges and feels dried
sheets for moisture content, and adjusts controls to achieve specified dryness. Gauges thickness
of fiberboard and matrix mats, using micrometer calipers. Sorts and records mats according to
thickness and stacks them on skids.
532.685-010 BACK TENDER, INSULATION BOARD (wood prod., nec) alternate titles: pulp drier
Tends oven drier at back end of pulp-making machine
that removes moisture from pulp sheets: Observes gauges and charts, and turns valves to regulate
flow of steam and control oven temperature. Aligns sheets on conveyor to prevent jams.
Regulates speed of conveyor to ensure that dried sheets conform to moisture content
specifications.
532.685-014 COOKER TENDER (paper & pulp)
Tends cooker that cooks logs for processing into pulp:
Bolts bottom of cooker in place. Opens gate of loading chute and guides logs into cooker with
pike pole. Turns valve to fill cooker with steam to cook wood for specified period. Unbolts
bottom of cooker and loads logs onto handtruck.
532.685-018 EVAPORATOR OPERATOR (paper & pulp)
Tends evaporator that condenses sulfite and black liquor
to prepare them for recovery furnace: Adjusts controls and turns valves of evaporator to regulate
flow and temperature of liquor to dehydrate liquor to specified density. Tests sample of liquor
concentrate, using hydrometer and thermometer, to determine density. Cleans evaporator
chambers, using steam hose.
532.685-022 MOISTURE-CONDITIONER OPERATOR (paper & pulp)
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. Places roll of paper on reel
stand, using hoist, and wraps end of paper around threader bar. Starts machine that automatically
threads paper between feed and tension rolls in cabinet. Wraps end of dampened paper sheet on
core shaft of rewinder reel. Adjusts tension of paper by adding or removing weights on chain.
532.685-026 PULP-PRESS TENDER (paper & pulp) alternate titles: hydraulic-press tender
Tends hydraulic press that removes moisture from
fiberboard, laps, or sheets of wet pulp: Pushes loaded truck under hydraulic pressing plate and
starts machine to lower ram and press water from pulp. Pulls truck away from press and pushes it
to baling area. May stack layers of laps or sheets on handtruck, placing wire mesh or fiber mats
between layers to facilitate pressing water from stock.
532.686-010 DIGESTER-OPERATOR HELPER (paper & pulp; paper goods) alternate titles: cook helper; digester-cook helper; pulp-making-plant operator
Feeds wood chips and soda ash or acid into digester that
processes wood chips into pulp: Unbolts and removes digester cover, using wrench and chain
hoist. Lowers feed pipe into digester, using hoist, and pushes button or turns handwheel to load
digester with wood chips. Pushes control panel button or turns valve to admit specified quantities
of soda ash or acid into digester. Replaces and bolts cover. May remove cover and blow steam
from digester at completion of cooking cycle. May tend conveyors that convey chips to hopper or
cooked pulp to storage bins. May open valves to blow cooked pulp into pit. May pull lever to
dump cooked pulp from rotary digester. May draw and deliver pulp sample to laboratory for
analysis.
532.686-014 PAPER-CONE-DRYING-MACHINE OPERATOR (paper goods)
Dumps paper cones treated with solution of turpentine
and beeswax into drying cabinet and starts fan. Rakes cones from cabinet after specified drying
time.
532.687-010 LABEL DRIER (recording)
Dries phonograph labels in oven for use by record-press
section: Obtains specified labels from stock and spreads them on drying racks of oven. Turns dial
of automatic timer to start drying cycle. Removes dried labels from racks and separates labels by
title. Stacks labels on warming plates near record presses, according to production schedule.
Collects, sorts, and returns unused labels to storage at end of shift.
533 COOLING, BLEACHING, SCREENING, WASHING, AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
This group includes occupations concerned with cleaning materials with water, making them cooler, whitening them by use of chlorine gas or other bleaching agents, and separating finer from coarser parts by use of a screen.
533.362-010 BLEACHER, PULP (paper & pulp)
Controls equipment to bleach pulp: Starts pumps and
adjusts controls to regulate flow of pulp to chlorination towers, bleaching and soaking tanks, and
pulp washers, according to specified bleaching sequence. Opens valves to allow metered flow of
such chemicals as liquid and gaseous chlorine, sulfur dioxide gas, caustic soda, hypochlorite, and
peroxide into pulp, according to bleaching specifications. Starts agitators to mix pulp and
chemicals. Tends cylinder washers to wash soluble impurities and excess bleach from pulp after
each bleaching operation. Adjusts controls to ensure that pulp bleaching meets specifications,
according to laboratory test reports. Starts equipment to pump bleached pulp to storage. May
make titration tests. May test whiteness of pulp, using $T3reflectance meter.$T1 May tend
decker machines that thicken pulp. May be designated according to pulp-making process as
Bleacher, Groundwood Pulp (paper & pulp); Bleacher, Kraft Pulp (paper & pulp); Bleacher,
Sulfite Pulp (paper & pulp).
533.665-010 BLOW-PIT OPERATOR (paper & pulp)
Tends blow pits that wash pulp to remove cooking acid:
Covers blow pit floor with specified amount of water, using hose, and clamps shut doors and
hatches to prepare blow pit for receiving cooked pulp. Turns wheel, as signaled by DIGESTER
OPERATOR (concrete prod.; paper & pulp), to open digester outlet valve and blow cooked pulp
under pressure into blow pit. Opens valve to drain spent cooking liquor and water from pulp in
blow pit. Opens water faucet or sprays pulp with water from high-pressure hose to wash cooking
liquor from pulp and flush pulp from blow pit into receiving chests. Dips pulp sample from pit
for testing in laboratory.
533.682-010 DECKER OPERATOR (paper & pulp) alternate titles: rotary-filter operator
Operates decker or rotary filter machines to remove water
from pulp stock and reduce stock to specified consistency for bleaching or beating: Turns valves
to regulate flow of pulp stock into machine vat. Starts machine and adjusts controls to regulate
speed of cylindrical screen in vat. Turns valve to adjust suction in cylinder to deposit pulp on
screen at specified rate and remove white water through meshes of screen. Turns handwheels or
pulls lever to adjust press roll against screen to obtain pulp of specified consistency. Pulls lever
to adjust blade that scrapes pulp from screen into storage chest. May tend flat or rotary screens to
remove coarse fibers from pulp.
533.685-010 BLEACH-BOILER FILLER (paper & pulp) alternate titles: bleach-boiler packer; filler
Tends rotary bleach boiler that cleans and bleaches rags
used in making paper: Charges boiler with rags, chemicals, and water. Fastens boiler cover, starts
rotary motor, and turns steam valves to clean and bleach rags in boiler for specified length of
time. Opens valves to reduce steam pressure and drain liquid from boiler. May pack boiler with
alternate layers of rags and dry chemicals. May mix chemicals.
533.685-014 BROWN-STOCK WASHER (paper & pulp)
Tends machines that wash cooking liquor from pulp:
Starts machines and pumps, and turns valves to regulate spray from water jets and flow of pulp
through washer to remove cooking liquor. Opens drains to dispose of wash water or transfer
wash water to recovery storage tank. May tend flat or centrifugal screens that remove knots or
uncooked chips from pulp.
533.685-018 SAVE-ALL OPERATOR (paper & pulp)
Tends machine that salvages woodpulp suspended in
white water: Opens valves or starts pumps to regulate flow of white water and glue size into vat
causing pulp to flocculate (form fluffy mass) for easier removal. Starts cylinder of machine
revolving to remove pulp from water. Turns valve to adjust vacuum in cylinder to remove water
from pulp deposited on screen. Pulls levers to adjust blade that scrapes pulp from cylinder into
receiving chest. Starts pumps to transport recovered pulp and residue of white water containing
fillers, dyes, and chemicals to storage chests. Cleans machine and pipelines with brushes and
chemical solution.
533.685-022 SCREEN TENDER (paper & pulp) alternate titles: screen-room operator
Tends knotters, rifflers, and centrifugal and flat screens
that remove knots, sand, coarse fibers, and uncooked chips from cooked woodpulp: Starts
machine and turns valves to adjust flow of pulp and water into screening machine at specified
consistency, or sets automatic consistency regulator. Adjusts water sprays to wash pulp through
screens and refuse into receiving chests. Examines and feels usable (fine) fibers and screened-out
material to detect inefficient cleaning and loss of stock, and adjusts flow of pulp stock and water
accordingly. Replaces defective screen plates, using handtools. Cleans screen plates and flow
boxes with water hose. Washes and scrapes sand deposits from rifflers. May tend washers to
wash cooking liquor from pulp [DECKER OPERATOR (paper & pulp)]. May be designated
according to type of machine tended as Centrifugal-Screen Tender (paper & pulp); Riffler Tender
(paper & pulp); Rod-Machine Operator (paper & pulp).
533.685-026 SCREEN TENDER, CHIPS (paper & pulp)
Tends rotary or shaker screens that remove slivers,
sawdust, dirt, knots, and oversized chips from wood chips used for paper pulp: Starts conveyors
to move wood chips from storage to screens and to transfer cleaned chips to designated bins.
Starts screens and blower to clean chips and adjusts feeding mechanism on screens to prevent
overloading. Cleans screens with airhose and brush after each run. Oils machine and conveyors.
May tend rechipping machine to reduce size of oversize chips.
533.685-030 THRASHER FEEDER (paper & pulp) alternate titles: rag-willow operator
Tends thrasher (dusting machine) that removes dust and
lime from rags: Starts machine and feeds rags into machine hopper. Removes dust receiver from
machine, dumps dust, and cleans machine.
533.685-034 WASHER ENGINEER (paper & pulp)
Tends equipment that bleaches and washes cooked rags
used in making paper: Turns valve to fill vat with water. Dumps specified quantities of chlorine,
lime, and alum into vat to prepare bleaching solution. Places rags in solution to bleach them for
specified length of time. Turns valve to drain solution from vat. Sets controls to regulate flow of
water into vat to wash bleach solution from rags. Starts roller to pick up and eject dirty water
from vat. Turns valve to drain wash water from vat. Removes rags from vat and places them in
seasoning bin.
533.686-010 BLOW-PIT HELPER (paper & pulp)
Assists BLOW-PIT OPERATOR (paper & pulp) in
washing pulp to remove cooking acid: Pulls lever to close blow pit drain covers. Dumps pulp
from digester into blow pit. Turns handwheel to open drain valves that permit gravity drainage of
cooking liquor into recovery vat or sewers. Flushes residual pulp from blow pit, using
high-pressure water hose. Cleans work area, using broom, hose, and shovel. Performs other
duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
533.686-014 WASHER-ENGINEER HELPER (paper & pulp)
Assists WASHER ENGINEER (paper & pulp) in
bleaching and washing cooked rags used in making paper: Removes covers from boiler, using
hoist and wrenches. Positions stock boxes under boiler openings to receive cooked rags.
Removes rags stuck in boiler, using metal hook. Pushes loaded boxes to washer and dumps rags
into washer, using hoist. Turns valves to emit rags from machine after completion of wash cycle
and conveys material to designated area of plant for further processing. Records rag type and
time of wash cycle on production sheet. Cleans equipment and work area. Performs other duties
as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
533.687-010 SCREEN-TENDER HELPER (paper & pulp) alternate titles: screen washer
Assists SCREEN TENDER (paper & pulp) in removing
impurities and uncooked chips from cooked woodpulp: Turns valve to activate pump that fills
defoamer tank. Washes clogged masses of fibers and impurities from screen plates, using water
hose. Washes and scrapes sand and sludge from rifflers and flow boxes. Draws and spreads pulp
sample in sheet mold. Observes sample against light, and notifies SCREEN TENDER (paper &
pulp) when sample fails to meet cleaning specifications. May remove and replace screen plates,
using handtools. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
534 CALENDERING, SIZING, COATING, AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
This group includes occupations concerned with imparting a desired finish or ensuring uniform thickness in paper by pressure applied with rollers; applying a thin pasty substance such as glue, starch, or resin to paper to glaze it, act as a filler, or otherwise treat the surface; and brushing a layer of mineral over paper and then drying it as a preliminary step to calendering.
534.130-010 SUPERVISOR, COATING (photo. appar.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in operating coating machines to sensitize blueprint and photographic paper: Sets up machine
and adjusts roller speed and drying temperature. Reads gauges and graphs and inspects control
mechanisms to verify machine setup. Adds chemical ingredients, such as solvents and
neutralizing agents, to solution as specified by quality control test reports. Performs other duties
as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
534.132-010 SUPERVISOR, CALENDERING (paper & pulp)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in operating calender machines to impart specified gloss and finish to surface of paper: Assigns
duties to workers, according to production orders and knowledge of machine capacities. Inspects
finish of paper for adherence to specifications. Trains workers in operation of machines.
Maintains production, quality control, and personnel records. Performs other duties as described
under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
534.132-014 SUPERVISOR, PAPER COATING (paper & pulp; paper goods)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in operating machines to coat, laminate, or impregnate paper and related materials with
substances such as wax, resins, starches, or polyethylene: Confers with customers and company
officials to obtain order specifications. Prepares work schedules and assigns duties to workers.
Analyzes production reports and maintains production records. Trains workers. May operate
coating machines during absences of regular workers. Performs other duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
534.137-010 SUPERVISOR, CARBON-PAPER-COATING (pen & pencil)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in manufacturing carbon paper and inked ribbons, and processing printed forms into multicopy
business forms and teletype rolls: Reads work orders and production schedules to determine
processing sequence. Prepares time and cost estimates and other production reports. Assigns
duties and interprets company policy to workers. Performs other duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
534.380-010 CARBON-PAPER-COATING-MACHINE SETTER (pen & pencil)
Sets up and adjusts battery of machines that pass paper or
plastic sheeting between series of rolls to coat it with inked wax-oil preparation to make carbon
paper: Selects and installs specified rolls, such as printing (to print specified wording and design
on back of paper), applicator, wiper, hot, and cold rolls, using wrenches. Wipes rolls with cloth
and solvent to remove dirt and excess wax. Turns valves to admit steam and cold water into hot
and cold rolls. Observes gauges and adjusts valves to regulate temperature of rolls and heat of
wax in reservoir pan. Measures thickness of material to be coated, using micrometers, to
determine that weight is as ordered. Observes paper as it passes over and around rolls, and turns
nuts to adjust positions of rolls to remove wrinkles. Measures thickness of coated paper with
micrometers, and adjusts distance between applicator and wiper rolls to produce coating of
specified thickness. Assists CARBON-COATER-MACHINE OPERATOR (pen & pencil) in
installing and removing rolls of material and in cutting jammed paper from rolls.
534.482-010 WAXING-MACHINE OPERATOR (paper goods) alternate titles: sheeter-waxer operator; wax-coating-machine tender; waxer operator
Operates machines to coat paper or cardboard container
blanks with wax or paraffin: Mounts paper roll on machine feedrack by hand or using chain
hoist, or loads blanks on stacking mechanism. Fills tank with wax chunks or paraffin blocks, and
turns valves to regulate temperature and melt material. Starts machine and adjusts controls to
regulate machine feed, temperature of wax, paraffin, cooling rolls, or cold water bath, and
tension of paper feed or stacking mechanism. Weighs standard-size paper sheets before and after
coating and calculates weight of wax, or measures thickness of coated blanks with automatic
micrometer, to verify that coating meets specifications. Examines blanks for uneven paraffin
distribution, bubbles, spots, or other imperfections. May be designated according to type of
product coated as Carton-Waxing-Machine Operator (paper goods).
534.565-010 OVEN TENDER (ordnance)
Tends series of drying and humidifying ovens and
waxing tanks that waterproof and condition paper tubes preparatory to processing into shotgun
shells: Turns valves and pushes buttons to heat oven, admit water and liquid wax into tanks, and
start cooling fans. Observes temperature, humidity, and steam pressure charts and gauges, and
adjusts equipment accordingly. Notifies maintenance workers of equipment malfunction. Lifts
baskets of die-sized tubes into monorail carriers at sizing machines. Pushes loaded carriers into
polymerizing oven to harden linseed-oil coating and into humidifying oven to soften paper for
subsequent machining. Immerses carriers in molten wax to waterproof tube interiors, using hoist.
Empties carriers into steam-heated tumbler to remove excess wax from tubes. Records types and
quantities of tubes processed.
534.582-010 PAPER-COATING-MACHINE OPERATOR (photo. appar.) alternate titles: coater; sensitizer
Operates machine to coat paper with chemical solution or
emulsion to produce paper for graphic duplicating or photographic printmaking: Fills coating
troughs with specified chemicals. Mounts paper roll on machine spindle, using hoist or lift truck.
Threads paper through coating rollers and drying chamber. Adjusts screws on roller shaft to
regulate machine speed and paper tension, using handtools. Adjusts temperature in drying
chamber to regulate drying of paper. Examines and feels surface of coated paper emerging from
machine for streaks, discoloration, and adequate moisture content. Cuts paper with knife to
obtain sample for laboratory testing. Records gauge and graph readings and production data.
May be designated according to type of coating applied as Blueprint-Paper-Coating-Machine
Operator (photo. appar.); Photographic-Paper-Coating-Machine Operator (photo. appar.).
534.662-010 BACK TENDER, PAPER MACHINE (paper & pulp) alternate titles: second hand, paper machine
Operates drier, calender, and winding sections of
fourdrinier or cylinder-type papermaking machines to produce paper and wind it onto rolls:
Threads continuous sheet of paper through carrier, drier, and calender rolls by hand. Observes
charts and gauges, and turns valves to adjust steam pressure, temperature of drier and calender
rolls, and hot air blowing into continuous sheet. Turns wheels to adjust tension on rolls and
control running speed of sheet. Inspects sheet for defects, such as dirt, slime spots, holes, and
wrinkles, and marks defective portions for removal at rewinding section. Directs workers
engaged in winding, slitting, weighing, wrapping, and stenciling paper rolls. May operate size
tub or spray paper with steam, water, or dyes to obtain specified finish. May operate drying
section only to produce rolls or sheets of dry pulp and be designated Back Tender, Pulp Drier
(paper & pulp). May be designated according to type of machine as Back Tender, Cylinder
(paper & pulp); Back Tender, Fourdrinier (paper & pulp).
534.665-010 SCREEN TENDER (paper & pulp; wood prod., nec)
Tends filter-screen unit at wet end of fourdrinier machine
that makes paper, sheet pulp, or insulation board from pulp stock: Adjusts guides to prevent wet
felt from running off machine, using wrench. Turns valves to regulate flow of water and pulp
onto filter screens as requested by FOURDRINIER-MACHINE OPERATOR (paper & pulp;
paper goods). Scrapes residue from screens with hand rake. Observes pickup of pulp from
cylinder screens by carrier mat and formation of continuous sheets to detect defects in paper,
such as breaks, slivers, dirt, and slime spots. Notifies FOURDRINIER-MACHINE OPERATOR
(paper & pulp; paper goods) of paper defects and machine malfunctions.
534.682-010 AIR-DRIER-MACHINE OPERATOR (paper & pulp) alternate titles: continuous-loft operator
Controls equipment to size (coat) and dry paper:
Positions paper roll on feedrack, using hoist. Threads paper through size tank and press and drier
rolls, and secures it to winding reel. Starts equipment and adjusts controls to regulate speed of
winding reel, temperature of drier rolls, and temperature of air rising from ducts to obtain
specified finish. Examines paper during winding for uniformity of finish and defects, such as
wrinkles and tears, and flags defective sections for removal. May operate slitter and winder
machine to slit and rewind paper into smaller rolls [SLITTING-MACHINE OPERATOR (any
industry) I]. May operate machine to cut paper into specified sizes [CUTTER OPERATOR (any
industry)].
534.682-014 CARBON-COATER-MACHINE OPERATOR (pen & pencil) alternate titles: coater, carbon paper
Operates machine that coats paper or plastic sheeting
with inked wax-oil preparation to make carbon paper: Dips hot solution from storage vat, using
pail, and pours solution into pans of machine. Installs roll of paper on machine and threads roll
through series of rollers that roll coating on paper, imprint back of paper with identifying data,
and chill coating to harden it. Observes gauges and turns steam and cold water valves to regulate
temperatures of rolls. Starts machine and observes paper to detect defects, such as tears, slits,
holes, and light spots, blurred or incomplete printing, and lack of sheen in coating that indicates
need for replenishing ink supply. Turns nuts to adjust tension of roll to prevent wrinkles in paper.
Measures thickness of coated paper, using micrometer, to verify that specified quantity of
coating is being applied. Cuts jammed paper from rolls and machine, using knife and shears.
Cleans rolls and machine parts with solvent and cloths.
534.682-018 COATING-MACHINE OPERATOR (paper & pulp; paper goods) alternate titles: grounding-machine operator; paper coater
Operates machine to glaze or impregnate paper with size
or coating mixtures: Adjusts spreader rollers and aligns or fastens brushes or scraper blade in
machine, using handtools, to spread coating to specified depth on paper. Loads paper roll on
machine feedrack, using hoist, and threads paper through spreader, pressure, and drying rolls.
Turns valve to admit specified coating mixture into machine tank. Starts machine and observes
paper to detect wrinkles, breaks, and uneven coating. Turns handwheels or levers to adjust
tension of paper and pressure of rollers. May measure depth of coating, using micrometer. May
be designated according to coating material used as Clay-Coating-Machine Tender (paper &
pulp; paper goods); Varnisher-Plasticoater (fabrication, nec). May coat printed wallpaper with
plastic solution to waterproof it and be designated Waterproof-Coating-Machine Tender (paper
goods).
534.682-022 COATING-MACHINE OPERATOR, HARDBOARD (paper goods; wood prod., nec) alternate titles: paint-coating-machine operator
Operates machine to spray paint and print surface finish
on hardboard sheets: Fills hoppers of machine with ready-mixed paint. Starts machine and moves
controls to regulate spraying action, specified tension of rollers, and temperature of infrared
drying lamps. Tests density of paint, using viscometer. May tend machine that coats unfinished
insulation board with talc to prevent sticking during subsequent pressing and be designated
High-Density-Talc-Coater Operator (wood prod., nec).
534.682-026 COMBINER OPERATOR (paper & pulp; paper goods) alternate titles: combiner-sheet operator; hot-melt-machine operator; laminating-machine operator; paster operator; solid-fiber-paster operator
Sets up and operates machine to combine two or more
continuous sheets of material, such as paper, paperboard, foil, and plastic film, to form such
laminated products as building paper, fiberboard, wallboard, or material from which metallic
yarn is slit: Mounts rolls of materials in machine, using hoist. Threads materials over and under
guide rollers (one sheet over adhesive roller), around cooling drum, and to rewinder core. Starts
pumps to transfer adhesive solution from storage tanks to machine. Starts machine, observes
gauges, and adjusts controls to maintain temperature and pressure of rollers, temperature of
adhesive, filling of cooling drum, functioning of doctor blade, and speed of machine. Inspects
samples of laminated products for defects, such as wrinkles and thick spots. May test specific
gravity of adhesive solution, using hydrometer. May attach ends of new material to material in
machine with tape. May set up and operate machine to extrude polyethylene film, combine film
with paper or aluminum foil, and print design on processed laminated paper used for wrapping
materials and be designated Polyethylene Combiner (paper goods).
534.682-030 CREPING-MACHINE OPERATOR (paper goods) alternate titles: crinkling-machine operator
Operates machine to crinkle smooth-surfaced paper to
form crepe paper: Mounts stock roll on machine, using chain hoist. Regulates flow of glue or
laminate to pans and steam to drying cylinders. Starts machine and threads sheet through glue
pan, feed rolls, creping (crinkling) roll and blade, rolls that remove excess glue or laminate,
drying cylinders, tension rolls, and onto rewinding rolls. Moves controls to bring creping blade in
contact with moving paper to crinkle paper, and adjusts temperature of steam-heated rolls,
tension of paper, and pressure of rolls to prevent tearing or folding of paper. Cuts paper, using
knife, and removes roll of crepe paper when required amount has been wound. May operate
machine equipped with cylinder press that simultaneously prints and laminates surface of paper
in addition to creping process and be designated Crepe-Laminator Operator (paper goods).
534.682-034 STRAP-MACHINE OPERATOR (paper goods) alternate titles: strap-making-machine operator
Operates strapping machine to glue, compress, and dry
multiple strands of twisted fiber yarn to form straps used for packaging: Hangs cones of yarn on
creel and empty spool on winder. Turns valves to fill glue troughs. Opens steam valves and
observes thermometer to heat glue and drying cans to specified temperature. Adjusts distance
between dies to specified measurements, using handtools. Threads strands through tension
device, glue bath, compression dies, infrared tacking lamps, around drying can, and through
roller and counter to spool. Starts equipment and inspects finished strapping for strand
separation, thickness, and width, visually or using gauges. Cuts out faulty areas and splices cut
ends together. Replaces full spools on winder. Observes creel, replaces emptying cones, and
splices ends. Repairs breaks in yarn by splicing ends. Tags and marks full spools for
identification.
534.682-038 SUPERCALENDER OPERATOR (paper & pulp)
Operates supercalender machine to impart specified gloss
and finish to surface of paper: Positions roll of paper on machine reel stand, using hoist. Fastens
collar and alignment guides on shaft to secure roll, using wrench. Threads paper around feed,
calender, and tension rolls, and wraps end of paper around core shaft of rewinder roll. Observes
gauge and turns valve to control temperature by regulating flow of steam to calender rolls. Turns
handwheels to control tension of paper and pressure of rolls. Inspects paper for dirt, slime spots,
wrinkles, and compactness of winding. Splices breaks in paper with glue or splicing paper, and
seals splices with heated flatiron. Tests paper samples for gloss and finish, using glarimeter.
Holds sandpaper against revolving rolls to remove lint and dirt.
534.685-010 DAMPENER OPERATOR (paper & pulp)
Tends machine that dampens rolls of paper prior to
calendering: Inserts steel shaft in core of roll and positions roll on machine frame, using hoist.
Aligns roll on shaft and fastens collar to shaft to secure alignment, using rule and wrench. Turns
valve to regulate flow of water into tank and starts machine. Threads paper through feed and
tension rolls and wraps end of paper around rewinding roll. Turns handwheels to adjust tension
and friction rolls. Turns switch to start rotary brush that throws spray of water from tank onto
underside of paper. Pounds paper with wooden club to prevent loose winding on roll. Observes
feeding, spraying, and winding of paper for excess moisture and loose winding, and makes
adjustments. Loads rewound roll onto dolly, using hoist, and pushes it away from machine.
534.685-014 FRICTION-PAINT-MACHINE TENDER (fabrication, nec)
Tends equipment that applies and dries strip of friction
paint (striking material) on cards of matchbook covers and matchbox slides: Loads stack of cards
into machine feed magazine. Observes machine feed to prevent jam of cards on conveyor.
Inspects friction paint coverage for specified thickness of application, and adjusts friction paint
feedwheels, using handtools. Removes paper dust and dirt from revolving feedwheels with knife.
Fills machine reservoir with friction paint. Turns steam valves and reads gauge to maintain
specified temperature in conveyor-drier.
534.685-018 OILING-MACHINE OPERATOR (paper & pulp; paper goods)
Tends machine that immerses hardboard sheets in oil to
impart smooth finish and cuts sheets to size preparatory to tempering: Adjusts position of saws to
cut sheets to specified length and width. Observes gauge and turns steam valve to fill oil
reservoir and maintain oil at prescribed temperature. Starts feed conveyors, saws, and automatic
sheet-stacking mechanism. Feeds uncoated sheets into machine and pulls table saw across end of
each sheet before coating to remove irregular edges. Observes sheets for presence of coating
flaws, scratches, and oil droplets on surface. Grades hardboard sheets according to defects and
size. Places board beneath each stack of oiled sheets and inverts top sheet to protect surfaces
against marring during storage or further processing. Keeps records of rejected hardboard sheets
for shift log.
534.685-022 PAPER COATER (paper & pulp; paper goods)
Tends machine that dyes paper to specified color: Pours
prepared dye solution into machine receptacle. Loads roll of paper in machine. Pulls lever to start
device that applies color solution to paper. Observes paper as it passes through machine to detect
blemishes, streaks, or other defects. Replenishes dye solution and loads machine with paper
when depleted.
534.685-026 PARAFFIN-MACHINE OPERATOR (paper goods)
Tends machine that sprays fiber can lids or paperboard
box blanks with paraffin wax to make items moistureproof or airtight: Fills machine reservoir
with paraffin chunks and opens steam valve to heat and liquefy paraffin. Places items into
machine that automatically sprays melted paraffin wax on inner surfaces as items pass under
nozzle. Examines sprayed items to ensure uniformity of coating. Stacks finished items on trays
or handcart for removal to storage area. May keep daily production records.
534.685-030 VARNISHING-MACHINE OPERATOR (print. & pub.)
Tends machine that coats paper decals with varnish:
Mixes varnish according to formula and fills machine reservoir. Starts machine and feeds sheets
of paper decals between rollers that coat them with varnish.
534.685-034 WET-END HELPER (wood prod., nec)
Tends wet end of machine that cuts and paints wallboard,
as directed by FOURDRINIER-MACHINE OPERATOR (paper & pulp; paper goods): Turns
valve to regulate flow of paint onto wet board. Turns handwheel to adjust cutters. Guides end of
wet-board mat from pressure rolls onto tipple rolls at start of each new run. Observes wet-board
panels and pulls lever to drop defective boards into recovery box. Sharpens and cleans cutter as it
rotates. Removes and replaces screens and pressure rolls, using hoist and handtools. May weigh
sample of wet board, dry sample in electric retort, and compute moisture loss and estimated
density, using standard conversion tables or slide rule. May measure thickness of board, using
calipers. May record production data in logbook.
534.686-010 PAPER-PROCESSING-MACHINE HELPER (paper & pulp; paper goods)
Mounts rolls of paper on machines, such as combiner,
coating machine, and waxing machine, and performs related duties to assist machine operators:
Inserts metal shaft through core of paper roll, positions roll on machine feedrack, using hoist, and
clamps shaft in bearings. Shoves core on rewind shaft and positions shaft in machine rewind
rack. Assists operator in threading paper through machine, and starts end of paper around rewind
core. Splices breaks in paper, using tape and hot iron. Removes rewound roll from machine with
hoist, and pulls shaft from core by hand. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any
industry) Master Title. May stack cardboard container blanks and return blanks to operator for
further processing of untreated sides of blanks. May examine coating of blanks for imperfections
and notify operator when imperfections occur. May be designated according to worker assisted,
as Coating-Machine-Operator Helper (paper & pulp; paper goods); Combiner-Operator Helper
(paper & pulp; paper goods); Supercalender-Operator Helper (paper & pulp);
Waxing-Machine-Operator Helper (paper goods).
534.687-010 CONE TREATER (paper goods)
Treats paper cones with mixture of turpentine and
beeswax: Combines specified amounts of turpentine and beeswax in vat and adjusts controls to
heat mixture to specified temperature. Fills wire basket with paper cones and lowers basket into
heated mixture until thoroughly saturated (treated). Raises basket, drains mixture from cones,
and sets basket aside for transfer to drying cabinet.
534.687-014 CREPING-MACHINE-OPERATOR HELPER (paper goods)
Assists CREPING-MACHINE OPERATOR (paper
goods) in forming crepe paper: Trucks paper rolls to machine and storage areas. Weighs finished
rolls and cleans working area. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry)
Master Title.
535 FORMING OCCUPATIONS, N.E.C.
This group includes occupations, not elsewhere classified, concerned with imparting a desired shape to paper and related material.
535.482-010 WAD-COMPRESSOR OPERATOR-ADJUSTER (ordnance) alternate titles: compressor operator-adjuster
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