Perform tasks involving physical labor at building, highway, and heavy construction projects, tunnel and shaft excavations, and demolition sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types

air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment,... [+] More

Perform tasks involving physical labor at building, highway, and heavy construction projects, tunnel and shaft excavations, and demolition sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types

air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris, and remove asbestos, lead, and other hazardous waste materials. May assist other craft workers. Exclude construction laborers who primarily assist a particular craft worker, and classify them under Helpers, Construction Trades (47-3011 through 47-3016). [-] Less

Inspects and tests electrical panels used to control machinery, equipment, and systems for conformance with specifications, following blueprints and wiring schematics, and using electrical testing equipment and instruments

compares wiring and location of control devices on panel with blueprints and wiring... [+] More

Inspects and tests electrical panels used to control machinery, equipment, and systems for conformance with specifications, following blueprints and wiring schematics, and using electrical testing equipment and instruments

compares wiring and location of control devices on panel with blueprints and wiring diagrams to verify assembly. Examines wiring for loose or faulty connections. Connects leads from panel onto power source leads to prepare for testing activities. Turns rheostat to impose and regulate current loads onto panel controls and observes action of relays, cut-outs, and other devices for conformance with specifications. Tests wiring circuits and controls to isolate and locate causes of malfunctions, using electrical instruments, such as voltmeter, ammeter, and ohmmeter. Records causes of malfunctions on test sheet and routes defective panels for rework. May change defective control devices on panel, using handtools, and solder loose or faulty wiring. [-] Less

Applies paint to unfinished edges of plastic panels, using hand roller, prior to assembly of panels into tabletops. Wipes excess paint from top of edges, using rag. Stacks panels on pallet for transporting to assembly line.

Installs prefabricated wooden or plastic board panels to form closets, walls, and ceilings in mobile or modular homes, using handtools and power tools

conveys or assists other workers to convey panels to floor of home. Positions panels in sequence specified by... [+] More

Installs prefabricated wooden or plastic board panels to form closets, walls, and ceilings in mobile or modular homes, using handtools and power tools

conveys or assists other workers to convey panels to floor of home. Positions panels in sequence specified by blueprints and verifies alignment, using measuring tape and template. Fastens panels to specified sidewall and floor areas and to adjacent panels to form closets and dividing walls, using power screwdriver and staple gun. Lifts and positions ceiling panels in place, using hoist and nails or screws panels to roof truss, using hammer, staple gun or power screwdriver. Punches holes in ceiling and wall panels to facilitate installation of heating, plumbing and appliance vents, using hammer. May cut panel sections to required dimensions, using table saw. [-] Less

Laminates precut materials to form doors and portable wall sections used in prefabricated metal buildings

reads work order to determine materials to be laminated, such as steel, aluminum, urethane, vinyl hardboard, and gypsum, and to determine size and color. Measures materials... [+] More

Laminates precut materials to form doors and portable wall sections used in prefabricated metal buildings

reads work order to determine materials to be laminated, such as steel, aluminum, urethane, vinyl hardboard, and gypsum, and to determine size and color. Measures materials to verify size. Applies adhesive to materials, using spray gun. Positions and presses materials together on conveyor in prescribed order and aligns materials, using mallet. Pushes button to start conveyor and activate pinch roller that presses sections together and removes air pockets. Removes completed panel from conveyor and places panel on pallet. [-] Less

Matches and gathers boards of specified grain, color, and width to form panels

inspects boards in stockpile and selects sides with matching grain and color for panel surface. Assembles pieces on table or conveyor, in sequence, and marks them with crayon... [+] More

Matches and gathers boards of specified grain, color, and width to form panels

inspects boards in stockpile and selects sides with matching grain and color for panel surface. Assembles pieces on table or conveyor, in sequence, and marks them with crayon for reassembly in gluing machine. Measures width of panel to verify work order requirements, using ruler. May place rejected boards on conveyor for reprocessing. May be designated according to type of panel assembled as piano-sounding-board matcher. [-] Less

Tends machines that cut edges, flaps, notches, or openings in envelope blanks or envelopes

positions envelope blanks or envelopes on machine table against guides and stops. Depresses pedal or moves lever to lower ram which forces cutting die through stock to cut edges, flaps, notches, or openings.

Pads and covers panels for use in upholstered furniture

places precut felt or cotton batting over cardboard or wood panel and stretches covering material over padding. Staples edges of material to back of panel so that material is tight, smooth, and even. May sew edging on panels, using sewing machine.

Applies aluminum, pulpwood fiber, plastic panels, brick veneer, or porcelainized metal siding to building exteriors to provide decorative or insulating surfaces

attaches tar paper, building paper, or other material to building surface, using nails or adhesive cement to provide insulating base.... [+] More

Applies aluminum, pulpwood fiber, plastic panels, brick veneer, or porcelainized metal siding to building exteriors to provide decorative or insulating surfaces

attaches tar paper, building paper, or other material to building surface, using nails or adhesive cement to provide insulating base. Fastens wood or metal laths to surface, using screws or nails. Fits and fastens siding material to laths, using rule, measuring tape, handtools, power tools, nails, screws, or bolts. Cuts and trims material to shape when fitting siding around windows or corners, using knife, shears, or portable power saw. Waterproofs surface by filling joints or cracks with caulking compound, using putty knife, trowel, or caulking gun. May apply precut siding or may cut material to size and shape at work site. May attach siding to surface of building, using adhesive cement. May attach siding by interlocking pieces through tabs provided at edges, following sequence indicated by numbers printed on reverse of each piece. May specialize in type of siding applied and be designated aluminum-siding installer (construction; retail trade); concrete-panel installer (construction; retail trade); ornamental-brick installer (construction; retail trade); plastic-panel installer (construction; retail trade); porcelain-enamel installer (construction; retail trade). [-] Less

Applies aluminum, pulpwood fiber, plastic panels, brick veneer, or porcelainized metal siding to building exteriors to provide decorative or insulating surfaces

attaches tar paper, building paper, or other material to building surface, using nails or adhesive cement to provide insulating base.... [+] More

Applies aluminum, pulpwood fiber, plastic panels, brick veneer, or porcelainized metal siding to building exteriors to provide decorative or insulating surfaces

attaches tar paper, building paper, or other material to building surface, using nails or adhesive cement to provide insulating base. Fastens wood or metal laths to surface, using screws or nails. Fits and fastens siding material to laths, using rule, measuring tape, handtools, power tools, nails, screws, or bolts. Cuts and trims material to shape when fitting siding around windows or corners, using knife, shears, or portable power saw. Waterproofs surface by filling joints or cracks with caulking compound, using putty knife, trowel, or caulking gun. May apply precut siding or may cut material to size and shape at work site. May attach siding to surface of building, using adhesive cement. May attach siding by interlocking pieces through tabs provided at edges, following sequence indicated by numbers printed on reverse of each piece. May specialize in type of siding applied and be designated aluminum-siding installer (construction; retail trade); concrete-panel installer (construction; retail trade); ornamental-brick installer (construction; retail trade); plastic-panel installer (construction; retail trade); porcelain-enamel installer (construction; retail trade). [-] Less