5 PROCESSING OCCUPATIONS
570.683-014 to 583.132-010

    This category includes occupations concerned with refining, mixing, compounding, chemically treating, heat treating, or similarly working materials and products. Knowledge of a process and adherence to formulas or other specifications are required in some degree. Vats, stills, ovens, furnaces, mixing machines, crushers, grinders, and related equipment or machines are usually involved.

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570.683-014 SAND-CUTTER OPERATOR (foundry) alternate titles: sand-cutting-machine operator; sand-mixer operator

    Controls machine equipped with cutting disks to mix binder and sand, and aerate sand used in construction of foundry molds and cores: Sprays water over sand on foundry floor and adds binder (clay, flour, or molasses) to sand. Starts machine and steers it back and forth through pile to mix water, binder, and sand. Rubs sand through fingers to test cohesiveness of mixture and adds water or binder to sand to obtain mixture of desired consistency.
GOE: 06.04.08 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77

570.685-010 AUXILIARY-EQUIPMENT TENDER (cement) alternate titles: cement mixer; slip mixer; slurry blender; slurry-tank tender

    Tends auxiliary equipment such as pumps, motors, and conveyors to supply materials and power to slurry tanks and other equipment to mix cement slurry for kilns: Receives signal from ROTARY-KILN OPERATOR (cement; chemical; mine & quarry) and starts pumps and conveyors to feed raw materials into kiln. Opens valves to fill slurry tanks with specified amounts of water and raw materials or to correct slurry mixture. Starts tank agitators that mix slurry. Greases and oils equipment. May be designated according to equipment tended as Kiln Feeder (cement); Mixer Tender (cement).
GOE: 06.04.17 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

570.685-014 CLAY MIXER (brick & tile)

    Tends machines and equipment that mix materials, such as clay, iron oxide, magnesium, and water according to formula for use in making brick or ceramic floor tile: Gathers materials specified by work order from storage area and transports materials to scales, using handtruck or industrial truck. Weighs materials and records weight on batch card. Dumps materials into mixer, using hoist, or shovels materials into mixer. Turns valves to admit specified amount of water into mixer, and flips switch or presses button to start mixer. Presses button to discharge mixture from machine or shovels mixture into container.
GOE: 06.04.17 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 79

570.685-018 CRUSHER OPERATOR (concrete prod.)

    Tends conveyors and grinders that crush raw gypsum into specified pebble size: Opens storage gates and starts grinders, feeders, and belt conveyors. Observes flow of materials on conveyors. Cleans carriers and removes wedged rock from conveyors and clogged chutes, using scraper and poker. Opens slide gates to allow flow of pebbles into storage bins or trucks. May fill supply chutes with gypsum rock, using tractor equipped with scoop.
GOE: 06.04.08 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 81

570.685-022 CRUSHER TENDER (any industry) alternate titles: crusher operator; primary-crusher operator; roll attendant

    Tends any of several types of crushers that size materials, such as coal, rock, salt, clay and shale, or ore for industrial use or for further processing: Moves levers to regulate flow of materials to and from conveyors, chutes, pumps, or storage bins. Starts crusher, and prods, breaks, or discards lumps to prevent plugging, using bar, sledgehammer, or jackhammer. Adjusts equipment, such as screens, conveyors, and fans, to control or vary size or grade of product, or to maintain uniform flow of materials. Cleans and lubricates equipment. May keep record of materials processed.
GOE: 06.04.08 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 78

570.685-026 CULLET CRUSHER-AND-WASHER (glass mfg.) alternate titles: crusher operator; glass crusher; glass pulverizer equipment operator

    Tends crushing machine that crushes and washes cullet (waste glass) for use in manufacturing glass: Starts conveyor that transfers cullet from storage to crushing machine. Starts machine and observes its operation to determine whether cullet is ground to specified fineness. Starts water spray to wash crushed cullet. Inspects crushed cullet for foreign matter such as stones, bottle caps and neck rings. Directs flow of crushed cullet to specified bins by color and type of glass. May transfer cullet to and from crusher, using industrial truck. Workers who unload bulk ingredients from railcars and truck and tend crushers may be designated Batch Unloader (glass mfg.).
GOE: 06.04.08 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

570.685-030 HAMMER-MILL OPERATOR (nonmet. min.)

    Tends hammer mill that breaks slags, slate, and similar materials into fine pieces: Starts machine and watches rate of feeding into hopper from conveyor or moves gate lever to allow materials to drop into hopper from chute. Oils and cleans machine.
GOE: 06.04.08 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

570.685-034 LIME SLAKER (concrete prod.) alternate titles: lime mixer; lime-plant operator; milk-of-lime slaker

    Tends rotary slaker or open batch tank that mixes lime and water to make milk of lime (slaked lime) by either of following methods: (1) Regulates automatic feed of lime and water into rotary slaker to obtain continuous production of milk of lime. Tests concentration with hydrometer. (2) Weighs lime and dumps lime into tank. Adds water and starts agitators to dissolve lime. Tests specific gravity of mixture with hydrometer and adds lime or water to obtain specified concentration. Opens drain valve or starts pump to transfer mixture through mesh screens or settling tank into storage tank. May separate coarse and fine lime particles in classifier. May crush or grind limestone in crushing machine or ball mill. May collect samples of lime or waste material for assaying. May test lime solution by titration to determine its concentration. May heat water with steam coils to speed mixing process.
GOE: 06.04.11 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77

570.685-038 MILLER (mine & quarry) alternate titles: crusher, wet-ground mica

    Tends one or more grinding mills to pulverize mica: Fills hopper of mill with mica, using tractor equipped with scoop. Opens hopper gate to start flow of mica into mill and turns valve to admit specified amount of water into mill. Starts mill to grind mica for specified length of time. Feels sample of mixture and adds water to mill to maintain slurry-like consistency. Circulates water through mill at end of grinding cycle to flush ground mica from mill, through intermediate tank, and into settling tank. Shovels oversize mica from bottom of intermediate tank back into mill.
GOE: 06.04.17 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

570.685-042 MILLER I (chemical)

    Tends mill that pulverizes phosphate rock used in making fertilizer: Starts conveyor that feeds rock to mill. Moves lever of feedgate to increase or decrease amount of rock fed to mill, according to grinding sound or ammeter readings. Applies preservative to belts and lubricates machine.
GOE: 06.04.11 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

570.685-046 MILLER (cement) alternate titles: grinder operator

    Tends machines that crush, mix, or pulverize materials, such as limestone, shale, oyster shells, clay, iron ore, silica, gypsum, and cement clinkers, used in making cement: Starts mill and conveyors. Observes conveyor system to ensure continuous flow of material. Stops conveyor and removes clogged material, using bar. Opens chute over conveyor to add materials, such as iron, silica, or gypsum, according to specifications. Observes operation of auxiliary equipment, such as cement pumps, air or screen separators, air slides, cement coolers, and dust collectors. Turns valves to regulate water, air, and oil lines on machine, according to laboratory specifications. May regulate feeder mechanism on machines not equipped with automatic regulators. May add moisture to materials to facilitate flow into machine. May be designated according to type of mill tended as Ball-Mill Operator (cement); Finish-Mill Operator (cement); Hammer-Mill Operator (cement); Miller, Rod-Mill (cement); Pug-Mill Operator (cement); Raw-Finish-Mill Operator (cement); Tube-Mill Operator (cement); Vertical-Mill Operator (cement).
GOE: 06.04.08 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 78

570.685-050 MIXER (nonmet. min.) alternate titles: feeder

    Tends mixing machine that blends asbestos fibers and ingredients, such as ground marble, water, cement, and oil to form compounds used in making asbestos products, such as pipe, shingles, and brake linings: Dumps or pours ingredients into mixer in specified proportions. Starts mixer and allows ingredients to mix for specified time. Stops mixer and moves control or turns valve to dump or transfer mixture into storage container. Flushes water through mixer to clean mixing equipment. Records production data.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

570.685-054 MIXER (glass mfg.) alternate titles: batch mixer; batch-plant operator; mix-house operator

    Tends batch-mixing equipment that blends raw ingredients, such as sand, soda ash, cullet and others for use in making glass or fiberglass yarn, by one of following methods: (1) Weighs specified amounts of ingredients on scale. Dumps ingredients into mixing machine and starts machine to blend ingredients. Pulls lever to unload mass into batch wagon for transport to small-batch, pot furnaces. (2) Monitors and regulates automatic mixing and feeding equipment that supplies blended ingredients to continuous-operation furnace. Sets controls on instrument panel regulating equipment which automatically discharges ingredients onto scales and weighs and blends ingredients in specified ratios. Pushes button to start discharging, weighing, mixing, and feeding equipment. Observes control panel instruments to monitor operations and manually overrides controls in case of malfunction. May weigh trace elements on balance scale, and add them to batch mix. May record batch number, mixer, and other production data. May drive forklift to transport containers of ingredients.
GOE: 06.04.13 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

570.685-058 MIXER OPERATOR (concrete prod.)

    Tends machine that mixes lime with materials, such as hair and sand, to make plaster and mortar: Starts mixer and loads specified amounts of materials into drum. Pulls lever to dump mixed contents into chute. May weigh materials to be mixed.
GOE: 06.04.11 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

570.685-062 MIXER TENDER, BOARD (concrete prod.)

    Tends equipment that mixes ingredients to produce slurry (plaster mix) and feeds slurry into rollers for pressing into wallboard or lath: Regulates flow of stucco (dry plaster mix), water, and soap solution into mixing machine in specified proportions. Adjusts glue feed for sealing board edges, using handtools. Observes flow of mix onto wallboard paper and removes lumps from mix, using putty knife. Observes scoring and folding of paper for defects and notifies KNIFE OPERATOR (concrete prod.) of defects found. Tests slurry samples for density, using measuring cup and scale. Inserts weighted needle into slurry and times needle with stopwatch as it settles into slurry to determine setting time of slurry.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77

570.685-066 MOLDING-MACHINE TENDER (pen & pencil) alternate titles: mixing-and-molding-machine operator

    Tends machine that mixes modeling clay ingredients and molds clay for packaging: Fills hopper of machine with modeling compounds and color pigments, according to formula. Moves lever or depresses pedal to start machine that grinds and mixes ingredients. Turns valve to admit mixed clay ingredients into unit of machine that molds clay for packaging.
GOE: 06.04.17 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

570.685-070 MUD-MIXER OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.; steel & rel.) alternate titles: mixer operator; mud grinder; mud-mill operator

    Tends mixer that makes lute used for sealing oven doors or tap holes in furnaces: Shovels specified amounts of materials, such as sand and clay, into mixing pan. Turns valve to add water, starts machine, and mixes materials with paddle as pan rotates to obtain specified consistency. Shovels lute into transfer truck. May be designated according to material mixed as Adobe-Ball Mixer (smelt. & refin.); Clay Mixer (steel & rel.); or machine used as Wet-Pan Mixer (smelt. & refin.; steel & rel.).
GOE: 06.04.17 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

570.685-074 PUG-MILL-OPERATOR HELPER (brick & tile; pottery & porc.) alternate titles: pugger helper

    Tends mixing chamber that mixes clay and water to make pugged clay: Loads sacks and cakes of clay from storage area onto truck and pushes truck to pug mill. Dumps clay into mixing chamber of mill. Turns valves to regulate flow of water into mixing chamber. Stacks rolls of pugged clay on truck. May wrap pugged clay in burlap to prevent dehydration. May move clay to molding room, using handtruck.
GOE: 06.04.17 STRENGTH: V GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

570.685-078 REFRACTORY MIXER (steel & rel.)

    Tends equipment that crushes and mixes materials, such as brick, clay, and refractory mud, to form refractory mortar, used to line interior of furnaces: Starts crushing machine and shovels materials into hopper. Shovels crushed materials into wheelbarrow and dumps materials into hopper of mulling (mixing) machine. Turns valve to admit water into mulling machine and starts machine. Feels consistency of mixture and adds crushed material or water to obtain mixture of specified consistency. Shovels mixture into mud box for transportation to work area.
GOE: 06.04.08 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

570.685-082 ROUGE MIXER (optical goods)

    Tends machine that mixes powdered rouge and water to make polishing paste for lens blanks: Dumps specified amount of rouge into mixing tank and meters prescribed amount of water into tank. Starts agitator and allows ingredients to mix for prescribed time. Draws off sample and tests for density, using hydrometer.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

570.685-086 SAGGER PREPARER (pottery & porc.) alternate titles: mixer; sagger soak

    Tends grinding machine and vat to prepare material to make new saggers: Starts grinding machine and loads machine with broken saggers for grinding into grog. Combines grog, domestic clay, and water in vat and permits material to soak for several days. Tends pug mill to prepare clay for molding into saggers.
GOE: 06.04.17 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

570.685-090 SILICA-SPRAY MIXER (smelt. & refin.) alternate titles: slurry-plant operator

    Tends machine that grinds and mixes silica and fire clay into slurry for spraying inner surfaces of furnaces: Pulls lever on storage hopper chute to fill mobile equipment box with silica, transports load to mixing unit, releases end gate, and dumps silica into ball mill and mixer. Turns valve to saturate material with water. Starts agitators and shovels fire clay into mixer to mix slurry to specified consistency. Opens valve to drain slurry from mixer into storage tank.
GOE: 06.04.17 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

570.685-094 SLATE MIXER (build. mat., nec) alternate titles: blender

    Tends machine that mixes multicolored granules of slate for use in surfacing asphalt-coated roofing felt: Adjusts gates on slate chutes, using gauge, and pulls levers to deposit specified proportion of granules of each color onto mixer conveyor. Starts mixer that blends granules and activates discharge conveyor leading to surfacing machine hopper.
GOE: 06.04.08 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

570.685-098 GLAZE MAKER (brick & tile; pottery & porc.) alternate titles: frit maker; pulverizer

    Tends ball mill that mixes and grinds materials to produce glaze for coating pottery, tile, and porcelain: Weighs materials, such as calcium, carbonate, clay, feldspar, flint, and lead oxide, in specified proportions, using tubs and scale. Dumps materials into mill and pushes button to start mill that pulverizes and mixes glaze ingredients. Turns valve to transfer finished glaze from mill over screens and magnets and into storage jars.
GOE: 06.04.09 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M2 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 78

570.686-010 ABRASIVE-GRADER HELPER (optical goods)

    Dumps abrasives into pebble mill, connects hose from mill to agitator tank, and shovels graded abrasives from vats.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

570.686-014 ABRASIVE-MIXER HELPER (nonmet. min.)

    Assists ABRASIVE MIXER (nonmet. min.) in mixing ingredients to form polishing and buffing compounds by performing any of following duties: Dumps specified ingredients in mixing machine. Turns valve to drain finished mix from machine. Transports supplies and products between plant locations, using handtruck. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

570.686-018 PREPARATION-ROOM WORKER (nonmet. min.) alternate titles: beater

    Prepares asbestos, cotton, and synthetic fibers for use in manufacture of asbestos products, performing any combination of following duties: Assembles asbestos, cotton, and synthetic fibers, according to instructions, into lots for blending. Feeds fibers into hopper or chute of duster, hammer mill, picker, or blending machine, using shovel or pitchfork. Opens or closes gates of blower pipes to direct fiber from blending machine into handtrucks and trucks fiber to storage area or production department. Fastens bags under spout of bin and trips lever to fill bags with fiber. May be designated according to task performed as Blending-Machine Feeder (nonmet. min.); Picker Feeder (nonmet. min.); Stock Mixer (nonmet. min.).
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

570.687-010 BATCH MIXER (brick & tile) alternate titles: clay puddler

    Mixes and dumps raw materials, such as silicas or clays, into mixers: Obtains materials from storage area, using shovel, wheelbarrow, or towmotor, and transports material to batching area. Measures specified quantities of materials according to batch cards, using scales or measuring box. Dumps material from sacks onto conveyor leading to mixer or empties bulk material from wheelbarrow into mixer.
GOE: 06.04.17 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

571 SEPARATING OCCUPATIONS

    This group includes occupations concerned with separating desirable materials from others by means of filtering, sifting, straining, squeezing, centrifugal force, gravitation, precipitation, or agitating devices.

571.685-010 BURNER TENDER (mine & quarry)

    Tends furnace that heats perlite to expel volatile material and reduce ore to powder (calcine) for use as insulating material, plaster, and concrete aggregate: Dumps pulverized perlite onto shaker screen that sifts perlite to specified fineness. Starts conveyor that feeds screened material into furnace. Shovels calcined perlite into sack or fills sack by holding it under discharge hopper.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

571.685-014 GLAZE HANDLER (brick & tile)

    Tends equipment that filters glaze mixtures and conveys glaze to spraying units: Filters aqueous glaze through electromagnetic filters and screens to remove metal particles or other foreign substances, and stores filtered glaze in stone jars. Tests specific gravity of solutions with hydrometer and adds water to obtain solutions of designated specific gravity. Turns valves to transfer glaze to spraying units or to pressure tanks.
GOE: 06.04.17 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77

572 MELTING OCCUPATIONS

    This group includes occupations concerned with subjecting materials to heat to change them from a solid to a liquid state.

572.360-010 FURNACE-COMBUSTION ANALYST (glass mfg.) alternate titles: combustion analyst

    Tests temperature of glass melting furnaces and regulates gas and air supply to maintain specified temperature, using any of following methods: (1) Measures temperature of furnace sections, using optical pyrometer. Sights through opening of pyrometer into furnace opening and turns sleeve dial on pyrometer until color of wire filament matches luminosity of flames. Reads dial indicator to obtain millivolt reading and compares reading with temperature chart to determine if temperature is in accordance with specifications. Turns valves to adjust gas-to-air ratio and increase or decrease temperature within refractory. (2) Computes and plots averages of glass temperatures on graph paper from temperature charts, using pencil and template to draw lines and circles. Interprets graph to determine need for temperature adjustment. Turns valve to increase or decrease air and gas supply into burners. (3) Tests gas-to-air ratio of burned atmosphere, using gas analyzer. Inserts hose of gas analyzer into furnace and starts suction pump to withdraw sample of burned atmosphere. Observes dial indicator on analyzer to determine if gas-to-air ratio is in accordance with specifications. Turns valve to adjust gas-to-air ratio and control heat of furnace. Records tests, temperatures, and adjustments in log.
GOE: 06.01.05 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 6 DLU: 77

572.382-010 BATCH-AND-FURNACE OPERATOR (glass mfg.) alternate titles: furnace attendant; tank-and-batch operator

    Controls automatic equipment to weigh, mix, and melt ingredients to make glass: Adjusts panel controls to transfer specified amounts of ingredients, such as silica sand, soda ash, limestone flurospar, feldspar, borax, clay, and cullet (waste glass) from storage bins to automatic weigh hopper and batch mixer [MIXER (glass mfg.)]. Adjusts panel controls to dump blended mix into furnace. Observes signal lights, dials, and charts, and turns switches to adjust air, fuel, water pressure, and furnace temperature. Turns switch to reverse gas fire from one side of gas-and-air regenerative chambers to other side to equalize heat in furnace. Observes color of molten glass through furnace opening or reads gauges or pyrometer to determine when furnace temperature has reached prescribed level. Collects sample of molten glass for laboratory analysis. Makes adjustments on equipment to correct deviations from specifications. Records batch mixing, glass melting, and production data. May control furnace to melt and fuse premixed ingredients and be designated Tank-Furnace Operator (glass mfg.).
GOE: 06.02.13 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77

572.685-010 GLASS-FURNACE TENDER (paint & varnish) alternate titles: furnace tender

    Tends automatic furnace that makes glass used as flux in production of glass enamel: Weighs out specified chemical ingredients. Shovels ingredients into hopper of conveyor that transports ingredients through automatic blending, pulverizing, and sifting process. Lifts tank with blended mix over hopper of gravity-fed furnace, using hoist, and releases mix from tank into hopper. Observes gauges and adjusts controls of furnace to maintain specified temperature in crucible. Stirs ingredients in hopper of furnace, using glass rod.
GOE: 06.04.13 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

572.686-010 CUPOLA CHARGER, INSULATION (nonmet. min.)

    Charges cupola furnace with slag, basalt, lime, and silica to produce mineral wool: Weighs and measures portions of coke, slag, basalt, lime, and silica according to formula specified in orders from CUPOLA OPERATOR, INSULATION (concrete prod.). Charges materials into furnace in alternate layers. May use tractor equipped with scoop to move raw materials to storage and conveyors to feed materials to furnace.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

573 BAKING, DRYING, AND HEAT-TREATING OCCUPATIONS

    This group includes occupations concerned with raising, lowering, or maintaining the temperature of materials to effect their physical composition and facilitate further processing. Includes such activities as firing terra cotta, treating formed glass with heat or cold to relieve or redistribute internal stresses and effect such characteristics as hardness and ductility, and removing liquid and moisture from materials.

573.132-010 BURNING SUPERVISOR (brick & tile) alternate titles: brick burner, head

    Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in controlling field, periodic, retort, and tunnel kilns to bake green clay products, such as brick, tile, and sewer pipe. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L2 SVP: 7 DLU: 77

573.362-010 DRY-KILN OPERATOR (brick & tile) alternate titles: drier operator

    Controls drying tunnels to condition and dry brick, sewer pipe, roofing tile, and other clay products before treatment in kiln: Reads production schedule to determine humidity and temperature required for size and type of product to be dried. Positions portable blowers in drying aisles to circulate heat and air. Closes tunnel doors and starts blowers and heaters to regulate humidity and temperature within tunnel. Examines products for cracks indicating excessive drying. Reads humidity and temperature gauges, and adjusts speed and dampers on blowers. Directs DRY-KILN OPERATOR HELPER (brick & tile) to cover product with tarpaulin or to flood aisles with water to retard drying process. Records gauge reading in logbook. May patch damaged products, using patching clay and handtools. May control tunnel kiln [TUNNEL-KILN OPERATOR (brick & tile)].
GOE: 06.02.17 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L1 SVP: 5 DLU: 77

573.382-010 ROTARY-KILN OPERATOR (cement; chemical; mine & quarry) alternate titles: calciner; drier operator; roaster

    Controls rotary type kilns and auxiliary equipment, such as conveyors, feeders, and dust collectors, to calcine chemicals, raw ground stone, gypsum, slate, or clay or cement slurry: Lights burners, starts equipment to feed materials, and moves controls to rotate kiln drum, start dust collecting mechanism, and regulate damper. Observes color and shape of flame, monitors gauges, and moves controls to regulate feed of fuel to maintain specified temperature. Records data, such as kiln temperature, fuel consumption, and power consumed. Inspects kiln for accumulation of clinkers and deterioration of lining. May fire tripod-mounted shotgun to blast clinkers from kiln wall. May tend cooler mechanism. May tend grinders and vibrating screens to pulverize and size product prior to calcining.
GOE: 06.02.17 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77

573.382-014 SPRAY-DRIER OPERATOR (brick & tile)

    Operates spray drier to evaporate water from clay slip to form pellets used in production of mosaic quarry, wall and floor tile: Connects hose to ball mill and drier pump, using wrenches, and opens valves. Sets controls on panelboard for specified temperatures and pressure in drier and to route pellets into specified silo. Starts pump and drier and observes dials and gauges and adjusts controls to ensure that specified temperature and pressure are maintained. Draws sample of pellets from drier and measures moisture content, using moisture meter. Records specified processing data.
GOE: 06.02.17 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77

573.382-018 TUNNEL-KILN OPERATOR (brick & tile)

    Controls preheating chamber and tunnel kiln to preheat and bake clay products, such as brick, sewer pipe, mosaic tile, and ceramic and quarry tile: Observes color of fires and reactions of pyrometric cones to increases in temperatures in kiln and reads gauges and automatic recording instruments to verify specified temperatures in kiln. Turns fuel and air valves and opens or closes dampers to adjust temperatures. Pulls loaded kiln car from drier, opens preheater doors, and pushes kiln car into preheater, using car puller or transfer car. Closes preheater doors and starts mechanism that pushes car through preheater. Pulls loaded kiln cars from preheating chamber, opens tunnel kiln doors, and starts mechanism that pushes string of cars through kiln. Removes cars from tunnel kiln and moves them to sorting area, using transfer car. May control kiln equipped with automatic loading and drawing equipment. May control drying tunnel [DRY-KILN OPERATOR (brick & tile) 573.362-010]. May control tunnel kiln equipped with preheating chamber to bake clay products. May be designated according to type of tile burned as Bisque-Tile Burner (brick & tile); Glost-Tile Burner (brick & tile).
GOE: 06.02.17 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 78

573.462-010 LIME-KILN OPERATOR (concrete prod.) alternate titles: kiln firer; lime burner

    Controls equipment in which limestone is burned to produce lime or carbon dioxide: Turns panel controls to start flow of materials, fuel, and air, rotation of kiln and speed of conveyors, and to regulate draft and vent mechanisms. Adjusts automatic scale that controls amount of limestone flowing into kiln. Scoops samples of hot limestone from kiln for chemical analysis, using shovel. Observes material flow, air, temperature, and fuel charts, and oxygen gauges, and makes adjustments to maintain kiln conditions within specified limits. Keeps production records. May be designated according to type kiln operated as Rotary-Kiln Operator (concrete prod.); Vertical-Kiln Operator (concrete prod.).
GOE: 06.02.18 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L1 SVP: 5 DLU: 77

573.585-010 OVEN TENDER (glass mfg.)

    Tends oven to bake cakes of fiberglass sliver for further processing: Scans tubes of sliver for defects, such as soft and unraveled edges, grease spots, and water damaged tubes. Removes defective tubes from truck. Weighs trucks of sliver, deducts tare weight, and records on production records weight of sliver processed. Pushes trucks of sliver onto oven conveyors. Turns time selector to set length of baking cycle according to instructions. Observes temperature charts to determine if specified oven temperature is maintained.
GOE: 06.04.13 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

573.662-010 FIRER, KILN (pottery & porc.) alternate titles: kiln burner; kiln operator

    Controls kiln to fire greenware, or decorations or glazes on ware, to specified hardness: Gives directions to helper in preparing firebox, building up door, and lighting fires. Determines level and uniformity of oven temperature by observing, through peepholes, changes in shape and color of pyrometric cones, rings, and saggers. Regulates temperature by adjusting drafts and fuel feed. May be designated according to type kiln fired as Firer, Round Kiln (pottery & porc.); Firer, Tunnel Kiln (pottery & porc.); or type of ware fired as Decorating-Kiln Operator (pottery & porc.); Firer, Bisque Kiln (pottery & porc.); Firer, Glost Kiln (pottery & porc.).
GOE: 06.02.18 STRENGTH: M GED: R4 M3 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77

573.667-010 KILN DRAWER (pottery & porc.) alternate titles: round-kiln drawer

    Removes fired ware, such as china or pottery, from kiln and prepares kiln for reuse: Opens kiln door or removes brick and mortar that seals kiln during firing. Picks up fired ware from tunnel-kiln car, conveyor slabs, or from saggers. Presses ware against abrasive grinding wheel to remove rough spots or marks. Segregates ware according to pattern or design. Cleans interior of kiln. May be designated according to kiln drawn as Bisque-Kiln Drawer (pottery & porc.); Glost-Kiln Drawer (pottery & porc.); Tunnel-Kiln Drawer (pottery & porc.).
GOE: 06.04.17 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

573.682-010 KILN BURNER (brick & tile) alternate titles: baker; burner

    Controls periodic, field, or retort kilns to bake clay products, such as brick, sewer pipe, clay refractories, and roofing tile: Opens fuel valves and lights gas or oil fire, using oil-soaked stick. Seals kiln door with bricks and daubs brick with clay to prevent loss of heat, using trowel. Observes thermometer and action of pyrometric cones through peepholes, or removes object from kiln with tongs and examines object to determine rate of burning. Turns gas or oil valves and dampers to adjust rate of burning or baking of objects. Closes fuel valves and fireboxes, opens kiln-crown holes, and installs fans to cool objects. May be designated according to type of kiln operated as Dry-Kiln Burner (brick & tile); Field-Kiln Burner (brick & tile); Retort-Kiln Burner (brick & tile); or according to product burned as Brick-Kiln Burner (brick & tile); Roofing-Tile Burner (brick & tile).
GOE: 06.04.17 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77

573.683-010 STEAM-TANK OPERATOR (nonmet. min.)

    Tends autoclave to cure asbestos-cement pipe: Transports specified supplies and empty trays (forms) to forming department, and trays loaded with pipe to curing area, using industrial truck. Loads autoclave with trays of pipe, using industrial truck. Closes autoclave door and inserts safety pin to secure door. Places chart on recording instrument and sets indicator for starting time and curing limits. Opens steam value to build up specified pressure in autoclave. Closes valves, opens exhaust vents and starts fans to reduce steam pressure to specified level and opens autoclave door. Removes cured pipe from autoclave, using industrial truck. Maintains record of production.
GOE: 06.04.16 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77

573.684-010 KILN-DOOR BUILDER (brick & tile) alternate titles: sealer and stripper

    Builds temporary casing doors and seals crown openings in kilns, using handtools: Stacks brick in doorway of kiln. Mixes dirt and water to form mud, and spreads mud over brick to seal opening, using trowel. Climbs on top of kiln and places covers or crown openings over kiln and seals them with mud. Positions and screws burners in openings. Pulls down doors with hook after firing of kiln and removes crown covers to control cooling.
GOE: 05.10.01 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

573.684-014 SETTER (brick & tile) alternate titles: kiln setter; kiln stacker

    Stacks products, such as blocks, bricks, sewer pipe, and roofing tile in specified patterns on tunnel kiln cars or in periodic kilns for burning: Spaces and levels setting rings on kiln car or in kiln to facilitate circulation of air about products during burning. Spreads sand on floor or setting rings to prevent cohesion of products during burning. Lifts and positions products on setting rings, using air-hoist. Examines products for cracks and measures them for straightness, using straightedge. Discards defective products. May direct SETTER HELPER (brick & tile). May draw products from kiln.
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77

573.685-010 ANNEALER (glass products) alternate titles: firer

    Tends gas or electric kiln to affix paint on glass: Ignites and regulates gas burners to heat kiln to prescribed temperature, or regulates thermostat to control temperature of electric kiln. Spreads plaster of paris on metal trays with trowel, roller, or palette knife to form smooth, level bed for glass. Sets sections of glass on trays and positions trays in kilns, using tongs. Observes glass through peepholes in kilns to detect signs of warping, bubbling, cracking, or blistering. Removes trays after specified period of time, and stacks trays for gradual cooling and annealing in lehr.
GOE: 06.04.13 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

573.685-014 CLAY ROASTER (petrol. refin.) alternate titles: burner operator; clay burner; earth burner

    Tends clay roasting kilns and auxiliary equipment in which clay, used as filter in treating oil, is cleaned and treated for reuse. Adjusts temperature of rotary kilns in which clay is roasted, by regulating valves controlling gas or oil and air supply. Starts, stops, and regulates speed of conveyors and elevators by which used clay is charged into kilns from storage bins. Fires oil-burning or gas-burning steam heater to supply steam for treating clay before it is dumped from filters. Checks weight per cubic foot of clay to determine whether it conforms to requirements, using spring balance. Cleans lumps of fused clay from screens at outlet of kilns. Oils and greases equipment.
GOE: 06.04.17 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77

573.685-018 GLAZING-MACHINE OPERATOR (glass mfg.) alternate titles: beveler; finisher; tube closing machine operator; tube finishing machine operator

    Tends equipment that heats and fire polishes glassware, such as tubes, kitchen utensils, and trays to remove defects, such as rough surfaces, air bubbles, and chips, or to seal tubes: Places tubes on spindles or other glassware on rotating table which carries them into contact with gas flame to melt or fuse glass. Turn valves to regulate polishing flame. Removes articles after heating with tongs.
GOE: 06.04.13 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

573.685-022 KILN-OPERATOR HELPER (concrete prod.) alternate titles: kiln-firer helper

    Assists LIME-KILN OPERATOR (concrete prod.) to control kiln used in converting limestone into lime: Opens and closes gates on kiln to adjust draft as directed. Observes flow of lime from kiln and removes lumps blocking discharge end of kiln, using bar. Shovels spilled material onto conveyor. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.11 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

573.685-026 LEHR TENDER (glass mfg.) alternate titles: automatic lehr operator; furnace operator; heat treat worker; lehr attendant; lehr operator; lehr stripper

    Tends automatic or semiautomatic lehrs that anneal flat glass or glassware to relieve internal stresses or to fuse painted designs on glassware: Observes gauges and turns controls to start exhaust fans, to ignite burners, and to regulate lehr temperatures, speed of lehr conveyors, and draft rates. Observes annealed glass for splits, cracks, breaks, and color that indicate improper lehr settings or for fusing of paint to glass. Loads or unloads glass entering or leaving lehr by hoisting flat glass with vacuum-cupped crane or by manually placing glassware on and removing from lehr conveyor. Packs annealed glass by placing flat glass in crates, using vacuum-cupped crane, or inserting glassware in cartons. Maintains record of glass annealed and packed. May adjust height of lehr entranceway curtain to accommodate containers of specific height. May tend hot- or cold-end spray equipment used to coat glassware with surface hardener. May change conveyor gears to alter speed of conveyor and replace defective burners, using handtools.
GOE: 06.04.13 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

573.685-030 LENS HARDENER (optical goods)

    Tends electric oven-type machine that hardens lenses used in safety eyeglasses, and tests hardness of lens, using steel-ball drop-test: Measures lens thickness with calipers to determine if lens meets thickness requirements for prescribed hardening. Positions lenses in holding fixture and pushes fixture into electric oven. Sets timer and temperature controls on oven according to chart specifications for prescribed hardness of lens. Removes lenses at end of cooling cycle, or places lenses in airflow to cool. Holds finished lens in polarized light fixture to detect defects produced by hardening. Places lens on bed of drop-test fixture and covers lens with cloth or plastic. Places steel ball of specified weight in release mechanism of fixture. Positions mechanism at specified distance from lens and releases ball. Discards broken lenses.
GOE: 06.04.13 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

573.685-034 REGENERATOR OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)

    Tends furnace driers, and auxiliary equipment that regenerate diatomaceous earth used as filtering medium: Opens valves on storage tank to allow dry earth to mix with mud discharged from filter. Feels mixture and adjusts valves to obtain mixture that can be dried readily. Moves controls to regulate flow of mixture to furnace driers, and temperatures of furnace to ensure specified regeneration. Obtains samples of earth before and after regeneration for laboratory analysis. Turns valves to route regenerated earth to storage bins. Clears blockages in minglers, dust collector hoppers, and mud gauges. Changes and cleans pump screens. May be designated according to material regenerated as Kieselguhr-Regenerator Operator (sugar & conf.).
GOE: 06.04.17 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77

573.685-038 BURNER (brick & tile)

    Tends kilns that fire magnesium materials, such as filter cake and briquettes to remove specified impurities: Observes influx of material into kiln and movement of material through kiln stages to verify that material passes through kiln at prescribed rate. Monitors console dials and gauges and adjusts controls to maintain specified temperatures and other processing parameters. May be designated according to type of kiln tended as Burner, Hearth (brick & tile); Burner, Shaft (brick & tile).
GOE: 06.04.17 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 86

573.685-042 OVEN-PRESS TENDER I (nonmet. min.)

    Tends hot press and related equipment that hardens asbestos disk pads for use as brake linings: Positions metal die plate on roller-type conveyor, picks up stack of asbestos disk pads from table, and places individual pads into wells of die plate. Discards broken or defective pads. Pushes filled die plates onto racks of hot press. Starts machine that automatically closes press to heattreat pads for specified time and opens press at end of press cycle. Pulls die plates from press onto conveyor. Removes cured disk pads from die plates, using knockout device that forces pads from plates. Loosens stuck pads with rubber mallet and tosses pads into storage container. Sprays empty die plates with silicone solution, using spray gun, to prevent pads from sticking to plates during heat-treating process.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 86

573.685-046 OVEN-PRESS TENDER II (nonmet. min.)

    Tends hot press that hardens asbestos disk pads for use as brake linings: Pushes metal die plates filled with asbestos disk pads onto feed elevator of machine. Presses buttons to open press, move die plates from elevator into press, and close press. Observes timer lights, dials, and pressure gauges on control panel of machine to determine end of press cycle. Presses buttons at end of cycle to simultaneously open press and move cured disk pads from press onto discharge elevator. Pushes die plates from elevator onto roller-type conveyor, using metal rake.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 86

573.686-010 BRAKE-LINING CURER (nonmet. min.)

    Feeds and off bears oven that cures and hardens brake linings: Presses switches to ignite burners in oven and start conveyor. Lifts spring-loaded mold onto table and opens mold with pressure device. Places brake lining into mold and releases pressure device to close mold. Places mold containing brake lining on conveyor that moves mold through oven to cure and harden brake lining. Off bears mold from conveyor, removes cured lining from mold, and places lining on rack. Records production data.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

573.686-014 FUSING-FURNACE LOADER (optical goods) alternate titles: furnace clerk; picker

    Loads and unloads conveyor of furnace that fuses multifocal lens parts: Positions multifocal lens blank and button assemblies, or assembled button parts, on emery disks, places disks on trays, and places filled trays on conveyor that passes through fusing furnace. Removes trays of fused items from end of conveyor and places them in rack to cool. Records production count. May mark identification number on lenses, using marking pen. May observe temperature indicators and inform supervisor of furnace malfunction.
GOE: 06.04.13 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

573.686-018 GLASS-VIAL-BENDING-CONVEYOR FEEDER (cutlery-hrdwr.) alternate titles: glass bender

    Places glass vials for levels on endless belt conveyor that carries vials through gas heated oven to soften glass and form curve required for centering level bubble: Removes filled box and bundles vials, hole end up, in metal cups. Carries racked cups in tray to filling work station.
GOE: 06.04.13 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

573.686-022 HACKER (brick & tile)

    Lifts green-clay products, such as brick, roofing tile, or quarry floor tile, from press-conveyor belt, and stacks them in specified pattern on kiln car, drier rack, or pallet. May press button to control movement of conveyor belt.
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

573.686-026 KILN PLACER (pottery & porc.) alternate titles: kiln setter; sagger filler; setter-in

    Places greenware and glazed ware on kiln conveyor for firing: Arranges ware on metal or firebrick slab, using kiln furniture, such as saggers and setter pins, to separate and support ware during firing cycle. Places pyrometric cones, that bend at predetermined temperatures and indicate when desired heat in kiln is reached, on top of ware load. Turns handwheel to move hydraulic ram into contact with slab to convey ware load through kiln. Closes door of kiln. May be designated according to type of kiln loaded as Bisque-Kiln Placer (pottery & porc.); Glost-Kiln Placer (pottery & porc.).
GOE: 06.04.17 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 81

573.687-010 BEDDER (pottery & porc.) alternate titles: claying-up worker; sander-up

    Sets greenware in piles with sand and clay between pieces to support and separate them during bisque-kiln firing by either of following methods: (1) Throws refractory clay mixed with sand between each plate, and after pile is built up, fills in edges with refractory clay, packing and pressing it by hand. (2) Arranges ware in piles with sandy clay between layers. Fills in edges by setting pile on whirler which revolves it before spout forcing fine sand or refractory clay by gravity between plates. Inspects ware and rejects inferior pieces. May build up pile of greenware in saggers, sanding and packing it piece by piece.
GOE: 06.04.30 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

573.687-014 DRY-KILN OPERATOR HELPER (brick & tile)

    Assists DRY-KILN OPERATOR (brick & tile) in drying clay products in tunnel: Positions fans in drying areas to circulate heated air. Closes or opens tunnel room doors. Covers product with canvas or sacking. Floods aisles with water. Adjusts floor furnace to maintain specified temperature and circulation of heat. Examines products in tunnel for cracks or other defects. Patches damaged products with patching clay, using handtools. Brushes paint sealer or drying agent on product to retard evaporation. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.17 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

573.687-018 KILN CLEANER (concrete prod.)

    Cleans bottom of lime kilns and rubberized conveyors. Sweeps, stacks, and removes refuse, using brooms, brushes, and shovels and performs related tasks.
GOE: 06.04.39 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

573.687-022 KILN WORKER (pottery & porc.) alternate titles: kiln maintenance laborer

    Performs routine tasks concerned with maintenance and repair of kilns under direction of such workers as KILN PLACERS (pottery & porc.) or BRICKLAYERS (brick & tile).
GOE: 06.04.17 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

573.687-026 KILN-BURNER HELPER (brick & tile)

    Assists KILN BURNER (brick & tile) 573.682-010 in baking clay products, such as tile, sewer pipe, brick, and refractories, in periodic or tunnel kilns: Pushes loaded kiln cars into kilns and driers, using hydraulic ram. Removes cars from kilns or driers, using car puller. Transports loaded or empty cars from kiln tracks to car siding, sorting, or storage area, using electric-transfer car. Lubricates kiln cars, using grease gun. Opens and closes kiln doors. Tears down kiln doors, using handtools and bars. Separates sand from finished mosaic tiles in saggers, using screening device. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.17 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 79

573.687-030 SETTER HELPER (brick & tile) alternate titles: kiln-setter helper

    Loads and moves clay products on kiln cars into kilns for burning: Places setting rings on floor of kiln cars or periodic kiln according to setting pattern. Moves setting table in kiln and pushes loaded trailer into kiln. Carries defective or rejected pipe from kiln. Clips pipe on kiln cars to secure load. Stacks empty boards and pallets.
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

573.687-034 SORTER (brick & tile) alternate titles: inspector; yard pipe grader

    Sorts burned clay products, such as brick, roofing tile, and sewer pipe, according to form, color, and surface characteristics: Picks up products from kiln car, pallet, or handtruck, and examines products for defects, such as cracks, chipped edges, squareness, and discoloration. Sorts products into piles according to varying degrees of characteristics. Discards unusable products. May stack bricks in specified pattern for banding by machine. May be designated according to product sorted as Brick Sorter (brick & tile); Roofing-Tile Sorter (brick & tile); Sewer-Pipe Sorter (brick & tile).
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 78

573.687-038 TILE SORTER (brick & tile) alternate titles: glost tile sorter

    Sorts glazed tile according to color shades and defects: Picks up tile from tray, compares it against color shades on color sample board, and sorts it according to shade variations. Examines tile for defects, such as cracks, spots, warping, and dents, and grades it according to quality. Keeps records of tile rejected. May pack tile in cartons.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

574 IMPREGNATING, COATING, AND GLAZING OCCUPATIONS

    This group includes occupations concerned with impregnating, dip coating, brushing, spraying, rolling, or spreading materials with other substances. Includes uniting filaments of glass or mineral wool batts; silvering mirrors; solidifying asbestos fibers to form brake bands; and covering pottery with glazing sap.

574.130-010 GLAZE SUPERVISOR (brick & tile)

    Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operating frit-furnaces, ball mills, and mixing and spraying machines to make glaze and to spray glaze on brick and tile products. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.01 STRENGTH: M GED: R4 M2 L2 SVP: 7 DLU: 77

574.132-010 GLAZE SUPERVISOR (pottery & porc.)

    Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in applying glaze to bisque or greenware and drying ware prior to firing: Inspects sprayed, dipped, or dried ware for defects in glaze coating and weighs sample ware for conformance to specifications. Verifies viscosity of glaze, using viscometer. Issues instructions or adjusts controls of processing equipment to correct glaze defects. Performs other duties described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L2 SVP: 7 DLU: 77

574.132-014 SUPERVISOR, SILVERING DEPARTMENT (glass products)

    Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operating silvering range to manufacture mirrors: Observes washing, silvering, painting, and drying processes, and inspects mirrors for quality. Determines surface temperature of mirrors after drying, using pyrometer. Observes pressure gauges and thermometers on conveyors to verify specified water temperature and air pressures. Turns heat control button to regulate oven temperature. Maintains record of chemicals used in preparing silver and copper solutions. May weigh or examine painted glass sample to determine density of paint. May operate silvering unit of silvering range. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M2 L2 SVP: 7 DLU: 77

574.134-010 SUPERVISOR, HAND SILVERING (glass products)

    Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in washing, silvering and painting by hand, cleaning, and inspecting glass used in manufacture of mirrors: Inspects washed, silvered, and painted glass to detect faulty wash-water or chemical solutions, and uneven paint, silver, or copper coatings. Observes drying-oven thermometer to verify specified oven temperature. Weighs and measures chemical ingredients according to formula to prepare tin, silver, and copper solutions and reducing agents. Pours or combines chemicals in mixing tank, and transfers solution to storage tank. May wash, silver, paint, clean, or polish mirrors. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.01 STRENGTH: M GED: R4 M3 L4 SVP: 7 DLU: 77

574.367-010 TILE SHADER (brick & tile) alternate titles: glost-tile shader; shade classifier; tile classifier

    Classifies samples of glazed tile according to color shade, and prepares color sample for board for use by TILE SORTER (brick & tile): Selects samples of burned tile and examines tile to determine number of shade variations in each lot. Assigns catalog number for each color variation. Mounts tile samples of each shade on board. Explains range of variations in each shade to TILE SORTER (brick & tile) to ensure uniform sorting of shades.
GOE: 06.03.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77

574.462-010 ABRASIVE-COATING-MACHINE OPERATOR (nonmet. min.)

    Sets up and operates machine to coat cloth, fiber, or paper with granules of abrasive material: Positions machine guides and stops on machine bed according to size of base material, using rule or template. Turns screws to adjust valve openings to regulate thickness of abrasive coating sprinkled on base material. Dumps specified abrasive, such as flint, garnet, emery, or corundum into container on machine. Positions flat piece of base material on machine bed and against guides and stops. Starts machine and manually feeds base material through machine. Examines base material for uniformity and thickness of abrasive coating. May operate machine to coat rolls of base material with abrasive granules.
GOE: 06.02.21 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77

574.484-010 OPTICAL-GLASS SILVERER (optical goods) alternate titles: silverer

    Coats optical glass surfaces with silvering solutions to make mirrors used in optical instruments: Cleans glass specimens, using prescribed chemicals, and inspects to detect surface appearance defects. Mixes chemicals according to formula and pours solution into funnels. Positions glass under funnels and starts electric motor to agitate funnels and allow specified quantities of solution to distribute over surface of glass. Electroplates copper backing over silvering by immersing glass in electrolyte and passing electric current through solution according to standard procedure. Places plated glass in electric oven to dry for specified time. Marks outlines of specified dimensions on glass specimen, using milling machine. Removes excess silvering and copper, using hand scraper and solvents.
GOE: 06.04.33 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M1 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77

574.582-010 SILVERING APPLICATOR (glass products)

    Sets up and operates silvering range to mix and spray tin, silver, and copper solutions on mirror glass: Weighs or measures chemical ingredients, following formula. Turns valves to admit steam and specified amount of water into mixing vat. Verifies water temperature and pours ingredients into vat. Starts power mixer to mix solutions for specified time. Turns valve to drain solutions into storage tanks. Starts unit of range and turns valves to start flow of solutions into spray heads. Observes silvering process to detect clogged sprays, uneven silver and copper coating, and imperfections, such as streaks and spots, and color of sludge, that indicate impure water or faulty copper and silver mix. Turns valves to regulate air pressure to sprayer and to maintain specified water temperature. Removes spray heads and pipes with wrenches and soaks spray heads in cleaning fluid. Records batches mixed and chemicals used. May measure and record thickness of silver coating, using gauge.
GOE: 06.02.21 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77

574.585-010 PAPERHANGER (concrete prod.)

    Tends machine that combines paper and plaster to form continuous ribbon of wallboard (plasterboard): Inserts shaft through paper roll, places plates and collars over ends of shaft, and secures collars with wrench. Mounts and aligns rolls of paper in machine racks, using hoist. Threads paper through guides with unsized surface next to plaster. Starts and monitors machine for alignment and defective paper, such as pinholes, rough surface, mill splices, and soiled areas. Stops machine to cut defective paper from roll and splice ends by overlapping them and to splice exhausted paper to new roll. Records identifying number, weight, and amount of paper wasted for each roll.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

574.665-010 FIBERGLASS-BONDING-MACHINE TENDER (glass mfg.) alternate titles: bonded-strand operator

    Tends waxing machine that bonds several strands of fiberglass yarn into single cord: Places bobbins of yarn on creel of machine and threads yarn through guides, over and under tension bars, through strip heater, wax reservoir, dies, and cooling tank, and laps end of cord around mandrel of winding machine. Places chunks of wax in melting tank and turns valve to admit melted wax into reservoir. Starts machine and observes waxing and winding process to detect broken ends. Ties ends together by hand. Dips thermometer into wax and water or reads temperature gauge on control panel to detect variations from standards. Doffs tubes of bonded cord from machine. Weighs tubes of bonded cord and packs cord in shipping containers. Records weight on labels and production records.
GOE: 06.04.16 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

574.667-010 DUST BOX WORKER (build. mat., nec)

    Positions swinging conveyor spout over hopper of machine that deposits slate granules on surface of asphalt-coated roofing felt, and notifies SLATE MIXER (build. mat., nec) to start conveyor and flow of slate of specified color. Verifies level of slate in tanks to maintain supply.
GOE: 06.04.34 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

574.682-010 FIBERGLASS-MACHINE OPERATOR (glass products)

    Operates machine to spray melted glass fibers onto products, such as boat hulls and lawn furniture: Feeds strands of raw fiberglass into machine, monitors gauges, and moves controls to obtain specified temperature, pressure, and flow rate of molten glass through spray jets onto article to be coated. Cleans and adjusts machine, according to maintenance schedule or instructions from supervisor, using handtools and prescribed cleaning agents.
GOE: 06.02.13 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77

574.682-014 SPRAY-MACHINE OPERATOR (brick & tile; pottery & porc.) alternate titles: sprayer, automatic spray machine

    Controls combination drying oven and spray booth equipment that preheats and glazes bisque ware: Lights gas jets of drying ovens that preheat ware to set glaze. Adjusts controls to regulate speed of conveyor. Starts pumps to pump glaze to spray guns. Positions spray guns in booths at required angles, adjusts nozzles, and turns valves controlling air pressure to produce even coating of glaze according to size and shape of ware. Examines glazed ware for cracks, glaze runs, and uneven thickness of glaze. Cleans machine and replaces clogged glaze filters, air lines, and spray nozzles. May coat interior of ware with glaze, using spray gun.
GOE: 06.02.21 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 81

574.684-010 GROUND LAYER (pottery & porc.) alternate titles: duster

    Applies powdered glaze to plain or decorated clayware: Dusts dry glaze over portion of ware previously coated with liquid size. Removes excess powder and distributes glaze evenly over sized area, by hand. May smooth and clean ware to be dusted, using sandpaper and sponge.
GOE: 06.04.33 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

574.684-014 SILVERER (glass products) alternate titles: mirror silverer

    Sprays back of mirror glass with silver or copper solution to coat glass, using spray gun: Turns valve to admit solution and reducing agents into spray gun and sprays surface of glass. Rinses glass with hose before and after application of solution to remove residue. Observes sprayed surface to detect spots, streaks, and residue coloring that indicate faulty mix or reducer burns. Transfers silvered or coppered glass from rack onto conveyor of drying ovens. May clean, polish, and frame mirrors.
GOE: 06.04.33 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

574.685-010 COATER, BRAKE LININGS (nonmet. min.)

    Tends machine that automatically coats inside of brake lining with adhesive preparatory to bonding lining to brake shoe: Starts machine and conveyor and feeds brake lining into machine to obtain sample for approval by supervisor. Feeds brake linings into machine and observes coating for conformance to specifications as linings are discharged onto conveyor. Places linings with coating defects aside for disposal.
GOE: 06.04.21 STRENGTH: S GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

574.685-014 PAINT-SPRAY TENDER (glass products)

    Tends paint spraying and drying units of mirror-silvering range that spray and dry paint coatings on silvered glass: Measures paint and thinner, according to formula, and pours paint into storage tank. Turns valves to start power mixer and flow of paint to spray heads. Pushes button to start spray heads across conveyor, to clear thinner from paint lines, and to spray paint on silvered glass. Observes painting area to detect uneven spray. Reads pressure gauges and turns valves to adjust paint flow and air pressure. Regulates oven temperature as specified. Removes spray nozzles and pipelines with wrenches and cleans equipment, using solvents. Pours paint thinner into paint lines to prevent paint residue from hardening and clogging paint lines. May determine amount of paint applied to glass, comparing sample with factory standard, or weighing glass before and after painting. May disassemble carriage and replace worn or broken parts of spraying unit.
GOE: 06.04.21 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77

574.686-010 SPRAY-MACHINE LOADER (brick & tile; pottery & porc.)

    Feeds or off bears machine operated by SPRAY-MACHINE OPERATOR (brick & tile; pottery & porc.) 574.682-014 that sprays glaze onto bisque tile or pottery ware. Examines sprayed ware and segregates defective pieces.
GOE: 06.04.21 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 78

575 FORMING OCCUPATIONS

    This group includes occupations concerned with shaping material by pouring, injecting, blowing, gathering, bending, or pressing it in, upon, or around a mold, die or similar device; forcing or pulling it through dies or rollers; drawing it from an emitting source at rates of speed and temperatures which determine its diameter. Includes baking, drying, and cooling of formed materials when done by the worker who formed them.

575.130-010 PRESS SUPERVISOR (brick & tile)

    Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operating auger presses, friction presses, handpresses, and ram presses to press clay into products, such as brick, tile, and sewer pipe, and in drying products for firing. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.01 STRENGTH: M GED: R4 M3 L2 SVP: 7 DLU: 78

575.130-014 SUPERVISOR III (nonmet. min.)

    Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in molding, curing, and cutting fiberglass pipe coverings: Sets up and adjusts machinery and equipment. Trains new workers in operation of machinery and equipment. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.01 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77

575.130-018 SUPERVISOR, FORMING DEPARTMENT I (glass mfg.)

    Supervises and coordinates workers engaged in operating either press-and-blow, blow-and-blow, or spin forming machines and controlling auxiliary equipment, such as forehearths and lehrs, used to form glass bottles, containers, and other glassware: Reviews production schedules to plan job change-overs, to requisition molds and parts from mold department, and to assign workers. Observes machine operations to verify mold pressures and temperatures, plunger pressures, timing of sequences, and size of gob (lump of molten glass), using knowledge of machine operation and product specifications. Inspects formed glassware for surface defects and conformance to specifications for size, shape, and weight, using templates, dial indicators, and scales. May make or assist in making job change-overs by removing and replacing molds, air lines $T3feeder tubes,$T1 and plungers, and by adjusting gob shears and timing mechanism, using handtools and knowledge of job change-over procedures. May regulate and adjust temperatures and conveyor speeds of annealing lehr. May be designated Supervisor, Bottle Machines (glass mfg.). Performs other duties described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.01 STRENGTH: M GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77

575.131-010 SUPERVISOR, CONCRETE-STONE FABRICATING (concrete prod.) alternate titles: casting supervisor

    Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in casting concrete with granite, quartz, or vitreous porcelain to form structural panels, floor and roof slabs, flower planters, highway dividers, and grave markers. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L2 SVP: 7 DLU: 77

575.131-014 SUPERVISOR, PRECAST AND PRESTRESSED CONCRETE (concrete prod.)

    Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in assembly of precut wood and metal forms for molding reinforced concrete slabs and beams, and pouring and finishing of concrete: Lays out and marks measurements for assembly of new forms on prepared molding floor, from blueprints and drawings. Directs workers engaged in bolting or clamping together of forms, and tightens bolts to attain prescribed tension on wire or cable reinforcing members, using wrench equipped with torque gauge. Directs workers engaged in mixing and pouring of concrete into molds. Finishes concrete to impart uniform texture, using trowel, floats, and other handtools or work aids. Releases tension on reinforcing members during drying and curing process, using wrench, to impart slight arc and increase strength of concrete.
GOE: 05.05.01 STRENGTH: M GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 78

575.137-010 DRAWING-KILN SUPERVISOR (glass mfg.)

    Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in melting and drawing of glass into sheet form: Reads recorder instruments to verify specified melting-tank temperatures. Observes glass drawing process to ensure glass is drawn to specifications. Determines cause of malfunctioning equipment or defects in glass, and advises DRAWING-KILN OPERATOR (glass mfg.) of action necessary for correction. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 5 DLU: 77

575.137-014 SUPERVISOR, WET POUR (concrete prod.)

    Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in setting up forms and pouring wet-mix concrete to make water and sewer pipe, manholes, steel wire reinforcing cages, and to repair damaged pipe. May conduct quality control tests on finished products. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.01 STRENGTH: M GED: R4 M2 L2 SVP: 7 DLU: 77

575.360-010 GLASS-BULB-MACHINE ADJUSTER (glass mfg.)

    Sets up and adjusts automatic, multiunit, bulb-forming machines, using handtools, work orders, and measuring devices: Installs fixtures, such as collets, tube feeders, and molds, and attaches fuel, air, and coolant lines to machine, following specifications. Adjusts controls, such as stop guides, setscrews, timing devices, and cams to synchronize machine mechanisms. Regulates temperature control of burner units. Replaces defective parts, such as collets, molds, seals, and fuel, air, and coolant lines. Starts machine to test adjustments and examines product to determine need for readjustments.
GOE: 06.01.02 STRENGTH: M GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 6 DLU: 77

575.362-010 DRAWING-KILN OPERATOR (glass mfg.) alternate titles: drawing-machine operator; kiln operator

    Operates drawing kiln to process molten glass into continuous sheet of flat glass: Sets rheostat to control speed of rolls on kiln that draw glass sheet of specified thickness, and adjusts setting to maintain thickness, based on gauge or recorder readings during processing. Regulates gas-firing to edges of glass sheet to prevent slippage of sheet from knurl guide wheels. Inspects glass sheet through kiln peephole for defects, such as stones and blisters, as sheet is drawn vertically by rolls. Signals BALCONY WORKER (glass mfg.) to open rolls and allow passage of defective area to prevent break in sheet. Receives gauge readings and positions asbestos pads on sides of cooling jacket in kiln with iron rod to correct irregular thickness in glass sheet. Closes lower roll of drawing kiln to prevent broken sheets of glass from collapsing into kiln. Lights auxiliary gas jets in kiln to heat glass sheet below break and stop run of break. Replaces jacket cooling pads and plugs in kiln with mortar, using trowel.
GOE: 06.02.13 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

575.362-014 GLASS-RIBBON-MACHINE OPERATOR (glass mfg.)

    Sets up and operates automatic machine to form bulbs and other products from molten glass: Installs molds, forming devices, and orifice plates, following specifications. Positions forming mechanisms between forehearth and lehr. Turns controls to regulate temperatures and pressures in forehearth and forming molds and flow of coolant on rollers. Verifies temperature of molten glass in forehearth, using optical pyrometer. Raises plunger forehearth orifice to start flow of molten glass through machine units. Adjusts rollers to control glass thickness, using handtools and measuring devices. Monitors gauges, such as temperature, pressure, machine speed, and rate of glass flow. Examines for variations from processing standards, using templates and gauges.
GOE: 06.02.13 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77

575.365-010 GLASS-RIBBON-MACHINE-OPERATOR ASSISTANT (glass mfg.)

    Tends intermediate units of machine that forms bulbs and other products from molten glass: Positions turntable at crack-off (breaking) unit and synchronizes motion of hammer with flow of molten glass to separate bulbs from ribbon. Turns controls to regulate machine speed, flow of coolant on molten glass, and temperature in machine units. Aligns glass ribbon in units with wooden pole, following signal from GLASS-RIBBON-MACHINE OPERATOR (glass mfg.). Inspects orifice plates for damage and cleans excess glass from plate, using hammer.
GOE: 06.02.13 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 6 DLU: 77

575.380-010 FORMING-MACHINE UPKEEP MECHANIC (glass mfg.) alternate titles: upkeep mechanic

    Sets up, adjusts, and repairs automatic glass forming machines, such as press-and-blow, blow-and-blow, and spinning machines, used to form bottles, containers, and other glassware, utilizing knowledge of glass forming machinery: Reads work order to determine which molds, mold components, and machine parts are needed. Removes molds, mold components, and $T3feeder tubes$T1 from machines, using handtools. Mounts blanking mold and final mold to hanger arms on machine, and installs gob (lump of molten glass) feeder tube leading from forehearth to molds, using handtools. Installs and aligns $T3neck rings$T1 and press plunger to blanking mold to form neck and mouth of glassware, using handtools. Couples air lines to molds and coolant lines to mold jacket to regulate solidification of glass. Adjusts size of orifice which releases gob from forehearth, and shears cutting gob to control size of gob fed to mold, using handtools. Adjusts $T3trip buttons$T1 on $T3timer drum$T1 to set gob feeding, blank molding, final molding, and discharge sequence. Couples gas line to preheating burner under mold to maintain plasticity of glass during molding. Turns controls that regulate air pressures, coolant flows, gas line pressure, and glass temperatures in forehearth to form acceptable products, using knowledge of machine operation and product specifications. Performs test run and inspects glassware to verify setup. Repairs damaged machines by replacing defective parts, such as cams, hanger arms, or forming components, using handtools. Changes lehr drive gears to control annealing time of glassware in lehr. May be assisted by FORMING-MACHINE OPERATOR (glass mfg.) in setting up machines. May ascertain temperature of gob, using pyrometer.
GOE: 06.01.02 STRENGTH: M GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77

575.381-010 MOLDER (optical goods)

    Molds optical glass into various shaped blanks: Reads work order to determine type and quantity of optical glass to be molded. Changes dies and adjusts length of stroke and pressure of press, and regulates temperature of ovens and die heater according to type of glass to be processed. Places glass pieces in preheating oven to prepare glass for molding. Spreads refractory powder on oven floor to prevent glass from sticking and places preheated glass in oven. Presses glass pieces with paddles to determine readiness for molding and to shape glass to approximate shape of spoon die. Slides glass into spoon die, positions die in press, and depresses pedal to lower ram of press to mold glass blank. Removes spoon die from press and drops molded blank onto floor of cooling oven.
GOE: 06.02.30 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 6 DLU: 77

575.382-010 BRICK-AND-TILE-MAKING-MACHINE OPERATOR (brick & tile)

    Sets up and operates series of machines to mix ingredients, extrude clay mixture, and to cut extruded column into brick and tile products: Turns valves to feed and regulate flow of ingredients into mixing machine and to create vacuum in de-airing machine. Installs die, core, rings, and former in extrusion head, using handtools and measuring instruments. Sets controls on automatic cutoff knives to cut clay column according to job order specifications. Starts machinery. Examines extruded product to detect variations from specified hardness, and turns valves to feed water and oil into pug mill to correct consistency of clay. Replaces knives, reamers, and finishers in automatic finishing units. Records production. May operate individual machine and be designated Auger-Press Operator (brick & tile); Cutter Operator, Brick (brick & tile); Cutter Operator, Tile (brick & tile); Pug Mill Operator (brick & tile; pottery & porc.).
GOE: 06.02.17 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 78

575.382-014 FORMING-MACHINE OPERATOR (glass mfg.) alternate titles: automatic forming machine operator; flow machine operator; glass blower, machine forming

    Sets up and operates automatic glass forming machines that either press, blow, or spin gobs (lumps) of molten glass in molds to form bottles, containers, cathode ray tubes, and other glass products: Adjusts shears to cut or plungers to force gobs from forehearth, using handtools. Installs and adjusts $T3feeder tubes$T1 leading from forehearth to molds to deliver gob to mold, using wrenches. Mounts and bolts blanking molds and final molds to hanger arms on machine, or bolts molder to spinner plates, using handtools. Installs and aligns $T3neck rings$T1 and press plungers to blanking molds, using wrenches, to form neck and mouths of product. Couples air lines to molds and coolant lines to mold jacket to regulate solidification of formed glass. Couples gas lines to burners under molds to maintain plasticity of glass during forming. Adjusts $T3trip buttons$T1 on $T3timer drum$T1 to set gob feeding, blank molding, final molding, and product discharging sequence. Turns controls to regulate air pressure, gas pressure, glass temperatures, and coolant flow. Observes machine operation to maintain sequences and air and fluid volumes, using knowledge of machine operation and product specifications. Frequently swabs molds with graphite solution to prevent glass from sticking to mold, using swab or spray gun. Periodically, visually examines product for surface defects that indicate damaged or scored molds and measures shape, size, and weight of product, using fixed gauges and scales to determine if air pressure, solidification rate, and gob size are correct. May regulate annealing lehrs to cool glass product. May be designated by product formed as Bottle-Machine Operator (glass mfg.). May be called Mold-Press Operator (glass mfg.) if operating press-and-blow machine with indexing turntable.
GOE: 06.02.13 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M3 L2 SVP: 7 DLU: 77

575.382-018 GLASS-BULB-MACHINE FORMER, TUBULAR STOCK (glass mfg.)

    Operates automatic, multiunit machine to form bulbs and other glass products from tubular stock: Loads glass tubes in feed mechanism and clamps collets around rods to secure and position tubular stock for molding process. Observes operation to determine variations from prescribed temperature levels, and turns controls, aims burners, or places and ignites auxiliary burners to adjust temperatures. Turns controls to regulate air pressure or vacuum processing in molds. Adjusts stops and guides that control indexing and positioning of glass rods in machine units to correct alignment or timing of sequence. Swabs molds with lubricant to prevent glass from adhering to mold walls. Replaces defective air and gas lines and tubes, using handtools. Inspects bulbs for color or transparency, size, shape, and wall thickness, using color panels, templates, and dial indicators.
GOE: 06.02.13 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 5 DLU: 77

575.382-022 GLASS-ROLLING-MACHINE OPERATOR (glass mfg.)

    Sets up and operates automatic machine to roll molten glass into sheets: Positions glass-rolling machine between glass-melting tank and lehr, using power winch. Connects drive chains to rollers and cooling pipes to waterlines, using handtools. Ignites burner to preheat lip (refractory bridge that supports flow of molten glass from furnace to rollers) and raises knife gate on tank orifice to start flow of molten glass over lip onto rollers. Raises or lowers upper roller to regulate thickness of glass and adjusts rheostat control to regulate machine speed. Examines sheet of glass for defects, such as blisters and surface adhesions. Monitors gauges and recorders and records readings, such as lehr conveyor and machine speeds, water temperatures, and rate of glass flow.
GOE: 06.02.13 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 6 DLU: 77

575.382-026 RETORT-OR-CONDENSER PRESS OPERATOR (brick & tile)

    Operates mechanical or hydraulic press to mold fire-clay retorts or condensers used in smelting zinc ores: Packs plastic mixture of fire-clay into mold of press and closes mold. Pulls lever to actuate ram which forces clay into all parts of mold. Removes molded retort or condenser from press. Places protective jacket around retort or condenser, and puts it into drying chamber for seasoning.
GOE: 06.02.17 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M1 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77

575.461-010 CONCRETE-STONE FABRICATOR (concrete prod.)

    Casts mixture of concrete and aggregate in mold to form plain or decorative structural panels according to specifications and approved samples: Fits wooden sides of mold together and fastens them in place with wood clamps and bolts, using power wrench. Sprays or brushes acid and oil solution on inside of mold to prevent concrete from adhering to mold and to retard setting of concrete. Shovels and spreads mixed concrete and facing aggregate into mold and tamps mix with pneumatic vibrator to distribute facing evenly and to form facing of required thickness. Positions and fastens reinforcing materials, such as steel rods, wire mesh, hanger plates, and hoisting hooks in mold by hand, following specifications, using rule, gauges, wrenches, and wood clamps. Places hoist chain hooks in position on hopper filled with concrete backing mixture and moves controls of hoist to lift and position hopper over mold. Pushes hand lever of hopper to release backing mixture into mold and tamps mixture with pneumatic vibrator. Puddles and levels off casting, using wooden screed, and smooths surface with trowel. Unbolts wood clamps, using power wrench, and removes sides of mold by hand. Inserts overhead crane hooks in hoisting hook and presses hoist control buttons to lift casting and strikes mold, using rubber hammer, to separate casting from mold. Lowers casting onto skids and transports castings to storage area, using hydraulic lift truck. Brushes and scrapes concrete from sides and bottom of mold preparatory to next casting. May cast colored floor and roof slabs, highway dividers, ornamental flower pots, and grave markers.
GOE: 06.02.30 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 7 DLU: 77

575.462-010 AUGER PRESS OPERATOR, MANUAL CONTROL (brick & tile)

    Operates auger-press to press clay products, such as sewer pipe, drainpipe, and flue tile from tempered clay: Installs and adjusts extrusion dies, cores, rings, formers, and cutoff knives according to type of product, using handtools, calipers, and ring gauge. Moves levers to adjust automatic oilers. Starts press that forms, extrudes, and cuts clay to specified shape and length. Measures product for conformance to specifications, using scale and calipers. May move lever to position extruded tile or pipe column for cutting by DIE TRIPPER (brick & tile). May direct DIE TRIPPER (brick & tile) to change press dies. May be designated according to product pressed as Drain-Tile-Press Operator (brick & tile); Flue-Tile-Press Operator (brick & tile); Sewer-Pipe-Press Operator (brick & tile).
GOE: 06.02.08 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 6 DLU: 77

575.565-010 LINING-MACHINE OPERATOR (concrete prod.)

    Tends machine that spins steel cylinder as inner surface is coated with concrete mortar to make reinforced concrete pipe: Lifts and rolls cylinder onto belt cradle of machine, using hoist, and aligns hot air blower with cylinder opening. Starts machine which rotates cylinder and signals BUCKET OPERATOR (concrete prod.) to feed mortar into rotating cylinder. Starts blower which vaporizes and removes moisture from mortar as cylinder spins. Stops machine when inner surface of cylinder is lined with layer of mortar. Slides rod through interlocking metal ends of lifting straps and moves cylinder to storage area, using hoist.
GOE: 06.04.21 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

575.662-010 DRY-PRESS OPERATOR (brick & tile) alternate titles: molder, machine

    Operates machine to press dry tempered clay or silica into brick and other shapes: Selects and installs upper and lower pressing dies, using rule and hand wrenches. Starts machine and observes flow of clay and pressing process. Measures brick with set-limit gauge and turns handwheel to adjust die. Removes bricks from press bed and stacks bricks in specified pattern on kiln car. Signals LABORER, GENERAL (brick & tile) to move loaded car and bring up empty car. May be designated according to material pressed as Clay-Dry-Press Operator (brick & tile); Silica-Dry-Press Operator (brick & tile).
GOE: 06.02.17 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77

575.662-014 YARDAGE-CONTROL OPERATOR, FORMING (glass mfg.)

    Controls temperature of bushings and speed of winders on fiberglass forming machines to maintain specified yardage per pound in sliver: Monitors bushing control panels, temperature charts, and indicators to determine if temperature of furnace bushings, molten glass over bushings, forehearths, and canals meet specifications. Obtains test skein of sliver from TEST-SKEIN WINDER (glass mfg.) and dries skein for specified time in electric furnace. Weighs dried test skein to obtain weight in grams and converts weight to yards per pound to determine deviations from specifications, using yardage conversion chart. Turns digital dial on bushing control panel to regulate temperature of bushings. Tests voltage on compensator units that vary speed of collets (winding rings), using voltage meter. Determines bushing temperature specified for voltage reading from table and turns button to set temperature and regulate speed of collet. Records data, such as shift, crew, date, time of temperature reading, time of yardage reading, type of sliver produced, temperatures, and adjustments made, in yardage control log.
GOE: 06.02.13 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M3 L3 SVP: 5 DLU: 77

575.664-010 CENTRIFUGAL SPINNER (concrete prod.) alternate titles: feeder operator; spinner, concrete pipe

    Performs any combination of following tasks to coat concrete pipe in metal molds: Slides prepared wire mesh cage into mold and secures cage with short lengths of wire. Places cotton rope gasket between flanges along length of split mold. Bolts mold halves together and fastens bell ring and guide wheels into place, using hand and power wrenches. Signals operator of hoist or industrial truck to transfer mold onto wheels of spinning machine. Starts spinning machine and adjusts controls of filling machine to feed wet concrete into spinning mold, to specified level. Increases speed of rotating mold for specified length of time to set concrete. Pushes pole and brush against inside of spinning pipe to finish surface. Signals worker to move mold to curing area or uses chain hoist. Covers mold with plastic tarpaulin and turns on steam to cure concrete. Removes, cleans, and oils mold when concrete is cured, using hand and power wrenches and brushes. May adjust filling machine to accommodate size of pipe, using handtools.
GOE: 06.04.21 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

575.665-010 CONCRETE-PIPE-MAKING-MACHINE OPERATOR (concrete prod.)

    Tends machine that casts concrete draintile or pipe by either of following methods: (1) Positions metal mold specified for pipe size on floor stand of machine beneath core and spout. Lowers core into mold and pulls overhead tamping bar into position in mold. Starts machine to rotate mold and activate tamping bar. Releases supply of wet concrete from hopper into mold. Trowels concrete at top of filled mold to level off end of pipe. Stops machine for removal of mold by PIPE STRIPPER (concrete prod.). (2) Positions and bolts pallet rings specified for pipe size to turntable and bottom of feed table. Positions and screws packer head on drive shaft. Resets trip lever to adjust feed table height. Starts machine which lowers packer head into mold and conveys supply of concrete to feed table. Rakes concrete from feed table into mold as packer head rises and descends to tamp concrete in mold. Steps on pedal to rotate turntable for automatic removal of filled mold and positioning of empty mold. Feels concrete and signals worker to increase or decrease moisture of mixture. May be designated according to type of product made as Drain-Tile Machine Operator (concrete prod.); or according to type of machine tended as Packerhead-Machine Operator (concrete prod.).
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

575.665-014 DIE TRIPPER (brick & tile) alternate titles: greaser

    Tends machine that cuts extruded tile or pipe clay column to specified lengths: Swabs press die with oil between operations to prevent adhesion of clay. Moves levers in coordination with movements of machine and AUGER PRESS OPERATOR, MANUAL CONTROL (brick & tile) to form bell or socket of pipe and to cut it to size. May change press dies.
GOE: 06.04.17 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

575.665-018 SHOT-COAT TENDER (concrete prod.)

    Tends machine that coats external surface of rotating steel cylinder with concrete mortar to make reinforced concrete pipe: Pulls lever to open chucks of machine and signals worker to position cylinder between chucks. Closes chucks to secure cylinder for spinning and presses button to rotate cylinder and move it along track at preset rate. Moves lever to regulate flow of mortar between revolving brushes or into space between two parallel moving belts which compress mortar and spray or throw mortar onto exterior of rotating cylinder moving along track. Stops machine, releases chucks, and signals INDUSTRIAL-TRUCK OPERATOR (any industry) to remove mortar coated cylinder to curing area.
GOE: 06.04.21 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

575.682-010 FIBERGLASS-DOWEL-DRAWING-MACHINE OPERATOR (plastic prod.) alternate titles: solid-glass-rod-dowel-machine operator

    Sets up and operates fiberglass drawing machine to form fiberglass dowels: Mounts specified dies in soak tank and curing tables, using handtools. Sets stop at end of curing table, according to specified length of dowel, and turns switches to start electrical heating units along curing tables. Pours specified amounts of resin and catalyst into mixer, starts mixer, and pours mixture, after specified period, into soak tank. Mounts spools of fiberglass roving on spindles, draws strands through guides into soak tank, and starts ends of resin soaked fibers through preform die. Attaches fiberglass strands to end of previous dowel, or ties strands to wire, and draws fibers through diameter control tube. Starts motor to draw fiberglass through soak tank, preform die, diameter control tubes, and curing oven. Saws off cured dowels at specified length or removes dowels cut by automatic cutoff saw. Observes color and shape of dowels for conformance to standards. Adjusts controls to regulate temperature of oven and drawing speed to obtain conformance to standards.
GOE: 06.04.13 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77

575.682-014 MOLDING-MACHINE OPERATOR (toy-sport equip.)

    Operates press to cast resined glass into glass bows: Cleans molds and applies wax to mold, using swab. Cuts glass from winder reel and places glass into mold to fill mold as specified. Pulls top mold and press down into position. Opens press and removes bow. May keep production records.
GOE: 06.02.18 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M1 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77

575.682-018 PRESS OPERATOR (brick & tile)

    Operates machine to press clay into products, such as wall tile, trim tile, and mosaic floor tile: Feels consistency of clay in hopper to determine that mixture meets texture and dampness specifications. Fills feedbox, shaker box, and die cavity with clay. Levels and removes excess clay from die, using cutting stick. Depresses pedal, moves lever, or turns handwheel to lower top die and press out product. Removes product from die and measures thickness, using gauge. Adjusts press to obtain product of specified thickness. Cleans and oils die cavity and adjusts fettling tools on off bearing belt. May tend automatic hydraulic press that presses clay into products.
GOE: 06.02.08 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 78

575.682-022 RAM-PRESS OPERATOR (pottery & porc.)

    Sets up and operates hydraulic ram press to form ware: Positions hydrostone (plaster) die on bed of press, using hoist. Clamps upper and lower halves of die to ram and bed of press. Connects airhose to die. Aligns die, using pins, jacks, and measuring device. Cuts pugged (plastic) clay to specified size and places clay on die face. Presses control to lower ram to shape ware. Depresses pedal to force air through die and release ware from bed of press. Moves control to raise ram and release ware from die. Holds setter under ram to allow ware to drop on setter as it is released. Inspects ware for specified thickness and adjusts position of die if necessary. Sponges die to remove moisture and removes scrap clay, using knife. May turn controls to adjust length and timing of ram stroke according to type ware pressed.
GOE: 06.02.08 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L1 SVP: 5 DLU: 77

575.683-010 BUCKET OPERATOR (concrete prod.)

    Operates track-mounted machine, equipped with traveling pouring bucket, to cast reinforced concrete pipe: Moves lever to position bucket under hopper of cement buggy to receive cement. Pulls levers and turns handwheels to move machine along track, and to pour cement from bucket into rotating metal pipe (can) which acts as a mold and remains as reinforcement. Observes interior of can and withdraws bucket when concrete is level with lip of mold ring. Washes bucket, using water hose.
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

575.684-010 BATTER-OUT (pottery & porc.) alternate titles: batter

    Prepares clay for forming into pottery and porcelain ware by either of following methods: (1) Pulls chunk of clay from large roll or picks up clay slab cut by machine. Centers clay on rotating horizontal wheel and pulls lever to lower tool that flattens clay and forms bat. Throws bat onto jigger mold and pulls lever to lower tool that spreads clay firmly over mold. (2) Shapes clay into ball by hand and throws clay into jolly mold used in making such hollowware as cups and bowls.
GOE: 06.04.30 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77

575.684-014 CASTER (pottery & porc.) alternate titles: pourer

    Casts pottery and porcelain ware in plaster of paris molds: Fills molds with slip (semiliquid clay), using hose from slip supply tank, or bucket. Pours excess slip from molds when accumulation of clay around inside of mold opening indicates clay shell inside mold has built up to specified thickness. Changes position of molds to produce uniform shell thickness of irregularly shaped items. Places molds upside down to drain. Trims excess clay from inside mold opening, opens mold, and removes green casting when experience and observation of shell indicate casting is firm enough to handle. Smooths casting surfaces to remove mold marks, using knives and wet sponge, and places castings on boards to dry. May attach handles [HANDLER (pottery & porc.) 774.684-022].
GOE: 06.02.30 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 81

575.684-018 CASTER (nonmet. min.)

    Casts plaster of paris objects, such as ashtrays, piggybanks, lamps, figurines, and statuary, using prepared molds: Assembles sections of prepared mold and secures them together with cord, clamps, or bolts, and nuts. Dumps plaster of paris into container, adds specified amount of water, and stirs mixture to required consistency to make casting, using spatula. Inserts wires and tubing into mold to reinforce casting when necessary. Pours plaster of paris into mold, shakes mold to distribute layer of plaster of paris on inside of mold and pours off excess mixture. Repeats process after each layer hardens until specified thickness of casting is attained. Disassembles mold, fills holes and defects in casting with plaster of paris, and smooths surface of casting, using scraping tool and sandpaper.
GOE: 06.02.30 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77

575.684-022 CROSSCUTTER, ROLLED GLASS (glass mfg.)

    Cuts continuous glass sheet into specified lengths as sheet emerges from drawing or rolling machine and removes defective cross sections, using suspended cutting wheel: Pulls lever to lower cutting wheel. Draws cutting wheel along template across surface of moving glass sheet to divide sheet into specified lengths. Observes sheet for defects, such as scratches, stones, bubbles, and pits, and draws cutting wheel across sheet to remove defective cross sections.
GOE: 06.04.30 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

575.684-026 GATHERER (glass mfg.) alternate titles: ball maker

    Dips punty (metal rod used to gather molten glass) or blowpipe into tank furnace to gather gob (lump) of molten glass for further processing: Reads product specifications to determine size of gob of molten glass to be gathered. Immerses head of punty or blowpipe into molten glass in furnace and turns punty or blowpipe to gather gob of molten glass. Twirls punty or blowpipe and blows through blowpipe to maintain gob of molten glass in globular form. Hands punty to PRESSER (glass mfg.) 575.685-074 or blowpipe to GLASS BLOWER (glass mfg.) 772.381-022 for further processing. May twirl gob of molten glass in container of alkali solution or in cavity of wet wooden block to form thin skin on gob of molten glass to prevent punctures in glassware during pressing or blowing. May hold punty in mold while PRESSER (glass mfg.) cuts off required amount of glass. May make head of punty from clay. May reheat gob to retain shape and temperature.
GOE: 06.04.30 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 79

575.684-030 HANDLE MAKER (pottery & porc.)

    Forms handles for clayware by either of following methods: (1) Pours slip (semiliquid clay) into mold. (2) Cuts pugged clay (plastic clay) to specified size, and places into segmented mold. Assembles and presses mold segments together by hand. (3) Opens valve of supply line (hose) and fills mold with slip. Places mold on drying rack. Opens mold and removes hardened handle. Trims and scrapes handles to remove excess clay, using knife. Cleans molds with airhose.
GOE: 06.04.30 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

575.684-034 LAUNDRY-TUB MAKER (concrete prod.)

    Forms tubs, using molds: Places wooden bottom section of mold on raised assembly-line track by hand. Sets core in position on bottom mold section and places metal rim around base. Fastens end and side sections of wooden (metal lined) mold together around core and to bottom section, using clamps and bolts. Binds assembled mold sections together with metal band, using ratchet-lever banding device and crimping pliers. Mixes concrete according to standard formula. Dumps concrete into wheelbarrow and pushes it to prepared molds. Shovels wet concrete into mold and tamps concrete, using tamper. Pushes metal drain fitting through wet concrete against core, or places drain fitting in core before shoveling concrete into mold. Smooths top of concrete, using trowel. Disassembles mold from partially cured casting and sprays completed tub with calcimine. May clean and oil mold sections. May crate finished tubs for shipment.
GOE: 06.02.30 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77

575.684-038 MOLD MAKER, TERRA COTTA (brick & tile)

    Forms plaster molds used to shape terra cotta blocks: Fills wooden form with clay and slides template over clay surface to make model of face, end, and side of block. Brushes oil over hardened model and mixes and pours plaster over model to make mold. Assembles hardened plaster molds of face, ends, and sides, and seals joints with plaster to form block mold.
GOE: 06.04.32 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

575.684-042 MOLDER, HAND (brick & tile; elec. equip.)

    Molds odd-shaped brick, pipe, and other refractory products, using hand-molding tools: Kneads gobs of clay or silica mud to form molding mixture. Obtains specified mold from storage, or assembles molds, when necessary according to specifications. Brushes mold cavity with oil or hot wax to prevent casting from sticking to mold. Packs molding mixture into mold and tamps it with hand or automatic tamper. Removes excess mixture from top of mold, using wire or straightedge. Lifts and overturns mold on steel pallet to remove product. Finishes and smooths product, using hand-molding tools. Throws sand on casting to prevent bonding during subsequent firing. Stamps identifying code on product. Cleans and oils used molds. May tend pug mill that mixes clay or silica mud to form molding mixture. May place molds in furnace to cure. May stamp surface of refractory products, prior to curing, to impart specified pattern, using handtool. May embed heater coils wound through ceramic heaters with mud, and bake units to dry mud and be designated Embedder (elec. equip.). May be designated according to product molded as Brick-Molder, Hand (brick & tile); Pipe-Fittings Molder (brick & tile); Pot Maker (brick & tile); Shape-Brick Molder (brick & tile); Tile-Molder, Hand (brick & tile); or according to material used as Adobe Maker (brick & tile); Soft-Mud Molder (brick & tile).
GOE: 06.02.30 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 87

575.684-046 TERRAZZO-TILE MAKER (brick & tile)

    Molds pulverized marble, metallic oxides or pigment, cement, and water in specific pattern to form terrazzo tile: Mixes colored marble and metallic oxides with cement and water to prepare molding mixture. Inserts pattern in mold and applies layer of colored mixture over surface in sections of pattern to form design of tile face. Removes pattern and sprinkles mixture of dry cement and sand on mold to absorb moisture. Fills remainder of mold with wet cement and sand to form tile backing. Draws straightedge across top of mold to remove excess cement. Places block on mold and compresses tile in hydraulic press to obtain smooth surface on tile face. Removes mold from press and separates tile from die. May coat surface of die with oil to prevent tile from adhering to die.
GOE: 06.04.32 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

575.684-050 CULTURED-MARBLE-PRODUCTS MAKER (stonework)

    Casts and molds cultured marble products, such as sink basins and wall panels: Calculates amount of material, such as ground marble, resin, and catalyst, needed to make products, utilizing specifications on work order. Weighs materials, using scales, and pours materials into mixing machine. Pours specified amount of material into pail, adds color, and mixes ingredients to impart color to products, using wood paddle. Applies wax to mold sections to facilitate separation of products from molds, using cloth. Assembles cast, using bolts, and attaches sink mold to cast, using clamps. Sprays smoothing agent on mold and cast prior to pouring material. Pours material from mixing machine into cast on vibrating table, and applies colored mix randomly to material to impart marble appearance to product. Positions sink mold on previously cast product, and applies layers of mix by hand to form sinks. Disassembles mold, using handtools, and places products on racks for curing. Trims $T3flash$T1 from molds, using portable sander or grinding wheel. Polishes surfaces of products to remove blemishes, using pumice and powered polisher.
GOE: 06.02.30 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 5 DLU: 86

575.685-010 ABRASIVE-WHEEL MOLDER (nonmet. min.) alternate titles: molder

    Tends hydraulic press that molds synthetic abrasive disks, hones, and grinding wheels: Selects mold parts according to size and thickness of wheel desired, and assembles parts to form mold. Weighs out specified amounts of abrasive compound and adhesive or activates automatic hopper that dumps specified quantity of abrasive mix into pan, pours compound into mold on rotating turntable, and inserts bushings and hubnuts in center of mold to form wheel. Places top plate on mold, positions mold in press, and turns valves and levers to close press and start pressing cycle. Removes pressed wheels from mold and places wheels on bats (plate) for drying in kilns. May stamp or mark code numbers on pressed wheels. May mix grit, resin, and clay to form abrasive compound, using mixing machine. May be designated according to type of abrasive used as Diamond-Wheel Molder (nonmet. min.); Emery-Wheel Molder (nonmet. min.).
GOE: 06.02.18 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 78

575.685-014 BLOCK-MAKING-MACHINE OPERATOR (concrete prod.) alternate titles: block maker

    Tends automatic machine that casts concrete blocks: Starts and stops machine that automatically fills molds, vibrates molds to compact wet concrete, scrapes off excess concrete, and strips finished blocks from molds. Guides hoist to transfer pallets loaded with blocks to curing racks. May assist in setting up machine. May tend machine equipped with automatic off bearing mechanism. May verify dimensions of formed blocks, using template.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 79

575.685-018 CHALK-EXTRUDING-MACHINE OPERATOR (pen & pencil)

    Tends automatic extruding machine and cutter that extrude and cut to length chalk billets: Loads billet into extrusion die, locks die in place, and starts machine that automatically forces billet through die onto cutting table. Places extruded chalk under cutter and depresses pedal to cut chalk to specified length.
GOE: 06.04.09 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

575.685-022 CHALK-MOLDING-MACHINE OPERATOR (pen & pencil)

    Tends machine that mixes and molds ingredients, using molding table, to make writing chalk: Weighs plaster, dyes, and other materials, according to formula. Places material in agitator and starts machine to mix ingredients. Pours mixture on molding table and smooths it over inlaid holes, using paddle. Pushes ejector button to remove hardened chalk from holes. May be designated according to materials molded as Crayon-Molding-Machine Operator (pen & pencil).
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

575.685-026 DIE PRESSER (pottery & porc.) alternate titles: former; press operator; tube-machine operator

    Tends screw, mechanical, or hydraulic press that forms clay into electrical porcelain ware, such as insulators: Inserts die into bed of press. Pours moist, pulverized clay or ceramic powder into hopper of press. Starts press which deposits clay in die and lowers ram to form ware. Removes formed ware from die cavity and places ware on board for firing. May tend one or more presses that automatically form insulators. May inspect fired products to ensure conformance to specifications, using micrometer, go-not-go gauge, and microscope.
GOE: 06.04.08 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

575.685-030 FIBER-MACHINE TENDER (glass mfg.) alternate titles: forming operator; sliver former; sliver handler

    Tends one or more machines that form fiberglass filaments from molten glass and combine filaments into sliver: Pulls fiberglass filaments extruded through $T3bushing$T1 over sleeve where binding solution is applied and into groove of graphite shoe that binds filaments into single strand of sliver. Passes sliver strand through opening in floor to FLOOR WINDER (textile) on floor below who winds sliver onto tubes. Patrols and observes bushings to detect defects, such as clogged bushings, beads, bead straps, and defective binder applicators. Stops machine and removes beads or bead straps from bushing with wire pick to unclog bushing. Notifies YARDAGE-CONTROL OPERATOR, FORMING (glass mfg.) or FORMING-MACHINE ADJUSTER (glass mfg.) of defective product or machine operation. Turns petcocks to adjust flow of binding fluid to sleeves. May turn rheostat to obtain specified temperature in electric furnace where glass is melted. May fill furnace hopper with glass marbles and adjust feed mechanisms so that marbles enter furnace at specified rate. May be designated according to length and fineness of fibers produced as Staple-Fiber-Machine Tender (glass mfg.).
GOE: 06.04.13 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

575.685-034 FLOWER-POT-PRESS OPERATOR (pottery & porc.) alternate titles: pot-press operator

    Tends power press to form clay flowerpots: Fastens shaping die of specified size and shape on press and adjusts ram travel, using handtools. Throws ball of plastic clay into female die and presses switch to lower shaping die into clay and form pot. Lifts pot from die and places pot on ware board, using tongs.
GOE: 06.04.17 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

575.685-038 FORMING-MACHINE TENDER (glass mfg.) alternate titles: bottle-blowing-machine tender; press-and-blow-machine tender

    Tends automatic glass forming machines, used to form bottles, containers, and other glassware from molten glass: Turns valves to regulate temperatures of molten glass in forehearth, flow of glass to forming machine, and coolant to solidify glass shape. Lubricates molds with graphite solution to prevent glass sticking to molds, using swab or spray gun. Inspects glassware to ascertain conformance with specifications, using fixed gauges and scales. May correct timing sequence by adjusting $T3timer drum.$T1 May tend annealing lehr used to control cooling of formed product [LEHR TENDER (glass mfg.)].
GOE: 06.02.08 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77

575.685-042 HOT-PRESS OPERATOR (nonmet. min.)

    Tends hydraulic press that presses fiberglass cutouts into outer sides of grinding wheels: Picks up cloth cutout from supply stack and places it on steam-heated press table. Picks up grinding wheel from supply stack and positions it on cloth cutout. Picks up another cloth cutout and places it on grinding wheel. Presses electric switch to start machine that presses cloth cutouts into sides of wheel between press table and steam-heated plate. Removes grinding wheel from machine and places it on stack of finished workpieces.
GOE: 06.04.08 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

575.685-046 HYDRAULIC-BILLET MAKER (pen & pencil)

    Tends hydraulic press that forms chalk billets: Scoops mixed ingredients into mold, closes cap, and pulls lever to pressurize ingredients. Releases cap and places billet on table for extrusion. Turns valve to regulate pressure.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

575.685-050 LEAD FORMER (pen & pencil) alternate titles: lead presser

    Tends hydraulic press that extrudes graphite mixture to form pencil leads: Scoops mixture of clay, graphite, and other materials from pot and pours it into cylinder of machine. Pounds material to compact it in cylinder to eliminate air bubbles, using wooden mallet. Turns valve and observes dial to supply prescribed hydraulic pressure to ram. Starts machine that activates ram to force mixture through extrusion dies. May cut leads into specified lengths after they are extruded, dried, and deposited on machine table, using knife.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

575.685-054 LENS-MOLDING-EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (glass mfg.) alternate titles: glass bender; glass sagger; lens molder; punch press operator

    Tends molding press or mold heating equipment to form lenses, such as speedometer and instrument faces or automotive lenses, such as taillights from glass rods, sheets, or disks: Forms lenses by either inserting heated glass rods in press mold and activating ram to press shape, or placing glass disks, preformed or cut from sheet, in mold and inserting mold in furnace to melt glass to shape of mold. May place weights on glass in mold to prevent warping during cooling. May preheat glass in oven to improve workability.
GOE: 06.04.13 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

575.685-058 MARBLE-MACHINE TENDER (glass mfg.)

    Tends machine that automatically forms marbles of varying colors and sizes from molten glass: Adjusts flow of molten glass, temperature of cooling system, and size of automatic cutoff. Starts machine that cuts off glass lumps and drops them between rollers to form spheres.
GOE: 06.04.13 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

575.685-062 MOLDER-MACHINE TENDER (nonmet. min.)

    Tends machines that heat and mold slurry into pipe and boiler coverings: Presses button on control panel of each molding machine to lower mold and activate hopper that automatically heats slurry, fills molds with slurry, and molds slurry into pipe and boiler coverings. Presses buttons on panels to raise finished moldings from machine and off bears moldings by hand. Discards defective moldings. Scrapes excess slurry from molds, using wooden blocks. Records type and quantity of moldings processed.
GOE: 06.04.17 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

575.685-066 MOLDER, FIBERGLASS LUGGAGE (leather prod.)

    Tends laminating press that molds fiberglass preforms into luggage cases. Places preform in machine mold and pours specified amount of pigmented bonding solution into center of preform. Starts machine to lower rubber press onto preform and to apply heat and pressure for specified time. Opens gate and removes molded article.
GOE: 06.04.13 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

575.685-070 PRESS OPERATOR (mine & quarry)

    Tends machine that compresses several plates of built-up mica into single plates of specified thickness: Inserts specified number of mica plates into each compartment of machine. Moves lever to close and seal door to machine compartments. Turns valves to circulate steam through machine to make plates pliable, activate ram that compresses pliable plates together, and to circulate water through machine to cool and harden compressed plates. Removes compressed plates from machine compartments.
GOE: 06.04.08 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

575.685-074 PRESSER (glass mfg.)

    Tends press mold to cast glassware from molten glass: Cuts gob of molten glass from punty (metal rod used to gather molten glass), using hand shears, and allows gob of molten glass to drop into mold. Adjusts tension spring on mold plunger to regulate plunger pressure, using handtools. Positions mold against preset stops under plunger, pulls lever that lowers plunger into mold forcing molten glass to fill spaces in mold, and withdraws plunger from mold after specified time. Opens mold and removes ware, using pincers.
GOE: 06.04.30 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

575.685-078 SYNTHETIC-GEM-PRESS OPERATOR (jewelry-silver.)

    Tends automatic press that molds pellets for use as synthetic gems: Installs die in press with handtools and loads hopper with pellets. Starts machine and observes that pellets are pressed into gems of specified size and shape. May mix ingredients from which pellets are made. May assist in polishing finished gems.
GOE: 06.04.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

575.685-082 TEST-SKEIN WINDER (glass mfg.) alternate titles: frickertron checker

    Tends fiberglass forming and winding machines to obtain sample skeins of sliver used in testing yardage per pound: Inserts cord of timing instrument into wall outlet near machine from which sample is taken and releases pedal to start machine. Places arm of timing device against strands of sliver and pushes button to start timer. Stops winder after specified time and removes takeup tube. Removes test skein from tube and hangs skein on board designated for each furnace and $T3bushing.$T1 Carries skeins to YARDAGE-CONTROL OPERATOR, FORMING (glass mfg.) for testing when sufficient skeins are obtained.
GOE: 06.04.16 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

575.686-010 DRY-PRESS-OPERATOR HELPER (brick & tile)

    Assists DRY-PRESS OPERATOR (brick & tile) in pressing dry tempered clay or silica into brick or other shapes: Removes pallets loaded with brick and replaces empty pallets in position to receive brick from press. Places loaded pallets in rack of car. Removes defective pallets for repair. Removes bricks from molds, and places bricks on kiln car in specified pattern. Throws sand on bricks to level tiers. Moves rack or kiln cars into position near press and moves loaded cars away from press. Fills hoppers with sand and other material. Cleans press, dies, tables, and press pits, using handtools, shovels, and brooms. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title. May be designated according to materials pressed as Clay-Dry-Press Helper (brick & tile); Silica-Dry-Press Helper (brick & tile).
GOE: 06.04.17 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

575.686-014 MOLDER HELPER (optical goods) alternate titles: feeder

    Feeds optical glass squares into furnace to heat glass to prescribed state of plasticity for molding: Spreads or sprinkles refractory powder on furnace floor or tray, by hand, to prevent adherence of heated glass to floor or tray. Positions glass squares on tray and slides tray into furnace, using paddle, or places squares on slide which automatically feeds squares into furnace and spaces them on furnace floor.
GOE: 06.04.13 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

575.686-018 PIN MAKER (pottery & porc.)

    Feeds clay into hopper of machine that automatically forms potter pins used to support clayware during firing. Places formed pins in drier. May change die on machine according to size and shape of pins to be formed.
GOE: 06.04.17 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

575.687-010 BALCONY WORKER (glass mfg.) alternate titles: platform worker

    Performs any combination of following duties to process molten glass into continuous sheet under direction of DRAWING-KILN OPERATOR (glass mfg.): Observes continuous sheet of glass for scratches, breaks, and other blemishes as it passes through rolls of drawing kiln. Wipes foreign matter from rolls and adjusts roll weights to minimize surface defects and breaks in glass. Moves controls to open rolls of drawing kiln when signaled by DRAWING-KILN OPERATOR (glass mfg.) to allow passage of stones and prevent breaks in glass. Opens air jets or draws metal rod across hot sheet of glass to prevent breaks from running. Adjusts slides on air ducts to cool glass and minimize warping. Clears broken glass from rolls. May transport cullet from work area to storage area, using handtruck.
GOE: 06.04.13 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

575.687-014 FORMING-MACHINE UPKEEP-MECHANIC HELPER (glass mfg.) alternate titles: mold changer

    Assists FORMING-MACHINE UPKEEP MECHANIC (glass mfg.) in setting up and repairing bottle-forming machines and lubricates feeder chutes and molds: Removes and replaces glass-forming molds and components and adjusts shears and orifice rings (furnace channel opening), according to instructions, using handtools. Swabs or brushes feeder chutes and molds with oil or compound to prevent molten glass from sticking. Lubricates machine parts, using oilcan. Transfers molds to and from mold repair shop, using handtruck. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.13 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

575.687-018 LABORER, PRESTRESSED CONCRETE (concrete prod.)

    Performs any combination of following duties involved in preparing forms and pouring concrete to make prestressed structural beams: Cleans forms, using hammer, scraper, and brush, and sprays form with oil to prevent adhesion of concrete. Places reinforcing steel cage in form, using power winch. Pushes stressing cables through form, threads ends through guide holes in end plates, and clamps end of cables to plate. Tightens nuts at base of form with power wrench, and inserts spacer bars and locking pins at intervals along top of form to maintain specified dimensions of form. Clamps vibrators in holders on sides of forms. Lays planks on protruding ends of spacer bars to make elevated walkway on both sides of form. Lifts four-wheeled pouring buggy into position on walkway, using winch. Lifts belt conveyor into position between pouring buggy and ready-mix truck with winch and bolts it to truck, using power wrench. Starts conveyor and vibrators. Shovels sample of concrete into canisters and tests consistency of concrete, using cone-shaped mold and trowel. Pushes pouring buggy along walkway to follow ready-mix truck. Settles concrete at top of form with hand vibrator, and fills low spots with concrete taken from conveyor. Removes forms from cured beams, using handtools, and cuts protruding end of stressing cable, using oxyacetylene torch. Lifts beam, using four-wheeled portable hoist (hoisting buggy), and moves hoist to yarding area by hand or with truck. May prepare forms and cast concrete lintels.
GOE: 06.04.34 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 78

575.687-022 MAT INSPECTOR (concrete prod.)

    Examines mat of fiberglass insulation material for defects, picks out spots and foreign matter, and cuts out nonstandard portions: Scans mat for defects as mat passes inspection station of mat machine and picks out grease and binder spots and for