Sets up and adjusts battery of machines that paint, stamp, tip, or trim wooden pencils

installs and adjusts feed mechanisms, guide rollers, tracks, machine fittings and attachments, according to size and shape of pencils, using handtools and gauges. Adjusts controls, such... [+] More

Sets up and adjusts battery of machines that paint, stamp, tip, or trim wooden pencils

installs and adjusts feed mechanisms, guide rollers, tracks, machine fittings and attachments, according to size and shape of pencils, using handtools and gauges. Adjusts controls, such as setscrews and cams to synchronize machine mechanisms. Regulates thermostatic controls on heated units of machines. Disassembles machines and replaces worn or defective parts, such as circular knives, grinding wheels, and rollers. Sharpens machine punches and blades, using files and powered emery wheel. Starts machines to test adjustments and examines pencils for defects, such as burns, splintered ends, and nicks to determine needed readjustments. Replaces or repairs defective machine belts. May be designated according to type of machine setup as set-up mechanic, coating machines; set-up mechanic, heading machines; set-up mechanic, stamping machines. [-] Less

Assembles and fits components according to assembly blueprints, manuals, engineering memos, sketches, and knowledge of machine construction to construct, rebuild, and repair machines and equipment, using hand tools and power tools. Assesses assembly blueprint and specifications manual, and prepares plans... [+] More

Assembles and fits components according to assembly blueprints, manuals, engineering memos, sketches, and knowledge of machine construction to construct, rebuild, and repair machines and equipment, using hand tools and power tools. Assesses assembly blueprint and specifications manual, and prepares plans for machine building operations. Verifies conformance of parts to stock list and blueprints, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers.

Lays out hole locations and drills and taps holes on parts for assembly. Aligns components for assembly, manually or with hoist, and bolts, screws, dowels, welds, or rivets parts together, using hand tools, rivet gun, and welding equipment, or arranges for assembly by welder and electrician. Brushes blue pigment on parts and mates them to detect high spots on surfaces. Removes high spots, and smoothes surfaces, using chisels, scrapers, files, and powered hand grinder. Verifies alignment and tolerances of moving parts, using measuring instruments, such as dial indicators and thickness gauges. Tests operation of assembly by hand. Assembles, sets up, and operates machine to verify functioning, machine capabilities, and conformance to customer's specifications. May form and fasten piping, fixtures, and attachments required to service machine with air, water, and oil. May install wiring and electrical components to specifications. May work as member of team on limited part of fabrication process. May set up and operate metalworking machines to shape parts. [-] Less

Repairs, inspects, tests, and adjusts mechanical parts of machines and construction equipment and replaces malfunctioning parts, using hand tools, portable power tools, precision measuring instruments, and testing equipment.

Opens equipment for testing. Observes instruments to determine that factors meet specifications. Performs... [+] More

Repairs, inspects, tests, and adjusts mechanical parts of machines and construction equipment and replaces malfunctioning parts, using hand tools, portable power tools, precision measuring instruments, and testing equipment.

Opens equipment for testing. Observes instruments to determine that factors meet specifications. Performs functional test of systems for conformance to specifications. Calibrates compasses and other equipment. Accompanies on tests and adjustments to controls. Records work to be performed in shop or field to prepare for delivery. [-] Less

Sets up and maintains in operating adjustment machines and equipment, such as capacitor-pack-winding machine, electrode cutter, spot welders, name-plate stamping machine, and induction heating unit

receives instructions from supervisor regarding size, number, and type of capacitors to be produced. Arranges work... [+] More

Sets up and maintains in operating adjustment machines and equipment, such as capacitor-pack-winding machine, electrode cutter, spot welders, name-plate stamping machine, and induction heating unit

receives instructions from supervisor regarding size, number, and type of capacitors to be produced. Arranges work benches and assembly lines to facilitate production. Inserts material into feed mechanism of machines and measures distance between points to set stops on machine, using rule. Secures dogs on dials of counting mechanism to indicate stops during winding operations. Installs machine cutting tools and welding electrodes. Adjusts setscrews to obtain tension on holding devices, using handtools. Makes trial run to ensure proper setting and informs operator regarding production requirements and machine operation. Inspects products to locate malfunctions in machine operation. [-] Less

Sets up filling and sealing machines to pack potato chips in bags

selects spouts according to size of bags being filled and attaches spouts to circular conveyor of filling machine, using handtools. Adjusts height of conveyor that moves filled bags from... [+] More

Sets up filling and sealing machines to pack potato chips in bags

selects spouts according to size of bags being filled and attaches spouts to circular conveyor of filling machine, using handtools. Adjusts height of conveyor that moves filled bags from spouts of circular conveyor. Sets filling-machine scales according to weight specified for filled bags. Starts heating unit of sealing machine and sets date on stamping unit of sealing machine. Fills inkwell of stamping unit and regulates flow of ink onto stamp pad. Places container under conveyor to catch chips from overflow of filling machine and dumps chips into filling-machine hopper. Distributes supplies, such as bags and boxes, to workers engaged in tending machines. Transports boxes of potato chips to storage area, using handtruck. [-] Less

Repairs, inspects, tests, and adjusts mechanical parts of machines and construction equipment and replaces malfunctioning parts, using hand tools, portable power tools, precision measuring instruments, and testing equipment.

Opens equipment for testing. Observes instruments to determine that factors meet specifications. Performs... [+] More

Repairs, inspects, tests, and adjusts mechanical parts of machines and construction equipment and replaces malfunctioning parts, using hand tools, portable power tools, precision measuring instruments, and testing equipment.

Opens equipment for testing. Observes instruments to determine that factors meet specifications. Performs functional test of systems for conformance to specifications. Calibrates compasses and other equipment. Accompanies on tests and adjustments to controls. Records work to be performed in shop or field to prepare for delivery. [-] Less

Sets up machine to form longitudinal bends, beads, rolls, or embossed designs into sheet metal strips by drawing strips through one or more sets of roller dies to fabricate such items as molding trim, or weatherstrip

bolts specified dies onto spindles.... [+] More

Sets up machine to form longitudinal bends, beads, rolls, or embossed designs into sheet metal strips by drawing strips through one or more sets of roller dies to fabricate such items as molding trim, or weatherstrip

bolts specified dies onto spindles. Positions spindles to align male and female dies and adjust dies and drive rolls to thickness of metal strip. May turn knobs or install gears to set speed of machine and synchronize action of cutting die or shear blade with action of machine to cut stack to specified length. Directs flow of coolant onto workpiece or fills oilcups. Turns machine over to roll-forming-machine operator ii. [-] Less

Sets up and adjusts battery of machines that paint, stamp, tip, or trim wooden pencils

installs and adjusts feed mechanisms, guide rollers, tracks, machine fittings and attachments, according to size and shape of pencils, using handtools and gauges. Adjusts controls, such... [+] More

Sets up and adjusts battery of machines that paint, stamp, tip, or trim wooden pencils

installs and adjusts feed mechanisms, guide rollers, tracks, machine fittings and attachments, according to size and shape of pencils, using handtools and gauges. Adjusts controls, such as setscrews and cams to synchronize machine mechanisms. Regulates thermostatic controls on heated units of machines. Disassembles machines and replaces worn or defective parts, such as circular knives, grinding wheels, and rollers. Sharpens machine punches and blades, using files and powered emery wheel. Starts machines to test adjustments and examines pencils for defects, such as burns, splintered ends, and nicks to determine needed readjustments. Replaces or repairs defective machine belts. May be designated according to type of machine setup as set-up mechanic, coating machines; set-up mechanic, heading machines; set-up mechanic, stamping machines. [-] Less

Sets up and adjusts battery of machines that paint, stamp, tip, or trim wooden pencils

installs and adjusts feed mechanisms, guide rollers, tracks, machine fittings and attachments, according to size and shape of pencils, using handtools and gauges. Adjusts controls, such... [+] More

Sets up and adjusts battery of machines that paint, stamp, tip, or trim wooden pencils

installs and adjusts feed mechanisms, guide rollers, tracks, machine fittings and attachments, according to size and shape of pencils, using handtools and gauges. Adjusts controls, such as setscrews and cams to synchronize machine mechanisms. Regulates thermostatic controls on heated units of machines. Disassembles machines and replaces worn or defective parts, such as circular knives, grinding wheels, and rollers. Sharpens machine punches and blades, using files and powered emery wheel. Starts machines to test adjustments and examines pencils for defects, such as burns, splintered ends, and nicks to determine needed readjustments. Replaces or repairs defective machine belts. May be designated according to type of machine setup as set-up mechanic, coating machines; set-up mechanic, heading machines; set-up mechanic, stamping machines. [-] Less

Sets up and adjusts battery of machines that paint, stamp, tip, or trim wooden pencils

installs and adjusts feed mechanisms, guide rollers, tracks, machine fittings and attachments, according to size and shape of pencils, using handtools and gauges. Adjusts controls, such... [+] More

Sets up and adjusts battery of machines that paint, stamp, tip, or trim wooden pencils

installs and adjusts feed mechanisms, guide rollers, tracks, machine fittings and attachments, according to size and shape of pencils, using handtools and gauges. Adjusts controls, such as setscrews and cams to synchronize machine mechanisms. Regulates thermostatic controls on heated units of machines. Disassembles machines and replaces worn or defective parts, such as circular knives, grinding wheels, and rollers. Sharpens machine punches and blades, using files and powered emery wheel. Starts machines to test adjustments and examines pencils for defects, such as burns, splintered ends, and nicks to determine needed readjustments. Replaces or repairs defective machine belts. May be designated according to type of machine setup as set-up mechanic, coating machines; set-up mechanic, heading machines; set-up mechanic, stamping machines. [-] Less