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DICTIONARY OF OCCUPATIONAL TITLES (4th Ed., Rev. 1991)700.130-010 to 713.684-018 This category includes occupations concerned with the use of body members, handtools, and bench machines to fit, grind, carve, mold, paint, sew, assemble, inspect, repair, and similarly work relatively small objects and materials, such as jewelry, phonographs, light bulbs, musical instruments, tires, footwear, pottery, and garments. The work is usually performed at a set position in a mill, plant, or shop, at a bench, worktable, or conveyor. At the more complex levels, workers frequently read blueprints, follow patterns, use a variety of handtools, and assume responsibility for meeting standards. Workers at the less complex levels are required to follow standardized procedures.
70 OCCUPATIONS IN FABRICATION, ASSEMBLY, AND REPAIR OF METAL PRODUCTS, N.E.C.
This division includes occupations, not elsewhere classified, concerned with fabricating, assembling, and repairing or reconditioning products primarily made of metal, but may include parts of plastic or other materials. Also includes products usually made of metal, such as certain tools, but sometimes made of a substitute metallic-type material, the fabrication of which involves use of tooling and techniques similar to metalworking.
700 OCCUPATIONS IN FABRICATION, ASSEMBLY, AND REPAIR OF JEWELRY, SILVERWARE, AND RELATED PRODUCTS
This group includes occupations concerned with fabricating and repairing solid and plated jewelry, tableware, dresser sets, ornamental articles, trophies, medals, rosaries and ecclesiastical ware, jewelers' findings, and related items made of precious and semiprecious metals, and such alloys as pewter and stainless steel. Includes mounting stones in settings. Lapidary work is included in Group 770; and metal engraving is included in Group 704.
700.130-010 SUPERVISOR (jewelry-silver.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in production of sterling silver or silver-plated hollowware, such as serving pieces, flatware,
ecclesiastical items, or trophies: Analyzes characteristics, such as luster, malleability, and
attractiveness of workpiece in process to determine whether to stop or continue production of
workpiece. Trains new workers. Inspects finished work to ensure adherence to specifications,
using micrometer, calipers, height-gauge, and rulers. May operate equipment, such as buffing
machine, press, and drophammer to correct defects in product. Performs other duties as described
under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
700.131-010 SUPERVISOR (jewelry-silver.; plastic prod.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in production of jewelry cases: Trains new employees in all phases of operations. Performs
duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title. May be designated
according to workers supervised as Supervisor, Hand Workers (jewelry-silver.; plastic prod.);
Supervisor, Machine Workers (jewelry-silver.; plastic prod.).
700.131-014 SUPERVISOR (metal prod., nec)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in beating gold strips into leaves of specified dimensions, performing duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
700.131-018 SUPERVISOR, JEWELRY DEPARTMENT (jewelry-silver.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in more than one phase of manufacturing jewelry, such as rings, pins, charms, and medals:
Assigns workers to stamping, soldering, enameling, or engraving department. Trains workers in
methods of jewelry manufacture, such as model making, casting, polishing and stone cutting.
Inspects finished work to ensure adherence to specification, using sight magnifier, micrometer,
and loupe. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
700.261-010 PEWTERER (jewelry-silver.)
Designs and fabricates pewter products, applying
knowledge of metallurgy, mold-making, and pewter casting and finishing: Researches reference
materials and consults with interested parties to develop ideas for new products. Designs, drafts,
and fabricates models of new casting molds, using drafting tools, lathe, and handtools. Fabricates
lathe accessories and modifies handtools to facilitate turning and finishing of cast pieces. Mixes
and heats alloy and fills casting molds [PEWTER CASTER (jewelry-silver.) 502.384-010]. Joins
cast parts to form product, using solder and blowtorch, and shapes, engraves, and polishes
product, using lathe and cutting and polishing tools [PEWTER FINISHER (jewelry-silver.)
700.281-026]. Analyzes production data to determine deviations from standards necessitating
replacement of molds or modification of equipment.
700.281-010 JEWELER (jewelry-silver.) alternate titles: bench worker; jewelry jobber; jewelry repairer
Fabricates and repairs jewelry articles, such as rings,
brooches, pendants, bracelets, and lockets: Forms model of article from wax or metal, using
carving tools. Places wax model in casting ring, and pours plaster into ring to form mold. Inserts
plaster mold in furnace to melt wax. Casts metal model from plaster mold. Forms mold of sand
or rubber from metal model for casting jewelry. Pours molten metal into mold, or operates
centrifugal casting machine to cast article [CENTRIFUGAL-CASTING-MACHINE
OPERATOR (jewelry-silver.)]. Cuts, saws, files, and polishes article, using handtools and
polishing wheel. Solders pieces of jewelry together, using soldering torch or iron. Enlarges or
reduces size of rings by sawing through band, adding or removing metal, and soldering ends
together. Repairs broken clasps, pins, rings, and other jewelry by soldering or replacing broken
parts. Reshapes and restyles old jewelry, following designs or instructions, using handtools and
machines, such as jeweler's lathe and drill. Smooths soldered joints and rough spots, using hand
file and emery paper. May be designated according to metals fashioned as Goldsmith
(jewelry-silver.); Platinumsmith (jewelry-silver.); Silversmith (jewelry-silver.) I.
700.281-014 JEWELER APPRENTICE (jewelry-silver.) alternate titles: bench-worker apprentice; jewelry-repairer apprentice; craft worker
Performs duties as described under APPRENTICE (any
industry) Master Title.
700.281-018 MODEL MAKER I (jewelry-silver.)
Makes models by hand from materials, such as plastic,
plaster, wax, and metals, according to prepared design for use as molds in casting silverware
articles, using sculpturing, carving, and engraving tools: Cuts, carves, chisels, scrapes, and files
plaster, wax, or other plastic materials to make model of article in conformity with design. Makes
mold of clay or plaster and casts metal sample of model [MOLD MAKER (jewelry-silver.) I].
Grinds, sharpens, and makes own handtools, such as scrapers, cutters, gougers, and shapers. May
chase decorative designs on silver blanks to be used as models from which steel-production dies
are made [CHASER (jewelry-silver.)]. May make own jigs and fixtures.
700.281-022 SILVERSMITH II (jewelry-silver.)
Assembles and repairs silverware, such as coffee pots, tea
sets, and trays: Anneals workpiece in gas oven for prescribed time to soften metal for reworking.
Wires parts, such as legs, spouts, and handles, to body to prepare unit for soldering. Solders parts
together and fills in holes and cracks with silver solder, using gas torch. Hammers out
deformations and levels and sets bottoms, using dollies, hammers, and tracing punches. Shapes
and straightens damaged legs, lids, and spouts with pliers. Restores dented embossing on articles,
using hammers and punches. Pierces and cuts open design in ornamentation, using hand drill and
scroll saw. Glues plastic separators to handles of coffee and teapots. May operate lathe to form
articles of silverware out of silver or plated sheet, according to sketches. May hammer metal into
shape and solder seams to make handles and spouts. May work with metals other than silver,
such as pewter, brass, chromium, and nickel.
700.281-026 PEWTER FINISHER (jewelry-silver.)
Shapes, joins, engraves, and polishes pewter items
following casting, using machine and handtools and applying knowledge of finishing processes:
Secures cast pewter item onto chuck of lathe, depresses button to activate lathe, and pares inner
and outer surfaces of items to remove rough edges and excess material, to shape piece to style
specifications, and to impart luster to finish, depending on processing stage, using variety of
chipping and cutting tools. Engraves decorative lines on item, using engraving tool. Polishes
finished surfaces, using abrasive pad. Determines placement on item of auxiliary parts, such as
spouts and handles, using paper facsimile, and marks solder path on item, using grease pencil.
Routs out solder path, following marked lines and using routing machine. Places part on jig to
stabilize part, aligns auxiliary part with part of jig, and joins parts, using solder and blowtorch.
Weighs completed pieces to determine deviation from target weight, and records weight and
processing time required on production records. Carries pieces to next work station. Occasionally
fabricates chipping and turning tools, using machine and handtools.
700.381-010 CHAIN MAKER, HAND (jewelry-silver.)
Forms chains of various shapes and designs from gold
wire to make jewelry articles according to specifications: Winds wire into coils, using coiling
device. Saws coils through one side to form separate links, using handsaw. Assembles links in
specified manner to form rope chain or fancy links, using pointed pliers. Solders links to form
chain, using gold solder and gas torch. Immerses chain in chemical baths to clean gold. Polishes
chain, using jeweler's rouge and felt polishing wheel.
700.381-014 FANCY-WIRE DRAWER (jewelry-silver.)
Draws, shapes, and engraves or embosses precious or
base metal wire for use in fabricating precious or costume jewelry, such as chains, box links, and
bracelets: Inserts tapered end of metal wire, such as gold, platinum, and silver, through die hole,
pulling wire through dies of wire-drawing machine manually to form round, half-round, square,
or rectangular jewelry wire. Engraves ornamental designs on surface of wire, using triangular and
square-pointed tools, such as gravers and carvers, or embosses wire with decorative patterns,
using wire-drawing machine equipped with embossing rollers. Draws, shapes, and embosses
ribbon-wire, using rolling mill. Examines dimensions of rolled or drawn wire, using
micrometers.
700.381-018 GOLDBEATER (metal prod., nec)
Beats gold strips into gold leaf, using hammers, for use in
decorating products, such as books, furniture, and signs: Cuts gold strip into one inch squares
and interlaminates squares with leaves of cutch (packet of vellum sheets). Hammers cutch to
reduce thickness and expand area of squares to form gold sheets of specified dimensions. Cuts
sheets into quarters and interlaminates quartered sheets with leaves of shoder (packet of skins).
Hammers shoder to form gold leaf of specified dimensions.
700.381-022 HAMMERSMITH (jewelry-silver.) alternate titles: flat hammerer
Repairs defects in silver hollowware, such as trays,
creamers, teapots, and bowls, using hammers, dollies, and tracing punches: Examines article to
determine nature of defect, such as dents, uneven bottom, scratches, or holes. Places article on
anvil or dolly and pounds out dents or bulges, selecting hammer with head corresponding in
curvature with surface of article. Straightens twisted articles by hand. Forms concavity in bottom
of article to improve its stability, using tracing punches and hammer. Verifies levelness of
bottom edges of article, using straightedge, or by rocking article back and forth on flat surface.
Peens edges of scratches or holes to repair defect, using peening hammer.
700.381-026 LAY-OUT WORKER (jewelry-silver.)
Lays out settings and mounts stones in jewelry mounting,
following specifications: Compares mounting with design to determine position of settings.
Marks and drills holes in mountings to center stones according to design specifications.
Decorates raised portions of metal, using engravers' tools. Positions mountings in sandblasting
machine to clean and sharpen design preparatory to further processing. May modify existing
mountings to reposition jewels [STONE SETTER (jewelry-silver.; optical goods)].
700.381-030 LOCKET MAKER (jewelry-silver.)
Shapes, finishes, and assembles metal parts to fabricate
lockets: Stamps design in metal frame with drop press. Cuts edges with chisel or reamer to
flatten sides. Solders in lining and places field piece between outer and inner frame to hold
picture. Removes rough spots with file and emery paper, and polishes with buffing wire and wire
brush. Dips lockets in cleaning solution to remove stains and in solution of gold or other metal to
color lockets.
700.381-034 MOLD MAKER I (jewelry-silver.) alternate titles: chaser
Finishes, alters, and repairs metal molds used to cast
jewelry articles and trophy figurines, using hand carving and engraving tools: Cuts design in
mold and files, grinds, and shapes points, surfaces, and contours. Fits halves of molds together to
determine if they close tightly. Drills holes in mold to allow gases to escape during casting.
Reshapes pouring funnels of molds to facilitate flow of molten metal. Drills holes in mold and
attaches handles, using drill press and screwdriver. Forms sample castings in mold and measures
casting to verify dimensions. May grind, sharpen, and make tools.
700.381-038 MOLD-MAKER APPRENTICE (jewelry-silver.) alternate titles: chaser apprentice
Performs duties as described under APPRENTICE (any
industry) Master Title.
700.381-042 RING MAKER (jewelry-silver.)
Fabricates rings by any of following methods: (1) Casts
rings, using molds of rubber, plaster, wax, sand, and metal. (2) Cuts out ring blanks from flat
metal and shapes blanks into ring bands. (3) Ties or twists gold or silver wires together and
bends to form rings. Removes gates, solders ends, and files rings to remove excess metal. Cleans
and polishes rings by immersing them in metal cleaning or acid solution. May set stones in rings.
700.381-046 SAMPLE MAKER I (jewelry-silver.) alternate titles: crafter
Fabricates sample jewelry articles, according to drawings
or instructions: Cuts and shapes metal into findings, using metal cutting and carving tools.
Arranges metal findings into specified design, softens findings by heating with gas torch, and
shapes findings, using hammer and die. Solders pieces together, and smooths rough surfaces,
using wooden mallet, files, or polishing wheel. Attaches decorative trimmings, such as wax
flowers, enamel motifs, and stones.
700.381-050 SOLDERER (jewelry-silver.)
Solders together parts of new or broken jewelry, using
gas torch and solder: Selects type of solder to be used and lays parts on asbestos board. Lights
torch and applies solder and flux to article as needed. Immerses article in water to cool.
700.381-054 STONE SETTER (jewelry-silver.; optical goods) alternate titles: jewelry setter
Sets precious, semiprecious, or ornamental stones in
rings, earrings, bracelets, brooches, metal optical frames, and other jeweled items, using
handtools: Places item in vise. Cuts and files setting to accommodate stones, using files, chisels,
and hand or electric drills. Positions stone in setting and fixes in place by pressing prongs around
stone, by raising retaining metal ridge around stone, or by tapping edges of setting with setting
tool and hammer, forcing metal against stone. Smooths edges, using emery file and pointed steel
tool. Examines union of stone and setting, using magnifying glass. May drill holes in settings
preparatory to setting stones in piece. May replace stones in rings. May be designated according
to stone set as Diamond Setter (jewelry-silver.) or according to item worked on as Stone Setter,
Metal Optical Frames (optical goods).
700.381-058 STONE-SETTER APPRENTICE (jewelry-silver.; optical goods)
Performs duties as described under APPRENTICE (any
industry) Master Title.
700.682-010 FLATWARE MAKER (jewelry-silver.)
Operates power press and other machines to stamp out
spoons and forks from sterling silver blanks: Positions and secures specified cutting dies in
holders of power press, using wrench. Starts press, positions blank, and depresses pedal to cut
blank to size. Places cut blank in die holder of drop press. Pulls strap to drop ram onto blank to
form bowl or fork end of flatware, regulating force of ram by height from which ram is released.
Anneals flatware between initial and final stampings, using torch to heat metal to prescribed
temperature. Immerses annealed flatware in specified solution to cool and clean metal. Positions
formed fork blanks in holders of tining press and activates cutters that form tines. Shapes handle,
bowl, or tines of spoons and forks, using copper model as standard, grinding wheel, emery-belt,
wooden mallet, forming blocks, and hand files.
700.682-014 LATHE HAND (jewelry-silver.) alternate titles: sawyer
Operates bench lathe to saw, mill, burr, or bevel metal
stock or parts used to make jewelry findings: Secures stock in guide or jig, starts lathe, and
moves stock against cutting tool. May manipulate stock against cutting tool without use of guide
or jig.
700.682-018 PROFILE-SAW OPERATOR (jewelry-silver.)
Trims excess metal from edges of hollowware, such as
trays, platters, bowls, and vegetable dishes after forming on forming press, using circular saw:
Selects saw blade according to metal composition of workpiece and mounts it on driving spindle,
using wrench. Measures distance from bottom of workpiece to ridge or scallop on contour and
adjusts height of saw blade, using dividers, scale, adjustable square, and wrenches. Starts
machine and positions hollow side of workpiece over saw blade with top flat against backboard.
Guides workpiece against saw following designated ridge or scallop to cut excess metal at same
height around edge of workpiece.
700.684-010 ARBORER (jewelry-silver.) alternate titles: bender; ring maker; sizer
Forms ring blank into circular shape, using ring mandrel
and rawhide mallet: Files ends of ring blank smooth and square and places blank in ring bending
device. Pulls lever to bend blank into semicircle. Places blank on mandrel and hammers blank
into circular shape, using rawhide mallet. Slides ring over sizing (measuring) mandrel to verify
conformity to specifications.
700.684-014 ASSEMBLER (jewelry-silver.)
Assembles jewelry, such as rings, lockets, bracelets,
brooches, and watchcases, using pliers, screwdriver, and jeweler's hammer. May use foot press.
May be designated according to type of product assembled as Bracelet Maker, Novelty
(jewelry-silver.); Brooch Maker, Novelty (jewelry-silver.).
700.684-018 BRIGHT CUTTER (jewelry-silver.)
Cuts layer of metal from walls of settings and other
surfaces of jewelry articles to reveal bright inner metals: Clamps article in chuck preparatory to
cutting. Lubricates cutting tool and pushes tool over surface to remove specified layer of metal.
700.684-022 CHAIN MAKER, MACHINE (jewelry-silver.)
Forms chains for watches and other jewelry articles:
Feeds wire into machine. Hooks together ends of chain formed by machine, using pliers, and
solders on trimming. May be designated according to type of chain as Novelty-Chain Maker
(jewelry-silver.).
700.684-026 DRILLER (jewelry-silver.) alternate titles: drill-press operator
Drills holes and sockets for stones or hinges in pieces of
jewelry, such as brooches, rings, and bracelets: Inserts drill bit of specified size in chuck of press
and starts drill. Holds piece of jewelry against drill, pressing it until holes or sockets are formed.
May use hand drill.
700.684-030 EARRING MAKER (jewelry-silver.)
Assembles pearl earrings according to designs or
instructions: Winds wire-threaded pearls, by hand, around metal-looped earring blanks. Cuts end
of wire thread with cutter. Fastens pearls on loops by twisting wire with pliers. May paste loops
of pearls and single pearls to facing of other loop blank.
700.684-034 FILER (jewelry-silver.) alternate titles: fitter; shaper
Trims and smooths edges, surfaces, and impressed or
raised designs of jewelry articles and jewelry findings, using files, chisels, and saws: Places
article in holding device or against bench pin. Files or cuts excess metal from surfaces and
ornamentations, such as filigree or relief designs. Miters joints and ends of formed ring blanks,
using file. May smooth and polish edges and soldered areas of jewelry, using abrasive wheel.
May operate motor-driven filing machine.
700.684-038 GOLD CUTTER (metal prod., nec)
Cuts goldleaf sheets to specified sizes and fills
interleaved books with cut sheets, using handtools: Removes sheet of goldleaf from mold, using
wood pinchers. Places sheets on worktable and smooths sheets preparatory to cutting. Cuts sheets
to specified size, using cutting device. Places goldleaf in interleaved book, using wood pinchers.
May operate electric cutting machine to cut goldleaf.
700.684-042 HOLLOW-HANDLE-KNIFE ASSEMBLER (jewelry-silver.)
Cements knife blades into hollow handles by performing
any combination of following tasks: Weighs, measures, and mixes specified amounts of powder
and water together in automatic beater for specified time. Pours cement into drum of centrifugal
loading machine, inserts knife handles in perimeter of drum and activates machine to fill handles.
Places filled handle in tray. Inserts tang of blade into cement-filled handle and twists blade to
align blade with handle. Places assembled knife between spring-loaded holders on vertical
endless chain conveyor leading to drying oven or water-curing machine. Removes finished
pieces from conveyor and examines them for alignment and excess cement. Twists blade to
realign it with handle, and places rejects in tray. Places accepted knives in rack for air drying.
Cleans cement from knife, using brush and metal pick. May pour cement into pneumatic
cylinder, connect compressed airhose, place knife handle under cylinder spout, and fill handle by
depressing pedal to release cement from cylinder.
700.684-046 JIGSAWYER (jewelry-silver.) alternate titles: jigsaw operator
Cuts out metal jewelry findings according to pattern,
using jigsaw: Receives metal sheets with patterns cemented to tops, or prints patterns on printing
press and cements onto metal sheets. Assembles several sheets into laminated block with oiled
paper between layers to produce multiple findings in one cutting operation. Drills holes for saw
blade, using drill press. Mounts blade on jigsaw, starts saw, and guides metal sheet against blade
to cut along lines of pattern.
700.684-050 MESH CUTTER (jewelry-silver.)
Cuts metal mesh to specified dimensions to make jewelry
articles, such as women's handbags, belts, and watchbands: Detaches small metal squares from
mesh by cutting corner rings until desired size and shape of mesh is attained. May complete
shaping of mesh with scissors.
700.684-054 OXIDIZER (jewelry-silver.)
Brushes oxide solution on ornamentation (patterned
surfaces) of silverware and silver-plated ware to darken crevasses to make design stand out after
buffing: Brushes oxide on ornamentation of hollowware, such as bowls, trays, and coffee pots.
Dips ornamented end of knives, forks, and spoons in solution, and wipes excess solution from
silverware with cloth to prevent discoloration. Places silverware in mesh basket and immerses it
in water to neutralize oxidation. May tend conveyorized machine that automatically oxidizes
stainless steel flatware items.
700.684-058 PREPARER, MAKING DEPARTMENT (jewelry-silver.)
Operates equipment and uses handtools to prepare metal
jewelry findings for further processing, using handtools and machine tools: Shapes, cuts, and
assembles findings, using pliers, shears, arbors, mallets, files, or foot press. Drills holes in
findings, using small drill. Cuts off excess metal or makes slots in findings, using bench lathe.
Polishes findings on powered abrasive disk or emery wheel. Softens findings by heating them in
furnace to prepare them for soft soldering or shaping.
700.684-062 PREPARER, SAMPLES AND REPAIRS (jewelry-silver.)
Duplicates sample jewelry articles by shaping,
assembling, and cutting findings for soldering and other operations, using original sample as
guide. Repairs jewelry damaged during processing by replacing or reshaping defective parts,
using handtools and machine tools.
700.684-066 RING STAMPER (jewelry-silver.) alternate titles: ring striker
Stamps out, shapes, and trims ring and findings blanks
for jewelry, such as bracelets, pins, and earrings, performing any of following tasks: Stamps out
ring and finding blanks from metal strips, using kick-press or power press. Forms contoured ring
body from blank metal, using drop-press. Trims excess metal from edges of contoured ring body.
Heats and softens metal blanks preparatory to stamping and shaping operations, using annealing
furnace or gas torch. May operate rolling mill to decrease thickness of metal ingots.
700.684-070 SILVERWARE ASSEMBLER (jewelry-silver.)
Assembles silver hollowware, such as lazy susans,
teapots, creamers, and chafing dishes: Drills holes in parts, using bench drill. Screws, bolts, or
pins base, legs, and lid to body of hollowware, using handtools. Adjusts length of legs, or flattens
base with mallet so article stands firm and level. Mixes plastic ingredients, following formula, to
form adhesive compound, and glues handle to hollowware. May ream and tap holes, using bench
drill and tap. May fasten parts together by swedging. May buff and polish articles after assembly
to remove finger marks.
700.684-074 SPINNER (jewelry-silver.)
Stretches and shapes metal into symmetrical forms, using
handtools and bench lathe, for use in making jewelry: Mounts work in lathe chuck. Starts lathe
and forces handtools against metal to bend and stretch it as specified.
700.684-078 STRETCHER (jewelry-silver.)
Stretches rings to specified size and shape, using
stretching device: Slides ring onto hollow arbor (female) having slits running down its length
that permit it to contract or expand. Turns wheel to force tapered male arbor into hollow arbor to
expand and stretch ring. Repeats operation until ring is stretched and formed as specified.
700.684-082 WATCH-BAND ASSEMBLER (jewelry-silver.)
Assembles ribs of skeleton for expansion metal watch
band, using handtools: Inserts coil spring in center eyelet of watch-band rib with pencil-shaped
$T3jigger.$T1 Turns under projecting ends of spring to fasten rib to skeleton.
700.687-010 BENCH WORKER, HOLLOW HANDLE (jewelry-silver.)
Performs any combination of following tasks involved in
assembling knife handles and handles for hollowware, such as creamers and sugar bowls: Holds
halves of handles against electrodes on spot-welding machine to tack-weld them together. Places
handles on rack hooks and dips them in tank of flux. Places knife handle halves in assembly
press to fit halves together onto metal holding frame preparatory to soldering. Inserts
premeasured amount of solder in hollow handle. Loads handles on screen conveyor that carries
them through furnace. Positions soldered handles in fixture of milling machine or belt grinder to
face mouth of handles. Positions handle in fixture and depresses pedal that submerges handles
into water tank and forces compressed air into fixture. Observes handles to detect air bubbles
indicating faulty soldering. Brushes flux on inside of handles and sprinkles them with powdered
solder, using reed scoop.
700.687-014 BOILER-OUT (jewelry-silver.)
Coats rings and jewelry fittings with acid solution or wax
to protect metal from oxidation during soldering process: Drops fittings into boiling acid solution
for specified time, or applies wax to fittings, using brush. Removes acid coated fittings and heats
them in oven to harden coating. Dips soldered articles in chemical solutions and water to remove
coating.
700.687-018 BRIMER (metal prod., nec)
Applies special powder to both sides of plastic mold
sheets to prevent gold strips from sticking to sheet, using powder and plush stick.
700.687-022 CASTER HELPER (jewelry-silver.)
Prepares investment molds for use in casting gold rings:
Mixes plaster of paris and water in specified proportion and pours around wax model. Places
casting in oven for baking. Cleans finished casting by dipping it in acid and water solution.
700.687-026 CHARGER II (jewelry-silver.) alternate titles: bench hand; set-up and charger
Prepares jewelry findings for subsequent soldering
operations: Positions jewelry article on nonflammable work surface, such as asbestos board or
pan of crushed emery stone. Selects findings and positions them on jewelry article, using
tweezers. Places particle of solder (charge) at junction of jewelry article and finding, using brush
or pick.
700.687-030 CUTCH CLEANER (metal prod., nec)
Cleans, dries, and presses cutch sheets (skins) to
recondition sheets for reuse, using airhose and hydraulic press: Receives wet sheets that have
been washed to remove gold particles, and holds sheets under compressed airhose to remove
excess moisture. Places sheets in fanned-out pattern in heated hydraulic press to press and
complete drying of sheets. Stacks reconditioned sheets on worktable for reuse.
700.687-034 INSPECTOR (jewelry-silver.)
Examines findings and finished pieces of jewelry for
specified size and shape and for defects in enameling, painting, plating, and polishing.
Straightens parts or inserts links, using pointed pliers. May measure and weigh completed
articles of sterling silver or pieces of jewelry, using balance scale, micrometer, calipers, rulers,
and height gauge. May inspect filled books of gold leaf or rolls of metal foil for defects, such as
dimensional accuracy, holes or torn corners.
700.687-038 LABORER, GOLD LEAF (metal prod., nec)
Places gold strips between sheets of plastic or skin to
form packets (stacks) for beating by GOLDBEATER (metal prod., nec). May be designated
Shoder Filler (metal prod., nec) when forming packet for second beating, or Mold Filler (metal
prod., nec) when forming packet for third beating.
700.687-042 MELTER (jewelry-silver.)
Melts gold, or gold and silver alloys, using furnace,
electric heating unit, or torch, and pours molten metal into ingot molds to prepare metal for use
in making jewelry: Places metal in clay crucible. Places crucible in preheated oven or heats
crucible with torch to melt metal. Observes color changes in metals to ensure that specified
temperature is attained. Pours molten metal into ingot mold. Opens mold, lifts out ingot with
tongs, and quenches ingot in water. May operate roller machine to roll ingots into metal strips for
use in stamping out jewelry blanks [ROLLER (jewelry-silver.)].
700.687-046 MOLD SHEET CLEANER (metal prod., nec)
Removes gold dust and chips that adhere to plastic sheets,
during hammering process: Inserts plastic sheets in opening of glass enclosure and under
compressed airhose that blows gold dust and chips from sheets. Stacks cleaned sheets on
worktable for reuse.
700.687-050 MOLD-MAKER HELPER (jewelry-silver.) alternate titles: chaser helper
Assists MOLD MAKER (jewelry-silver.) I in making
metal molds used to cast jewelry articles: Scrapes, files, and sandpapers surfaces of metal molds
so they will close smoothly. Performs duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master
Title.
700.687-054 PLANISHER (jewelry-silver.)
Flattens previously initialed heads of signet rings to
remove dents, using press. Positions plunger and arbor holder in press. Slips ring on arbor and
inserts arbor in arbor holder. Pushes lever that forces plunger down on head of ring to flatten it
and remove dents. Releases lever and removes ring from press.
700.687-058 POLISHER (jewelry-silver.) alternate titles: rubber-off
Smooths and polishes jewelry, such as charms, earrings,
pins, rings, and bracelets, using polishing wheel: Selects polishing wheel and dressing compound
according to type of metal to be polished and type of finish desired. Applies dressing compound
or rouge to rotating wheel and moves article against wheel to remove surface blemishes and
produce luster. May apply dressing compound and rub articles with cloth to remove discoloration
and produce luster. May immerse jewelry in plating solution for specified time to coat jewelry
with gold, silver, or other material. May polish areas of rings that are inaccessible to polishing
wheel, using strip of abrasive polishing fabric. May buff jewelry findings with abrasive to
produce grain effect (dull, granulated surface) and be designated Grainer (jewelry-silver.). When
holding jewelry against lapping disk to smooth soldered joints, rough edges, and file marks, may
be designated Lapper (jewelry-silver.). When holding jewelry against wire-brush wheel to
remove stains, oxide coatings, solder flux, and to produce satin-finished surfaces, may be
designated Scratch Brusher (jewelry-silver.).
700.687-062 PREPARER (jewelry-silver.) alternate titles: bench hand
Performs any combination of following tasks in preparing
cast jewelry findings for further processing: Cuts, saws, or breaks off gates from jewelry
castings, using shears, jeweler's saw, pliers, or foot press equipped with cutting tool. Removes
burrs and smooths rough edges of casting, using file or grinding wheel. Straightens distorted
castings, using foot press equipped with shaping dies. May remove plaster from castings by
dipping castings in water and acid solution. May count and separate jewelry casting into
containers, according to type, and marks containers with identifying information. May specialize
in breaking off gates from jewelry castings and be designated Breaker-Off (jewelry-silver.).
700.687-066 SCRAPER (jewelry-silver.) alternate titles: cutter and edge trimmer
Saws and grinds gates and flash from castings of novelty
jewelry and trophy figurines: Starts bandsaw and positions casting against revolving blade to cut
off gate. Scrapes off flash and smooths rough surfaces, using belt-sanding machine, rotary file,
and hand knife.
701 OCCUPATIONS IN FABRICATION, ASSEMBLY, AND REPAIR OF TOOLS, AND RELATED PRODUCTS
This group includes occupations concerned with hand forging, straightening, tempering, sharpening, assembling, repairing, and reconditioning handtools used in woodworking, metalworking, ceramics, construction, mechanics, agriculture, masonry, sheet metal, jewelry, and watchmaking; setting, filing, welding, or otherwise reconditioning circular or bandsaw blades; and grinding or otherwise reconditioning twist drills, reamers, lathe bits, and other cutting tools used in power and machine tools.
701.137-010 SUPERVISOR, ASSEMBLY-AND-PACKING (cutlery-hrdwr.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in painting and assembling can opener parts, packing completed can opener parts, and packing
completed can openers. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master
Title.
701.261-010 QUALITY-CONTROL INSPECTOR (cutlery-hrdwr.)
Inspects completed handtools and parts in process, using
statistical sampling techniques and following printed procedures, to evaluate quality of products:
Selects, according to sampling tables, percentage of production lot of tools, such as planes, bit
braces, levels, garden shears, tape, and folding rules. Examines tool or part to judge quality of
finish and to detect visible flaws, such as cracks in castings. Measures dimensions and angles for
conformance with blueprint or tabular specifications, using measuring instruments. Tests
hardness of metal components [HARDNESS INSPECTOR (heat treating)]. Moves working parts
of tool by hand to judge smoothness of action. Function tests mitre boxes and saws by making
trial cuts to verify accuracy of mitre gauge and absence of saw run-out. Secures drill bit or
counter bore in powered chuck and bores holes in wood to evaluate cutting action. Records
findings on chart. Rejects or accepts entire production lot according to quality of sample
inspected. Notifies supervisor when sampling indicates progressive deterioration in product
quality, in order that corrections can be made in machine setup or operating procedure to forestall
production of unacceptable work. Verifies accuracy of production gauges against master gauges.
Computes percentages, ratios, and proportions of product-quality deviations in order to prepare
engineering reports and analyses.
701.381-010 REPAIRER, HANDTOOLS (cutlery-hrdwr.)
Repairs handtools, such as planes, vises, bit braces,
levels, tape rules and mitre boxes: Examines defective tools to determine from experience, nature
of defect or cause of malfunction, and possibility of repair. Disassembles tool, using
screwdrivers, hammers, chisels, punches, and files. Operates power tools, such as drill press,
power press, and handmilling machine, to remove screws, pins, rivets, bushings, collars, and
jackets. Replaces defective part or repairs part, using files, reaming tools, and vise. Verifies
dimensions, straightness, and concentricity of parts, using gauges. Reassembles tool, using hand
and power equipment [ASSEMBLER (cutlery-hrdwr.)]. Records nature and extent of repairs
performed. Maintains stock of parts.
701.381-014 SAW FILER (any industry) alternate titles: filer
Repairs bandsaw, handsaw, and circular saw blades
according to customer's or manufacturer's specifications, using handtools, machine tools, and
welding equipment: Examines saw for defects. Cuts broken teeth from saw, using power shear
[SHEAR OPERATOR (any industry) I]. Forms teeth on saw blade by beveling joints on grinder
and welding or brazing them together. Brazes or welds cracks in saw blades. Straightens twists
and kinks in blades, using straightening press, and hammers out dents in blade on metal table.
Adjusts cutting width of teeth, using swage or special pliers. Computes number and angle of
teeth to produce specified cut. Clamps blade in saw-filing machine and turns handwheel to adjust
distance between teeth, angle of bevel, and depth of cut of file or abrasive wheel. Starts machine
that automatically grinds and files saw teeth. May be designated according to type of saw
sharpened as Band-Saw Filer (any industry); Circular-Saw Filer (any industry).
701.381-018 TOOL GRINDER I (any industry) alternate titles: cutlery grinder; tool sharpener
Sharpens shears, scissors, hair clippers, surgical
instruments, cleavers, and other fine-edged cutting tools, using whetstone and grinding and
polishing wheels: Holds cutting edge of tool against rotating wheel or clamps tool in holder or
carriage to steady it during sharpening process. Sharpens surgical instruments and razors, using
fine-grained grinding wheels, and hones them on whetstone. May sharpen handsaws. May brush
heated mixture of glue and grit onto worn grinding wheels to rebuild them. May specialize in
sharpening barbers' tools and be designated Barber-Tool Sharpener (any industry). May
specialize in sharpening shears and scissors and be designated Scissors Grinder (any industry).
May specialize in sharpening tools and implements in homes and business establishments and be
designated Grinder (any industry) III.
701.384-010 TOOL-MAINTENANCE WORKER (office machines)
Repairs and adjusts handtools and power tools used in
assembling, adjusting, and aligning typewriters: Examines tools for wear and tear. Tests
operation of pneumatic tool, such as power socket wrench and power screwdriver, by driving
home nuts and screws and by verifying tightness, using handtools, torque wrench, or torque
screwdriver. Sharpens and squares ends of screwdrivers, using bench grinder. Brazes or solders
loose handles to tools, using gas torch. Repairs or replaces defective jaws of special pliers and
wooden tool handles, using mallet and vise. Straightens bent tool shanks in vise or by tapping
tool shanks with hammer. Dismantles, cleans, and oils motors for power tools. Discards
irreparable tools and requisitions and distributes replacements. May repair worn or defective tool
parts, using bench lathes, cut-off machine, drill press, and machinists' tools.
701.684-010 CALIBRATOR (cutlery-hrdwr.)
Calibrates and repairs torque and other wrenches, using
test scale and handtools: Sets wrench indicator on end of wrench handle to maximum setting and
inserts head of wrench into socket on test scale. Twists wrench until wrench mechanism releases
and notes corresponding indication on scale. Adjusts wrench mechanism so that indications on
scale coincide with releases of torque wrench, using allen wrench. Disassembles defective
wrenches, examines parts, and replaces or repairs parts, using handtools.
701.684-014 INSPECTOR, OPEN DIE (cutlery-hrdwr.)
Inspects cutting dies for conformance with specifications:
Examines dies for defects, such as uneven or distorted cutting edge, and for correct identification
number. Verifies dimensions of die face, using template. Tags defective dies and routes them to
repair shop.
701.684-018 LEVEL-VIAL SETTER (cutlery-hrdwr.) alternate titles: glass setter
Mounts glass vials in level bodies (frames) or vial cases:
Inserts vial in body or case, and holds vial in position, using specially designed holder, wood
wedges, or paper. Mixes plaster with liquids to desired consistency. Levels frame or case on
bench plate, or clamps it in fixture and applies plaster around enclosed vial, using handtools.
Adjusts vial to center bubble and smooths plaster, using trowel. Removes excess plaster, using
handtools and compressed airhose.
701.684-022 SAW SETTER (stonework) alternate titles: saw maker
Maintains stonecutting saws in operating condition:
Removes broken and bent saw blades from gangsaws. Cuts new blades and cuts holes in ends of
blades for mounting in saw frame, using cutting torch. Straightens bent blades, using hammer.
Spaces, tightens, and levels blades to set up gangsaws so that stone will be cut, according to
specifications. May direct workers engaged in setting blocks of stone on cars to see that they are
properly squared and leveled for cutting on gangsaws.
701.684-026 SAW-EDGE FUSER, CIRCULAR (cutlery-hrdwr.)
Fuses diamond and carbon edges to circular steel saw
blades, using oven: Weighs carbide, nickel, iron, and diamond ingredients in specified
percentages on jeweler's scale. Pours compound in form clamped to saw-blank edges, and places
saw blank in oven at preset temperature and under specified atmospheric conditions to fuse
compound to saw edge. May operate metalworking tools, such as grinder, lathe, and drill press,
to finish edge of saw. May measure edge of saw with micrometer and pressure gauges.
701.684-030 TOOL FILER (pottery & porc.)
Repairs iron and steel tools used by POTTER (pottery &
porc.) to form pottery and porcelain ware: Clamps tool to template in vise. Selects files for
particular metal, and files edge of tools to correct contour, following template outline. Inspects
reworked tools for adherence to specifications, using templates and angle gauges. May fabricate
master tools and templates from rough drawings.
701.687-010 ASSEMBLER (cutlery-hrdwr.) alternate titles: pinner
Joins parts, such as handles, blades, gears, or springs to
assemble articles, such as pliers, knives, razors, shears, knife sharpeners, can openers, and ice
crushers: Positions parts together, following guides such as holes, edges, and prongs. Rivets,
bolts, or screws parts together, using hammer, riveting machine, wrench, or pneumatic
screwdriver. May drill, ream, or tap holes in parts of pliers, using drill press. May use clamps,
pneumatic or screw presses, and other work aids to hold parts during assembly. May be
designated according to article assembled as Assembler, Knife (cutlery-hrdwr.); Electric-Razor
Assembler (cutlery-hrdwr.); Shear Assembler (cutlery-hrdwr.).
701.687-014 BLADE BALANCER (agric. equip.)
Weighs lawnmower cutting blades and sorts them into
stacks according to weight to ensure that blades of approximately equal weight will be mounted
on each mower.
701.687-018 COLD-PRESS LOADER (cutlery-hrdwr.) alternate titles: laborer, cutting tool
Places steel saw blade cores, mixed or segmented
diamond materials, and silver solder into molds preparatory to firing core in furnace: Inserts
precut silver solder wire into groove in top graphite mold. Places steel blade core in bottom
graphite mold. Positions segmented diamonds onto core edge according to size of core, or pours
diamond mixture into notches on saw blade edge. Places top mold over bottom mold and lays it
on firing platform. May requisition, weigh, and blend diamonds and metal powder alloys. May
stamp serial number on saw blade. May be designated according to form of saw blade edge as
Notched-Blade Loader (cutlery-hrdwr.).
701.687-022 LEVEL-VIAL CURVATURE GAUGER (cutlery-hrdwr.) alternate titles: glass curvature gauger
Gauges length and degree of curvature of level glasses
(vials), using gauge indicator, and sorts or rejects them according to differences in values:
Positions vial against indicator button in fixture of machine. Observes point of maximum curve
of vial on gauge indicator and rejects vials that do not fall within specified degrees.
701.687-026 LEVEL-VIAL INSPECTOR-AND-TESTER (cutlery-hrdwr.) alternate titles: inspector
Examines and gauges level vials for conformance to
specifications and tests for leakage: Loads boxes of sealed vials into evaporating oven, and
examines heated vials to detect fluid-loss due to leakage. Gauges length of vials, using go-not-go
gauge, and examines vials for clarity of guidelines. Sorts completed vials according to position
of bubble in relation to guidelines, to match vials in levels containing more than one vial. May be
known according to specific task assigned as Final Inspector (cutlery-hrdwr.); Tester
(cutlery-hrdwr.); Vial Gauger (cutlery-hrdwr.).
701.687-030 POWER-CHISEL OPERATOR (cutlery-hrdwr.) alternate titles: featherer
Trims wooden handles of hammers, axes, and hatchets,
using portable power chisel, to remove curled shavings (feathers) raised on handle by steel edges
of eye when tool head is driven onto handle.
701.687-034 WEDGER, MACHINE (cutlery-hrdwr.)
Mounts steel axe and hatchet heads on wooden handles,
using power hammer: Starts slotted end of handle into eye of tool, using hand hammer. Places
assembled workpiece headup under power hammer, and moves controls to lower hammer that
drives tool head onto handle. Inserts wooden wedge in handle slot, and moves controls to
hammer wedge into slot. May operate table saw to trim excess wood from tool eye. May trim end
of handle, using abrasive wheel. May mount steel hammer heads on wooden handles manually,
using chisel and hammer.
703 OCCUPATIONS IN ASSEMBLY AND REPAIR OF SHEETMETAL PRODUCTS, N.E.C.
This group includes occupations, not elsewhere classified, concerned with laying out, cutting, shaping, and fitting ferrous or nonferrous sheet metal to assemble or repair sheet metal parts and items. Structural sheet metal occupations are included in Division 80.
703.132-010 SUPERVISOR, METAL CANS (tinware)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in fabricating tin cans, pails, and other tinware from cut, pressed, or shaped tinplate. Trains new
workers. Confers with workers' representatives to resolve grievances. Performs duties as
described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
703.381-010 PATTERNMAKER (stonework)
Lays out and cuts sheet metal patterns used to cut stones
for building and monuments, working according to blueprints: Calculates dimensions of pattern
from blueprints or scale drawings. Lays out and draws pattern on sheet of metal, using square,
rule, compass, scribe, and marking pencil. Cuts pattern from sheet, using hand shears. Measures
and compares pattern with specification, using rule and caliper. Marks identification figures on
pattern and files it in rack according to markings. May draw scale drawings of stone blocks from
rough or detailed sketches.
703.684-010 BENCH-SHEAR OPERATOR (furniture)
Cuts sheet metal furniture parts to shape with
hand-operated bench shears: Scribes cutting lines on one sheet or receives sample sheet marked
by another worker. Places sheet in shears with one line of cut on edge of lower knife. Pulls lever
to cut sheet along line. Advances sheet into shears as separate cuts are made on scribed lines until
shape is completely cut. Marks other sheets as desired, using first sheet as pattern, and cuts parts
from sheets.
703.684-014 CUPBOARD BUILDER (furniture) alternate titles: cabinet finisher
Assembles metal cabinets: Inserts pins in hinges to attach
doors to cabinet. Attaches stationary knobs in place with screws. Fits, assembles, and attaches
locks to doors. Measures and drills support holes in shelves and shelf brackets and screws
shelves in place. Adjusts doors, knobs, and shelves to fit by bending, filing, or hammering them,
using handtools.
703.684-018 TEMPLATE CUTTER (cutlery-hrdwr.)
Cuts out metal templates for cutting dies following
master pattern, using shears and files: Staples pattern onto sheet metal to form outline for cutting
operation, using stapling machine. Cuts template along pattern edge, using shears and file.
Removes pattern from template, using hammers and punch. Marks identifying information, such
as type, number, and size onto template, using pen or pencil.
703.685-010 PAIL BAILER (tinware) alternate titles: bail attacher; kinker; snapper-on
Tends machine that automatically attaches bails (handles)
to pails: Feeds coil of wire into machine, and places plastic handles that are attached
automatically to bail by machine into hopper. Turns knobs to time movement of pails on
conveyor for attachment of bails. Observes operation of machine to detect jams and
malfunctions. Inserts bails in pails missed by machine, using handtool. Inspects bails for quality
and reports irregularities to supervisor. May tend machine that fabricates bails for use on metal
containers, or welds handles to can covers.
703.685-014 TESTING-MACHINE OPERATOR (tinware) alternate titles: can tester; pail tester
Tends can testing machine that automatically tests cans
for leaks: Starts machine and observes operation of machine and conveyor on which cans are
carried through machine. Notifies supervisor of defective operation of machine or conveyor.
Verifies accuracy of test machine, using standard test can. Places rejected cans on water tester
and pulls lever to inject water into cans to indicate leaks. Marks location of leaks for can repairer,
using crayon. May apply flux to inside of ear clincher or side seams of can, using flux applicator
and reheat soldered seams under gas flame to seal leaks. May reshape bent or dented cans on
metal form with mallet. May reheat soldered seams under gas flame to seal leaks. Retests
repaired cans. May record number of cans rejected and repaired.
703.687-010 ASSORTER (steel & rel.)
Inspects tinplate for defects and for conformance to
specified weight, size, and gauge, and classifies material according to quality: Examines sheets
for defects, such as insufficient coating, holes, dirt, bows, or twists. Wipes grease from sheets
with cloth and straightens bent corners with handtool. Measures gauge of sheets, using
micrometers, and compares measurements with customer specifications. Weighs sheets on scale.
Sorts sheets according to defects found and places sheets in piles. Marks identifying information
on piles with eraser.
703.687-014 METAL-FINISH INSPECTOR (any industry)
Inspects surfaces of sheet metal articles, such as
refrigerator and freezer cabinets, or automobile bodies for burrs, dings, scratches, laminated
metal, or other surface defects prior to painting or porcelainizing: Rubs gloved hand over
surfaces and examines workpiece. Marks defects for repair, using knowledge of acceptable metal
finish standards and specifications. Records recurring defects on inspection report and submits
report to quality control department for action. Records and submits daily inspection report.
703.687-018 METAL-FINISH INSPECTOR (furniture)
Examines interior and exterior of assembled lacquered,
enameled, or varnished pieces of metal furniture for defects in finish or construction. Rejects
faulty pieces and returns pieces to proper departments for correction. Applies manufacturer's
label to accepted pieces.
703.687-022 STEEL-BARREL REAMER (wood. container)
Enlarges and shapes rivet hole in side of steel barrel,
using hand reamer.
704 ENGRAVERS, ETCHERS, AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
This group includes occupations concerned with engraving or etching designs or lettering into surface of flat or curved metal objects, using engravers' handtools and machines or etching acids and inks. Photoengravers and printing plate, die, and roller engravers are included in Division 97.
704.131-010 ENGRAVING SUPERVISOR (engraving)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in hand and machine engraving of dies, jewelry, notarial seals, and silverware: Trains new
workers. Examines engraved items for conformity to specifications, using mandrel, caliper, and
ruler. May lay out patterns for workers [PATTERNMAKER (engraving)]. May be designated
according to specification as Die-Engraving Supervisor (engraving); Jewelry-Engraving
Supervisor (engraving; jewelry-silver.). Performs other tasks as described under SUPERVISOR
(any industry) Master Title.
704.131-014 SUPERVISOR, ENGRAVING (pen & pencil)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in fabrication of marking devices, badges, and memorial plates: Interprets customers' orders and
assigns and directs workers engaged in selecting size and style of characters used, typesetting
master pattern and setup of pantograph for reproduction of pattern, and layout and hand
engraving or fabrication of seals, memorial plates, badges, metal tags, and stencils. Inspects
in-process and finished work for compliance with customers' orders and quality standards. May
operate presses and pantograph, or assist in setting them up. Performs other duties as described
under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
704.381-010 CHASER (jewelry-silver.)
Reproduces decorative designs on items made of silver,
gold, platinum, and other metals, from photographs or drawings: Outlines design on surface of
article, using handtools. Positions hollowware over snarling tool (forming head) and raises
design area, using foot-powered hammer. Strikes small tools with hammer to indent design area.
Pours molten pitch into article to serve as foundation. Melts pitch with blowtorch to remove
pitch from completed article. Cuts designs in castings of lamp bases and ornamental statuary.
704.381-014 CHEMICAL-ETCHING PROCESSOR (aircraft mfg.) alternate titles: chemical-milling processor; etcher, aircraft
Etches specified portions of metal parts and materials
used in manufacturing aircraft, using immersion equipment, templates, handtools, and precision
measuring instruments: Reads work order, blueprints, and process specifications to determine
location of etch, finished dimensions, and method and sequence of operations. Cleans surface of
parts and materials to ensure uniform adhesion of maskant. Applies maskant to surfaces to be
etched, scribes etch lines, using template, and removes maskant from etch areas. Immerses parts
and materials in etching solution for specified time, manually or using hoist. Removes objects
from etch solution, rinses objects with water, and removes remaining maskant. Measures etched
parts and materials for conformance to specifications, using micrometers, scales, and other
precision measuring instruments. May immerse parts and materials in successive baths and rinses
to perform surface processing in addition to etching, such as pickling, chromodizing, passivating,
degreasing, and stripping, and be designated Process Equipment Operator (aircraft mfg.).
704.381-018 ENGINE TURNER (jewelry-silver.)
Cuts designs or lines in jewelry by machine: Marks
design or line on jewelry, using ruler and scriber, following sample, sketch, photograph, or
standard pattern. Clamps article of jewelry in holding device of machine and cuts design by
moving cutting tool along guidelines. Observes progress of work through magnifying glass
attached to cutting tool. Sharpens cutting tool.
704.381-022 ENGRAVER APPRENTICE, DECORATIVE (engraving)
Performs duties as described under APPRENTICE (any
industry) Master Title.
704.381-026 ENGRAVER, HAND, HARD METALS (engraving)
Lays out and cuts lettering and designs on surfaces of
hard metal for hobs, dies, and molds or plates used to imprint designs on paper, metal, plastic, or
porcelain products, following sketches and blueprints, and using engraving tools: Computes
dimensions of lettering and design, and marks or scribes layout lines on workpiece, using
drawing tools, such as straightedge, compass, and scriber. Positions workpiece in vise and cuts
designs in surface of workpiece or trims precut designs, using gravers, punches, files, hammer,
and shaped chisels. Sharpens and forms cutting edge of gravers on cutter grinder
[TOOL-GRINDER OPERATOR (machine shop)]. May sketch original design for customer.
May enlarge or reduce reproduction of pattern according to size of article to be made. May brush
surface of metal with acidproof paint to prevent corrosion. May be designated according to type
of imprinting device engraved as Stencil Maker (engraving).
704.381-030 ENGRAVER, HAND, SOFT METALS (engraving) alternate titles: carver; decorator
Engraves lettering and ornamental designs on soft metal
articles, such as silverware, trophies, aluminum or plastic eyeglass frames, and jewelry articles,
according to sketches, diagrams, photographs, or sample workpieces, using engraver's handtools:
Lays out design or lettering to be engraved on object by brushing chalklike powder or solution
on item and sketching design in powder, locating reference points, and marking outline of design
on item, using scribers or gravers, or by imprinting design on surface of item, using inked rubber
stamp, and marking outline, using scribers. Mounts piece in chuck and affixes chuck in jeweler's
ball (rotating vise) or mounts piece directly in jeweler's ball. Cuts design in workpiece, using
chisel-like engraving tools. May sketch original designs. May be designated according to kind of
product engraved as Engraver, Flatware (engraving); Engraver, Jewelry (engraving); Engraver,
Optical Frames (engraving); or according to specialty as Engraver, Lettering (engraving);
Engraver, Ornamental Design (engraving).
704.381-034 ENGRAVER, SEALS (pen & pencil)
Engraves characters and designs in surface of die
according to customers' copy or specification, and casts corresponding male die for use in seals,
such as corporate or notary seals: Marks vertical centerline on blank or prestamped dies, using
compass. Selects style and size of characters and visually spaces characters from centerline to
obtain symmetry. Engraves characters in surface of die, using hand stamps and mallet, and
restamps closed or distorted characters. Cleans die, using wire brush. Installs finished female die
in device (splash) used to impress die in molten seal metal (lead alloy) to form male die
(counter). Melts metal in gas-fired crucible and ladles metal onto aluminum foil sheet placed on
base of splash. Drops die into metal and allows it to cool. Removes dies from splash, files notch
in both to ensure alignment in seal press, and trims excess metal from counter, using knife. Oils
faces of dies to prevent sticking. Applies adhesive fabric (sticky-back) to base and ram of press
and aligns and mounts dies. Imprints seal on purchase order to verify copy.
704.382-010 ENGRAVER, PANTOGRAPH I (engraving) alternate titles: prototype-machine operator
Sets up and operates pantograph engraving machine to
engrave designs or lettering on engraving dies, nameplates, stamps or seals, following two or
three-dimensional pattern or blueprint: Positions and secures pattern to workpiece on cutting
table, using rule, square, calipers, and fixtures. Sets reduction scale and controls of pantograph to
attain specified size of reproduction on workpiece and height, depth, and width of cut. Sharpens
cutting tools on cutter grinder [TOOL-GRINDER OPERATOR (machine shop)]. Inserts cutting
tool into spindle of machine and secures it with wrench. Starts machine and lowers stylus to
beginning point on pattern. Guides stylus over pattern. Observes action of cutting tool and
adjusts movement of stylus to ensure accurate reproduction and verifies conformance to
specifications, using micrometers and calipers. May observe action of cutting tool through
microscope.
704.582-010 ENGRAVER, MACHINE II (engraving)
Operates engraving machine to inscribe letters on flat
metal surfaces: Slides master lettering plates onto fixture according to sequence specified on
work order. Adjusts gauge on arms of machine according to size of letters. Centers and clamps
blank plate on machine. Moves lever that lowers diamond cutting point onto plate. Guides
dummy point, that controls cut, over lettering on master plate to inscribe letters on metal.
704.682-010 ENGRAVER, MACHINE I (engraving)
Operates pantograph engraving machine to engrave
letters and figures on products, such as badges, fraternal emblems, pendants, and thermometers:
Inserts specified letters and figures into pattern frame. Positions and secures workpiece in
machine holding fixture and sets stylus at beginning of pattern. Depresses pedal to lower cutting
tool onto workpiece. Engraves designs on workpiece by moving stylus around pattern, causing
cutting tool to duplicate motion on workpiece. Removes workpiece and places in tray.
704.682-014 ENGRAVER, PANTOGRAPH II (engraving)
Engraves specified characters on metal blanks of articles,
such as trophies, trays, badges, and plaques, according to work order: Positions and locks blank
metal plate in holding fixture beneath rotary cutting tool. Selects specified lettering template and
places template beneath stylus attached to machine cutting tool. Turns knob on machine to set
reduction scale to obtain required reproduction ratio on metal plate. Starts machine and guides
stylus over template, causing cutting tool to simultaneously duplicate characters on metal plate.
Cleans chips from metal plate, using airhose. Examines engraving for quality of cut, burrs, and
rough spots. May increase or decrease depth of cut by adjusting height of worktable. May wipe
acid over engraving to darken or highlight inscription. May assemble trophies, using wood base,
bolts, and wrench.
704.684-010 ETCHER (engraving)
Etches designs, lettering, and figures on processed plates
of brass, steel, copper, zinc, magnesium, or plastic: Mixes acid solution according to formula,
and pours mixture into etching tank. Places plate on rack in etching tank, sets tank timing
controls, and starts machine that sprays plate with corrosive solution. Removes plate
periodically, and measures depth to which metal has been etched, using gauge. Inspects plate to
ensure that design is not undercut. Washes plate to remove etching powder and protective ink.
May brush etching powder on surface of plate to prevent undercutting of reproduction.
704.684-014 SILK-SCREEN ETCHER (engraving) alternate titles: etcher, hand
Etches lettering, trademarks, or designs through silk
screen onto metal objects, such as plates, jewelry, trophies, cutlery, and tools: Positions object to
be etched on setup board. Places silk screen of specified design or lettering over object. Brushes
specified acid solution through silk screen to etch design on object. Rinses workpiece in
neutralizing solution after specified time to remove acid, or places it on conveyor which carries
workpiece into bath. May brush acid resistant solution through screen and place workpiece into
acid bath to etch pattern on unprotected surface.
704.687-010 CLEANER (engraving) alternate titles: white-work cleaner
Removes excess paint from metal stampings to bring out
etched or embossed pattern or lettering, by rubbing surface of pattern with cloth and solvent:
Separates stampings that are scratched or marred, or that have been imperfectly finished. May
apply paint to unpainted areas of stampings overlooked during painting process, using brush.
May remove masking compound from specified areas of metal parts to be chemically etched,
using template outline and knife.
704.687-014 ETCHER, HAND (cutlery-hrdwr.)
Etches trademarks on stainless steel knives and forks,
using rubber stamp and acid solution: Ties cloth around glass block and pours acid on cloth to
form stamp pad. Places cutlery in lime bath. Removes cutlery from bath, presses rubber stamp on
acid pad, and stamps cutlery.
705 FILING, GRINDING, BUFFING, CLEANING, AND POLISHING OCCUPATIONS, N.E.C.
This group includes occupations, not elsewhere classified, concerned with filing, grinding, buffing, cleaning, and polishing metal, plastic, or rubber parts or objects other than by use of production machines. Tool sharpening occupations are included in Group 701.
705.381-010 DIE BARBER (machine shop)
Rough-finishes stamping-die-member surfaces, using
abrasives and abrading handtools: Lifts and positions die member on bench manually or with
hoist. Brushes blue pigment on ridges and grooves left by milling operation. Grinds ridges down
until only traces of pigment are visible at bottom of grooves. Uses variety of files, stones, and
abrasive cloths and papers to shape and smooth die member. May repair punch and die sets,
using bench lathe, portable grinder, and polisher, and abrasive handtools.
705.381-014 EXTRUSION-DIE REPAIRER (nonfer. metal)
Repairs aluminum extrusion dies, according to
specifications, using powered handtools: Examines exterior of dies for defects, such as cracks or
excessive wear, and observes exterior surface of extrusion samples to determine whether inside
of dies need resurfacing or polishing. Secures dies in vise, and determines amount of metal to
remove from die opening to restore die to specifications, using diagram and gauges. Selects
abrasive bit and secures it in electric tool, and moves tool over die opening surface to remove,
polish, or angle surface to specifications, utilizing experience and knowledge of dies. Heats dies
with stress cracks in oven to soften metal and taps sides of dies to close cracks, using hammer
and bit. Removes rough spots from exterior of repaired dies, using electric deburring tool.
Verifies openings of new dies, using calipers and gauges, and monitors sample extrusions to
determine whether press dies need repair.
705.384-010 SCRAPER, HAND (machine shop) alternate titles: hand scraper; scraper
Scrapes metal workpieces with handtools to smooth
machine ways, surface plates, and bearing surfaces to ensure free action of parts: Positions
workpiece on worktable, in vise, or in fixture, and secures it with clamps and wrenches. Files and
grinds burrs from workpiece. Applies pigment to surface plate with brush, cloth, or sponge.
Positions workpiece and surface plate against each other, rubs one surface against other to
determine high spots. Selects hand scraper and scrapes workpiece surface to remove high spots
indicated by pigment pattern. Repeats operation until pigment pattern is even over work surface.
May inspect workpiece for conformity to specifications, using such instruments as dial indicator,
height gauge, master, surface plate, and gauge blocks. May use powered hand scraper. May
polish and buff steel articles, using portable polisher or buffing brush [POLISHER AND
BUFFER (any industry) II].
705.481-010 FILER, FINISH (ordnance)
Finishes and fits together metal small arms parts
preparatory to assembly, using handtools and machine tools: Removes burrs and rounds sharp
edges, using hammer, chisel, files, and scrapers. Sets up and operates drill press and speed lathe
[ENGINE-LATHE SET-UP OPERATOR, TOOL (machine shop)], equipped with rotary file or
abrasive wheel to remove burrs, smooth interior surfaces of reamed and tapped holes, and to spot
face. Polishes movable parts to ensure smoothness of action, using bench polishing jack.
Calculates amount of metal to be removed from parts, using micrometer, scales, and gauges, and
files excess metal from parts. Trial fits parts to ensure accurate fit. May imprint serial numbers
on parts, using hammer and punch dies. May repair and refinish damaged parts returned by
customer and be designated Filer Repairer (ordnance).
705.481-014 LAPPER, HAND, TOOL (machine shop) alternate titles: lap hand, tool; precision lap hand
Laps metal objects, such as gauges and machine parts, to
specifications within tolerances as fine as 0.00001 inch, applying knowledge of abrasives and
$T3lapping$T1 procedures: Measures workpiece with instrument, such as optical comparator,
compares workpiece dimensions with specifications to ascertain amount of stock to be removed,
and estimates number of lapping strokes required. Mounts workpiece in fixture, or in
power-driven mechanism, using wrenches and keys, and positions work aids, such as parallel
bars and rods to guide motion of $T3lap I$T1 or workpiece. Files grooves in surface of lap to
hold $T3lapping compound.$T1 Applies compound to workpiece and rubs lap across workpiece
with rotary or reciprocating motion, feeling friction and applying required pressure based on
previous experience, to attain specified tolerance. Measures workpiece to verify conformance to
specifications, using special gauges. Straightens or polishes rods by inserting and pressing them
between two rollers with lapping compound.
705.484-010 FILER, HAND, TOOL (machine shop) alternate titles: precision filer, hand; tool filer, hand
Files grooved, contoured, and irregular surfaces of metal
objects, such as metalworking dies and machine parts, to conform to templates, other parts,
layout, or blueprint specifications: Studies blueprint or layout on workpiece, and selects files
according to material, size and shape of work, and amount of stock to be removed, applying
knowledge of filing procedures. Files workpiece surface to layout lines, and inspects with
magnifying glass. Verifies conformity of finished workpiece by positioning workpiece against
template or other part, or by measuring dimensions, using instruments, such as vernier calipers,
micrometers, and surface gauges. Smooths and polishes workpiece with emery cloth or power
buffer, and feels surface with fingers for smoothness. May lay out workpiece [LAY-OUT
WORKER (machine shop)] or saw out template or layout [CONTOUR-BAND-SAW
OPERATOR, VERTICAL (machine shop)]. May functionally test workpiece by mounting
workpiece in press or with other parts and operating press or machine. May specialize according
to product as Die Filer (machine tools).
705.484-014 FINAL FINISHER, FORGING DIES (machine shop) alternate titles: die-finisher, forging; forging-die finisher
Grinds and sands contoured metal surfaces to finish
forging dies, using handtools: Selects abrasive tools according to operation and dimensions
specified. Manipulates powered hand grinder to remove bead, grind curved surfaces to specified
radii, remove machining marks, and smooth die surfaces. Sands surfaces of cavity and gutters to
facilitate flow of metal during forging. Manipulates handtools, such as files, stones, and emery
cloth, to smooth surfaces. Visually and tactually inspects surfaces for flaws and smoothness.
705.582-010 BLADE GROOVER (cutlery-hrdwr.)
Operates machine to grind decorative grooves in steel
knife blades: Marks groove length of blade according to bench marks, using chalk. Places tip of
blade under rotating abrasive wheel and presses blade against wheel to grind groove in blade.
Examines groove in blade for conformance to specified depth and width and dresses abrasive
wheel, using handstone. Turns stop nuts to adjust roll and guide according to width of blade and
replaces worn abrasive wheel, using wrenches.
705.682-010 GOLD-NIB GRINDER (pen & pencil)
Operates machine to grind pen points to specified size
and shape: Inserts pen point blanks into slots on machine holder and clamps blanks into holder.
Starts machine that rotates grinding wheel (copper lathe) and advances pen point blanks against
wheel to grind fine, medium, or broad points on blanks. Examines ground points for
conformance with specifications. Notifies machine repairer of grinding defects. May observe
grinding process through magnifying glass.
705.682-014 TRIMMER (jewelry-silver.) alternate titles: facer; straight edger; tipper
Operates bench grinding machine: Holds stainless steel,
silver, and silver-plated flatware against emery coated belt or wheel, shaped to match contour of
workpiece, which removes burrs, flash, or pressmarks and rounds edges. May remove burrs,
using hand file. May change abrasive belts, using handtools.
705.684-010 BENCH GRINDER (any industry)
Moves metal objects, such as castings, billets, machine
parts, sheet metal subassemblies, or arrowheads, against abrasive wheel of bench grinder to
grind, smooth, or rough-finish objects to specifications: Clamps workpiece in workholder or jig,
or holds it in hands, and feeds it against rotating grinding wheel to remove excess metal,
scratches, or burs. Examines or measures workpiece for conformance to standards. Guides
dressing tool across wheel to true surface. Replaces worn wheels, using wrench. May position
workpiece in automatic feed mechanism. May select and mount abrasive wheels of different grit
size to grinder to obtain specified finish on workpiece. May start pump and direct coolant flow
against wheel.
705.684-014 BUFFER I (any industry) alternate titles: color buffer
Buffs items, such as automobile trim or accessories,
hardware, or fabricated plastic parts with cloth buffing wheel: Holds and moves parts against
wheel to smooth surfaces, produce specified finish, or cut down plating defects, such as burns or
salt deposits, using knowledge of metals and buffing operations. Coats buffing wheel by holding
buffing compound stick against revolving wheel. Pushes and manipulates workpiece against
buffing wheel to remove scratches and defects and produce specified finish, using knowledge of
buffing operations and finishes. Replaces worn buffs, using wrench. Uses care not to cut through
plate when buffing plated surfaces. May be designated according to type of material buffed as
Buffer, Chrome (any industry); Buffer, Copper (any industry); Buffer, Nickel (any industry).
May polish articles [POLISHER (any industry)] and buff articles and be designated Polisher And
Buffer (any industry) I. May polish brass eye castings used in fitting wooden shuttles and clean
castings in series of chemical solutions and be designated Strapper And Buffer (woodworking).
705.684-018 FILER AND SANDER (woodworking) alternate titles: sander and filer
Shapes metal eye castings to fit in wooden shuttles: Files
and sands eye castings to specified shape and smoothness, using vise, hand files, and emery
cloth. Removes completed castings from vise and places castings in containers. Cleans brass
particles from files by drawing file card (block of wood with even rows of metal pins attached)
through file grooves.
705.684-022 GREASE BUFFER (jewelry-silver.)
Holds and turns silverware, such as bowls, tea sets, trays,
or flatware, against grease-coated cloth wheel or leather belt to impart specified finish. May
remove scratches, spots, or blemishes with pumice stone. May bolt layers of precut cloth onto
spindle and form into buff of desired shape by holding rakelike handtool against rotating cloth.
May buff silverware to specified final finish, using soft cloth buffing wheel and fine grained
rouge or buffing compound and be designated Finisher (jewelry-silver.).
705.684-026 GRINDER I (any industry)
Grinds and smooths surfaces of items, such as automobile
or appliance components, prior to finishing operations, using powered portable wheel, disk, or
belt grinder: Examines and feels surface of workpiece for defects. Selects grade of abrasive belt,
wheel, or disk according to specifications, knowledge of abrasives, and condition of metal, and
attaches to grinder. Starts grinder and moves it over surface of workpiece to remove scratches,
laminated metal, excess weld material, and burs. Polishes ground areas with finer abrasive to
produce smooth, unmarred surface. Replaces worn abrasive disks, wheels, and belts, using
wrench. May be designated according to type of grinder operated as Grinder, Belt (any industry);
Grinder, Wheel Or Disk (any industry). May grind leaded-in portions of automobile bodies and
be designated Grinder, Lead (auto. mfg.).
705.684-030 GRINDER-CHIPPER I (any industry) alternate titles: grinder-dresser; portable grinder operator
Grinds and chips workpiece to groove, bevel, round, or
straighten edges or remove excess stock from metal as specified by drawings, job orders, or
guidelines or to remove defects, such as shrink cracks and holes, using portable grinders,
chipping hammers, pedestal grinders, and hand files: Positions workpiece manually or by using
jib of crane. Inserts selected grinding wheel or cutting chisel into portable grinder or power
hammer. Positions and manually guides tool along specified guidelines on edge or surface of
workpiece. Inspects work, using rule, straightedge, or template. Grinds portable parts on pedestal
grinder. Removes sharp edges or burrs, using hand file. Grinds, chips, or brushes off excess
weld, splatter, and rust to improve appearance of workpiece. Sharpens chisels and dresses
grinding wheels, using grinder and wheel dresser. May cut excess metal from workpiece, using
acetylene torch. May climb large assemblies to remove metal from improperly fabricated parts at
direction of FITTER (any industry) I or WELDER-FITTER (welding). May be designated
according to tool used as Chipper (any industry) I; Grinder (any industry) II.
705.684-034 METAL FINISHER (any industry)
Grinds, files, or sands surfaces of metal items, such as
automobile bodies and household appliances, using handtools, power tools, and knowledge of
metal finishing techniques: Examines and feels surface of metal to detect defects, such as dents,
scratches, or breaks in metal. Removes dents, using hammer and dolly block, and fills uneven
surface with molten solder. Smooths surface of item to specified finish, using handtools and
powered tools. May polish metal surface, using powered polishing wheel or belt [POLISHER
(any industry)].
705.684-038 MOLD FINISHER (machine shop)
Shapes and smooths metal surfaces to finish molds, using
handtools: Lifts partially completed mold half with hoist, and positions and secures in holding
fixture. Removes burrs and smooths contoured surfaces with powered hand grinder. Positions
and hammers specified handtool against mold surface to make sharper impression. Verifies
contour of impression with templates. Applies blue pigment to mold surfaces, and presses mold
halves together manually to locate high spots. Fits and installs nameplate in mold, using
handtools. Inserts preformed metal tabs into slots in mold, verifies height of each insert with
preset dial indicator, and hammers mold metal around inserts with pneumatic hammer to secure
them. Performs other hand scraping, sanding, and brushing tasks, using handtools, to shape and
smooth mold. May make own handtools.
705.684-042 MOTHER REPAIRER (recording)
Repairs metal phonograph record $T3mother$T1
(matrix): Examines matrix to locate inspection markings that indicate defects, using microscope
or magnifying glass. Removes defects, such as bubbles, dirt, and particles of nickel in sound
track grooves, using needles and cloths moistened with solvents. Wipes surface of matrix with
cleaning solvent to remove inspection markings.
705.684-046 NEEDLE POLISHER (button & notion)
Polishes industrial sewing and knitting needles, using
buffing wheels: Picks up rack of needles, using tongs and holds needles against buffing wheels to
polish needles to specification. Examines needles by feel and using eye loupe to determine if
polished surface meets specifications. Conditions surface of buffing wheels, balances wheels,
and aligns tongs to maintain polishing equipment, using handtools. Records quantity of needles
polished, date polished, and initials work ticket.
705.684-050 NIB FINISHER (pen & pencil)
Smooths and polishes tips of fountain pen nibs, following
specifications and using polishing compounds and abrasive cloths and papers: Applies polishing
compound, such as rouge, emery, garnet, or other abrasive cloths or paper. Presses and rotates
nib on abrasive cloth or paper to polish it to specified smoothness. Wipes polished nib with cloth
and inspects surface for smoothness with magnifying glass and by feeling with fingertips.
705.684-054 PIPE BUFFER (construction)
Cleans and polishes end of pipe, prior to welding in
pipeline construction, using portable buffing machine. May operate portable gasoline motor
generator to provide electric power for buffer.
705.684-058 POLISHER (any industry)
Removes excess metal and surface defects from such
items as hardware, small arms barrels, automobile trim, or accessory parts prior to buffing,
bluing, or plating, using revolving abrasive wheel or belt: Selects abrasive belt or wheel
according to grain size, type of finish specified, product being polished, or amount of metal to be
removed, using knowledge of polishing operations and abrasives. Attaches wheel or belt to drive
mechanism. Starts polisher and manipulates workpiece against abrasive wheel or portable wheel
against workpiece to remove metal and surface defects. Examines part for acceptability of finish.
May be designated according to type of material polished as Polisher, Aluminum (any industry);
Polisher, Brass (any industry); Polisher, Bronze (any industry); Polisher, Zinc (any industry).
705.684-062 POLISHER AND BUFFER II (any industry)
Polishes and buffs steel and stainless steel articles, such
as ice cream freezer lids, soda fountain dispensers, storage tanks, and display cases, using
portable polisher, buffing brush, and emery cloth: Secures workpiece to bench or table and
guides abrasive polishing wheel over workpiece to remove scratches and other defects from
metal surface. Dips buffing brush into abrasive cake and lubricant. Moves buffing brush over
surfaces of workpiece to remove fine scratches and to achieve specified finish. Polishes recessed
areas with fine grade emery cloth.
705.684-066 POLISHER APPRENTICE (any industry) alternate titles: metal-polisher-and-buffer apprentice
Performs duties as described under APPRENTICE (any
industry) Master Title.
705.684-070 POLISHER, SAND (jewelry-silver.)
Polishes sterling or silver-plated hollowware, such as
bowls, dishes, trays, and flatware, by applying compound of powdered pumice and oil to
workpiece while turning it against felt, leather, or brush polishing wheel: Mixes pumice and oil
according to established proportions for type of workpiece being polished. Holds workpiece
against revolving brush to remove excess solder from joints, using care not to cut through
soldered joint.
705.684-074 SNAG GRINDER (foundry) alternate titles: casting finisher; cast-shell grinder; snagger; swing-frame-grinder operator; swing grinder
Cleans and rough finishes surfaces of casting, using
powered grinding wheel mounted on counterbalanced frame: Positions casting under grinding
wheel manually or using crane or hoist. Grabs grinder handles and pulls wheel down against
casting to remove projections, such as gates, fins, and parting lines, from surface. Repositions
casting to grind other areas. May change position of belts on motor and pulleys to increase
revolutions per minute when grinding wheel wears down. May remove cracks in surfaces of
ingots, billets, and forgings, using grinder. May grind castings, using stationary grinder and be
designated Stand Grinder (foundry).
705.687-010 JIGGER (jewelry-silver.)
Places pieces of jewelry articles on pins of specially
designed jigs to facilitate polishing operations.
705.687-014 LABORER, GRINDING AND POLISHING (any industry) alternate titles: finisher
Cleans, deburrs, polishes, or grinds items of metal,
plastic, or rubber, using handtools or powered equipment, performing any combination of
following tasks: Scrapes or rubs parts with file, wire brush, or buffing cloth. Holds part against
buffing or grinding wheel. Deburrs or polishes parts, using portable grinder, chipping hammer,
buffer, deburring tool, or hand pick. Mounts part on revolving spindle or chuck and holds or
moves tools, such as file, abrasive stone, or cloth against workpiece to file, grind, polish, or buff
surface. Cleans interior surfaces of holes, using reamer. Changes tools on powered equipment.
Applies abrasive compound, wax, or other dressing to facilitate cleaning or polishing operation.
May be known according to process performed as Buffer (any industry) II; Burrer (machine
shop); Burrer-Marker, Axle (machine shop); Top-Edge Beveler (any industry); Wire Brusher
(any industry).
705.687-018 METAL SANDER AND FINISHER (furniture)
Removes surface defects, such as burrs and pits, from
metal furniture parts and polishes surface: Positions parts in holding device and removes surface
defects with hand sanding machine, sandpaper, or file. Polishes surface to smooth finish, using
such materials as cleaning powder, pumice, or steel wool. Wipes surface clean with cloth and
stacks finished parts.
706 METAL UNIT ASSEMBLERS AND ADJUSTERS, N.E.C.
This group includes occupations, not elsewhere classified, concerned with assembling and adjusting metal units or components, including mechanical assembling or adjusting not requiring overall mechanical knowledge. Occupations concerned with electrical assembling and adjusting are included in Division 72.
706.130-010 SUPERVISOR, COIN-MACHINE (svc. ind. mach.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in production of coin-vending machines: Selects dies or cutting tools, according to design of
metal or plastic part to be formed. Sets up automatic equipment, such as forming press, punch
press, and power shear. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry)
Master Title.
706.131-010 LABORATORY SUPERVISOR (machine shop)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in assembling, final testing, and inspection of miniature ball bearings: Inspects and tests sample
bearings on variety of special devices to determine whether bearings conform to specifications.
Examines rejected bearings to ascertain whether components are salvageable. Recommends
research to update inspection and testing techniques, instrumentation, and correlation of
inspection and testing results with manufacturing methods and processes. Performs other duties
as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
706.131-014 SUPERVISOR (office machines)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in fabrication of standard and electric typewriters: Examines defective parts to determine whether
to stop or continue assembly process, using job knowledge of acceptable quality and
manufacturing standards, such as process sheets, blueprints, and sketches. May verify
dimensions of parts, using precision measuring instruments. Performs tasks as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title. May be designated according to activities of workers
supervised as Supervisor, Assembly (office machines) II; Supervisor, Fabrication (office
machines); Supervisor, Inspection (office machines); Supervisor, Soldering (office machines);
Supervisor, Type-Bar-And-Segment (office machines).
706.131-018 CHIEF INSPECTOR (office machines)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in inspecting office machine parts and assembled mechanical and electromechanical
tape-moistening machines, and inspects materials and purchased machine parts, using precision
measuring devices: Confers with assembly supervisors to determine staff assignments at
assembly inspection stations and to discuss ongoing inspection results. Alerts supervisors when
reports indicate major or consistent assembly discrepancies, and meets with punch press
supervisor to discuss rejection findings on parts production. Examines raw materials for
smoothness and to detect surface defects, such as nicks, burrs, pits, and scratches, following
blueprints, sketches, and order specifications. Tests materials for hardness, using hardness tester.
Measures materials, using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers,
gauges, and dial indicators. Prepares rejection slips indicating reasons materials or parts failed
inspection. Trains new staff and monitors progress. Performs other duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
706.361-010 ASSEMBLER (machinery mfg.)
Assembles machinery, such as crushers and vibrators,
according to blueprints and shop orders, for processing materials, such as coal, clay, chemicals,
and rock: Positions parts in frame of machine, using hoist, and bolts stationary parts in place,
using impact wrench and handtools. Removes burrs and rough spots from parts with hand file
and portable pneumatic grinder. Aligns bearings with shafts in machine. Inserts shims and turns
setscrews to set clearance between parts and verifies clearance, using scale and fixed gauges.
Fastens lift chain around machine and directs OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any industry)
921.663-010 in moving machine to storage area. May be designated according to type of
machine assembled as Crusher Assembler (machinery mfg.); Vibrator Assembler (machinery
mfg.).
706.361-014 ASSEMBLY INSPECTOR (agric. equip.)
Inspects lawn and garden equipment, such as garden
tractors, snow blowers, and power lawnmowers for assembly defects, and repairs defects, using
handtools: Examines equipment for surface defects, such as paint streaks and scratches and
improper decal application. Touches up paint defects, using brush or spray can. Pushes and pulls
knobs and levers to test operation of controls, such as engine throttle and clutch lever. Adjusts
controls, using pliers, screwdrivers, and wrenches. Observes and listens to equipment during test
run to detect defects, such as leaks, malfunctioning controls, and other defects indicated by
unusual noises. Examines identification plates and shipping tags to ensure matching of serial
numbers.
706.381-010 ALIGNER, TYPEWRITER (office machines)
Adjusts type and type bar of assembled typewriters to
obtain even spacing, equalized impression, and alignment of characters, following manual, and
using special-purpose handtools: Inserts paper in machine and types row of alternate upper and
lower case characters of each key. Examines imprints for defects, such as close spacing and
misaligned or unbalanced impressions. Bends or straightens type or type bar to rectify defective
impressions, using special-purpose handtools. Turns regulator or impression screw to adjust
length of type-bar stroke and to regulate depth of impression, using screwdriver. Spaces and
aligns each upper and lower case character, using first aligned key character as guide.
706.381-014 BENCH HAND (furniture)
Cuts and forms metal furniture parts according to
blueprints, using handtools and power tools: Lays out furniture parts on metals, using punches,
scribers, and templates. Cuts and forms metal parts, using handtools and machines, such as tin
snips, drill press, and power hacksaw. Assembles parts to ensure closeness of fit, using
handtools, such as screwdriver, wrench, and hammer. Disassembles furniture prior to painting.
706.381-018 FINAL ASSEMBLER (office machines)
Assembles, installs, and adjusts variety of
electromechanical units, such as feed drives, control key assemblies, and printing units, on new
and rebuilt punched card office machines according to blueprints and written specifications,
using handtools, assembly fixtures, and test devices: Reads blueprints to determine position of
unit and component parts. Positions components in assembly fixture. Assembles unit and mounts
it on office machine frame, using screwdrivers and wrenches. Starts machine and adjusts unit for
specified clearances and time cycles, using fixed gauges, test lights, and handtools. Inspects
machine to verify that optional equipment changes have been made according to customer order.
May operate electric hoist to position unit on office machine frame.
706.381-022 INSPECTOR, TYPEWRITER ASSEMBLY AND PARTS (office machines) alternate titles: inspector, manufactured parts; inspector, mechanical
Inspects typewriters, subassemblies, and parts for
conformance with specifications, using handtools and measuring instruments: Moves parts to
determine binding, looseness, or misalignment. Tests tightness of screws and nuts, using
screwdrivers and wrenches. Measures dimensions of parts, distance between them, and shapes of
angles and curves to verify conformance to specifications, using comparator, micrometer, dial
indicators, and fixed and adjustable gauges. Refers to blueprints and charts for tolerances.
Examines parts for surface defects, such as rust, dullness, discoloration, and chipped and
scratched finish. Stops production when rejects exceed specified limits. Compiles information to
indicate number of, and reasons for, rejects. May train other workers performing inspections.
May be designated according to type of assembly monitored as Inspector, Conveyor Line (office
machines); Inspector, Final Assembly-Conveyor Line (office machines); Inspector, Floor
Sub-Assembly (office machines); Inspector, Station Assembly-Conveyor Line (office machines);
or type of parts inspected as Inspector, Purchased Parts (office machines).
706.381-026 OPERATING-TABLE ASSEMBLER (furniture)
Operates metalworking machines to shape prefabricated
metal parts and assembles parts to make surgical tables: Mills parts and assembles base of table.
Constructs hydraulic-lifting and table-revolving mechanisms, using drilling, reaming, and
tapping machines, and installs them in base. Mounts table frame with its various moving or
collapsible sections on base, and attaches table plates to frame. Inspects completed table for
compliance with specifications. May assemble examining chairs and be designated
Examining-Chair Assembler (furniture).
706.381-030 REPAIRER, TYPEWRITER (office machines)
Repairs and adjusts defective typewriters removed from
production line, using handtools, power tools, and gauges: Operates typewriter to test functioning
of parts and mechanisms to determine repairs required. Disassembles machines to repair or
replace defective components, using handtools and holding devices. Bends, taps, turns parts,
such as screws, nuts, and type bar, to eliminate binding, looseness, and misalignment, using
special handtools. Verifies specified clearance between parts, using spacebars, tension scales,
dial indicators, and feeler gauges. Measures rotation of motor drive-wheel to determine speed of
wheel, using tachometer. May adjust interrelated typewriter parts to synchronize machine
operation and be designated Adjuster (office machines).
706.381-034 SEWING-MACHINE ASSEMBLER (machinery mfg.)
Mounts previously assembled units of power sewing
machines onto frames of machines, and fastens units, such as crankshafts, needle arms, and feed
rockers to machines, using drill press, handtools, and gauges.
706.381-038 SUBASSEMBLER (machinery mfg.)
Assembles machinery components, such as operating
cylinders, electric control cases, transmissions, clutches, and special tools, according to
specifications: Transports specified parts from storage to work area manually or by using
overhead crane. Removes burrs and rough surfaces from metal parts with hand file or portable
pneumatic grinder. Brushes lubricant on moving parts and fits parts together on bench, following
blueprints. Inserts shims between parts to realign or level parts and verifies alignment and
clearance of parts, using micrometers, scale, and gauges. Bolts, screws, and rivets parts together,
using handtools. May operate hydraulic press to force bearings into sleeves and flatten rivets.
May set up and operate drill press, bench lathe, and speed lathe. May connect electric wires to
terminals of subassembly, using screwdriver. May move subassembly to storage area, using
overhead crane.
706.381-042 TURBINE SUBASSEMBLER (engine-turbine)
Assembles steam and gas tur |
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