5 PROCESSING OCCUPATIONS
519.585-018 to 522.685-094
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.
519.585-018 SAMPLE TESTER-GRINDER (mine & quarry)
Tends crushers, ovens, and screens to test samples of ore: Starts
crusher to pulverize ore. Removes ore from crusher and places it in oven to dry. Sends portion of
sample to laboratory for chemical analysis. Places sample in vibrator containing magnets and water.
Starts vibrator to separate magnetic content of ore from impurities. Drains water from vibrator and
weighs magnetic remainder. Pours ore sample through series of vibrating screens of different size
openings to separate ore samples. Weighs and records each size of ore. Records number of tests
performed. May collect ore samples from various sites in plant or mine, and record origin of
samples. May perform chemical sedimentation or hardness tests on samples.
GOE: 05.12.07 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
519.663-010 DOOR-MACHINE OPERATOR (steel & rel.)
Operates machine equipped with door jack and coke guide to
remove doors from discharge end of coke ovens and guide discharged coke from oven to quenching
car: Drives machine along rails to designated oven. Moves levers to hook machine arm onto door
and remove it from oven, and to position frame which guides discharged coke from oven into
quenching cars. Signals PUSHER OPERATOR (steel & rel.) to discharge coke from oven. Cleans
fire clay and tars from door and jamb, using chisel bar. Gathers dry clay and residue with shovel and
wheelbarrow, and dumps it into hopper. Replaces door. May manually hook coke-guide hangers to
oven and drop apron to oven sill. May steam clean door machine.
GOE: 06.04.12 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
519.663-014 HOT-CAR OPERATOR (steel & rel.)
Drives electric car to haul hot coke from oven to quenching
station and wharf: Positions dumpcar coupled to electric car below coke guide on designated oven.
Signals PUSHER OPERATOR (steel & rel.) to discharge coke. Moves car forward to distribute coke
evenly in car. Transports coke to quenching station, and starts equipment that sprays hot coke with
measured amount of water. Moves car to wharf, and turns air valve to open gates on car and dump
coke on wharf. Cleans cab and cab windows, using cleaning agents, broom, and brushes.
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
519.663-018 PUSHER OPERATOR (steel & rel.)
Operates pusher machine which runs on rails at base of coke
ovens, to push hot coke from ovens: Drives pusher to designated oven. Moves levers to hook door
arm to oven door and to remove it from oven, and to position ram. Starts ram at signal from worker
on discharge side of oven to push coke out of oven. Withdraws ram and replaces door in oven.
Moves leveling bar back and forth through opening near top of oven to level fresh charge of coal.
Signals LARRY OPERATOR (steel & rel.) to recharge oven. Cleans pusher, using steam hose.
GOE: 06.04.12 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
519.664-010 ASSEMBLY CLEANER (smelt. & refin.)
Removes pot crust and carbon from spent anode assemblies, and
cast-iron thimbles from contact rods, using crushing press, handtools, and power tools: Secures
anode assembly to vibrating table, using hydraulic shaft and clamps. Depresses pedal to activate
vibration that shakes loose pot crust (cryolite), and breaks crust remaining on anode, using
airhammer. Sorts scrap aluminum from crust, and throws scrap in barrel. Removes anode assembly
from table. Pushes pot crust from table into hopper of automatic crusher to prepare crust for reuse.
Observes machine and clears jams in hopper. Breaks carbon or pot crust from contact rods, using
hammer or airhammer. Observes automatic thimble press that crushes and cracks cast-iron thimble
formed around rod, and stops machine when malfunction occurs. Examines assemblies on conveyor
to detect damaged rods, and removes assemblies that need repair. Removes cast iron reclaimed from
rods for transfer to reduction furnace for remelting. May be designated according to operation
performed as Anode-Assembly Cleaner (smelt. & refin.) II; Thimble-Press Operator (smelt. &
refin.).
GOE: 06.04.24 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
519.664-014 POT LINER (smelt. & refin.)
Relines pots and rebuilds continuous anodes used in reduction
of aluminum by performing any combination of following duties: Replaces spacers, shunts, risers,
brackets, straps, supports, and collector bars in pots, using wrenches. Attaches cables to pot
superstructure and signals OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any industry) 921.663-010 to lift
it from pot. Blows dust from top of anode, using air gun. Cuts metal sheet to size, using shears or
pneumatic cutter, bends it around stub of anode, and rivets it to casing. Roughens top of stub, using
fork, and pours carbon paste into form to build up anode to specified height. Pours water into pot
to loosen material. Digs burned-out lining, insulation ore, bath material, and brick from interior of
pot, using digger or jackhammer. Lays brick base on pot floor and signals OVERHEAD CRANE
OPERATOR (any industry) to dump carbon mix into pot. Lines walls and floor with mix to specified
depth, and tamps mix into cracks, using pneumatic hammer. Reforms shell cavity with insulating
board, masonite, plywood, or sheet metal. Removes steel shell for repair, using hoist.
GOE: 05.10.01 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M1 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Tends granulator machine that expands blast-furnace slag for use
as building or insulating material: Signals OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any industry)
921.663-010 to position iron runners that carry slag from furnace to granulator machine. Opens gate
of furnace to allow slag from furnace to flow onto runners, and turns water, air, and steam valves to
spray slag in granulator. Positions container under discharge chute of granulator to receive expanded
slag, using car puller. Starts conveyor that carries expanded slag from granulator to discharge chute.
Stops equipment and clears slag from runners, granulator, and conveyor, using iron bar. Lubricates
equipment, using grease gun and oilcan.
GOE: 06.04.10 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
519.665-014 STANDPIPE TENDER (steel & rel.)
Tends equipment that regulates flow of byproduct gases in
coke-oven standpipes preparatory to discharging or charging oven: Moves controls to regulate flow
of gases to collecting main, to open standpipes and oven charging holes, clear oven and standpipe
of gases, and control flow of ammonia liquor and steam during charging. Sweeps spillage into
charging holes. Cleans top of ovens, using broom and shovel. Clears standpipe, nozzles, and
charging holes, using chisel bar and drill. Pokes coal from hoppers on charging car, using bar. May
hook chains to oven doors and use winch to raise or lower doors. May loosen, unplug, and move tar
in main, using bar [CHASER, TAR (steel & rel.)].
GOE: 06.04.12 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
519.665-018 WET-PLANT OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.)
Tends equipment that recovers cadmium, lead sulfate, and zinc
oxide from dust collected in precipitators: Signals OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any
industry) 921.663-010 to dump dust into tank from which it is processed through series of sulfating
tanks to precipitate and wash lead sulfate and cadmium. Pumps washed liquor to another tank for
treatment prior to recovery of zinc oxide. Prepares lime solution and mixes it with zinc oxide liquor.
Titrates samples or tests solution for acidity and specific gravity, using hydrometer. Distills cadmium
in retort furnace.
GOE: 06.04.10 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
519.667-010 CARBON SETTER (smelt. & refin.)
Replaces carbon anodes of electrolytic cells used in processing
aluminum or magnesium: Disconnects anode assembly from connector arm, using wrenches. Signals
OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any industry) 921.663-010 to lift burned anodes from pot and
lower new anode assembly into pot. Cleans connector arms, using sandblast hose. Fastens anode rod
to connector arm, and adjusts assembly to suspend anode in bath. Breaks burnt carbon block from
steel stubs, using sledgehammer, and unbolts steel stubs from copper rods, using wrench. Shovels
broken carbon into boxes, and loads rods and stubs on trailers for removal.
GOE: 06.04.34 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
519.667-014 LABORER, SOLDER MAKING (nonfer. metal)
Performs any combination of tasks involved in melting, refining,
and pouring solder: Shovels scrap into furnace melting pots and adjusts fuel valves to regulate
melting. Skims off dross with ladle. Plunges sieve box filled with potatoes to bottom of molten metal
so that steam from charring potatoes agitates metal and brings additional dross to top. Skims off
remaining dross. Ladles refined metal from pots to molds. Removes cooled metal from molds and
places it on handtruck. Mixes tin, lead, or refined scrap solder in melting pots, as directed by
SUPERVISOR, SOLDER MAKING (nonfer. metal). Ladles new solder into pig molds or into
troughs of solder-making table. May cut bars into short lengths. Ties bars into bundles and packs
bundles for shipment or storage. May charge lead and tin pigs into furnace melting pots, by hand or
using overhead power hoist. May weigh pigs preparatory to charging furnace, using scale. May level
machine that converts molten lead-tin alloys into powdered metal to process solder cream and be
designated Solder Cream Maker (nonfer. metal).
GOE: 06.04.24 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
519.683-010 DROSS SKIMMER (smelt. & refin.)
Operates overhead crane to control perforated metal basket to
skim dross from molten lead and to transfer lead from blast furnace to heated kettle: Moves levers
to lower basket and skim off dross into barrel for salvage. Attaches electrically powered pump to
kettle and starts pump to transfer molten lead into kettle. Starts powered stirrer that agitates lead.
Skims off sulfide dross into barrel, using crane. Moves containers to salvage bin, using handtruck.
GOE: 06.04.10 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
519.683-014 LARRY OPERATOR (steel & rel.) alternate titles: charger-car operator;
charging-car operator; gas tender
Operates larry (electric charging-car) to charge coal into coke
ovens: Weighs empty larry on scale to obtain tare weight. Opens chutes of storage bin to dump
specified weight of coal into hoppers on larry. Drives larry to ovens, and moves controls to position
hoppers over open charging holes. Pushes levers to drop thimbles (sleeves) into charging holes and
to open slides in hoppers. Pokes bar through opening in hopper to force coal into oven. Records oven
number, battery, date, mix of coal, and shift. May move controls to lower and raise porcupine in
open standpipe to clean walls. May signal PUSHER OPERATOR (steel & rel.) to level coal in oven.
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Repairs and relines ladles used to transport and pour molten
metals: Chips slag from interior lining of ladle, using hammer and chisel. Mixes sand, clay, and
water, using shovel to form refractory clay mud. Patches lining where cracked or worn by covering
lining with refractory clay and tamping it in place. Chips out entire lining when beyond repair, using
hammer and chisel. Relines ladle with refractory clay, using trowel. Dries and bakes new lining by
placing inverted ladle over burner, building fire in ladle, or by using blowtorch. Relines and shapes
pouring spouts of ladles with fire clay. May reline ladles with refractory brick. May make stoppers
for stopper-type ladle. May brush graphite facing on lining.
GOE: 06.02.30 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
519.684-014 LEAF COVERER (smelt. & refin.)
Cleans and re-covers leaves of aluminum-ore filtering units,
using overhead bridge crane and handtools: Opens filter units and removes filter leaves, using crane.
Strips worn covers from filter leaves, using knife and wire cutters. Transports filter leaves from filter
units into cleaning vats, using crane. Cleans discharge neck of leaves, and swabs them with graphite
paste. Covers cleaned filter leaves with cloth, and replaces leaves in filter units, using crane.
GOE: 06.04.39 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Removes residue, blemishes, corrosion, and similar defects from
interior of molds, using handtools and power tools: Inspects interior surfaces of molds to locate pits
and holes. Positions molds for work, using hoist. Repairs defects, using hammers, drills, chisels,
routers, or grinding wheel. Smooths interior of mold, using file, buffing wheel, emery paper, or
steelwool. May add metal to or remove metal from plates, rings, and molds, using welding
equipment and files. May reassemble molds after repairing. May be designated according to type of
mold repaired as Glass-Mold Repairer (glass mfg.).
GOE: 06.04.24 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Assembles refractory stoppers used to plug pouring nozzles of
steel ladles: Mixes specified amount of refractory mortar powder with water, using trowel or hoe.
Fastens stopper head to rod with metal pin. Spreads mortar on rod, using trowel, and slides brick
sleeves over rod to form refractory jacket. Tightens locknuts holding assembly together, using
wrench. Spreads mortar on jacket to seal sleeve joints. Hoists stopper and rod assembly on drying
rack and pushes rack in oven to dry mortar. Pulls rack from oven and pushes it to storage area.
GOE: 06.04.30 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
519.684-026 TOOL REPAIRER (smelt. & refin.)
Repairs worn and damaged equipment and tools used by workers
engaged in electrolytic refining of copper: Examines rubber boots and gloves and fills them with
water to detect holes. Mends holes with rubber patches. Mends leaky metal buckets by soldering
holes. Grinds dull tools, such as picks, shovels, and scoops, using electrically powered emery wheel.
Replaces handles, hose, and other defective parts of tools and equipment. Issues new or repaired
replacements.
GOE: 06.02.32 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M1 L1 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
Tends equipment to dry, mix, and compress copper fines into
briquettes for use by smelter: Starts belt conveyors that automatically feed mixture from wet-bin
hopper to heated rotary dryer. Turns valve to set burner at specified temperature. Tests moisture
content of mixture by feeling with fingers. Pulls lever to open discharge gate of heating chamber to
admit mixture into pug mill. Opens valve to add binding solution to obtain mixture of required
consistency. Turns valve to feed mixture into press to form briquettes. Oils and greases equipment,
using oilcan and grease gun.
GOE: 06.04.10 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends machine that forces mortar into spaces between firebrick
and steel shell of taconite ore furnace: Inspects furnace to detect discoloration spots which indicate
flaws in firebrick inner wall of furnace. Shovels grout into reservoir of machine. Attaches airhose
to compressed air system and grout hose to nipple on shell of furnace with wrench. Starts machine
and observes pressure gauge to determine when space is filled. Caps nipple welded onto furnace
shell, using wrench. May mix mortar, using electrically driven paddle wheel. May dismantle and
clean grout machine and equipment, using wrenches, water, and airhoses.
GOE: 06.04.10 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
519.685-018 KETTLE OPERATOR (smelt. & refin.)
Tends oil-fired kettles that melt and fume antimony to make
antimony oxide: Charges antimony crystals into melting kettle with hoist, and fires burners.
Regulates temperature according to thermometer readings and color and appearance of metal. Skims
slag from surface of kettle. Connects trough from melting to fuming kettle, and pours metal into
trough by tilting kettle. Heats metal to specified temperature to vaporize antimony which is drawn
to baghouse and condensed as oxide dust. Fills buggy with antimony oxide from hoppers, and
weighs filled buggy on floor scale. Empties buggy onto conveyor leading to rotating drum in which
oxides from different charges are blended. Transfers blended dust to conveyor leading to automatic
bagging machine. Determines antimony content by casting sample into rod of specified size,
weighing it, and referring to standard chart.
GOE: 06.04.10 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
519.685-022 KETTLE TENDER I (smelt. & refin.)
Tends series of oil-fired kettles that refine lead: Charges kettle
with lead in molten or pig form, and fires kettle. Adds specified type and amount of reagent and
agitates mixture to cause impurities, such as antimony, arsenic, bismuth, and tin to form into dross.
Skims dross off mixture, using ladle, shovel, or perforated dipper. Throws zinc bricks into kettle and
agitates mixture to desilverize lead. Skims crust of silver and gold content into basket of press, and
compresses dross with air-driven ram. Pumps lead through reaction cylinder while chlorine is
admitted to form zinc chloride slag. Skims slag after completion of reaction as indicated by color
of slag and molten metal. Pours metal into molds or dips samples into cold water to prepare them
for laboratory analysis. May hook pot to crane and signal OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any
industry) 921.663-010 to transfer lead from one kettle to another. May crystallize zinc in
water-cooled vacuum tank to remove zinc from desilverized lead. May produce antimony crystals
from antimonial lead by mixing prescribed reagents with molten metal in kettle, by skimming dross,
and by cooling bath to specified temperature. May be known according to specific duty performed
as Desilverizer (smelt. & refin.).
GOE: 06.04.10 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M1 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
519.685-026 MUD-MILL TENDER (smelt. & refin.)
Tends mill that mixes flue dust with water to settle it for
shipment: Opens bin outlet allowing dust to fall into mixing mill. Dislodges banked dust in bin by
hammering sides. Starts mill and opens valve of water spray. Opens door of mill allowing moistened
dust to fall onto conveyor belt leading to railroad car. May distribute mixture evenly in car, using
shovel.
GOE: 06.04.10 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends rod mills that grind ore, clinkers, and rock into fine
particles: Starts mill and feed conveyors. Turns valves to feed lime, water, starch, soda ash, and other
materials into mill to make slurry. Pushes button to start screw conveyor that separates coarse
particles from slurry and returns them to mill for regrinding. Obtains sample of ore or slurry in
bucket for laboratory analysis. Weighs sample on balance scales to determine density of slurry.
Turns valves to feed water into mill to obtain specified density of slurry. Replaces worn rods in mill,
using electric hoist. May record operating time of rod mills and levels of materials in storage bins.
GOE: 06.04.08 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
519.686-010 LABORER, GENERAL (nonfer. metal)
Performs any combination of tasks to aid other workers in
production of nonferrous metal products: Transfers boxes of metal scrap from work areas to storage
areas, using handtruck, and records quantity and type of scrap transferred. Dumps scrap metal into
crusher that reduces bulk of metal. Shovels metal scrap onto furnace conveyor to dry scrap
preparatory to melting. Dumps paste oil or fat into drum, adds water, and mixes solution, using
steam hose, to prepare lubricant used in drawing tubes and rods. Examines metal products for
defects, such as dents, cracks, and scratches. Taps dents from products, using mallet. Feeds metal
castings into automatic finishing machine that performs operations, such as reaming, stamping, and
cleaning. Scrapes carbon, dirt, and metal particles from interior surface of casting molds. May be
known according to specific duties performed as Chip-Crusher Operator (nonfer. metal); Chip Drier
(nonfer. metal); Inspector (nonfer. metal) II; General Scrap Worker (nonfer. metal); Soap Worker
(nonfer. metal).
GOE: 06.04.10 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
519.687-010 CELL PLASTERER (smelt. & refin.)
Seals opening around carbon anode, where it protrudes through
cover of magnesium refining cell, to prevent leakage of chlorine gas and to secure anode in position.
Applies mixture of asbestos fiber or pulp and water or oil, using trowel.
GOE: 06.04.34 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Rakes or scrapes flue dust from converter flues or hoppers into
larry cars or screw conveyors for shipment to furnaces. Breaks up packed dust with bar or pole, and
hammers sides of hopper with mallet or bar to dislodge contents. May drive larry car to furnace, and
dump load into furnace. May scrape dust into collecting hoppers. May measure depth of dust in flue,
using sounding chain.
GOE: 06.04.39 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Mixes flux for graphite tubes and replaces tubes and chemical
supply tanks on aluminum remelt furnaces: Mixes silicon aluminum paint solution (flux) and dips
ends of new graphite tubes into solution to coat them. Transports tubes and tanks of chlorine and
nitrogen to furnaces, using handtruck. Turns valves to shut off flow of chlorine and removes tubes
from furnace, using handtools. Discards broken tubes and installs new ones. Cleans usable tubes,
using wire brush, and installs them to specified depth. Installs replacement tanks of chlorine and
nitrogen on furnace, using handtools, and adjusts valves until tank pressure and flowmeters reach
specifications. Records amounts of chemicals and tubes used for each furnace. Tours furnace area
to verify readings of pressure and flowmeter gauges and makes required adjustments.
GOE: 06.04.10 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
519.687-022 FOUNDRY WORKER, GENERAL (foundry)
Performs any combination of following tasks in foundry
concerned with melting metal, pouring metal into molds, removing castings from molds, dressing
castings, moving foundry materials, and cleaning equipment and work areas: Moves sand, castings,
flasks, or other materials about foundry by hand, using wheelbarrow or cart, or by loading them onto
conveyor. Assembles flasks, using wrench, bolts, and tap screws. Waters and mixes sand, shovels
sand into flasks, and compacts sand in flasks, using ramming tool. Sprays binder on surface of sand
molds and dries surface with blowtorch. Fits together, clamps, and unclamps cope and drag on
production line. Weighs out specified amounts of materials for furnace charge, and loads charge into
melting furnace. Skims slag from surface of molten metal, using scoop. Carries or pushes ladles of
molten metal on monorail and pours metal into molds. Installs and removes steel jackets and bands
used to hold snap molds together during casting. Breaks sand mold from finished casting, using bar
or hammer. Sorts castings into pairs or groups for assembly. Pulls reinforcing wires from castings.
Directs high pressure stream of water onto castings to clean castings and remove cores. Cleans
castings, patterns, and flasks, using wire brush. Removes gates, sprues, and other projections from
castings with sledge, pneumatic hammer, power shear, or power hacksaw. Breaks up used sand
molds with bar, shovels sand into drying oven and sand-mixing machine, and sifts sand through
motor-driven screen for reuse in new molds. Breaks up slag, using hammer, and shovels it into
buckets for removal to dump. Chips out worn cupola and ladle linings, using bar. Prepares plaster
and relines ladle. Sweeps and cleans work areas. May be designated according to worker assisted
or according to duty performed as Casting Carrier (foundry); Casting Sorter (foundry);
Cupola-Tender Helper (foundry); Flask Carrier (foundry); Jacket Changer (foundry); Ladle-Liner
Helper (foundry). May be designated: Ladle Pusher (foundry); Mold Clamper (foundry);
Mold-Closer Helper (foundry); Molder Helper (foundry); Molder Helper, Machine (foundry); Mold
Stacker (foundry); Pattern Carrier (foundry); Pattern Cleaner (foundry); Sand-Screener Operator
(foundry); Sand Shoveler (foundry); Sand Wheeler (foundry); Shake-Out Worker (foundry);
Skimmer (foundry); Slag Worker (foundry); Sprue Knocker (foundry).
GOE: 06.04.32 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
519.687-026 LABORER, GENERAL (smelt. & refin.)
Performs any combination of following tasks as directed by
workers engaged in crushing, sampling, smelting, refining, loading, and moving ore and other
materials, and cleaning machines and equipment: Loads and unloads material from freight cars or
trucks, manually or using hoist, conveyor, or handtruck. Sifts and screens materials, using screen and
shovel. Fills sacks or barrels with materials, such as arsenic, nickel, and selenium. Weighs materials,
such as ore and scrap. Shovels scrap into trucks and storage bins or sorts and stacks scrap. Segregates
and stacks castings, using tongs or hoist, and marks or stamps identifying codes on castings. Flushes
mud and sludge from cooling and circulating tanks, using water hose and scrapers. Removes arsenic
from kitchens, using cable-drawn scrapers. Empties slag pans from furnace, using hoist. Brushes
cores with oil to prevent cores from cracking. Hooks and unhooks charge boxes and scrap trucks,
to and from overhead crane. Cleans work area and delivers samples to laboratory for analysis. May
remove scrap metal and wood from conveyors that feed machines. May spray firebrick with clay
solution to reduce corrosive and abrasive action.
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
519.687-030 MACHINE-CASTINGS PLASTERER (foundry)
Caulks machine castings, using putty knife or trowel: Measures
out required amount of metallic plaster, and mixes it into paste of specified consistency. Applies
paste to surface of machine castings, filling cracks and blowholes and leveling rough spots, using
putty knife or small trowel. Allows putty to dry and sands plaster to smooth surface.
GOE: 06.04.33 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Renews carbon anode assemblies used in electrolytic processing
of aluminum by performing any combination of following duties: Removes carbon blocks from
conveyor, using hoist. Feeds steel stubs on conveyor through bath solution to coat them with
graphite. Positions pouring ring and steel stub on carbon block. Tilts crucible to pour molten iron
around stub to cast it to block. Bolts copper rod to stub, using wrench. Loads anode assemblies onto
trailer for removal to potroom, using hoist. Unbolts copper rod from steel stub embedded in
disintegrated block. Places stub in hydraulic press and pulls lever to break off unused portions of
block. Cleans and straightens stubs and rods, using chipping gun, disk grinder, and straightening
hammer. Chips iron splashings from poured blocks, using chisel and hammer. Pushes buttons and
pulls levers to activate and switch conveyors to move blocks or assemblies through assembly
process.
GOE: 06.04.34 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
519.687-038 STOPPER-MAKER HELPER (steel & rel.)
Assists STOPPER MAKER (steel & rel.) in assembling
refractory stoppers: Places steel rod in vise and bends it to specified shape, using sledgehammer.
Mixes cement and fire clay with water to form refractory mortar. Carries materials, such as rods,
stopper heads, and sleeves, to work area. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any
industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.30 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
519.687-042 TEST WORKER (foundry)
Obtains sample of molten metal from each furnace heat, using
hand ladle or glass tube: Dips hand ladle or inserts glass tube into pouring ladle, before molds are
poured. Pours molten metal into sand mold or allows it to solidify in glass tube. Breaks or drills
solidified metal to obtain test sample, using hammer or drill press. Marks sample according to heat
from which sample was taken.
GOE: 06.04.24 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
52 OCCUPATIONS IN PROCESSING OF FOOD, TOBACCO, AND RELATED
PRODUCTS
This division includes occupations concerned with preparing
food, tobacco, and related products for commercial use. Includes manufacturing phases after
harvesting and prior to marketing. Such activities as slaughtering livestock, blending cheeses,
fermenting alcohol, and smoking hams are included in this division. Marking and packaging
occupations are included here when they occur at the end of a production process.
520 MIXING, COMPOUNDING, BLENDING, KNEADING, SHAPING, AND
RELATED OCCUPATIONS
This group includes occupations concerned with combining and
mingling various materials to produce a single mass or compound and working an object or material
by pressure and configuration to shape it or effect its texture and consistency.
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
blending various grades of flour into blends and mixing blends with cooking ingredients to prepare
self-rising flour and premixes: Confers with plant management and other supervisors to plan daily
production and coordinate blending department activities with other departments. Inventories storage
bins and packaging hoppers to determine priority of blends and availability of grades for blending.
Trains new workers. Turns knobs on blending equipment to set blending meters for scheduled grades
of flour to be produced. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry)
Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 6 DLU: 77
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
pressing, mixing, and packaging bakers yeast: Trains workers in operation of machines. Examines
and feels yeast throughout process for color, consistency, and sharpness of breaking edge. Observes
progress of yeast through filter pressing, mixing, extruding, and packaging operations to ensure
continuous workflow, conformity to specifications, and sanitary conditions. Prepares and submits
requisitions for materials and supplies. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any
industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
520.136-010 BLENDING SUPERVISOR (tobacco)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
feeding tobacco leaves onto blending conveyor: Plans daily work schedules based on analysis of
work orders and inventory of tobacco in storage area. Assigns workers to feed tobacco of different
grades into conveyor to achieve specified blend. Instructs individual workers to adjust rate of feeding
based on hourly poundage and blending report. Compiles reports to show daily production and
departmental labor cost by grade. Confers with plant officials and other supervisors to coordinate
flow of tobacco through department. Trains new workers. Performs other duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
520.137-010 SUPERVISOR, LUMP ROOM (tobacco) alternate titles: supervisor, rolling
room
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
molding lumps, plugs, or twists of chewing tobacco: Reads production schedules for information,
such as quantity of plugs or twists and type of blend and wrapper leaf specified. Computes amount
of filler and wrapper leaf required for production. Examines plugs and twists to detect variations
from standards. Schedules cleaning and repairing of lump-making machines to avoid interruptions
of production. Coordinates receipt of tobacco from casing and drying department and transfer of
plugs to shipping department. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any
industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L2 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
Grades honey according to type, color, bouquet, and moisture
content, and blends various grades to obtain uniform product: Compares samples of liquid honey lots
with standard samples for color and bouquet, and ascertains moisture content, using refractometer.
Calculates amount of various types of honey for mixing to produce product of uniform color, clarity,
and bouquet. Directs other workers in dumping and blending of various honey lots in warming
chamber. May grade and mark honeycomb sections according to government regulations.
GOE: 06.01.04 STRENGTH: S GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 6 DLU: 77
520.362-010 BULK-PLANT OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)
Controls equipment in bulk sugar plant to load and unload sugar
and to blend sugar syrups according to formula: Signals drivers or engineers by hand to give
directions in positioning trucks and railroad cars for unloading. Positions conveyors and attaches
unloading hoses and pipes to truck and railroad cars. Opens conveyor gate and pipe valves and starts
pumps, blowers, and conveyors to unload sugar from vehicle and to transport it to storage bins.
Starts pumps and agitators to transport and mix specified amounts of water, corn syrup, and sugar
in blending tanks. Dumps bags of diatomaceous earth into blend and pumps mixture through filter
to remove impurities. Tests syrup to measure acid, yeast, and soluble sugar content, using pH meter
and refractometer. Keeps records of test results, weight of sugar received and shipped, amount and
type of syrup blended, and percentage of wasted materials. May weigh truck before and after
loading. May tend steam boiler to supply steampower to plant equipment [BOILER OPERATOR
(any industry)].
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
Operates machines and equipment to mix cornstarch blends:
Signals STARCH-TREATING ASSISTANT (grain-feed mills) to admit starch suspension into
mixing and storage tanks, and to dump measured amount of chemicals into mixing tanks to prepare
chemical solutions. Reads meters and turns valves to admit chemical solutions into blending tank.
Manipulates switches and turns valves to regulate heaters and agitators that mix solutions, and to
pump starch mixtures into blending and filter tanks. Receives or draws samples of product and
performs standard tests to ascertain if acidity, alkalinity, and viscosity conform to specifications,
using hydrometer and other test equipment. Records quantity and kind of chemicals used. Inspects
equipment and observes gauges, thermometers, and meters to maintain efficient production. May
direct workers engaged in regulating filters, shakers, centrifugal driers, and related equipment to
produce dry starch products.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
Controls regauging equipment from panelboard to reduce proof
of newly distilled liquor in cistern tank before barreling: Reads charts to ascertain proof of liquor to
be regauged, number of gallons to be regauged, and number of gallons of deionized water required
to produce liquor of specified proof. Pumps specified number of gallons of liquor and deionized
water into cistern tank. Opens valves to admit compressed air and agitate mixture. Reads
thermometer and alcohol-proof hydrometer during process and compares readings with standard
gauging manual to determine final proof of liquor. Pumps liquor into filling tanks for barreling or
into railroad tank cars for shipment.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
520.382-014 LIQUID-SUGAR MELTER (sugar & conf.)
Controls equipment to blend granulated sugar and water to
produce liquid sucrose of specified concentration: Reads job order to ascertain type and amount of
liquid sucrose specified. Opens water and steam valves to fill tank and heat water to specified
temperature. Reads chart to ascertain amount of sugar required for producing liquid sucrose of
specified concentration. Starts pneumatic conveyors and opens valves to fill hopper with specified
amount of sugar. Opens hopper gate to feed sugar into heated water. Starts agitators to mix liquid
sucrose in tank for specified period. Closes steam valve and allows liquid to cool. Pumps liquid
sucrose from mixing tank to specified storage tank. Records operating data in station log. Takes
samples of liquid sucrose produced for laboratory analysis.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
520.384-010 BENCH HAND (bakery products) alternate titles: baker, bench; dough molder,
hand
Forms dough for bread, buns, and other bakery products: Rolls
dough to desired thickness with rolling pin or guides dough through rolling machine. Sprinkles flour
on dough and workbench to prevent dough from sticking. Kneads dough to eliminate gases formed
by yeast. Cuts dough into pieces with knife or handcutter. Adds spices, fruits, or seeds when making
special rolls or breads. Weighs pieces on scales and keeps record of production. Places dough in
baking pans. May cut dough into bun divisions by machine. May form dough into special shapes and
add fillings or flavorings.
GOE: 06.02.28 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 6 DLU: 77
Tends machines that mix and blend ingredients to make whipped
topping for use on desserts: Weighs prescribed amounts of raw materials, such as oil, water, sugar,
and caustics. Adjusts thermostat for specified temperature in mixers and pumps or dumps ingredients
into tank of mixer. Admits prescribed quantities of water and other ingredients into mixing tank at
specified intervals. Tests solution for specified acidity, using pH meter. Pumps mixture into blending
tank and adds flavoring prior to pasteurization.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Selects various grades and kinds of tobacco, to produce specific
blend, according to formula and knowledge of tobacco characteristics: Removes leaves or hands of
tobacco from hogsheads or bins, sorting tobacco according to texture, color, variety, and locality
grown. Feeds specified amount of various grades and types of tobacco onto conveyor, or places
tobacco in baskets, boxes, or piles for processing.
GOE: 06.03.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Controls semiautomatic equipment, from control panel, to blend
ingredients for bread and deposit specified quantity of dough in baking pans: Notifies other workers
to admit broth into feedlines and to start loading specified size pans onto conveyor. Turns handwheel
to adjust conveyor guides to size of pans. Starts flour sifter, premixer that blends ingredients, and
developer that kneads dough, working from remote control panel. Observes dials and recording
instruments to verify temperature of broth, viscosity of dough, and speed of mixing units. Feels
dough emerging from developer to ascertain that consistency meets plant standard. Turns developer
speed control to specified setting and starts divider blades that pinch off and drop dough into pans
passing on conveyor. Turns handwheel and control bar to adjust discharge aperture above divider
blades so that dough is uniformly shaped and deposited in center of pan. Weighs sample pieces of
dough and turns divider speed handle to regulate amount of dough deposited in pans. Records
temperatures, viscosity, and feed rate from instrument readings.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M1 L3 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
Tends machine that mixes flour and ingredients, such as
buttermilk solids, phosphate, salt, soda, and sugar, to produce self-rising or other premixed flour:
Dumps specified amount of flour into mixer or turns dial to convey measured amount into mixer.
Weighs and dumps other ingredients, such as buttermilk solids, phosphate, soda, and sugar,
according to formula, and starts machine. May record amount of ingredients in each batch. May be
designated according to type of flour mixed as Self-Rising-Flour Mixer (grain-feed mills).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends equipment to mix grain for milling into blended flour:
Starts belt conveyor and adjusts valve controls on automatic feeders to regulate proportions of
specified grades of grain flowing from storage tanks onto conveyor. Starts conveyors to transfer
grain to milling department. May inspect grain for smut, rust, or other contamination. May find
weight of minimum test bushel by filling standard measure with grain and recording weight.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
520.485-018 MINCEMEAT MAKER (can. & preserv.)
Tends equipment to mix ingredients used in preparing
mincemeat: Weighs and measures ingredients, such as raisins, currants, ground orange peels, salt,
spices, and hot water, using platform scale and measuring containers. Dumps ingredients from
measuring containers into kettle and activates agitator to mix ingredients for specified period of time.
Turns valve to permit ingredients to flow from kettle into cooling trough preparatory to canning.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends equipment that blends, inverts, and cools edible sugar
syrups according to production schedules: Opens valves and starts pumps to move specified amounts
of syrups and inverting materials from storage to mixing tanks. Calculates proportions of ingredients
when blending syrups other than standard. Conducts light tests to determine viscosity and color of
syrup, using refractometer and polariscope. Bottles samples of products for laboratory analysis.
Opens valves to route and distribute syrups to tank cars or trucks. Maintains production and
distribution records.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M3 L3 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Tends equipment to mix ingredients that produce syrups used in
canned fruits and preserves, flavorings, frozen novelty confections, or non-alcoholic beverages:
Determines amounts of ingredients, such as sugar, water, and flavoring, required for specified
quantity of syrup of designated specific gravity, using sugar concentration and dilution charts. Opens
valve to admit liquid sugar and water into mixer, or dumps crystalline sugar into mixer and admits
water. Adds flavoring ingredients and starts mixer to make syrup. Opens valve to admit steam into
jacket of mixer to invert sugar, eliminate air, and sterilize syrup. Tests syrup for sugar content, using
hydrometer or refractometer. Pumps syrup to storage tank. May filter syrup to remove impurities and
be designated Syrup Filterer (beverage). May blend raw syrups and be designated Syrup Blender
(beverage).
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
520.485-030 STARCHMAKER (grain-feed mills)
Tends equipment to separate starch from ground potatoes, and
adds chemicals to resulting solution to produce starch of specified purity: Flushes shaker screen
containing ground potatoes, using water hose, to remove foreign matter and form crude starch
suspension. Turns valves to admit suspension and water to settling and rewash tanks in which
impurities rise to surface, forming scum. Turns valves to transfer scum (brown starch) to starch
tables and settling tanks until all white starch has been separated. Drains salvaged starch into vat,
starts agitator, and adds equal volume of water to form white starch suspension prior to drying.
Determines acidity, viscosity, and bacteria content of suspension, using pH meter and viscometer.
Adds measured amounts of specified chemicals to further purify and preserve product.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
520.487-010 CHEESE BLENDER (dairy products)
Prepares charts of quantities, grades, and types of cheese required
for blending to make cheese products: Feels, tastes, smells, and observes cheese for firmness,
mellowness, acidity, and color, and selects cheese products for specified blend. Calculates quantities
of cheese required for each batch, according to formula, and records quantities, grades, and types on
chart. Compares laboratory reports with specifications and alters calculations to achieve specified
body, texture, flavor, moisture, fat, acidity, and salt in finished product.
GOE: 06.01.04 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M4 L3 SVP: 6 DLU: 77
520.487-014 FORMULA-ROOM WORKER (dairy products)
Prepares, bottles, and sterilizes infant formulas: Weighs or
measures and mixes specified quantities of ingredients, such as evaporated, condensed, or powdered
milk, food supplements, sugar product, soy product, and prepared meat base, using scales, graduated
measures, spoons, and electric blender. Computes number of calories per fluid ounce of formula
from information on labels of ingredients, and records information on gummed label and places on
bottles. Pours formula into bottles, seals with nipple, protector cap, and collar, and places in
autoclave for prescribed length of time to sterilize, or affixes hermetically sealed protector caps and
places in commercial retort for sterilization and cooling. Removes sterilized bottles from autoclave
and stores in refrigerator or removes bottles from retort after cooling process and packages for
delivery. Washes and sterilizes empty bottles and unused nipples and caps. May be known according
to specific duties performed as Formula Bottler (dairy products); Formula Maker (dairy products).
GOE: 05.10.08 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
520.487-018 PANTRY WORKER (sugar & conf.)
Assembles, weighs, and measures candy ingredients, such as egg
whites and butter, according to formula: Selects batch formula cards in accordance with type of batch
scheduled. Weighs dry ingredients on scales and pours liquid ingredients into graduated containers.
Attaches formula card and identifying batch number to containers of measured ingredients for use
by CANDY MAKERS (sugar & conf.). Keeps record of batches produced. May weigh ingredients,
such as nuts, flavoring, extracts, condiments, and shortening that are not metered mechanically.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends one or more machines that churn processed shortening and
margarine to obtain specified viscosity of mixture: Observes flow of stock in churner to avoid
spilling. Adjusts valves to control and direct overflow into reprocessing tank. Starts machine to
churn mixture, stops machine when specified viscosity is obtained, and opens valves and starts pump
to transfer mixture. Adjusts governor to regulate speed of pump that transfers product into packaging
machines. Collects and weighs sample of shortening at prescribed intervals to determine amount of
nitrogen gas or air content in batch, using balance scale. Notifies VOTATOR-MACHINE
OPERATOR (meat products; oils & grease) to add or delete nitrogen gas, according to weight
standards. Adjusts valves to keep specified temperature in churner. Observes pressure and
temperature gauges, and records readings. Cleans equipment and lines, using pressurized steam and
nitrogen gas.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machine that blends flour: Loads pallets with sacks of
specified flour and transports them to blending machine, using truck. Dumps flour from sacks into
machine hoppers. Holds sack over suction bag-cleaning device to remove remaining flour dust.
Starts blender and turns dials to regulate speed of screw conveyors that mix flour in prescribed ratios.
Records weights of flours blended.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends flour sifter and vats to mix fermenting, oxidizing, and
shortening solutions, according to formula: Dumps flour from bins into sifting machine, using
mechanical tipping apparatus or power chain hoist. Opens valve, meters specified amount of water
into fermenting vats, and adjusts thermostat to heat water to specified temperature. Measures or
weighs yeast food, milk solids, salt, sugar, and enrichment ingredients, according to formula, and
dumps ingredients into vats. Starts vat agitators and adds yeast at specified period to ferment
solution. Opens valves and starts pumps to run solution through heat regulator to dough-mixing
machine. Measures specified amounts of oxidizing solution and liquid shortening and dumps them
into holding tanks. Keeps record of time and temperature readings.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
520.585-018 COOLER TENDER (sugar & conf.)
Tends mixing tanks and cooling equipment that blend unslacked
lime with molasses for extraction of sugar and monosodium glutamate: Turns valves and starts
conveyor to fill cooler vat with specified amount of molasses and lime. Starts agitator and cooling
system. Reads dials and gauges on panel control board to ascertain temperature, alkalinity, and
density of mixture, and turns valves to obtain specified mixture. Opens valves and starts pump to
pump mixture to filter station. Records data, such as volume of lime and molasses used, temperature,
alkalinity, and density on report form. May be designated according to machine operated as Vortex
Operator (sugar & conf.).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Tends mixing tanks to fortify sugar liquid extracted from beets
with concentrated sugar liquids to obtain standard sugar liquor: Starts pumps and mixing tank
agitators and opens valves to fill mixing tank with thin sugar juice and concentrated sugar liquid.
Tests density of sugar liquor, using hydrometer. Pumps liquids into tank until specified density of
liquor is obtained. Takes sample of liquor for laboratory analysis. Records operational data.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Tends mixing machine that blends spices: Weighs out each
variety of spice required and pours or shovels them into hopper of machine. Starts machine to mix
spices to specified consistency. Pulls lever to tilt machine and dump mix into container or storage
bin. May sift spices before mixing, using mechanical sifter. May compare color of mixture with
standard color chart to ensure color meets specifications. When mixing tea, may be designated Tea
Blender (food prep., nec).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
520.587-010 PRETZEL TWISTER (bakery products)
Twists round strips of dough to form into pretzels: Picks piece
of dough from conveyor and holds one end between thumb and forefinger of each hand. Flips dough
into loop, and crosses and presses ends to outer circumference. Arranges pretzels on tray for baking.
Records number of pretzels twisted.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Operates machine to blend ingredients, and knead, extrude, and
cut dough used to make noodles: Installs specified die in press, using handtools. Adjusts press rollers
to regulate thickness of dough, using micrometer and handtool. Dumps premeasured quantity of eggs
into tub, sets meter, and turns spigot to admit prescribed amount of water. Starts beater to mix eggs
and water for specified time. Starts pumps to transfer mixture to mixing unit of press. Opens hopper
to admit flour into mixing unit and starts press to process mixture. Turns screw to set speed of knives
to cut product to specified length. Patrols drying chambers and observes temperature and humidity
readings recorded on charts for variation in drying procedure. Reports chart deviations to production
manager. Records type of product, date, and time of entry and discharge of product from drying
chambers.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M3 L2 SVP: 6 DLU: 77
520.665-010 MINGLER OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)
Tends minglers that mix raw sugar and affination (syrup) to
prepare raw magma of specified density: Starts mingler and signals MELT-HOUSE DRAG
OPERATOR (sugar & conf.), using bell, to start flow of sugar to minglers. Turns valve to start flow
of affination into minglers. Regulates speed of mingler and controls flow of affination to maintain
magma at specified density and level in receiving tanks.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends machine that mixes compressed yeast with oils and
whiteners preparatory to extrusion and packing: Signals worker to fill mixer with specified amount
of compressed yeast. Pours specified quantity of cutting oils and whitening agents into yeast and
starts agitators to mix ingredients for specified time. Observes and feels mixed yeast to determine
its consistency and pours specified amount of water into yeast to achieve required consistency. Starts
screw conveyor to transfer yeast to extruders.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends mixing and blending tanks, and auxiliary equipment to
assist in preparing starch blends from raw starch suspensions: Dumps specified amount of chemicals
into mixing tank to prepare chemical solutions. Observes signals from DRY-STARCH OPERATOR
(grain-feed mills) and pushes or pulls switches, and turns valves to start pumps, heaters, and
agitators, and to admit raw starch and chemical solutions into blending tanks. Draws samples of
mixtures for testing. Monitors thermometers, meters, and gauges, to ensure that filters, shakers,
centrifugals, and driers are operating efficiently. Reports equipment malfunctioning to
DRY-STARCH OPERATOR (grain-feed mills).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Controls equipment to weigh and mix vegetable oils for products,
such as salad oils, shortening, and margarine, according to formula: Opens valves to pump oils from
storage tanks to scale tank. Weighs oils and pumps specified quantity of each oil into blending tank.
Draws off sample of mixed oil and examines it for texture and color. Sends sample to laboratory for
chemical analysis. Turns valves to make adjustments to blending process according to results of
tests. Pumps mixed oil to storage tanks.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M3 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
Sets up and operates machine that extrudes soft candy, such as
fondant, to form centers of specified size and shape for bonbons and chocolates: Inserts die plate in
machine and tightens thumbscrews to secure plate. Examines and feels candy for specified
consistency. Dumps candy into machine hopper. Starts machine that automatically feeds candy
through openings in die plate and cuts off and deposits formed pieces on conveyor, or moves control
to force candy through openings in die plate and moves wires that cut extruded candy to specified
thickness. Weighs formed pieces at random to determine adherence to specifications. Adjusts wire
or knife that cuts extruded candy to specified dimensions. When making cream centers to be coated
with chocolate, may synchronize speed of center machine with enrobing machine. May be
designated by product formed as Fondant-Puff Maker (sugar & conf.); Marshmallow Runner (sugar
& conf.).
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
520.682-018 EXTRUDER OPERATOR (grain-feed mills)
Operates dough-mixing-and-extruding press to produce cereal
products in form of letters, pellets, or other shapes: Cleans and installs perforated metal disk,
containing openings of various shapes, in mixer. Attaches blade, using wrench, that sweeps around
disk, shearing off extruded dough as it is forced through holes. Moves controls to set temperature
of water, start flow of flour, water, and other ingredients into mixer, and regulate pressure forcing
dough through extrusion die to maintain specified moisture content, color, and consistency of dough.
May operate extruding press only, when mixing is performed by another worker. May be designated
by form of extruded product as Pellet Operator (grain-feed mills).
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
Operates one or more machines that roll chewing gum into sheets
and score (partially cut) sheets to specified size: Turns handwheels to adjust rollers, knives, and
scoring blades on machine to regulate thickness of sheet gum and depth of scoring, according to
specifications, using ruler. Starts scoring machine and flow of gum from mixer into hopper of
machine. Measures width, length, and thickness of scored sheets to ensure conformance to
specifications, using ruler. Examines sheets for scoring defects and completeness of sugar coating.
May give directions to other workers engaged in loading and unloading scoring machine and coating
gum with sugar.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L1 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
Sets up and operates machine to mold soft candies, such as
gumdrops, orange slices, and jellies: Installs $T3mold-printing board$T1 in machine and tightens
thumbscrews or inserts wedges to secure it. Observes thermometer and turns steam valve to maintain
specified temperature in candy-melting hopper. Opens valve or starts pump to fill hopper of
depositing unit with fluid candy. Starts machine and turns handwheels to synchronize flow of candy
from depositing spouts with speed of mold board as it passes beneath spouts for filling. Weighs
formed candy for adherence to specifications and regulates spouts to increase or decrease flow
accordingly.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 6 DLU: 77
Operates machine that rolls or spins hot plastic candy into
rope-like strip ready for cutting: Kneads hot candy into cylindrical shape on steam-jacketed pouring
plate with gloved hands. Turns water and steam valves to regulate temperature of plate. Actuates
heating unit of batch roller and starts machine. Lifts candy from pouring plate and feeds candy
between machine rollers. Pushes lever to reverse action of rollers to stretch and compact candy to
required size strip. May feed strip, discharged from batch roller, into cutting machine. May make
specified types of hard candy, performing combination of duties, such as flavoring or coloring batch;
spreading soft-center mixture, such as peanut butter, jam, or paste onto partially set candy; pulling
candy prior to rolling and spinning [CANDY PULLER (sugar & conf.)]; or applying varicolored
candy strips along cylinder to achieve mottled effect. May control battery of machines that
automatically pump soft centers into candy, roll or spin candy, size rope candy, cut it to specified
size, and pass it through cooling conveyor for wrapping and packing. When preparing rolls of
jelly-centered coconut candy, may be designated Coconut-Jelly Roller (sugar & conf.).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 6 DLU: 77
Operates machine to roll dough into sheets and to form crackers
or cookies, preparatory to baking: Turns crank to adjust space between rollers. Selects and installs
stamping or extruding die unit in machine, using wrench. Pushes trough of dough to machine and
shovels dough into hopper or dumps it into hopper, using hoist. Starts machine and inserts end of
dough from hopper into roller. Observes operation and removes malformed cookies or crackers.
Verifies weight of samples against standards, using balance scale. Scoops such ingredients as salt,
sugar, and nuts into hoppers located along conveyor belt. May be designated according to machine
operated as Bar-Machine Operator (bakery products); Drop-Machine Operator (bakery products);
Rotary-Machine Operator (bakery products); or according to product formed as Fig-Bar-Machine
Operator (bakery products); Matzo-Forming-Machine Operator (bakery products).
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 78
Colors, kneads, and forms almond paste into decorative shapes,
such as fruits and flowers: Adds specified amount of coloring to batch of almond paste and kneads
it to distribute coloring uniformly. Rolls paste into sheets or cuts pieces from lump of paste and
molds into decorative shapes, using fingers. May affix trimmings, such as artificial leaves and stalks,
and form designs, using fingers or pronged instrument. May paint molded products with edible
coloring, using brush.
GOE: 06.04.32 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
520.684-014 ROLLER I (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: candy mixer; candy roller; center
maker, hand; slab worker; stick roller
Kneads soft candy into rolls, cuts rolls into slices, and shapes
slices into centers for bonbons or other candies: Dusts worktable with powdered sugar to prevent
adherence of candy to table. Kneads slab of soft candy into roll and cuts roll into slices of specified
size. Shapes slices to form centers for coated candies. May dump rolls of candy into hopper of
machine that automatically cuts and shapes centers, or feed rolls into machine that slices them into
loaf-shaped sections.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends machine that mixes ingredients to produce batter for cakes
and other bakery products: Positions mixing bowl under mixer and attaches water hose. Selects and
installs beater in mixer, according to type of batter being produced. Observes meter and moves lever
to admit specified amount of water into bowl. Dumps preweighed ingredients into bowl. Starts
machine, turns cranks, and sets dials to regulate speed and mixing time. Feels texture of batter to
judge desired consistency. Weighs batch of batter to ensure conformance to weight specifications.
May mix dough. May be designated according to type of batter mixed as Cake-Batter Mixer (bakery
products); Doughnut-Batter Mixer (bakery products); Wafer-Batter Mixer (bakery products).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Tends machine that mixes ingredients to prepare batter for ice
cream cones: Dumps required number of sacks of sifted flour into mixer. Measures or weighs out
specified amounts of other ingredients, such as sugar, coloring, water, and baking soda and pours
them into mixer. Starts mixer and opens valve to transfer batter from mixer to storage tanks.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends blending machine that mixes salt with coarse-grained
margarine to produce finished product: Weighs specified amount of kneaded margarine and shovels
it into open top of blender. Adds specified amount of salt. Starts paddle of blender to mix
ingredients. Tips mixing bowl and shovels margarine into handtrucks.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
520.685-022 BLENDER, SNUFF (tobacco)
Tends machine that blends cut leaf tobacco, toasted tobacco
stems, and sweetener preparatory to being ground into snuff: Hauls tubs filled with tobacco or stems
to work area. Raises side of tub and rakes tobacco and stems into hopper of blending machine.
Weighs and dumps specified amount of sweetener into hopper. Starts machine and regulates speed
of conveyor.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
520.685-026 BLENDING-LINE ATTENDANT (tobacco)
Tends conveyors and machines that blend various types and
varieties of tobacco with domestic blends of tobacco: Starts conveyors to move continuous flow of
tobacco under blenders (revolving spikes) to feeders that add specified types of tobacco, through
ordering cylinder, overflow scales, and onto final blending belt. Sets timers to control blending and
feeding speeds and sets flow scales to control amount of tobacco fed, following specifications. Forks
specified tobacco into feeder at intervals, to obtain desired blend. Observes flow of tobacco and
operation of conveyors and machines to ensure efficient operation. Records weight of each lot
processed. May be designated according to type of tobacco processed as Turkish-Line Attendant
(tobacco); Virginia-Line Attendant (tobacco).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends equipment to blend citrus fruit juices: Opens valves to
permit juices to flow from extractor machines to holding tanks. Fills blending tanks with required
amounts of specified juices. Turns on mechanical agitators in blending tanks to mix contents, and
pumps mixture to deoiling and pasteurizing machines.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machine that mixes water and salt to prepare brine solution
for use in preserving or separating food products: Turns valves to transfer solution from mixing
machine to storage or separator tanks. Tests specific gravity of solution with hydrometer and adds
water or salt to bring solution to specified density. May clean machinery and equipment, using steam
hose, soap, and brushes.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
520.685-038 CAKE FORMER (oils & grease) alternate titles: former; former puller
Tends machine that forms cooked oilseed meats into cakes prior
to oil extraction: Places cloth on cake-forming tray and presses lever or pedal to position charging
buggy (hopper) over tray. Releases oilseed onto tray and folds ends of cloth over oilseed meats.
Lowers head (metal block) into position over tray containing meats, and pulls lever to raise tray
against head and form oilseed meats into cake.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
520.685-042 CAKE STRIPPER (oils & grease)
Tends machine that removes cloth wrapper from pressed
cottonseed cake: Inserts end of cloth in which cottonseed cake is wrapped into slotted shaft of
cake-stripping machine. Presses pedal to revolve shaft that strips cloth from cake. Places cake onto
conveyor for further processing.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends candy-pulling machine or kneads candy by hand to impart
specified flavor, color, and consistency to candy preparatory to spinning and cutting: Kneads and
pulls batch of candy. Adds specified amount of coloring and flavoring agents and continues kneading
until coloring and flavoring are uniformly distributed and candy feels hardened enough to withstand
machine pulling. Hangs kneaded ribbon of candy on hooks of pulling machine and starts machine
that pulls candy until it feels sufficiently hardened to retain specified consistency after spinning and
cutting. May be designated according to candy pulled as Taffy Puller (sugar & conf.).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
Tends candy making machines that mix candy ingredients:
Weighs, measures, mixes, and dumps specified ingredients into cooking utensils. Opens discharge
valve, and starts pumps or tilts cooker or kettle to pour cooked candy onto tables or into beaters. May
form soft candies by spreading candy onto cooling and warming slabs, cut candy by hand or with
machine knife, cast candy in starch or rubber molds, or by machine that extrudes candy. May form
hard candies by hand or machine-pulling or spinning. Washes kettles, cookers, machines, and
equipment after each batch. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master
Title. May be designated according to type of candy mixed or cooked as Caramel-Candy-Maker
Helper (sugar & conf.); Nougat-Candy-Maker Helper (sugar & conf.).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Tends vats, tanks, and pumps to mix, store, and transfer flavoring
ingredients for use in making casing fluid: Pumps liquid from tank car to holding tanks and from
holding tanks into vats for mixing. Adds specified amount of powdered flavoring to liquid in vat and
admits steam to vat to blend liquid and powdered ingredients. Pumps mixture into aging tanks or to
casing machine storage tanks.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends machine that forms, cools, and cuts process cheese into
slices of specified size and weight: Places forming die into manifold of cheese hopper. Starts
refrigerant pump and observes thermometer to cool conveyor to specified temperature. Starts and
sets speed of cheese pump which forces cheese through openings in manifold to form ribbons of
cheese of specified width and thickness. Threads ribbons of cooled cheese through stacking rolls
which pile them on top of each other. Observes lighted panel buttons which indicate off-weight
cheese stacks going through automatic cutter, weigher, and counter. Alters speed of cheese pump
or presses button to automatically reset speed of conveyor to obtain specified weight cheese. Places
cheese stack on scale to test accuracy of automatic weigher. Stops machine to clear jams.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends machine that forms sugar decorations for cakes: Fills
machine hopper with prepared sugar mixture. Places sheet of paper on machine bed under die. Turns
handwheel on machine to force mixture through die to form decorations on paper sheet. Places filled
sheet on rack for transfer to packing department.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machine that chops and mixes ground meat into emulsion
for use in making such products as bologna, meat loaves, sausages, and wieners: Dumps ground
meat and premixed seasonings into chopping machine, using fork or hoist, or pulls lever to raise
hopper and turns valve to feed meat trimmings into chopping machine. Pours designated amount of
premixed seasonings and water or ice into chopping machine to season, moisten, and obtain
specified temperature of mixture. Starts machine to mix emulsion to specified consistency. Stops
machine and pulls lever to lower center core of mixing bowl and discharge emulsion into pan or
truck. Scrapes emulsion from bowl. May push truck filled with emulsion to stuffing machine. May
grind meat [MEAT GRINDER (meat products)]. May add ingredients, such as pickles, olives, and
pimentos to emulsion.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Tends equipment that mixes and churns ingredients to produce
margarine: Turns valves to admit preweighed ingredients, such as milk, water, and oil, into mixing
vat. Weighs or measures additives, such as emulsifier, preservatives, salt, and vitamins, according
to formula, using scale or graduate. Dumps additives into mixing vat. Starts agitator that blends and
emulsifies ingredients. Observes temperature gauge and adjusts steam valve to maintain specified
temperature in vat. Stops agitator after specified period of time, and turns valve to transfer
ingredients to cooling unit. May pasteurize milk [PASTEURIZER (oils & grease)]. May harden
emulsion [VOTATOR-MACHINE OPERATOR (meat products; oils & grease)]. May test milk for
acidity. May disassemble and clean stock lines, and change filtering apparatus. May mix ingredients
for vegetable shortening and be designated Shortening Mixer (oils & grease).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machine that mixes dry ingredients to make cocoa blends
and dairy powder mixes: Weighs out specified amounts of ingredients, such as sugar, powdered
milk, and cocoa, according to formula, and dumps ingredients into mixing machine. Starts machine
that mixes ingredients for specified length of time. Opens machine valve and starts conveyor to
transfer mixed batch to storage. Collects sample of completed mix for laboratory analysis. May add
ingredients and remix batch, according to laboratory recommendation. May be designated according
to product mixed as Dairy-Powder-Mixer Operator (sugar & conf.). May tend panel-controlled
conveyorized system that transfers measured amounts of ingredients from respective bins to
continuous mixing machine and be designated Quick-Mixer Operator (sugar & conf.).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Tends one or more machines that extrude chocolate or
nonchocolate confectionery mixture through die plate onto conveyor to form such products as stars,
chips, or sheets: Attaches specified die plate to machine, using handtools. Starts machine and
observes action to ensure that confection is forming according to standards. May clamp metal bar
to bed of conveyor to form mixture into sheets. May be designated according to design of product
as Chocolate-Drops-Machine Operator (sugar & conf.).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends heated vats to mix and cook tobacco casing fluid
ingredients: Admits steam into jacket of vat. Dumps solid ingredients into vat and pours liquids from
pail or turns valve to admit liquids, following written or oral instructions. Starts agitator in vat or
stirs mixture with paddle to mix ingredients and prevent them from boiling over. Starts pump or
removes bung from bottom of vat, after mixture is cooked into syrup, to transfer casing fluid to
storage tanks. May measure specific gravity of fluid, using hydrometer, and add water, according
to consistency of mix. May weigh or measure cooked ingredients.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends machines that automatically divide, round, proof, and
shape dough into units of specified size and weight, according to work order, preparatory to baking:
Presses buttons and turns dials or handcranks to start machines and to adjust capacity of dividing
compartments and speed of feeding conveyor on dividing machine. Weighs units of dough, using
balance scale, and adjusts machine when units vary from standard. Scoops flour or starch into sifters
which automatically dust units of dough to prevent sticking. Observes progress of units of dough
through machines that automatically round, proof, and shape dough. Turns rheostats to control speed
of proofing and molding machine conveyors. Inspects shaped units of dough as they are ejected into
pans from molding machine and discards misshapen units. May place dough in pans by hand,
position pans in racks, and push racks to holding area for proofing. May fill reservoir of automatic
feeding device with seeds, such as sesame, caraway, and poppy seeds, when processing buns. May
be designated according to machine tended as Molding-Machine Operator (bakery products).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 79
Tends machine that kneads dough to desired texture: Sprinkles
roller and catching apron of machine with flour to keep dough from sticking. Starts machine and
turns handwheels to adjust distance between rollers. Cuts off lump of dough in trough and inserts
dough between rollers. Catches dough as it extrudes from machine and reinserts it at different angles
until texture reaches desired consistency.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
520.685-094 FEED BLENDER (grain-feed mills)
Tends agitator tubs that blend ingredients used in making stock
feed: Turns valves to admit measured amounts of materials, such as bran, gluten, and steep water
into tubs, and starts paddle agitators. Feels sample of mixture to determine if feed consistency meets
plant standard. Pulls lever to open sliding gate and drain mixture from tubs.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machines that mix stock or poultry feed according to
formula and conveys it to packing machine or storage: Dumps specified number of sacks of meal,
mash, grain, and meat scrap into machine hopper, or presses buttons on control panel to transfer
individual ingredients from separate bins to batch scale hopper until specified weight of each
ingredient is obtained. Weighs additives, such as minerals and vitamins, and dumps them into
hopper. Starts machine to mix ingredients, and starts elevators and conveyors to transfer feed to
storage tanks or packing machine hoppers. May match color of mix with standard sample by
adjusting automatic feeder controls to regulate amount of ingredient in mix. May adjust nozzles,
rheostat, or steam controls to spray heated molasses onto feed. May record weight of feed mixed or
ingredients used. May be designated according to type of feed mixed as Dairy-Feed-Mixing Operator
(grain-feed mills); Poultry-Feed-Mixer Operator (grain-feed mills); or according to ingredient mixed
with feed as Limer (grain-feed mills); Molasses-Feed Mixer (grain-feed mills). May tend machines
that automatically weigh out specified amounts of mash and grain prior to mixing with ingredients
and be designated Feeder Operator, Automatic (grain-feed mills).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machine containing rolls that form cooked grain into
flakes, shredded biscuits, or other shapes to produce cereal products: Moves controls to start pairs
of rollers rotating and to convey cooked grain to roll feeders. Turns dials and handwheels to adjust
pressure of rollers to maintain specified thickness and consistency of formed product, as indicated
by feel and visual inspection, and to control rate of feed of grain through feeding mechanism.
Replaces worn knives used to scrape formed grain from roller surface, using handtools.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends machines that blend and sift flour, and conveyors that
carry flour between machines: Starts screw conveyors or turns valves on feed chutes to transfer flour
from storage bins to mixing machine, or dumps designated bags of flour into hopper of machine.
Starts machine to mix flour and pulls lever to open gate and allow blended flour to flow from
machine. Starts separator that sifts mixed flour to remove lumps. Starts conveyors that transfer
blended and sifted flour to packing machine.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends machines that blend various grades of green coffee beans:
Transfers sacks of specified grades of green coffee beans to dumping chute, using handtruck.
Empties beans onto chute. Starts machine that mixes coffee beans. Pulls levers to dump mixed coffee
beans into elevators that convey them to cleaning and storage areas.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends equipment that mixes ingredients for icing or filling bakery
products: Weighs and measures ingredients, such as sugar, chocolate, food coloring, and pulped or
ground fruit or nuts, according to recipe. Dumps ingredients into mixing bowl. Selects and installs
beater arms in mixing machine, using wrench. Turns dials and pushes buttons to set mixing time,
temperature, and speed to start machine. Pours measured amount of water from container into
mixing bowl, and adds additional ingredients, as necessary, during mixing cycle to ensure that icing
or filling meets company standards. Observes and feels texture of mix to determine when desired
consistency has been obtained. May cook some types of icings or fillings in steam-jacketed kettles.
May mix meringue for pie topping. May be designated according to product mixed or cooked as
Cooker, Pie Filling (bakery products); Fruit Mixer (bakery products); Pie-Filling Mixer (bakery
products).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 78
520.685-118 KETTLE TENDER (sugar & conf.)
Tends machine that mixes chewing gum base with powdered
sugar: Places spout of vibrating hopper, containing powdered sugar, in top of mixing machine and
starts vibrator and mixer. Places container on scale under spout of centrifuge machine and opens
valve to allow specified amount of gum base to fill container. Positions container over mixer and
opens discharge valve to allow gum base to flow into mixer. Dumps gum requiring reprocessing into
mixer to mix with new batch. May substitute glucose syrup for powdered sugar.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
520.685-122 LOZENGE-DOUGH MIXER (sugar & conf.)
Tends machine that mixes formulated ingredients, such as sugar,
syrup, and flavoring to make dough for candy lozenges: Weighs and measures ingredients according
to formula, and dumps specified quantity of ingredients into trough of mixing machine. Starts
machine that kneads and mixes ingredients, forming dough. Examines and feels mixture for specified
consistency and to determine need for additional ground sugar or other ingredients. Scoops lozenge
mixture onto tray for further processing. May be designated according to product mixed as Kiss
Mixer (sugar & conf.); Mint-Lozenge Mixer (sugar & conf.).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
520.685-130 MASH GRINDER (dairy products)
Tends mill and agitating vat that grind and mix flour and malt
with water, to make malted milk mash: Turns water valve to fill vat and starts grinder and agitator.
Transfers flour and malt from storage silo by moving microswitch controls to deposit specified
amounts through automatic scale hopper into mill or by placing counters on meters and starting
conveyors that carry measured amounts through grinder into vat. Observes ammeter, and grain and
water meters to detect deviations from specifications, and moves levers to alter grain and water flow.
Pumps mash to mash kettles. May heat mash by mixing steam with water.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
520.685-134 MILL FEEDER (grain-feed mills)
Tends machine that mixes meat scraps, used in poultry feed, into
uniform mixture: Starts machine and opens slide gate in hopper to feed scraps into machine.
Observes meter and adjusts slide gates in feed hopper to regulate flow of material into machine.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
520.685-138 MIXER (food prep., nec)
Tends automatic grinding and blending machine to prepare
condiments, such as dry and liquid salad dressing mixes, spaghetti sauce mix, garlic spread, and
seasoning salts: Weighs out and measures ingredients, such as spices, oils, cheese, and salt. Dumps
ingredients into hopper of machine and turns valve to admit specified amounts of liquid ingredients
into hopper. Moves controls to adjust speed of grinding rollers. Sets thermostats to maintain
specified temperature. Starts machine to mix ingredients for predetermined period. May transfer
ingredients from storage to work area, using lift truck.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
520.685-142 MIXER OPERATOR II (chemical)
Tends machine that mixes specified amounts of additives and raw
salt to fortify salt products, such as table salt, salt tablets, and block salt: Weighs out specified
amounts of additives, such as potassium iodide, magnesium carbonate, garlic, and spices, using
scale, and dumps them into drum of mixer. Starts automatic weighing machine that weighs out
prescribed amount of salt. Moves levers to transfer salt from scales to mixing drum and starts mixer.
Pushes lever to open bottom of mixer and discharge mixed product into packing bins or into feed
hopper of tablet compressor. May tend vibrating screens to size salt crystals. May be designated
according to product for which salt is mixed as Mixer Operator, Raw Salt (chemical); Mixer
Operator, Tablets (chemical); Mixer Operator, Vacuum-Pan Salt (chemical).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
520.685-146 MIXER OPERATOR (beverage)
Tends mixer to produce powdered drink or food: Weighs and
measures ingredients according to formula and pours them into mixers, or starts conveyor to move
premeasured ingredients into mixer. Starts mixer to mix ingredients for specified time. Compares
color of mixture with color chart to ensure product color meets specifications. Moves lever to dump
mixture into container or onto conveyor. May be designated according to product mixed as
Gelatin-Powder Mixer (beverage); Soft-Drink-Powder Mixer (beverage).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends machine that mixes such ingredients as chocolate
liquor, sugar, powdered milk, and cocoa butter preparatory to making sweet chocolate: Weighs and
dumps dry ingredients into mixing machine by hand, hydraulic lift, or conveyor equipped with
automatic scale. Observes meters and turns valves to admit measured amounts of liquids into mixer.
Observes thermometer and sets thermostat to heat mixer to specified temperature. Starts mixer.
Examines mixture to ensure that consistency conforms to standards. Starts conveyor to transfer
finished batch to refining machine. May tend automatic sugar grinders or pulverizers [SUGAR
GRINDER (sugar & conf.)]. May be designated according to type of mixer used as Melangeur
Operator (sugar & conf.).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
520.685-154 MIXER-AND-BLENDER (food prep., nec)
Tends machine that mixes and blends food ingredients to
produce such products as mayonnaise, mustard and salad dressing, and spices, according to formula:
Weighs such ingredients as eggs, salt, spices, and sugar, using scale or weighing hopper. Dumps
ingredients into mixing machine. Turns valves to permit measured amounts of such liquids as oil,
water, or vinegar to flow from tanks into mixing machine. Starts machine and observes mixing to
ensure thorough blending. Starts pumps to transfer contents of mixer to containers, filling machines,
or storage tanks. May grind dry ingredients, using grinding machine. May be designated according
to product mixed as Egg-And-Spice Mixer (food prep., nec); Mayonnaise Mixer (food prep., nec);
Mustard Mixer (food prep., nec).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
520.685-158 MIXER, CHILI POWDER (food prep., nec)
Tends machine that mixes chili powder with other spice
ingredients for use as seasoning: Measures and weighs out specified quantities of ground chili
peppers, garlic, salt, and other ingredients and dumps them into hopper of mixing machine. Adjusts
controls to regulate steam pressure in jacket of mixer and starts machine. Compares sample of
mixture with standard sample to ensure that mixture meets color and texture specifications.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends machine that mixes, blends, or kneads ingredients to
make dry-food products, such as baking powder, gelatin desserts, pie thickeners, and ice cream
powders: Weighs or measures ingredients and dumps them into mixer or opens valve to admit
specified amounts of each ingredient into mixer from storage hopper. Admits steam or coolant into
jacket of mixer and sets thermostat to maintain temperature in mixer at specified level. Regulates
mixing time and speed for mixing, blending, or kneading, and starts machine. May perform acidity
tests, using pH meter or may submit samples to laboratory. May add additional ingredients and
remix batch on basis of test results or laboratory recommendation. May start conveyor to transfer
dry-food product to next process. May be designated according to food product mixed as
Baking-Powder Mixer (food prep., nec).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends machine that mixes food ingredients for subsequent
processing, canning, or freezing: Loads hopper of mixer with premeasured quantities of ingredients
by hand, conveyor, bucket hoist, or by opening valves. Starts mixer and observes operation to ensure
thorough blending. Pulls lever to tilt and empty mixer or uses scoop to empty mixture into chute,
hopper, or container. May weigh out and measure ingredients, using platform scale and measuring
containers. May observe and control conveyors and filling machines in processing line to ensure
continuous operation.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
520.685-170 MIXING-TANK OPERATOR (oils & grease)
Tends equipment that mixes ingredients for use in producing
margarine: Turns valve to admit liquid ingredients, such as water or milk, into mixing vat. Dips
measuring stick into vat and closes valve when liquid reaches specified level. Weighs specified
quantities of dry ingredients, such as salt and powdered milk, and empties ingredients into vat. Starts
agitator to mix liquid and powdered ingredients for specified time. Turns valve to empty mixed
ingredients from vat for further processing.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
520.685-174 MOLDER, MEAT (meat products)
Tends stuffing machine that fills molds with meat emulsion
to form meat loaves: Slides mold under discharge nozzle of stuffing machine and moves lever to
discharge emulsion into mold. Removes filled molds and places them on racks for further
processing. May fill molds with meat cuts or whole pieces of meat by hand or using compressed air
plunger and be designated Hand Molder, Meat (meat products). May stuff bologna and canadian
bacon into casings by hand. May close ends of filled casings with metal clip and by tying with string.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machine that presses ingredients into feed pellets for
poultry and stock feed: Turns steam valves to regulate temperature of machine. Observes ammeter
and turns valves to regulate flow of material to machine. May adjust nozzles to regulate flow of
molasses into ingredients and turn steam valves to regulate temperature of molasses. May adjust
flow of air to cool pellets in cooler. May tend bucket elevator equipment to transfer pellets to
storage. May adjust rollers to crush pelletized feed into crumbles. May mix poultry or stock feed
preparatory to pelletizing [FEED MIXER (grain-feed mills)].
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
520.685-182 PRESS OPERATOR, MEAT (meat products)
Tends machine that presses such meats as bacon slabs, beef
cuts, hams, and hog butts, into shape to facilitate slicing or packing: Positions meat on table of
pressing machine and depresses pedal or pulls lever to lower ram onto meat that compresses meat
into shape. Removes meat from machine and places in container, or on conveyor for transfer to
slicing machine. May tend slicing machine [SLICING-MACHINE OPERATOR (dairy products;
meat products)]. May be designated according to cut of meat pressed as Butt Presser (meat
products); Ham Molder (meat products).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
520.685-186 PRESS TENDER (food prep., nec)
Tends battery of presses that automatically mix ingredients,
and knead and extrude dough for use in making macaroni products: Installs specified dies in presses,
using handtools. Sets automatic weighing device. Opens valves to admit prescribed ingredients into
mixing unit and turns dials that control rate of flow of material through processing units. Starts
machines that trim and rack extruded strands of long goods over drying sticks (rods) and convey
them into preliminary drying chamber, or extrude short goods onto conveyor chutes leading to series
of driers. Observes presses in operation to ensure progressive movement of mixture. Regulates speed
of press to control product quantity. Observes color of dough and feels its consistency to determine,
from knowledge and experience, if product conforms to standard. May be designated according to
type press product as Press Tender, Long Goods (food prep., nec); Press Tender, Short Goods (food
prep., nec).
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M1 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Tends machine that automatically rolls, cuts to size, and
twists dough to form pretzels and conveys them to oven: Turns knobs to adjust machine to roll and
cut dough to specified thickness and length. Loads dough into machine hopper and starts machine.
Observes processing of dough through machine to detect broken or misformed pretzels. Stops
machine to clear jams. May be designated according to type of pretzel formed as
Pretzel-Stick-Machine Operator (bakery products).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machine that blends diced pickles with other
ingredients to make relish: Weighs out specified quantity of diced pickles in barrel, using floor
scales, and dumps pickles into blending tank, using automatic hoist. Pumps cooked mixture of sugar,
syrup, spices, and preservatives into blending tank. Starts agitator in blending tank and observes
process to ensure thorough blending. Opens valve to transfer relish to bin for packing.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends machine that rolls slabs of candy to specified thickness
prior to cutting: Turns handwheel to adjust clearance of rollers to accommodate thickness of slab
without binding. Starts machine and feeds slab of candy between rollers. Reverses rollers to return
candy for removal. Readjusts rollers and continues operation until candy is rolled to specified
thickness.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
520.685-202 SAUSAGE MAKER (meat products)
Tends machine that mixes ingredients, such as ground meat
and condiments, to make sausage, according to formula: Weighs ingredients and dumps them into
mixing machine. Starts machine that mixes ingredients. Empties mixed ingredients into containers.
May grind meat. May fill casings with bulk sausage [BULK-SAUSAGE-STUFFING-MACHINE
OPERATOR (meat products)].
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
520.685-206 SAUSAGE MIXER (meat products)
Tends machine that mixes ground meat and condiments to
make bulk sausage: Shovels meat into bowl of mixing machine and adds specified amounts of
seasonings. Starts machine, observes thermometer, and adds water or ice to bowl to regulate
temperature of mixture. Moves lever to tilt mixing bowl and empty contents into cart. Scrapes meat
from bowl and mixing paddles.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends equipment that forces meat emulsion into casings to
make meat products, such as linked sausages, frankfurters, and wieners: Lifts lid from compression
cylinder and shovels meat emulsion into cylinder. Tamps emulsion with shovel to remove air
pockets and replaces lid. Turns valve to admit compressed air into cylinder. Slides casing over
discharge nozzle and moves lever to discharge emulsion into casing. Ties knot in end of filled
casing, or seals casing with clipping device to prevent loss of emulsion. May tend machine that
automatically fills, links, and ties casings with wire band. May feed filled casing into linking
machine. May tend stuffing machine that fills casings with bulk sausage and be designated
Bulk-Sausage-Stuffing-Machine Operator (meat products).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machine that automatically rolls (sheets), curls, and
cuts sweet goods into specified size and weight preparatory to making rolls, coffee cake, and other
sweet goods: Fills dispensing units of machine with such ingredients as oil, cinnamon, and sugar.
Adjusts valve to control sprinkling of ingredients on dough and starts machine. Picks up dough from
pan and sprinkles with flour. Places dough on conveyor that feeds into sheeting rolls. Observes
progress of dough rolling, and stops machine to correct malfunctions. May roll dough by repeated
hand feeding through machine to obtain desired consistency.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends conveyor-type casting machine that pumps process
cheese into molds to form slices of specified size and weight: Places paper interleaves in dispenser
and presses button to signal for cheese to be dropped into hopper. Starts machine that automatically
pumps measured amounts of cheese onto interleaves in trays, and spreads cheese into slices of
specified size. Observes weight-indicator light and moves lever to regulate amount of cheese
deposited in tray. Straightens interleaves, replaces clogged dispenser, or feeder needle, scrapes
cheese from tamper and vacuum openings in tray, and removes malformed slices.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
520.685-222 TUMBLER TENDER (food prep., nec)
Tends machine to season potato chips, corn chips, or similar
food products: Dumps food products into drum of machine and starts machine that rotates drum.
Scoops seasoning from barrel, using measuring cup, and sifts seasoning onto food product in drum.
Stops machine after specified time and tilts drum to dump material into container, onto conveyor,
or into hopper of bagging machine.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends five-position mixing machine to mix unleavened
dough ingredients, such as flour, eggs, salt, and water in production of matzoh products: Pushes
mixing pot onto roller platform and positions pot under automatic filling and weighing devices. Flips
switch and turns controls to fill mixing pot with dough ingredients. Observes scale indicators to
determine when specified amounts of ingredients have been added. Dumps premeasured pail of
condiments into mixing pot. Pushes pot from roller platform onto platform of mixing machine.
Depresses button to move platform to each of five mixing positions and to simultaneously agitate
mixing fork in mixing pot. Depresses foot pedal to uncradle mixing pot from final position, lifts and
pulls pot onto roller platform, and pushes pot onto elevator for conveying to dough-dumping station.
Observes machine and auxiliary automatic pot-washing system, and stops machine and notifies
supervisor when malfunctions occur. Cleans mixer cover, using brush and airhose, and unscrews
mixing fork from spindle for cleaning by other worker.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends numerically controlled equipment that automatically
mixes oil, water, and mixture of grain products to make dough used in production of snack foods:
Reads chart to determine time intervals and sequence for adding oil and water and length of mixing
cycle. Pulls knobs to activate control panel and observes lights and dials to verify that panel is
functioning. Inspects sections of mixing equipment, such as agitator blades, drum of mixer, and feed
hopper to verify that equipment is clean. Adds emulsifier and contents of oil drum into reservoir
prior to mixing process, using air-powered pump. Selects and pushes wheeled container of
preweighed mixture of grain products or dough scrap into automatic locking device of mixer
elevator. Presses specified buttons on control panel to purge air from oil and water lines, open drum
door of mixer, raise and dump contents of container into mixer, and activate mixer. Observes digital
timer and presses buttons at specified intervals to add predetermined amounts of oil and water, stop
mixing process, and dispense dough onto conveyor for further processing. Observes oil and water
pipes during mixing process to ensure that oil and water are flowing into mixer. Feels dough on
conveyor to detect defects, such as excessively dry, moist, or lumpy dough. Scoops cup of dough
from initial batch of mix for quality assurance testing. Notifies supervisor of dough not meeting
mixing standards and of equipment malfunction.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 86
Tends machines and equipment that automatically mix
ingredients to make straight and sponge (yeast) doughs according to formula: Moves controls and
turns valves to adjust metering devices that weigh, measure, sift, and convey water, flour, and
shortening into mixer, and that measure and dump yeast, vitamins, yeast food, sugar, salt, and other
ingredients into mixing machine. Turns knobs or dials to set mixing cycle time and maintain
temperature of dough. Starts machine. Feels dough for desired consistency. Positions wheeled dough
trough in front of mixer, opens mixer door, and starts mixer to rotate blades and dumps dough into
trough. Pushes troughs of sponge dough into room to ferment for specified time. Dumps raised
sponge dough into mixer, using hoist, and adds ingredients to complete mixture. Records number
of batches mixed. May weigh and measure ingredients which are manually fed into mixer. May
dump all ingredients into mixer by hand. May be designated according to type of dough mixed as
Bread-Dough Mixer (bakery products); Cookie Mixer (bakery products); Dog-Food Dough Mixer
(bakery products); Doughnut-Dough Mixer (bakery products); Pastry Mixer (bakery products);
Pie-Crust Mixer (bakery products). May be designated: Cracker-Dough Mixer (bakery products);
Pretzel-Dough Mixer (bakery products); Sweet-Dough Mixer (bakery products).
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M3 L3 SVP: 5 DLU: 78
Feeds automatic rolling machine that forms pliable candy
into shapes, such as balls or disks: Applies colored candy strips onto outside of candy roll to form
stripes. Places bulk candy on heated canvas belt. Rolls candy into ropelike shape. Starts machine.
Feeds rolled candy into machine that cuts, rolls, cools, and drops shaped candy onto conveyor
leading to wrapping department.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Feeds freshly baked wafers into machine that forms dessert
cups: Positions and holds wafer over male die. Withdraws hand as female die forces wafer over male
die to form dessert cup.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Assists FEED MIXER (grain-feed mills) to prepare stock and
poultry feed: Dumps sacks of wheat, corn, or other ingredients into hopper of mixing machine. Stirs
ingredients in hopper, using paddle to facilitate flow into mixer. Performs other duties as described
under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Fills hopper of blending machine with flour to assist FLOUR
BLENDER (grain-feed mills): Moves sacks of flour from storeroom to blending machine, using
handtruck, forklift, or electric hoist. Cuts sacks open and dumps contents into hopper of machine,
or turns hand screws or moves levers to adjust gate openings of overhead storage bins to release
specified amounts of flour into blender hopper. Performs other duties as described under HELPER
(any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Weighs specified amounts of glucose and flavoring syrup
for use in making chewing gum: Places container on wheeled scale and positions container under
glucose tap. Fills container with specified weight of glucose. Adds syrup to glucose until prescribed
weight of combined ingredients is reached. Pours ingredients into mixing machine.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Feeds candy-filled starch molding trays onto conveyor or into
feed rack of machine that empties trays, removes starch from candy, and deposits candy on trays or
conveyor for packing and shipment. Positions trays under machine to receive molded candy. Stacks
filled trays and transfers them to drying area, using handtruck. May dump trays of candy into hopper
of machine that shakes starch from candy and be designated Starch Dumper (sugar & conf.).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
520.686-034 PLUG SHAPER, MACHINE (tobacco)
Feeds lumps of tobacco into shape cells of automatic press
that compresses lumps into plugs of chewing tobacco.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Feeds machine that automatically encases ground meat
mixture with cornmeal mixture to form tamales: Fills respective hoppers with cornmeal and ground
meat mixture and presses button to start machine. Removes formed tamales from conveyor, wraps
tamales in corn husks, and packs them in plastic containers.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
520.687-010 BLENDER LABORER (tobacco)
Moves leaf tobacco loaded on dollies to blending line from
storage room in tobacco processing plant: Observes workers feeding tobacco onto blending conveyor
to determine when supply of tobacco needs replenishing. Reads grade on card above worker and
locates same grade in storage area. Pulls dolly loaded with tobacco from storage into position along
blending line, using hook. Unties burlap sheet wrapped around tobacco, using pliers. Removes sheets
and dollies from work area.
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: V GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 1 DLU: 77
Fills precut sheets of egg dough with cheese, folds ends over
filling, and rolls lengthwise to make blintzes (rolled cheese pancakes). Places blintzes on conveyor
leading to packer.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Pours liquid candy into chilled molds to form solid candy
figures, such as animals or Christmas trees: Dumps or pours candy into warming pan and turns dial
to heat product to pouring temperature. Stirs candy to facilitate melting and pours it into chilled
mold. Taps or tilts mold to distribute candy uniformly throughout mold. Opens mold when candy
has congealed and removes figure. May be designated by type of candy molded as Chocolate Molder
(sugar & conf.).
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Pours and spreads batches of cooked candy, such as fudge,
caramel, or toffee, in pans or trays, or onto temperature-controlled slabs preparatory to cutting:
Covers pan, tray, or slab with wax paper, dusts lined pan with powdered sugar, or greases with
shortening to prevent sticking. Spreads candy to specified thickness, using spatula or roller. May cut
candy into sections, using knife, for use by CUTTING-MACHINE OPERATOR (sugar & conf.) or
set cutter frames into candy to slice it into individual sections. May roughen surface with scraper to
simulate homemade candy or sprinkle chopped nuts or fruit over candy to decorate it. When
spreading and cutting bar candy, may be designated Candy Maker, Bar (sugar & conf.).
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Weighs and measures ingredients used in making casing
fluid, according to formula, using scales and measuring cans. Adds or removes ingredients until
specified amount is obtained and dumps or pours ingredients into cooking vats. Opens containers
in which ingredients are stored. May assist COOKER, CASING (tobacco) in cooking ingredients.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Mixes various types of cigar filler or plug filler tobacco:
Weighs out specified amounts of each type of tobacco and dumps tobacco on floor. Forks tobacco
leaves together to obtain uniform mix. Forks mixed leaves into storage bin. May fill bags with
blended filler tobacco. May be designated according to type of filler tobacco mixed as Seed And
Havana-Scrap Preparer (tobacco).
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
520.687-034 FOOD MIXER (grain-feed mills)
Mixes specified amounts of liquid and solid ingredients
together to make bird foods. Packs product into molds or containers.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
520.687-038 GUM PULLER (sugar & conf.)
Conveys lump chewing gum from mixer and dumps gum into
hopper of machine that rolls and scores gum sheets: Positions cart under door of mixer. Sprinkles
sugar by hand over interior surfaces of cart to prevent gum from sticking. Tilts mixing machine and
opens door. Pulls quantity of gum from mixer, cuts it with knife, and drops gum into cart. Pushes
cart into position over hopper of scoring machine. Tilts rear of cart to dump gum into hopper, using
electric hoist.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
520.687-042 HOP WEIGHER (beverage)
Weighs hops used in brewing beer: Selects bale of prescribed
hops from storage area in hop room and transports bale to work area, using handtruck. Opens burlap
wrapping of bale, using knife. Breaks bale into chunks and throws chunks into basket on platform
scale. Fills basket to prescribed number of pounds. Wheels filled baskets to brew kettles.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
520.687-046 MEXICAN FOOD MAKER, HAND (food prep., nec)
Performs any combination of following tasks concerned with
preparing and packaging Mexican ready-to-serve or frozen foods: Places portions of cooked foods
on tortilla. Rolls or folds tortilla over seasoned ground meat, bean, or cheese mixture to form
Mexican food item. May garnish food with cheese, peppers, olives, and other condiments. May wrap
tortilla around mixture to form characteristic shape and be known as Burrito Maker (food prep., nec).
May fill taco shell with meat and be known as Taco Maker (food prep., nec). May encase cheese or
meat mixture in tortilla and be known as Enchilada Maker (food prep., nec). May spoon sauce and
meat mixture onto tortilla shaped cornmeal dough and wrap product in corn husk or paper and be
known as Tamale Maker (food prep., nec).
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
520.687-050 PLUG SHAPER, HAND (tobacco) alternate titles: shape hand
Compresses lumps of tobacco into plugs of chewing tobacco
in hand shapes, performing any combination of following tasks: Greases sinkers to prevent lumps
from sticking, using cloth saturated with liquid paraffin or petrolatum. Places sinkers and frames into
shape boxes and fills frame cells with specified number of lumps. Positions filled shape box under
ram of hydraulic press and turns valve to lower ram onto shapes that compress lumps into plugs.
Removes shape boxes from press and sinkers and frames from shape box. Knocks plugs from frame
cells, using rake or metal bar. Stacks plugs on table for further processing. Cleans tin plates in
washing machine or with cloth and water.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Weighs and mixes seasonings, such as salt, pepper, and sage,
according to formula, for use in making sausage: Mixes ingredients by hand or in machine. Dumps
mixture into containers and attaches tags or marks containers with identifying information. May
grind whole peppers in grinding machine. May cube eggs, pimientos, and pickles, by placing them
on cutter screen and lowering press to force them through cutters. May peel and cut onions, using
knife. May clip one end of meat casings with clipping tool, and stamp date and code on casings and
sausage containers, using rubber stamp.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Empties sacks of ingredients, such as cane and beet sugar,
into mixing vats preparatory to making table syrups. Carries containers and materials and cleans
vats, using steam hose, as instructed by SYRUP MIXER (grain-feed mills).
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: V GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
520.687-062 SPICE MIXER (can. & preserv.)
Weighs and mixes seasonings and other ingredients to
prepare spice mixes, according to formula, for use in flavoring canned food products: Weighs
specified ingredients, such as spices, salt, and flour, using scales. Mixes ingredients, using mixing
machine, spatula, or portable mixer. Fills containers to specified weight with mix for use in canning
process.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Assists BLENDING-TANK TENDER (beverage; can. &
preserv.) 520.685-030 by directing filling of holding tanks and performing related duties: Pulls latch
of lid-locking hinge or clips metal band holding lid on barrel of juice concentrate, using clippers, to
remove lid from barrel. Signals INDUSTRIAL-TRUCK OPERATOR (any industry) 921.683-050
by hand to guide lifting and positioning of barrel adjacent to opening of holding tank. Manually
holds barrel in contact with tank opening as barrel is tilted to dump juice concentrate into tank.
Sprays inside of barrel to wash remaining concentrate into tank, using hose. Turns valve of holding
tank as directed by BLENDING-TANK TENDER (beverage; can. & preserv.) to open flow of
concentrate into blending tank and to fill blending tank to specified capacity. Cleans residue and film
from equipment and floors following processing, using waterhose, cleaning solution, brushes, and
rags.
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 86
521 SEPARATING, CRUSHING, MILLING, CHOPPING, GRINDING, AND
RELATED OCCUPATIONS
This group includes occupations concerned with setting apart
materials in a mixture by filtering, sifting, straining, squeezing, precipitation, centrifugal pressure,
or agitation, and breaking materials and reducing them to smaller size by compression, chipping, and
smashing.
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
cleaning and grinding grain and in bolting flour to ensure milling, according to specifications. Feels
flour during processing and adjusts grinding rolls and other equipment to mill product to
specifications. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M2 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
pulverizing and packing powdered sugar. Inspects pulverizing station to verify that grinders are not
overheating, load on electrical system is within specified limits, and dust collector system is
operative. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
milling rice: Reviews instructions covering grade and amount of rice to be milled, and plans
operations accordingly. Issues instructions for adjusting shelling-stones, rice hullers, rice-cleaning
machine, rice grader, rice polishing equipment, reel, scalping machine and other milling machinery.
Observes milling process, examines rice, and issues instructions for adjustment of machinery to
maintain quality and quantity of product. May inspect and repair machinery. May plan installation
of machinery. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M2 L3 SVP: 6 DLU: 77
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
grinding sugarcane in series of crusher mills to extract juice: Signals workers to regulate speed of
conveyors and crusher rollers. Pries cane loose from between rollers to break up jams, using wooden
pole. Adjusts tension of rollers to ensure total extraction of juice. Performs other duties as described
under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R4 M2 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
521.132-014 SUPERVISOR, THRESHING DEPARTMENT (tobacco)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers in threshing
department of tobacco processing plant: Pushes buttons on control panels to start conveyors and
machines. Observes threshing machine units to detect jams and defective machine operations.
Removes clogged tobacco, using metal rod or hand, or diverts flow of tobacco to another processing
line until jams have been corrected. Feels tobacco to determine moisture content and turns valves
to regulate flow of steam and water into ordering machine [ORDERING-MACHINE OPERATOR
(tobacco)]. Keeps payroll timecards for subordinates. Performs other duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M2 L3 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
521.137-010 SUPERVISOR, PICKING (tobacco)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
removing offcolor tobacco, stem particles, and foreign matter from tobacco as it moves along belt
conveyors: Observes conveyors to detect malfunctioning. Observes activities of workers picking
green and dark tobacco, stem particles, and foreign matter, such as string, dirt, and paper from
tobacco to ensure that tobacco is processed, according to instructions. Notifies maintenance
department of major breakdowns. Turns knob and moves lever to adjust feed chutes and equalize
distribution of tobacco on conveyors. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any
industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
Controls continuous absorption process equipment to remove
coloring from sugar beet juice and gas regenerating furnace to reactivate carbon (burn out
impurities): Starts conveyors and elevators to fill absorption tank with activated carbon. Opens
valves and starts pumps to force sugar juice through carbon in tank. Observes gauges and recorder
readings on panelboard and adjusts controls to obtain constant flow of juice through tank. Draws
sample of juice and observes color for conformance to specifications. Diverts flow of juice through
standby tank when color of juice does not meet specifications. Moves controls on panelboard to
admit fuel and air into regenerating furnace, and presses button that automatically ignites fire in
furnace. Starts conveyors and feeders to convey carbon from tank into furnace that removes
impurities in carbon. Reads gauges and recorders and adjusts controls to regulate furnace
temperature, fuel-air ratio, and feed rate of carbon into furnace. Records operating data in station log.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
521.362-014 MILLER, DISTILLERY (beverage)
Controls equipment to clean and grind whole grain for use
in production of distilled liquors: Inspects carloads of whole grain to detect presence of harmful
insects, such as weevils and grain beetles. Collects sample of grain from each carload for laboratory
analysis. Records number of boxcar from which each sample is taken. Pumps whole grain from
boxcars to storage tanks or hopper of cleaning machine, using air-conveyor chutes. Starts automatic
cleaning machine that blows and sifts foreign particles, such as dirt, twigs, and stones from whole
grain and conveys clean grain to storage tank for further processing. Pumps clean grain from storage
tank into hopper balanced on scale and records weight of grain before dumping into grinding
machine. Starts grinding machine, and regulates flow of grain from hopper. Pumps ground meal
from grinding machine into scale-hopper to compute and record difference in weight of grain before
and after grinding. Pumps ground meal into meal tank for further processing. Signals MILLER
HELPER, DISTILLERY (beverage) to connect air-conveyor chutes to pumps and storage tanks,
clean or change screens on cleaning machine, stop and start pumps, conveyors, and machines, and
lubricate moving parts of machines and equipment. Makes minor repairs and adjustments to pumps,
air-conveyor chutes, and machines. May be designated according to specific duties as Grain Miller
(beverage); Grain-Cleaner-And-Transfer Operator (beverage).
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M3 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Controls refinery equipment to produce sugar and sugar
products from starch: Reads dials, meters, and gauges, and moves controls to adjust and regulate
treating time, temperature, rate of flow and density of sugar liquors through filter and evaporator
units. Monitors panelboard to detect and correct equipment malfunctioning. Records processing,
control, and other production data in log. Directs REFINERY OPERATOR, ASSISTANT
(grain-feed mills) and FILTER TENDER (grain-feed mills) when emergency operation of equipment
is manually required, or in operational assignments.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
521.365-010 CHAR-FILTER OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)
Tends bone-char filters to remove soluble impurities and
nonsugars from sugar-liquor solutions: Directs CHAR-FILTER-OPERATOR HELPER (sugar &
conf.) in filling filter tanks with bone-char and liquor. Inspects installations to ensure that hoses are
connected to specified manifold pipe. Posts data on blackboard relating to filter operations, such as
starting and ending time and quality of liquor being filtered, filters broken down for char
regeneration, and filters being washed to recover sugar in char. Notifies other stations when changing
filter hookups to ensure flow of specified liquor. Directs helper in removing filter heads, poking
filters to break up layers of diatomaceous earth, and changing manifold setups to ensure continuation
of refining.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
Controls evaporating equipment to concentrate suspensions
and solutions to specified degree in vacuum tanks or pans: Pumps liquid into evaporator tank or
vacuum pan. Moves switches to start vacuum pumps and maintain specified pressure. Turns valves
to admit steam into evaporator chest, coils, tubes, or jackets and regulate steam input to maintain
specified temperature. Tests concentration of evaporated solution, using refractometer and
hydrometer, and adjusts feeds, temperatures, and pressure accordingly. Pumps concentrated liquid
to storage. May tend auxiliary equipment, such as settling tanks, preheating tanks, condensers, and
cooling equipment. May supervise workers weighing and mixing batches to predetermined formulas.
May pump batch through sterilizer. May control chiller to reduce temperature of fresh citrus juice.
May be designated according to material evaporated as Evaporator Operator, Molasses (can. &
preserv.); Tomato-Paste Maker (can. & preserv.).
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 78
521.382-014 SEPARATOR OPERATOR (grain-feed mills)
Operates flotation machine to remove germs (embryos) from
cracked grain, and tests product to ensure conformance with standards: Determines specific gravity
of cracked grain suspension, using hydrometer. Turns valves to add grain or water to attain specified
density. Starts machine that agitates suspension and permits oil-laden germs to rise to surface. Adds
liquid of specified density that causes germs to float and tests residue for presence of germs. Makes
iodine titration on fluid and suspension leaving germ separator, computes sulfur dioxide content
from amount of iodine added, and records test findings. May turn valves to regulate flow of materials
to other processes, as directed. May operate shakers to remove bran and other fibers from starch
suspension.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Tends one or more cracking and fanning machines that shell
and crack cocoa beans and separate shells from nibs (cracked beans) preparatory to further
processing: Starts machine rollers and blowers that shell and crack beans and starts conveyors that
carry off shells and transfer nibs to treating drum. Turns handwheels to adjust roller pressure so that
resultant nibs are of specified size. Moves handles to adjust air supply to blower to ensure thorough
separation of shells from nibs. Observes thermometer and turns cold water valve to cool conveyor
carrying beans from roaster to cracking fanning machine. May grind nibs to obtain liquid chocolate
of specified consistency [LIQUOR-GRINDING-MILL OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)].
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Controls semiautomatic refinery equipment to convert starch
into liquid sugars and concentrate sugars to specific density: Controls pumps and flow of materials
through converters, neutralizers, and evaporators, as instructed. Operates equipment manually during
breakdowns [CONVERTER OPERATOR (grain-feed mills); NEUTRALIZER (grain-feed mills)].
Observes instruments to detect equipment malfunctions and reports readings to REFINERY
OPERATOR (grain-feed mills). Observes equipment to detect and correct fluid leakage or spillage.
Tests sample of product to verify specific gravity, acid strength, and filtration, using hydrometer and
other standard test equipment. Adds acids or alkalies to neutralize converted sugar liquors, and
verifies concentration, using pH meter.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 6 DLU: 77
Tends equipment to regulate flow of liquor (sugar solution)
from char filters to receiving tanks, as scheduled: Opens valves and starts pumps to maintain flow
of liquor into specified storage tank. Places weir box (flow box) under outlet pipe from filter with
flow box outlet over gutter leading to tank inlet. Changes position of weir, in accordance with
notices from CHAR-FILTER OPERATOR (sugar & conf.), as prescribed by schedules, or when
tests of salt content, densities, and purities indicate change in quality of liquor. Regulates flow of soft
liquor bypass to attain specified color and purity of soft-sugar liquor (brown sugar). Records hourly
readings of soft-liquor flow and purities. Directs LIQUOR-BRIDGE-OPERATOR HELPER (sugar
& conf.) in regulating flow and routing of sweetwater and wash waters from char filters. Keeps
record of filter operations. Takes samples of liquors for laboratory analysis.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends filter machine to clarify and separate wort from mash:
Observes pressure gauges and turns valves to permit and regulate flow of mash to filter. Starts pump
to recirculate wort through filter until sample reveals desired clarity. Turns valve on signal from
KETTLE OPERATOR (beverage) to sparge (sprinkle) mash residue with hot water to obtain
maximum amount of wort. Measures and records specific gravity of wort with hydrometer and tallies
number of barrels obtained from mash. Turns valve to allow flow of cold water to cool mash residue
and filter. May be designated according to type of filter equipment as Lautertub Tender (beverage).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.565-018 SOFT-SUGAR OPERATOR, HEAD (sugar & conf.)
Tends centrifuging and screening equipment that separate
brown sugar crystals from syrup and sifts crystals to obtain powdered sugar: Sets spinning, washing,
and steam cycles on automatic centrifuges, and resets cycles as necessary to attain specified color
and quality of sugar. Turns valves to regulate temperature and levels in mixers, surge hoppers, and
supply bins. Gives directions to workers packing sugar in bulk bags. Ensures that containers are
weighed, coded, and sealed according to specifications. Keeps production records, and prepares
reports as specified.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Operates silica-filtering machine to remove protein and yeast
particles from beer: Positions filter screens between frames and lowers screens into filter tank, using
power winch. Fills mixing tank with specified amounts of silica and water. Starts agitator that mixes
water and silica, and starts pump to transfer mixture into filter tank and coat screens. Turns
calibrated carbon dioxide air valve to pressurize tank. Starts pump that transfers beer from storage
tank through filter screens to strain protein and yeast particles from beer. Drains off sample of beer
and examines it for clarity. Starts pump to transfer filtered beer to bottle-house storage tank or to
lager cellars for carbonation. Removes screens from tank, using power winch, and rinses screens
with water, using hose. Records number of barrels and type of beer filtered on production records.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M1 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Tends battery of automatic batch-type, recycling centrifugals
that separate sugar crystals from mother liquor (syrup): Sets timing of cycles on control board,
according to type and consistency of syrup being processed. Turns switches on control panel to start
centrifugals and regulate flow of solution. Observes colored panel lights, dials, and continuous
graphs, and adjusts controls to maintain specified temperature, pressure, and cycling and recycling
operations. Adjusts timers or controls as necessary to obtain specified operating conditions. Observes
progress of solution through loading, washing, spin drying, and dumping processes to detect faulty
operation of equipment. Records operational data.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
521.585-014 MILLER (beverage)
Tends milling machine that grinds malted barley and cereals,
such as corn and rice, for use in making brew mash: Starts preset milling machine and conveyor.
Pulls chain to open slide gate on storage bin and drop grain onto conveyor for transfer to machine.
Weighs milled grain, using scale hopper or machine. Records weight and type of product milled.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.585-018 POWDER-MILL OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)
Tends powder-mill pulverizer that grinds granular sugar into
fondant or powdered sugar: Starts powder mill, conveyors, dust collectors, and humidifying
equipment to ready station for operations. Opens valves to admit and regulate flow of sugar into
pulverizer. Adjusts controls to compensate for changes and fluctuations in production. Dissolves
specified amounts of sugar in water and spins solution in centrifugal device to determine starch
percentage. Regulates starch flow to bring percentage within specified limits and prevent powder
from caking. Dissolves other samples to test them for grist. Cleans dust lines, scrolls, and chutes and
clears hopper and elevator blockades. Observes dials and gauges to ascertain that grinders are not
overloaded or overheated. Inspects chains, belts, and scrolls for signs of wear. Keeps records of tests
and production. May be designated according to type of sugar pulverized as
Powdered-Sugar-Pulverizer Operator (sugar & conf.); or equipment operated as Fondant-Machine
Operator (sugar & conf.).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
521.662-010 MILLER, WET PROCESS (grain-feed mills)
Operates fuss and impact mills to crack and grind steeped
or degerminated grain, such as corn or milo, to facilitate separation of starch, bran, and gluten: Turns
handwheels and moves levers to regulate pinch of buhrs and to control flow of grain through gates.
Opens valve to start flow of liquid starch into mill to flush buhrs. Feels ground grain to ascertain if
specified degree of fineness is attained. Signals millhouse workers to ensure continuous flow of
materials to and from grinding mill. May disassemble mill to install new buhrs, using wrenches and
hoist.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
521.665-010 CHAR-FILTER-TANK TENDER, HEAD (grain-feed mills)
Tends char filter tanks that remove undesirable colloids from
glucose and corn syrup: Signals FILTER-TANK-TENDER HELPER, HEAD (grain-feed mills) to
fill tanks with char (activated carbon) and turn valves to start flow of syrup from storage. Couples
flexible pipe to filters to transfer solution to and from filters, or signals FILTER-TANK-TENDER
HELPER, HEAD (grain-feed mills) to couple pipe. Collects sample of solution to examine color and
measure density, using hydrometer. Reads thermometers and directs workers to turn steam valves
to maintain specified temperature. Directs workers engaged in washing activated carbon and informs
CHAR PULLER (grain-feed mills; sugar & conf.) when to remove char.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Tends machines that extract juice from citrus fruit: Starts
machines, observes fruit rolling down chutes, and clears jams by prodding fruit with stick. Inspects
machine for proper functioning. Examines refuse to determine whether maximum amount of juice
had been extracted. Notifies supervisor of needed adjustments or faulty machine operation. Stops
machines when signal indicates juice tanks are filled. Lubricates and cleans machines. May make
minor adjustments to machines. May change reamer heads for different fruit sizes.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.665-018 FILTER-PRESS TENDER, HEAD (grain-feed mills)
Tends filter presses that remove solids, such as carbon,
proteins, and $T3filtracell,$T1 from solution to produce glucose syrup of standard color and clarity:
Turns valves to control flow of material through press. Folds and jams edges of filter cloths between
plates to seal leaks in press, using sharp-edged tool. Observes gauges for increased pressure which
indicate need for cleaning presses, and notifies PRESS PULLERS (grain-feed mills) when cleaning
is required. Starts agitator and pumps that transfer filtrate into tank. Washes filter cloths in washing
machine. May add activated carbon to tank to decolorize filtrate. May tend vacuum or cloth filter
press that removes water from corn tailings used in preparing stock feed and be known as Press
Tender, Head, Feed House (grain-feed mills).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends battery of machines that clean rough grain preparatory
to milling, and mill, brush, grade, and polish grain: Starts machines, such as shelling stones, grain
hullers, paddy separators, grain brush, grain cleaning machine, and grain polisher. Turns wheels to
adjust feeder equipment of machines. Turns valves to regulate flow of compressed air into machines
to blow chaff and dust from grain. Examines grain during processing to ensure that production and
quality standards are met. Adjusts machines. Opens gates on feed pipes to route grain to designated
milling machines. Performs maintenance duties, such as scraping sieves in machine with stick to
remove dirt, straw, or other foreign material, lubricating equipment, and tightening belts, bolts, and
nuts, using mechanics handtools. Gauges height of grain in storage tank, using tape measure.
Converts measurement to number of bushels in bin, using conversion chart.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
521.665-026 SIEVE-GRADER TENDER (can. & preserv.)
Tends battery of rotary or oscillating screens that segregate
vegetables, such as peas and beets, according to size: Starts motors to activate screens and observes
peas passing over screens to prevent clogging and overflow. Observes signal and opens hopper gate
to permit peas of specified size and grade to drop into whitening trough for decolorization.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Operates centrifugal machines to separate and wash molasses
and mother liquor (syrup) from sugar crystals: Opens gate allowing sugar mass to flow into
centrifuge basket. Starts centrifuge that automatically passes through cycles of spinning off mother
liquor, washing off molasses, and spinning off washwater. Lifts plate covering bottom of basket,
positions cutting arm over sugar and starts machine to cut sugar crystals from inside basket. Washes
centrifuge, using hose. May be designated by type of sugar processed as Soft-Sugar Cutter (sugar
& conf.); White-Sugar Centrifugal Operator (sugar & conf.); or purpose of operation as
Cubelet-Centrifugal Operator (sugar & conf.); Low-Raw-Sugar Cutter (sugar & conf.); Melt-House
Centrifugal Operator (sugar & conf.); Remelt-Centrifugal Operator (sugar & conf.); Remelt-Sugar
Cutter (sugar & conf.).
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
521.682-014 COCOA-PRESS OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)
Operates one or more hydraulic cocoa presses that remove
specified amounts of cocoa butter (natural oil of cocoa bean) from chocolate liquor: Starts pump to
remove liquor from storage to steam-heated tanks. Observes thermometers and sets thermostat to
heat liquor to specified temperature. Sets pressure gauge and stroke of ram on cocoa press, according
to specifications, using handtools. Starts press to activate ram that automatically fills pots with
chocolate liquor, extrudes specified amounts of cocoa butter into holding tank, and ejects cocoa
cakes onto conveyor. Records weight of cocoa butter as indicated on scale-equipped holding tank.
May start pump to move cocoa butter into storage tank through filters or centrifugal separator to
remove cocoa residue [COCOA-BUTTER-FILTER OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)]. May fill pots,
remove and stack cocoa cakes, and install steel and fiber separator pads by hand when machine is
nonautomatic.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
521.682-018 FILTER OPERATOR (grain-feed mills)
Operates filter machine to separate contaminants from
cornstarch and controls temperature and specific gravity of starch suspension fed to filters: Turns
valves to admit water to dilute starch suspension in standardization tank, until hydrometer indicates
specific gravity of solution conforms to specifications. Starts pumps and turns valves to transfer
starch suspension between filter and tanks, and to regulate flow of wash water to filter spray nozzles.
Reads thermometers and turns steam valves to heat tank coils and maintain specified temperature
of water. Assists in changing filter cloths, and repairs or replaces broken filter strings. May flush
soiled filter cloths, using hose. May insert wires into filter nozzles to clear clogging. May standardize
starch suspensions in batch tanks after filtering [BATCH-TANK CONTROLLER (grain-feed mills)].
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
521.682-022 FLAKE MILLER, WHEAT AND OATS (grain-feed mills) alternate titles:
cereal miller
Operates drier, huller, separator, steel cutter, cooker, and
flake roller machines to produce wheat and oats flakes, according to specifications: Adjusts slides
in chutes and turns valves to regulate flow of grain to machines. Adjusts flow of air to dry grain and
feels grain to determine hulling capability. Observes hulling process and adjusts speed of machines
that remove and separate hulls from oats. Turns valves to regulate temperature and moisture in
cooker, and adjusts tension on flaking-machine rolls, according to hardness and size of grain.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
Operates bank of roll grinders to grind grain into meal or
flour: Opens and closes slides in spouts to route grain to various grinders and sifters. Turns wheels
to adjust pressure of grinding rollers for each break (passage of grain between rollers), according to
grain size and hardness, and adjusts feed chutes to regulate flow of grain to rollers. Inspects product
and sifts out chaff to determine percentage of yield. Adjusts rollers to maintain maximum yield.
Replaces worn grinding rollers, using handtools. May sift and bolt meal or flour. May clean and
temper grain prior to grinding. May direct workers who drain and temper grain and bolt meal or
flour. May be designated according to grain milled as Corn Miller (grain-feed mills). May operate
burr mills instead of roll grinders to grind grain and be designated Burr-Mill Operator (grain-feed
mills).
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M1 L2 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
521.682-030 HULLER OPERATOR (grain-feed mills)
Operates machines to clean rice and remove hulls from rice
preparatory to milling: Starts machinery, such as rice cleaner, reel, shelling stones, rice huller, and
conveyor. Adjusts gate in spout to regulate flow of rice into reel. Observes cleaning and hulling
processes, feels rice, and adjusts machinery to ensure rice is processed in accordance with
specifications. Performs related duties, such as lubricating equipment and repairing machinery. May
keep production reports. May direct workers in storage of graded rice.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M1 L1 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
Operates refining machines equipped with rollers to grind
chocolate paste in accordance with specifications: Starts conveyor to feed chocolate into refiner
hoppers. Feels consistency of chocolate in hoppers to determine grinding required. Turns
handwheels on machine to adjust clearance between rollers. Opens hopper and starts machine that
feeds chocolate between rollers of refining machine. Observes thermometer or feels rollers and turns
water valves to obtain specified temperature of rollers. Examines, feels, and tastes ground chocolate
paste to ascertain if color, texture, and taste meet standards. Collects sample of paste for laboratory
analysis. May observe flowmeters and turn valves to measure out cocoa butter, vegetable oil, and
other ingredients, according to formula, and to fortify chocolate in mixing tanks. May scoop refined
chocolate paste into wheeled troughs or barrels. May weigh and transport barrels to cold storage
rooms, using handtruck.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 6 DLU: 77
Sets up and operates peeling machine to behead and peel
shrimp preparatory to canning or freezing: Spaces peeling rolls on machine, according to size of
shrimp to be processed and adjusts holding rack bars to intermesh between rolls, using wrenches.
Turns thumbscrews to adjust spring tension on holding rack bars, according to shrimp size and turns
valves to start water flow over rolls. Starts machine and feed conveyor and spreads shrimp over feed
pan at head of rolls to ensure even distribution, using wooden rake. Examines samples of peeled
shrimp to ensure conformance with standards. Adjusts roll spacing and holding for tension as
required. Dismantles and cleans machine with high-pressure stream from water hose. May sterilize
machine parts by directing hot water or live steam over them with hose.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M1 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
521.685-010 ALMOND HULLER (can. & preserv.)
Tends machine that removes hulls and foreign matter from
almonds: Starts machine and dumps almonds into hopper of machine. Moves levers to control flow
of almonds from hopper to machine that agitates screens or cylinders to remove hulls from almonds.
Turns valve to regulate pressure and directional flow of air that separates loose hulls, twigs and
foreign matter from nuts. Observes almonds as they pass on conveyor belt from machine to ascertain
that hulls are removed. Changes screens or adjusts cylinders of machine to accommodate different
varieties of almonds, using wrench. May sew sacks of almonds. May nail covers on crates filled with
hulled almonds.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends almond-blanching machine that removes skins from
almonds: Turns valves to fill kettle of machine with water and to admit steam into heating chamber
of kettle. Observes steam pressure and water temperature gauges, and turns valves to regulate steam
pressure and water temperature, according to specifications. Actuates machine to start flow of
almonds into kettle. Turns handwheel to adjust rollers that squeeze skins from almonds. Observes
blanched (skinned) almonds as they emerge from blanching machine and makes necessary
adjustments to machine to ensure that skins are removed.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machine that dices, halves, slices, or slivers almond
meats: Installs specified cutting blades, using handtools. Actuates machine to start flow of almond
meats into machine. Examines cut almond meats to check for conformance with cutting
specifications. Adjusts cutting blades as required. Inserts different blades into machine to
accommodate various sizes of almonds. Sharpens blades with file or $T3bench grinder.$T1 May be
designated according to function of machine tended as Dicer-Machine Operator (can. & preserv.);
Halver-Machine Operator (can. & preserv.); Slicer-Machine Operator (can. & preserv.);
Sliver-Machine Operator (can. & preserv.).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends equipment to maintain specific gravity of starch
suspensions emerging from filter machines and starch-flushing system, and transfers solution for
conversion into sugar and glucose: Dips sample from breaker tank and tests for specific gravity,
using hydrometer. Turns valves to return suspension for reflushing if density does not meet
standards. Starts tank agitators to prevent starch from settling. Turns valves and starts pumps to
transfer solution to storage tanks.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends equipment that bleaches and filters unrefined lard or
edible oil: Starts pumps to draw unrefined material from storage tank into bleaching kettle. Dumps
prescribed amount of fuller's earth into kettle to absorb impurities in material. Starts agitators to mix
materials. Turns valves to allow steam or cool water to circulate through bleacher coils to heat or
cool material to specified temperature. Draws sample of material for laboratory analysis. Dumps
additional fuller's earth in kettle as directed. Inserts new filter cloths on filter plates. Starts pumps
to draw material from bleaching kettle and force it through filter-press. Starts pumps to drain
bleached and filtered material from filter-press tank into storage tank.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends banks of sifting and purifying machines that separate
fine flour from coarse flour or middlings: Opens spouts and adjusts feed slides to route flour to
machines and to regulate flow across sifters without overloading. Feels sifted flour to detect uneven
texture that indicates breaks in screens. Pulls screen frames from machine to locate and replace
broken screens. Records weights of flour grades produced as indicated on automatic scales. May
collect flour samples periodically for laboratory testing. May perform color tests of flour, comparing
color of various batches to maintain quality of milled product. May be designated according to
machine tended as Purifier (grain-feed mills).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends machine that breaks scored sheets of chewing gum
into tablet size pieces. Starts machine and empties trays of scored gum sheets into revolving drum
of machine. Inserts wire mesh basket into opening of machine to collect and withdraw gum tablets.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends gravity-fed brine-filled tanks that separate young,
tender vegetables, such as peas and lima beans, from more matured vegetables: Turns valve to add
solution to tank and maintain specified level. Pushes vegetables down chute to prevent clogging, as
vegetables emerge from tank. Cleans tank and work area, using scraper and water hose. May mix
brine solution [BRINE-MIXER OPERATOR, AUTOMATIC (can. & preserv.)].
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.685-042 CENTRIFUGE OPERATOR (dairy products)
Tends centrifuge machines that refine liquid wort for use in
making malted milk: Assembles and attaches bowl, rings, and cover onto centrifuge, using hoist and
handtools. Starts machine, observes tachometer, and adjusts controls to regulate speed. Starts pumps,
turns valves, and observes gauges to convey wort through machine at specified pressure. Regulates
clarity of wort by observing color and turning valves to alter pressure flow. Removes solids from
machine with wooden paddle. Cleans machine with water.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends centrifugal separator and flotation cells that separate
starch from gluten in processing milled grain: Observes recording instruments, turns valves, and
moves levers to obtain specified temperatures, specific gravities, and air, water, and product flow
rates in centrifuges and flotation cells. Inspects, cleans, and lubricates equipment. Observes gauges
and turns valves to maintain level of wash and dilution waters in supply tanks.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
521.685-050 CENTRIFUGE OPERATOR (oils & grease)
Tends centrifuge machines to remove solid impurities and
water from animal and vegetable oils: Turns valves to admit steam to jackets of machines. Starts
pumps and opens valves to feed oil to machines and to transfer oil to receiving tanks. Observes
gauges on machines to determine when temperature is within prescribed range. May rub oil between
fingers to detect grit and reprocess oil that does not meet company standards. May open valves to
pump oil through one or more settling tanks to separate water from oil. May clean centrifuge and
settling tanks. Does not utilize heat when processing essential oils, such as citrus oils, due to
volatility of these oils.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends equipment that removes sediment and moisture to
purify oleo stock: Turns steam valve to heat clarifying tank. Positions strainers across filling vents
of tank. Turns valve to start flow of oleo stock through strainers and into tank. Removes foreign
material from surface of hot oleo stack, using skimmer. Observes gauges and adjusts steam valves
to keep oleo stock heated to specified temperature.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.685-058 CLARIFIER (beverage)
Tends machine that clarifies wine prior to filtering: Starts
pump to transfer fermented wine from settling cask to clarifying tank. Spreads chemicals over
surface of wine to aid in clarification, and starts agitator to mix ingredients for specified period of
time. Stops agitator to allow suspended matter to settle. Starts pumps to transfer clarified wine to
filtering tank. May fumigate empty wine casks with bottled gas and burn sulfur sticks in casks to kill
bacteria.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
521.685-062 CLEAN-RICE GRADER AND REEL TENDER (grain-feed mills)
Tends machines that clean, grade, and polish rice: Turns
wheels of feeder box to regulate amount of rice on cleaning screen. Adjusts air valve to regulate air
draft that removes dust and straw from rice on screen. Regulates air suction in aspirator that cools
rice and removes bran. Observes rice passing through reels that separate brewer's rice (broken grains)
from rice screenings (larger broken grains) and head rice (whole grains). Adjusts rice grader to
ensure required separation of rice screenings from head rice. Tends machine that mixes water and
corn syrup used as rice polish. Opens outlet in mixer to permit polish to flow into auger mixer and
polish rice.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends machine that removes from cocoa beans, such foreign
materials as stones, string and dirt: Selects bags of cocoa beans, according to instructions and
transfers them to hopper of machine, using handtruck; or presses button to start conveyors that move
beans from silo to hopper. Opens bags with knife and dumps beans into machine hopper. Positions
conveyor spout to direct cleaned beans to specified silo for storage. Starts conveyors and machine
that carry beans through air-cleaning system to remove foreign matter. Observes cleaning process
to detect machine malfunction or material overflow. Removes and stacks sacks of dirt from
discharge spout of air-cleaning system. Examines silo to verify conveyance of specified type of bean.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends press that separates residue from cocoa butter: Reads
pressure gauge and starts pump that forces unrefined cocoa butter through filter screen to separate
residue from oil and transfers refined cocoa butter to storage. Unclamps door of filter to remove
screen and gain access to interior of machine. Flushes and removes residue from screen and filter
interior, using scraper and water hose. May treat cocoa butter with prescribed amounts of charcoal
and clay to deodorize cocoa butter in treatment tank and filter press. May tend centrifuge to separate
cocoa butter from residue and be designated Centrifugal Separator (sugar & conf.).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends automatic equipment and machinery that pulverizes
cocoa cakes into powder of specified fineness and weighs and bags cocoa powders: Starts conveyors
to move cocoa cakes through rollers of crusher into hammer mill for grinding into powder, through
cooling chamber, and into air classification system which separates powder, according to density.
Feels cocoa to ascertain fineness and collects sample for laboratory analysis. Fastens bag to holding
tank outlet and pushes button to discharge specified amount of cocoa into bag through automatic
weighing device. Verifies weight of filled bags, using scale. Closes bag and stacks bag on skids. May
move cocoa cakes from storage area preparatory to dumping into hopper of crusher, using pallets
and handtruck.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends machines that grind coffee beans to specified fineness:
Pulls lever or adjusts control to regulate flow of coffee beans into grinding machines. Starts
machines and turns dials or moves levers to adjust grinding rollers. May control conveyors that carry
ground coffee to storage bins.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.685-082 CORN GRINDER (food prep., nec)
Tends grinding machine that hulls cooked corn and grinds
it into masa (cornmeal dough) for use in production of products, such as tortillas and corn chips:
Scoops cooked corn into hopper of grinding machine or attaches pipe to outlet on soaking vat and
starts pump to transfer corn from holding vat through washer and onto conveyor that carries corn
into hopper of grinder. Starts grinder. Feels masa to determine consistency of grind, and adjusts
grinding stones when necessary.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends semiautomatic machine that crushes and rolls cooked
corn into dough for use in various prepared food products: Starts machine and moves controls to set
speed of grinder screws and clearance of spreader rollers to produce dough of specified texture and
thickness. Fingers handful of dough to verify texture and fineness of grind. Moves controls to
synchronize conveyor speed with machine action, maintaining dough supply at efficient level for
production of food products by other workers.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends series of multiple roller mills that grind sugarcane to
extract sugar juice. Moves levers to feed shredded sugarcane into mills.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends machine that crushes grapes to form must (juice, pulp,
and skins of grape) for use in making wine: Starts machine and regulates rate of flow of grapes into
crusher. Opens outlet valves to drain must into fermenting tanks. Starts refuse conveyor that removes
stems from machine. Removes debris from crusher reservoir (sump) and outlets. Cleans and
lubricates machine.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.685-098 CUTTER, FROZEN MEAT (can. & preserv.)
Tends machine that cuts frozen meats, such as fish, poultry,
and beef into pieces preparatory to grinding: Dumps cartons of food product onto cutting table. Starts
machine and positions meat in front of pusher. Starts automatic pusher or turns handwheel to push
meat into cutter, and to regulate thickness of cut. May record weight of meat cut.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machine that cuts candy, such as caramel, nougat, or
fudge, in pieces or strips of specified size: Cuts slab of candy into sections, using knife. Selects
cutting disks, mounted on shaft, according to specified width of cut, and installs cutting disks in
machine. Places candy on conveyor that carries it under rotating disks for cutting into strips.
Repositions cut strips on conveyor or feeds strips against knife so that slicing occurs at right angle
to first cut, forming square or oblong pieces of candy suitable for shipment or further processing.
Weighs random samples to ensure conformity of product with size and weight specifications. Dusts
candy with flour or starch to prevent sticking. May tend machine equipped with two cutting heads,
and device that changes feed angle so that candy is automatically sliced into strips and cut into pieces
of specified size and shape. May be designated according to candy processed as Caramel Cutter,
Machine (sugar & conf.); Mint-Machine Operator (sugar & conf.); Nougat Cutter, Machine (sugar
& conf.).
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M1 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
521.685-106 DETHISTLER OPERATOR (can. & preserv.)
Tends flotation cleaner that removes materials, such as pod
fragments, leaves, or thistles from peas and other vegetables preparatory to canning or freezing:
Mixes emulsion solution with water, according to standard formula. Turns valves to fill supply and
separator tanks, and pretreater with water, and starts heater, pretreater pump, and recovery reel. Starts
separator pump and pours emulsion and oil into air inlet pipe. Pulls lever to allow vegetables to flow
into separator tank which floats foreign material out over recovery reel screen. May weigh sample
of cleaned peas and compute weight loss.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
521.685-110 DRIED FRUIT WASHER (food prep., nec)
Tends machine that washes dried fruit, such as apricots, figs,
prunes, and raisins preparatory to canning, packaging, or making specialty foods, such as mincemeat
and chutney: Dumps fruit into hopper of machine. Starts machine that rotates fruit rapidly in water
to remove dirt and automatically ejects fruit onto receiving tray. May inspect washed fruit and
remove foreign matter. May be designated according to dried fruit washed as Apricot Washer (food
prep., nec); Fig Washer (food prep., nec); Prune Washer (food prep., nec); Raisin Washer (food
prep., nec).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machine that breaks eggs and separates yolk from
white of egg: Starts machine that automatically breaks eggs and dumps contents into individual cups.
Observes eggs for specified yolk and white color, quality, and clarity. Trips cup lever to drop inferior
yolk or white before cups enter separator trays. Stops machine to remove contaminated cups.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.685-118 EXTRACTOR OPERATOR (beverage)
Tends centrifuge or power-driven press that extracts moisture
from residue of fermented mash after distillation: Pumps residue from storage tanks into centrifuge,
or through filter screens and into power-driven press, that separates solids from liquids and extracts
moisture from residue solids. Starts conveyor or blower system that transfers residue solids to rotary
drier for further processing. Cleans and sterilizes equipment, using steam cleaning apparatus and
alkali solutions. May maintain and repair equipment, using handtools. May be designated according
to equipment tended as Centrifuge Operator (beverage); Press Operator (beverage).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
521.685-122 FEED GRINDER (grain-feed mills)
Tends machines that grind, cut, crimp, shell, or roll grain,
hay, corncobs, chaff, and screenings for stock and poultry feed: Opens chute to regulate flow of grain
into machine or pitches hay and corncobs into machine hopper. Starts machine and adjusts control
to regulate speed, according to fineness of grind specified. May tend separator that cleans grain prior
to grinding or to sift ground grain. May start conveyors and elevators to transfer processed feed to
storage or packing machine bins. May fill sacks and weigh them on platform scale. May be
designated according to machine tended as Corn-Cutter Operator (grain-feed mills); Corn-Sheller
Operator (grain-feed mills); Crimper Operator (grain-feed mills); Crusher-Machine Operator
(grain-feed mills); Hammer-Mill Operator (grain-feed mills); Rolled-Oats-Mill Operator (grain-feed
mills).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends filtering machines that separate liquids from slurry and
remove impurities: Starts filter, and turns valves to circulate slurry through filtering machines to
recover liquids from slurry. Moves controls to regulate speed of drum rotation and turns valves to
regulate vacuum pressure that forces slurry through liquid. Observes discharge of filter cake from
drum and adjusts controls to regulate speed of drum rotation. May remove and replace filter cloths
and clean drums or plates. May tend equipment that filters, dionizes, and cools bulk wine.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
521.685-130 FILTER-PRESS TENDER (beverage)
Tends screw-type filter press that removes tartrates from
wine or produces sheen on wine prior to bottling: Covers filter plates with cloth pads and turns
handwheel to close press. Starts press and turns valves to admit wine through filters. Starts pumps
to transfer filtered wine to storage tanks or bottling room. Replaces filter pads.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.685-134 FILTER-TANK-TENDER HELPER, HEAD (grain-feed mills)
Tends filter tank that separates undesirable solids from
glucose and dextrose under direction of CHAR-FILTER-TANK TENDER, HEAD (grain-feed
mills): Couples pipe to filters and turns valves to control flow of solution from storage. Removes
filter head, using wrench. Inserts charging spout into opening of filter and pulls lever of sliding gate
to admit char (activated carbon) into filter. Replaces filter head, using wrench.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends filtering machines that separate cornstarch from
undesirable protein solids: Starts machine and turns valves to admit starch suspension from tank
through filters and to control flow of wash water to filter spray nozzles. Observes thermometers and
turns steam valves to maintain specified temperature of water in tank. Controls flow of water into
standardization tanks to regulate specific gravity of starch suspension, according to instructions from
FILTER OPERATOR (grain-feed mills). Changes damaged filter cloths and flushes soiled cloths,
using hose. Inserts wire into holes of spray nozzles to prevent clogging.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
521.685-142 FINISHER OPERATOR (can. & preserv.)
Tends filtering equipment that separates skins and seeds from
tomato sauce, chile sauce, and catsup, prior to packaging: Installs specified screens in filtering
equipment, using handtools. Places refuse drums under tank outlet to receive skins and seeds. Starts
agitating paddles that force sauce through filter screens to separate skins and seeds from liquid. Dips
ladle into sauce tank to obtain sample for examination. Examines sauce for consistency and presence
of skins and seeds that indicate clogged or damaged filter screens. Changes damaged screens, using
handtools. Starts pump to transfer filtered sauce to holding tanks.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends power press that extracts juice from fruit: Positions
empty filter bags between sections of press, or places frame equipped with filter cloth (blanket) on
press cart. Pulls lever or turns valve to release fruit from hopper or pipeline into bag openings or onto
filter cloth. Seals tops of filled bags, using metal clamps; or spreads fruit evenly over filter cloth,
folds corners of cloth to cover fruit, removes forming frame, and pushes cart loaded with fruit into
press. Starts press. Removes filter bags or pulls cart from press and dumps fruit pulp residue into
container. May start pump to transfer juice to storage tanks. May perform duties as member of crew.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends settling tanks that separate gluten from water: Turns
valves to discharge gluten and water from starch tables into tank. Turns and adjusts inlet and outlet
valves to maintain constant level in tank until water has drained from settled grain. Starts pump that
transfers gluten to $T3plate press.$T1 Pushes remaining gluten from tank, using squeegee, and
cleans tank, using hose.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.685-154 GRADER TENDER (agriculture)
Tends machines that clean and grade seed corn: Starts
machines and opens chute gate to permit corn to flow through series of vibrating screens. Adjusts
chute slides to regulate flow of corn to reciprocating screens and revolving cylinders that separate
corn kernels, according to width, thickness, and length. Examines graded kernels for uniformity,
using test screen. Replaces defective screens and cylinders.
GOE: 03.04.01 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends machine that cuts tobacco into granular form and
screens dust and coarse particles from granulated tobacco: Starts conveyor, cutting knives, fans, and
screens. Shovels tobacco into hopper and shoves tobacco between feed rolls of machine that carry
tobacco under cutting knives. Observes screening process and removes foreign material left in
screened tobacco. Places boxes or trucks at discharge end of machine to catch granulated tobacco.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends grinding, drying, and cooling equipment to make
grated cheese: Starts grater, drying drums or drying chamber, heater, blowers, cooling cones, and
hammer mill. Dumps cheese blocks into feedbox of grater, and starts ram that pushes cheese against
grating wheel. Tests sample of grated cheese for moisture content, using moisture meter, and turns
handles or valves to alter conveyor speed or flow of hot air in drier to obtain specified moisture
content. Observes gauges on cooling chambers and milling hammers, and notifies supervisor of
deviation from specifications.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
521.685-166 GRINDER OPERATOR (grain-feed mills)
Tends grinding mills that process baked or dried bulk cereal
products prior to packaging: Starts grinder and opens chute gate on hopper to direct bulk cereal
between grinding rolls. Sifts handful of ground and graded cereal through set of screens to determine
whether cereal has been ground to specified size. Moves levers to adjust roll clearance in grinder to
produce cereal comparable to that of screened sample. Cleans and replaces clogged or worn screens.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machine that chops (hashes) and rinses entrails, fat,
and other condemned or inedible parts of carcasses preparatory to rendering: Starts hasher machine
and feeds meat onto machine conveyor or into hopper by hand or using pitchfork or shovel. Turns
valves to admit water into revolving drum of washer that rinses chopped meat. Dismantles and
cleans machine, using wrench and water hose. May cut up whole carcasses, using cleaver. May chill
pieces of fat with ice before hashing.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.685-174 HONEY EXTRACTOR (food prep., nec)
Tends machine that extracts liquid honey from combs: Places
decapped honeycombs in baskets of honey-extracting machine and closes cover. Sets clock for
specified time cycle and starts extractor machine to pump honey from honeycombs to drums for
storage. Stops machine when time bell rings. Removes emptied honeycombs from machine and
places them in vacant supers. May cut caps from honeycombs [HONEYCOMB DECAPPER (food
prep., nec)].
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.685-178 HOP STRAINER (beverage) alternate titles: hop separator
Tends machine and equipment to strain hops (used in
flavoring beer) from hot wort: Turns valves and starts pumps to transfer wort from brew kettle,
through straining machine, and into hot wort storage tank. Starts conveyor which disposes of hops
removed from wort. Turns intake and outlet valves to control rate of straining. Observes flowmeters
and pressure gauges to determine if equipment is malfunctioning. Inspects strained wort through
portholes and sight glasses to ascertain if hops have been removed. Cleans interior and exterior of
straining machine with water hose.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.685-182 HOPPER ATTENDANT (sugar & conf.)
Tends equipment that distributes and screens sugar: Opens
hopper gates, and starts, reverses, or stops feed scrolls to distribute sugar to bulk systems and
packing station. Adjusts feed of sugar to rotating screens that separate sugar crystals, according to
size. Collects samples of grists for laboratory analysis.
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.685-186 HOT-WORT SETTLER (beverage)
Tends equipment to fill tanks with hot wort and permit solids
to settle before transferring to cooling machine: Opens valves to admit hot wort from hop strainer
to storage tank. Taps (drains) filled tanks after solids have settled. Turns valves, sets float line, and
pulls bottom plug to drain wort into cooling line. Climbs into empty settling tank to scrub inside and
remove residue, using hose and brush. May read gauges and record amount of hot wort received in
tanks.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.685-190 ION EXCHANGE OPERATOR (beverage)
Tends equipment that removes chemical salts from wine:
Starts pump and opens valves to circulate wine through column of synthetic resin crystals to absorb
potassium ions from wine. Opens valve to admit water into column to backflush accumulated
sediment. Opens valve and starts pump to circulate acid or brine solution through column to
regenerate resin crystals. Notifies maintenance engineer of equipment malfunction.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.685-194 LABORATORY MILLER (grain-feed mills)
Tends machines that clean and grind samples of grain to
obtain flour samples for testing: Pours grain into machines to remove chaff, dirt, undesirable seeds,
and determine moisture content. Dumps cleaned grain into mill hopper to grind wheat into flour.
Dumps flour into machine to sift it into standard flour samples. Dumps samples in container and
records identifying data for laboratory information. May perform chemical tests on grain and flour
samples.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends battery of linter machines that remove linters (bits of
cotton fibers adhering to cottonseed) before seed is crushed and pressed to extract oil: Starts flow
of seed into machine. Observes and feels seeds that flow from machine to ensure removal of linters.
Turns thumbscrews to regulate pressure of seed against saws. Removes setscrews with wrench and
moves shaft holding brushes closer to saws to maintain efficient cleaning operation. May assist
LINTER-SAW SHARPENER (oils & grease) to remove saw cylinder for sharpening.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends one or more grinding mills that grind nibs (cracked
cocoa beans) or preground nibs of cocoa bean paste to obtain liquid chocolate of specified
consistency: Starts machine and opens slide gate of hopper to release nibs, or turns valve to permit
paste to flow through grinding stones. Observes ammeter on machine to determine amount of current
produced by friction of grinding stone, and moves handles to adjust clearance between stones. Feels
and tastes liquor to ascertain if texture conforms to standards. Draws sample for laboratory analysis.
Pumps liquor to storage tanks. May pregrind nibs into paste-like consistency.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
521.685-206 LYE-PEEL OPERATOR (can. & preserv.)
Tends machine that removes skins of fruits and vegetables
and outer membrane of peeled citrus fruits: Turns valves to admit steam to heat lye solution in tank
and to regulate lye and water sprays. Starts conveyor to carry fruit or vegetables through machine.
Observes and feels fruit or vegetable emerging from machine to determine if immersion time is
sufficient to ensure removal of skin or membrane. May load conveyor by hand. May prepare lye
solution by dumping lye chips into tank of heated water. May scald products to loosen skin or peel
and be designated Scalder (can. & preserv.).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machines that grind grain between rollers: Observes
flow of grain between grinding rollers. Adjusts slides to regulate flow of grain to rollers and turns
hand screws to regulate space between rollers, under direction of GRINDER OPERATOR
(grain-feed mills). Pulls lever to spring rolls apart when grain stops flowing, to prevent damage to
rollers. May start conveyor that transports grain from storage area to grinding machines. May
lubricate machines. May obtain sample of ground grain for testing.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.685-214 MEAT GRINDER (meat products)
Tends machine that grinds meat for use in making such
products as bologna, meat loaves, and sausages: Pushes truck of cut meat from cooler room to
grinding machine. Selects and inserts grinding plate in machine for specified particle size. Shovels
meat into machine hopper, using fork, and positions truck under discharge spout. Starts machine.
May cut chunks of meat into smaller pieces, using power operated cleaver or slicer. May select and
weigh meat in cooler room for grinding.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends grading machine that sorts almond meats, according
to size: Loosens turnbuckles to open grading machine, using wrench, and inserts circular grading
screens into drum of machine. Closes drum of machine, and turns knob to regulate air pressure,
according to specifications. Starts flow of almond meats into machine, and starts machine that sorts
almond meats by shaking action that causes smaller almond meats to drop through holes on screens
and larger almond meats to run off top of screen onto conveyor belts. Observes almond meats on
screen to ensure that they are sorted as required. Tightens or loosens bolt on spindle of machine to
adjust shaking action of grading screen to sort almond meats as specified.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends equipment that mills and sifts milk powders: Fastens
specified screen in sifter, using handtools, and starts hammer mill, vibrating sifter, and tank agitator.
Starts conveyor that transfers coarse, dried powder from sifter to hammer mill. Turns crank to move
motor belt and alter speed of hammer mill to obtain specified consistency. Starts pneumatic vacuum
blower to convey ground powder through sifter to storage tank. Fills bags or barrels with powder
[PACKAGER, MACHINE (any industry)].
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.685-226 MILL OPERATOR (grain-feed mills)
Tends mills that grind stockfeed: Turns gate valves on feed
chute to regulate flow of materials into mills. Starts mills and turns handwheel to adjust distance
between rollers to attain desired fineness of grind. Feels sample of product to verify fineness of
grind.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machine that blows chaff and foreign material from
rice and regulates flow of rice to designated storage bins: Starts machine and turns control valve to
regulate flow of rice from storage bin to feeder box. Opens valve to release compressed air into
machine to blow chaff and foreign material from rice as it passes over sieves. Pulls out slide on top
of storage bin to allow rice to flow into bin. Scrapes sieves in machine with stick to remove dirt,
straw, and other foreign material. Lubricates equipment and tightens belts, nuts, and bolts.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.685-234 NUT GRINDER (can. & preserv.)
Tends machine that grinds nut meats into meal: Turns
thumbscrew or handwheels to adjust distance between grinding rollers. Fills machine hopper with
almond meats, and starts machine. Places container at discharge end of machine to catch emerging
nut meal. Inspects sample of ground nut meal for fineness of grind, and adjusts rollers when
necessary to ensure that nut meats are ground to specifications. May start vacuum hose to remove
foreign matter from nut meats. May be designated according to type of nut ground as Almond
Grinder (can. & preserv.).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machine that separates whole nut meats from those
that are chipped, broken, or wormy: Turns dials to specified settings to separate nut meats. Connects
calibrator to dials to verify settings. Starts machine and observes rejected nut meats to ascertain
whether machine is functioning efficiently. Examines dial settings of machine periodically, using
calibrator, and adjusts dials when necessary.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
521.685-242 OILSEED-MEAT PRESSER (oils & grease) alternate titles: charger;
cottonseed-meat presser; pan shaker; pan shoveler; pan shover
Tends hydraulic press that extracts oil from cloth-covered
cakes of oilseed meat: Lifts cakes from cake-forming tray, using metal pan (blade), shoves cakes into
compartments of press, and withdraws empty pan. Turns handwheel to raise hydraulic ram that
presses cakes to extract oil from cake.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends blanching machine that removes skins from shelled
peanuts: Starts machine and pours peanuts into machine hopper. Inspects peanuts as they fall from
machine onto moving belt and picks out foreign matter, unblanched peanuts, and peanuts that fail
to meet production specifications. May sack blanched peanuts [PACKAGER, HAND (any
industry)]. May tend sorting machine that electronically locates and removes unblanched peanuts.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machine that washes and peels potatoes: Loads
potatoes into hopper of machine by hand or by use of hoist. Starts machine and equipment that cuts
oversized potatoes in half and conveys potatoes through washing and peeling units. Observes
operation of machine to prevent jamming and ensure that potato skins are removed. In batch-type
machine, adjusts timing device to control stay of potatoes in pot containing abrasive disk. In
continuous-type machine, pushes lever to regulate flow of potatoes over abrasive rollers to control
amount of skin removed. Inspects peeled potatoes, passing on conveyor belt, and discards rotten
potatoes. Cuts up oversized potatoes and removes unsuitable parts, using knife.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends grain separating, washing, and scouring machines that
remove foreign matter, such as dirt, smut, and rust, from grain preparatory to milling: Adjusts slides
in bin spouts and starts elevators to route grain from storage bins to machines. Turns valves to
regulate water temperature and water level in washer, to adjust air suction to remove dust from
separators, and to regulate flow of air through drier. Turns wingnuts to adjust angle of separator
screens, according to grain flow and amount of refuse. Hooks bag under end of screen to catch
refuse. Starts machines to process grain and observes flow entering machines to prevent overloading.
Examines processed grain to verify cleanliness. Pounds chutes with mallet to dislodge clogged grain.
May tend separating equipment only and be designated Separator Tender (grain-feed mills) I.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.685-258 PULP-PRESS TENDER (sugar & conf.)
Tends presses and auxiliary equipment that extract water
from beet pulp, and mix pulp with molasses to produce animal fodder: Starts conveyors, elevator,
and presses. Places gates on conveyor belts to divert pulp into automatic presses. Opens valve on
molasses tank to mix molasses and pulp. Adjusts presses, valves, and flow of pulp to obtain pulp and
molasses mixture with specified moisture content. Takes samples of pulp before pressing, and of
pulp and molasses mixture for laboratory analysis.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends machine that extracts juice, and separates seeds and
pulp from fresh and precooked fruits, berries, and tomatoes: Places containers under discharge
outlets of pulping machine to receive juice, seeds, and pulp. Starts equipment to pump or convey
material through machines or dumps fruit, berries, or vegetables in machine hopper. Observes
passage of juice flowing from discharge outlet to ensure that juice is free of pulp and seeds. Removes
filled containers from discharge outlets. Replaces damaged or clogged filter screen, using handtools.
May adjust paddles in machine, using wrench. May add measured amounts of salt to tomato juice.
May heat berries in open kettle prior to processing in pulping machine. May clean and sterilize
machine, using steam hose. May be designated according to product pulped as Tomato-Pulper
Operator (can. & preserv.).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.685-266 PULVERIZER (meat products)
Tends grinding mill that grinds dried flake albumen into
granules: Starts grinder mill and opens chute gate on machine hopper to direct flake albumen
between grinder rolls. Fills hopper with flake albumen, using scoop. Examines granules and adjusts
machine roller settings as required, using handtools, to ensure albumen is ground to specified size.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends screening device (riddle) to separate coarse pieces of
tobacco from cut tobacco: Starts riddle and observes conveyor feeding tobacco into riddle from
cutting machine. Scrapes off coarse tobacco left on flat screen and returns tobacco to cutting
machine. Replaces filled boxes of sifted tobacco with empty boxes. May brush tobacco from clogged
screens. May be designated according to type of tobacco processed as Granulated-Tobacco Screener
(tobacco); Shorts Sifter (tobacco); Tobacco-Scrap Sifter (tobacco).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.685-274 ROUGH-RICE TENDER (grain-feed mills)
Tends battery of machines that mill and brush cleaned rough
rice: Starts machines, such as shelling stones, rice hullers, paddy separator, and rice brush. Turns
feed controls to regulate flow of rice into series of machines that automatically hull rice, separate
hulled from unhulled rice, brush dust from hulled rice, and blow off bran. Examines rice visually and
tactually, and adjusts machines to ensure standard product. Inspects machines to ensure efficient
milling. Lubricates machines and makes minor repairs.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends equipment that routes rice to milling machines: Opens
feed pipes to route rice for each lot to designated milling machines. Turns wheels, bolts, and moves
levers to adjust grading machines to obtain specified proportions of broken and whole grain rice in
lot being milled. Performs maintenance on mill machinery.
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
521.685-282 SCREEN-ROOM OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)
Tends machines that separate sugar crystals, according to
grain size: Observes machine vibrating screens to ascertain that sugar is flowing. Cleans screens with
brush and regulates vibrations of screens to maintain flow. Changes screens by disconnecting
sleeves, removing wing nuts, and hoisting cover, using block and tackle. Takes sample of screened
sugar for laboratory analysis. Tightens machine parts loosened by vibration, using handtools.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends machine that separates shell particles and sand from
shellfish meats, by water and air agitation, preparatory to blanching and canning or freezing: Turns
valves to admit water and air to separator vat as shelled meats are dumped into it from peeling
machine or by another worker. Adjusts air volume and operating time according to bulk and
cleanliness of meats in vat. Moves floating meats to conveyor by hand, or by using wooden paddle.
Drains vat to remove shells and sand from bottom.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.685-290 SEPARATOR TENDER II (grain-feed mills)
Tends reels or shakers that separate and remove bran, gluten,
or other insolubles from starch suspension: Starts reels or shakers. Turns valves to admit and regulate
flow of liquid suspension to separators. Starts conveyor that carries off insolubles separated from
suspension. Tests specific gravity of liquid starch to ascertain if separation meets standards, using
hydrometer. Cleans shakers or reels with caustic solution and water hose. Replaces worn or broken
bearings, springs, and other parts, using handtools. May tend driers to dehydrate brans.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
521.685-294 SHELLER II (can. & preserv.)
Tends nut-cracking machine that cracks shells of nuts and
separates broken shells from nut meat: Starts machine and turns handwheels to adjust cylinders or
rollers and control flow of nuts into machine. Observes cracked nuts emerging from machine to
ascertain that they are cracked and separated from shells.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends slicing machine that cuts plugs (cheeses) of tobacco
into slice-plug smoking tobacco: Arranges plugs in even piles on cutting board. Starts machine and
tightens setscrew to feed plugs under reciprocating knife. Holds cut slices together in form of plugs
from which slices are cut, using stick. Slides sliced tobacco onto tray. Replaces dull knife blade,
using wrench.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machine that slices bread, cakes, and other bakery
products: Positions and tightens cutting blades and adjusts guides to accommodate size of product
to be sliced, using wrench. Starts machine. Places product on conveyor and monitors slicing action
of machine. Removes sliced products from machine conveyor and places them on conveyor leading
to wrappers. May tend machines that wrap and pack bakery products [PACKAGER, MACHINE
(any industry) 920.685-078]. May be designated according to machine tended as Band-Saw
Operator, Cake Cutting (bakery products); or according to product sliced as Bread Slicer, Machine
(bakery products); Cake Cutter, Machine (bakery products); Wafer Cutter (bakery products).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 78
Tends one or more machines that automatically slice food
products, such as cheese or meat for packaging: Threads roll of interleaf paper into machine. Turns
screws to adjust guides on machine for size of food slab, using wrench. Places slab of food on feeder
bed. Presses levers to clamp chunk to bed and start feeder. Turns dials to set number and thickness
of slices in each stack. Presses switch to start rotating slicer with synchronized devices that cut,
count, interleaf, and stack slices of food. Weighs stack and turns dial to regulate thickness of slices
to achieve prescribed weight. Removes and replaces imperfect slice with one from spare pile. Places
sliced stack on packaging conveyor.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machine that cuts cakes of pressed tobacco (cheeses),
into granular form for smoking tobacco: Places cake of tobacco on bed of machine and pushes cake
between corrugated feed rollers. Catches cut tobacco on tray and feeds ends of slices between rollers,
keeping slices in line. Changes dull knife blades, using wrench. Cleans machine, using steam hose.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.685-314 SNUFF GRINDER AND SCREENER (tobacco)
Tends machines that pulverize chopped tobacco into snuff
and sift snuff through screens to remove oversized particles: Presses button to start hammer mill and
observes operation of machine to ensure that tobacco is being pulverized into snuff, according to
company specifications. Pushes lever to start screener vibrating to sift pulverized snuff. Picks up and
rubs handful of snuff between hands to verify that oversized particles have been removed. Adjusts
hammer mill or changes filter on screener as needed, using handtools. Observes flow of snuff
through screw-type conveyor to ensure that sufficient amount of snuff is fed to packing machine
from screener.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Tends automatic-sorting machine that separates fruits,
vegetables, shrimp, or pickles, according to sizes: Places baskets, tubs, or crates beneath discharge
outlets of machine. Starts machine and dumps boxes of fruit or vegetables in feed chute or opens
supply chute to feed material into machine. Removes full containers from discharge outlets and
replaces them with empty ones. Cleans, oils, and greases machine, using oilcan or grease gun. May
post identifying information on containers.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.685-322 SPICE CLEANER (food prep., nec)
Tends machine that removes foreign matter, such as rocks,
mold, and insects, from spices: Dumps spices into machine hopper. Attaches empty bag to discharge
end of machine and starts machine. Inspects cleaned spices to verify that foreign matter is removed.
May sew ends of filled bags, using power-sewing machine.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machines that grind spices, such as cinnamon and chili
pepper: Opens storage hopper gate to fill hammer or rolling-type grinding mill with spice. Moves
lever to control spice feed and places containers under sifting screen or discharge spout. Examines
crushed spices to verify consistency of grind. Cleans or replaces rollers, sifters, and other machine
parts. May be designated according to spice ground as Chili-Pepper Grinder (food prep., nec);
Cinnamon Grinder (food prep., nec); or according to type of grinding machine tended as Spice
Miller, Hammer Mill (food prep., nec); Spice Miller, Rolling Mill (food prep., nec).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends machine that flattens tobacco stems or stems and veins
of tobacco leaves: Starts conveyor that feeds tobacco to rollers of machine and forks tobacco onto
conveyor. Regulates flow of steam and water to moisten tobacco and clean and cool rollers. May
remove flattened leaves from machine and stack leaves in pile or fork flattened stems into
hogsheads.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machine that removes stems from leaves of tobacco
and arranges stemmed leaves into books: Starts machine and feeds leaf between rollers. Removes
stacks of stripped leaves and ties leaves together. Separates leaves according to books of right or left
halves. Dumps stems from machine into cans. May be designated according to type of tobacco
stemmed as Binder Stripper, Machine (tobacco); Wrapper Stripper (tobacco).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machine that cuts tobacco into shreds for use in
making cigarettes: Starts feeders, ordering drum, conveyors, and cutting machine. Observes
operation of conveyors and cutting machine and pulls lever to regulate flow of tobacco on conveyor
to prevent jamming. May tighten bolts that hold knives, or may change knives, using wrench and
screwdriver, and maintain record of knives used.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machines equipped with guillotine knives or bandsaw,
stick pusher, and deheader, that automatically strip, dehead, and cut macaroni long goods to
specified length: Starts elevator to position rack of dried macaroni beside machine. Pulls machine
arm that lifts drying stick (rod) of macaroni from rack onto chain conveyor that feeds it onto machine
bed. Starts deheading hammer, stick pusher, and knives, and feeds macaroni onto packaging
conveyor. Starts machine that automatically strips and dehooks macaroni, and passes it through
preset bandsaw to cut product into specified lengths for packaging. Removes cut macaroni from
trough and places in box on packaging conveyor line.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.685-346 SUGAR GRINDER (sugar & conf.)
Tends machine that grinds granulated sugar into powdered
sugar: Turns handwheel to set spacing between grinding rollers or stones, or installs gratings in drum
of grinding machine to obtain specified degree of fineness. Starts machine and empties bags of
granulated sugar into hopper. Observes grinding and discharging process to verify pulverization of
sugar to specified fineness and discharge of sugar through air-leg into bags. Removes filled bags
from air-leg onto pallet and replaces them with empty bags.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
521.685-350 SUGAR PRESSER (grain-feed mills)
Tends press that removes corn-sugar hydrol from crystallized
cakes of sugar. Places cakes in press and turns handwheels to compress cakes and squeeze out
hydrol. Releases pressure and removes slabs.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machine that chips cakes of sugar into pieces: Lifts
cakes of sugar onto table of machine having rotating wheel equipped with knives. Starts machine
and pushes sugar cakes against wheel that chips cakes into pieces.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machine that grinds sweet potatoes into semifluid state
to facilitate cooking process: Starts machine and turns handwheel to admit water into discharge chute
of conveyor and into machine to lubricate potatoes during grinding process. Starts conveyor that
moves potatoes from hopper into chute feeding grinding machine. Observes level of semifluid
potatoes fed into receptacle and stops grinding process when receptacle is full. Clears potato jam-ups
on conveyor, using rod.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends threshing machine that strips leaf particles from
tobacco stems: Starts motor that rotates spike-studded drums or vibrates screen. Forks dried stems
onto feed conveyor or opens chute gate to drop tobacco onto feed conveyor. Removes filled catching
bag, empties bag into bin or sack, and replaces bag on machine. Removes matted stems from spikes
of drum.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.685-366 TIPPLE TENDER (grain-feed mills)
Tends tipple to dump casings loaded with dried corn starch
onto conveyor: Lowers casing into tipple, using hoist. Turns handwheel to dump starch into hopper
above moving conveyor, and opens hopper gate to deposit starch uniformly on conveyor.
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.685-370 WINERY WORKER (beverage)
Performs any combination of following tasks involved in
winemaking: Lifts bulk grapes or dried pomace onto conveyor leading to crusher, disintegrator, or
de-alcoholizer still, using pitchfork. Connects portable pumps between tanks and turns valves to
pump wine and alcohol from fermenting and fortifying tanks to tanks that cool wine to prevent
further fermentation. Pumps chilled wine into clarifying tanks and adds prescribed chemicals to
wine. Starts agitator that mixes solution to induce sedimentation of wine particles. Pumps clarified
wines through filtering tanks into tank to obtain blended wine. Pumps wine through pasteurizer to
prevent wine spoilage. Pumps pasteurized wine through filtering device to collect sediment and
precipitates and into tanks in bottling room. Tends press that separates juice from pomace and starts
conveyor that transports pomace to disintegrating machine. Starts disintegrating machine and
de-alcoholizer steam still that salvages alcohol from pomace, and starts conveyor that transports
residue to storage. Cleans and sterilizes fermenting and fortifying tanks and railroad tank cars, using
airhose and soda ash.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends equipment that strains stearin from vegetable oils, such
as soybean, corn, and cottonseed to produce salad oil: Turns valves to admit oil to chilling tank and
to circulate refrigerant through tank coils for specified time to solidify stearin. Opens filter valves
and adjusts air pressure to force oil through filters and trap suspended stearin.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.685-378 DEBONER, PET FOOD (can. & preserv.)
Tends deboning-grinder machine that separates flesh from
bones to make boneless ground pet food: Positions and secures hopper, screw, and disk assemblies
in deboning-grinder machine housings, using wrench, and depresses buttons to activate machine and
conveyor. Observes volume of meat parts moving on conveyor into hopper, and adds or removes
parts, using shovel, and spreads parts in hopper, using stick, to ensure steady supply of parts to
machine. Picks bones and similar matter from parts on conveyor to assist in separating process.
Observes processing and adjusts disk assembly when required to maintain specified consistency and
volume of ground parts, using ratchet lever. Shovels separated bones and foreign matter into disposal
drum. Cleans machine and work area, using hose, brush, and shovel.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 86
521.685-382 FLAVORING OIL FILTERER (beverage)
Tends filtering equipment that removes wax from citrus oil
used to make flavoring: Selects formula card according to work order specifications and pours oil
and other ingredients into mixing tank. Inserts clean filter pad into filter pump and attaches hoses
from mixing tank to filter in prescribed order. Depresses button to activate pump that moves mixture
from mixing tank through filtering mechanism to filter and clarify oil. Opens valve of holding tank
to collect sample of filtered oil and refilters oil when sample does not meet clarity and color
standards. At end of processing, opens valve of holding tank to draw filtered oil into containers.
Maintains records of kinds and quantities of materials used and amount of oil processed.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 86
Tends machine that removes scales from fish: Turns valve
to start spray of water over spiked rollers of scaling machine. Pushes buttons to start and stop
conveyor that feeds fish from holding tank into tray at feeding end of machine and to start scaling
machine. Feeds fish onto conveyor that moves fish through spiked rollers that remove scales from
sides of fish and that dumps fish into containers.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 86
521.686-010 BOLTER HELPER (grain-feed mills)
Assists BOLTER (grain-feed mills) in tending flour sifting
and purifying machines: Opens slides in chutes and starts elevators to route flour between sifters,
purifiers, and grinding machines. Observes flour to ensure flow through specified chutes and
machines. Pounds on chutes with mallet to keep flour flowing. Brushes cloth sieves in sifters and
purifiers to prevent clogging. May adjust flow of water onto belt to temper grain for milling.
Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Removes cottonseed cakes from hydraulic presses after
extraction of oil: Pulls lever or turns handwheel to release pressure on ram. Knocks cake loose and
moves it to edge of press, using metal rod. Places cakes on table for removal of press cloth.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.686-018 CHICLE-GRINDER FEEDER (sugar & conf.)
Feeds chicle and gum bases into grinding machine,
preparatory to making chewing gum: Loads blocks of chicle or other gum bases onto conveyor of
grinding machine, using electric hoist or lift truck. Starts machine and places empty containers under
discharge spout to catch ground ingredients. Shovels ground material into barrels on platform scale
until specified weight is obtained. May dump salvage gum into grinding machine and be designated
Salvage Grinder (sugar & conf.).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.686-022 COTTON PULLER (oils & grease)
Removes rolls of linters (cotton lint cleaned from cottonseed)
from takeup rolls of linter machine. Places empty roll onto brackets of machine and threads end of
material onto roll. Moves rolls of linters to baling room, using handtruck.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 1 DLU: 77
Assists CUSTOM-FEED-MILL OPERATOR (grain-feed
mills) in milling grain and feed to customer specifications. Sacks mill products, loads them on truck,
and delivers products to customer. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry)
Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.686-030 CUT-IN WORKER (grain-feed mills)
Opens sacks of rough (uncleaned) rice, using knife, and
empties rice into hopper, preparatory to cleaning and storing of rice in bins. Piles empty sacks on
handtruck and removes sacks to warehouse.
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 1 DLU: 77
521.686-034 FISH-MACHINE FEEDER (can. & preserv.)
Feeds cleaned fish into machines that bone, skin, or cut and
pack fish sections into can: Inspects fish to ensure that color, odor, and texture meet standards.
Places fish on feed conveyor of machine. May start machines and pull levers to regulate feed
conveyor speed. May be designated according to machine fed as Filling-Machine Feeder (can. &
preserv.); Fish-Boning-Machine Feeder (can. & preserv.); Fish-Cutting-Machine Operator (can. &
preserv.); Fish-Skinning-Machine Feeder (can. & preserv.); or according to activity performed as
Fish Flipper (can. & preserv.); Fish Straightener (can. & preserv.).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.686-038 FLUMER (grain-feed mills)
Feeds potatoes into flume (trough) that carries them to
washing machine: Removes board covering flume to allow potatoes to fall from stockpile. Scoops
potatoes from edges of pile, using wheelbarrow, and dumps them into flume. Adjusts headgates to
regulate flow of potatoes into flume.
GOE: 06.04.39 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 1 DLU: 77
521.686-042 FLUMER II (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: beet flumer
Fills flumes (troughs) with sugar beets, performing any
combination of following duties: Trips lever on gondola loaded with beets, or removes sideboards
on storage bin allowing beets to spill into flume. Prods beets with bar to maintain continuous flow
of beets. Washes gondola or storage bin, using water hose. Dumps truckloads of beets into hopper
and feeds beets onto conveyor leading to flume or storage bins. Removes leaves, stems, and trash
from flume, using shovel or pitchfork. Loads rocks extracted from flume onto dump truck.
GOE: 06.04.39 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 1 DLU: 77
Feeds machine that chops nuts: Places container under
discharge outlet of chopping machine, scoops nuts into hopper of machine and starts machine.
Empties container of chopped nuts as they emerge from machine into trays, sacks, or containers for
further processing. May place trays of nuts in steam cabinet for softening, and slice nuts, using
slicing machine.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.686-050 PROCESSOR HELPER (grain-feed mills)
Assists PROCESSOR, GRAIN (grain-feed mills) in tending
machines and equipment that clean, scour, and separate grain. Regulates flow of grain to machines.
Relieves stoppages. Adjusts machines. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any
industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Assists SLICE-PLUG-CUTTER OPERATOR (tobacco) to
cut plugs of tobacco (cheeses), into slice-plug smoking tobacco. Performs other duties as described
under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.687-010 ALMOND BLANCHER, HAND (can. & preserv.)
Observes blanched (skinned) almonds on conveyor belt
emerging from blanching machine and removes almonds with skins missed by machine. Rubs or
squeezes almonds between fingers to remove skins. May rub or squeeze skins from almonds that
have been immersed in hot water and dumped into trays.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: S GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 1 DLU: 77
521.687-014 BINDER CUTTER, HAND (tobacco) alternate titles: filler-leaf cutter,
long
Cuts leaf tobacco used to bind bunches to specified size.
Places tobacco leaf on cutting table against guides and lowers knife blade to cut leaf. Moves guides
to obtain cut of specific size.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Inspects leaves of tobacco before and after stripping to
determine whether leaves are suitable for use as binders: Inspects each leaf for holes and tears. Places
leaves to be used as binders in bundle for stripping and discards defective leaves. Removes defective
leaves from books and places books of perfect leaves in container. May sprinkle water on books that
appear dry.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.687-022 BONE PICKER (can. & preserv.)
Examines shellfish meats under ultraviolet light and removes
pieces of shell, preparatory to canning: Places tray of shelled meats on table, or observes meats
passing on conveyor under ultraviolet generators that cause shell particles to glow. Turns and stirs
meats by hand to view all sides and picks out and discards bits of shell, viscera, and foreign matter.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 1 DLU: 77
521.687-026 BUNCH TRIMMER, MOLD (tobacco)
Draws knife along ends of cigar molds to cut off excess
tobacco protruding from molds. Loads trimmed molds onto truck for removal to rolling department.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 1 DLU: 77
Removes contaminated char (activated carbon) from corn
syrup filters for reclaiming: Positions receiving platform at discharge gate of filter to unload used
char. Removes nuts to open discharge gate, using wrench. Loosens and pulls char onto receiving
platform and into chute to conveyor. Sweeps filters to remove remaining char. Arranges and smooths
blankets that cover bottom plates of filter. Replaces gate and tightens nuts evenly to prevent warp
and leakage. Cleans char from platform and floor.
GOE: 06.04.39 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Prepares char filter tanks for sugar-liquor filtration: Attaches
hoses between filters and manifold, using wrenches. Removes filter covers, using block and tackle.
Positions char chutes and starts conveyors to fill empty filters. Attaches hose from manifold to weir
box for mixing liquor with char while filling. Covers filters after filling. Opens air vents to purge air
from filled filters. Cleans hoses and drip pans.
GOE: 06.04.39 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
521.687-038 DRIP-BOX TENDER (grain-feed mills)
Positions spout of portable tank containing starch solution
over series of boxes lined with cloth and opens valve to fill each box. Inverts boxes after water has
drained through cloth to remove solid starch cakes, or scoops out starch with shovel, and places
product on handtruck for transfer to kiln. May move levers controlling flow of starch into steel
casings and hang casings on hooks of overhead conveyor leading to kiln and be designated Starch
Presser (grain-feed mills).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 1 DLU: 77
521.687-042 EGG BREAKER (any industry)
Separates yolk and glair (white) of eggs for use in food
products: Strikes eggs against bar, allows contents to fall into bowl, and throws empty shells into
receptacle. Smells broken eggs to detect spoiled ones and dumps them into waste container. Pours
broken eggs from bowl over egg-separating device. Pulls lever to retain yolk and to allow white to
fall into cup below. May be designated according to specialization as Egg Smeller (any industry).
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.687-046 FILLER SPREADER (tobacco)
Separates individual leaves from pads of tobacco leaves
pressed together in shipping. Arranges leaves in rows on screen racks. Assists other workers in
carrying and lifting screen racks to storage racks.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 1 DLU: 77
521.687-050 FILTER CHANGER (beverage)
Replaces soiled filter cakes in beer filter, using handtools.
Disassembles filter press and separates plates (frames) to remove old filter pads. Positions clean
cakes between plates and reassembles filter.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.687-054 FILTER-SCREEN CLEANER (beverage)
Cleans filter screens used in diatomaceous-silica filtering
machine: Disassembles screens from frame by hand or using wrenches. Flushes residue from screens
with water hose or immerses and boils screens in tanks of boiling water. Cleans and reassembles
screens and frames, using brushes and handtools. Cleans working area and equipment, using mops
and brooms.
GOE: 06.04.39 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.687-058 FISH CHOPPER, GANG KNIFE (can. & preserv.)
Positions fish on cutting table and pulls $T3gang knife$T1
handle to cut fish into several lengths for packing into cans. May load and distribute trays of cut fish
to packers.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Sorts fish livers, according to species of fish and size, shape,
color, and texture of liver: Cuts liver from viscera, using knife, and places liver in specified tub.
Discards diseased, spoiled, and poor quality livers. May clean and fillet fish [FISH CLEANER (can.
& preserv.; fishing & hunt.)].
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.687-066 FRUIT CUTTER (sugar & conf.)
Cuts dried, fresh, candied, or crystallized fruit into cubes or
pieces for candy fillings and for garnishing iced candies, using knife. When opening, pitting, and
chopping dates, is designated Date Puller (sugar & conf.).
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 1 DLU: 77
Cuts caps from commercial honeycombs with hand or
motor-driven knife, preparatory to extracting honey: Breaks propolis (beeglue) seals with scraper,
and lifts frame of honeycomb from super. Moves honeycomb frame into oscillating knife, or cuts
caps from frame, using hand knife. Trims superfluous wax from wooden parts with knife and places
frame in stand. May place frames of honeycomb in extractor [HONEY EXTRACTOR (food prep.,
nec)].
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Collects rejected cans of corn syrup and pours contents into
strainer that removes impurities. Cleans work area and reservoir of filling machines, using water,
brushes, and mop. Carries cans and supplies to machines.
GOE: 06.04.39 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 1 DLU: 77
Routes flow of wash water from char filter as directed by
LIQUOR-BRIDGE OPERATOR (sugar & conf.): Prepares filter-record board, showing filters to
be filled with liquor. Ties clean pockets on filter discharge nipple to prevent splashing in weir boxes.
Changes weir boxes to divert flow of sweetwater (wash water from filter containing sugar) or waste
water to specified tanks or bays, noting changes on filter record board. Tests water for density to
ascertain sugar content, using hydrometer. Bottles samples of liquor and sweetwater for laboratory
analysis. Washes weir boxes and keeps work station in sanitary condition.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
521.687-082 MILLER HELPER, DISTILLERY (beverage) alternate titles: grain-miller
helper
Assists MILLER, DISTILLERY (beverage) to clean and
grind grain into meal for use in distillation of distilled liquors: Adjusts grain and meal discharge
chutes on storage tanks. Removes covers from storage tanks to admit grain and meal. Changes
vibrating screens on cleaning machines, using handtools. Places empty grain sacks over discharge
ends of cleaning machines to collect dust and refuse. Assists MILLER, DISTILLERY (beverage)
to make minor repairs to pumps, air-conveyor chutes, and machines. Performs other duties as
described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Removes defective nuts and foreign matter from bulk nut
meats: Observes nut meats on conveyor belt, and picks out broken, shriveled, or wormy nuts and
foreign matter, such as leaves and rocks. Places defective nuts and foreign matter into containers.
May be designated according to kind of nut meat sorted as Almond Sorter (can. & preserv.); Peanut
Sorter (can. & preserv.).
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: S GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Immerses nuts in hot water to soften shells to facilitate
shelling process: Turns valve to fill vat or kettle with water. Starts heaters and sets temperature
gauge to maintain required temperature. Places nuts, such as almonds, pecans, or walnuts, into wire
basket, and lowers basket into vat of hot water, using hoist. Removes basket from vat after specified
time.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Inspects peeled potatoes, passing on conveyor belt. Picks out
rotten potatoes. Cuts out unsuitable parts and halves over-sized potatoes, using knife.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Removes stems, offcolor tobacco, and foreign material, such
as strings, dirt, and paper from tobacco as it moves along conveyor to ensure clean and uniform
product. May drop pickings into bags attached to conveyor frame, according to whether pickings are
dark tobacco, green tobacco, tobacco with stems, or foreign material. May be designated according
to type of tobacco processed as Filler Picker (tobacco); Scrap Sorter (tobacco).
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.687-102 PICKING-TABLE WORKER (sugar & conf.)
Picks stems, stones, metal, or wood not eliminated by
trash-picking machine from conveyor to prevent damage to beet knives. May trim tops from beets
to prevent clogging of knives in slicers.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 1 DLU: 77
Prepares meat for use in making ground and smoked meat
products, such as sausage and bologna: Obtains specified meat from stock and carries to cutting
table. Cuts and trims meat from bone and dices meat, using knife, cleaver, and bandsaw. Weighs
meat on platform scale and places in tubs. Tags each tub for weight and contents. May grind meat.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Shakes hands of cured tobacco to separate, straighten, and
expose leaves to air and remove dirt. Places loosened tobacco on table or conveyor for further
processing. May be designated according to type of leaf processed as Frog Shaker (tobacco);
Wrapper Opener (tobacco).
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 1 DLU: 77
521.687-114 SHAKER WASHER (grain-feed mills)
Flushes shaker tables and reel panels, using hose, to remove
material that clogs mesh and prevents effective separation of starch from bran and gluten. Sponges
and rinses back of fabric with detergent solution and water. Removes and installs repaired frames,
using wrench and screwdriver, under direction of SHAKER REPAIRER (grain-feed mills).
GOE: 06.04.39 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.687-118 SHELLER I (can. & preserv.) alternate titles: huller operator
Cracks nuts, such as pecans, brazil nuts, and walnuts, using
vise. Picks out nut meats and drops meat in container.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 1 DLU: 77
Shucks fresh or steamed shellfish, such as oysters, clams, or
scallops (bivalves), preparatory to canning, freezing, or fresh packing: Holds shellfish firmly or
against block and forces shucking knife between halves of shell at hinge juncture. Twists knife to
sever muscles holding shell closed and pries open. Cuts shellfish from shell, flips it into container,
and discards shell. May break off edges of shells before shucking, using hatchet. May be designated
according to shellfish shucked as Clam Shucker (can. & preserv.); Oyster Shucker (can. & preserv.);
Scallop Shucker (can. & preserv.).
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
521.687-126 SKIN LIFTER, BACON (meat products)
Cuts slit in flank end of bacon slab between meat and skin,
using knife, so that slab may be inserted into derinding machine.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 1 DLU: 77
Picks up split and brained hog head and holds nasal passages
against revolving emery wheel to clean out dirt. Removes dirt from ear passages. Throws hog head
in container.
GOE: 06.04.39 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.687-134 STEMMER, HAND (tobacco) alternate titles: filler stemmer, hand; leaf
stemmer, hand; sprigger; tobacco stripper, hand; wrapper stemmer, hand
Removes stems from tobacco leaves to prepare tobacco for
use as filler, binder, or wrapper for cigars, plug, or twist chewing tobacco: Strips leaf from stem,
starting at tip end of leaf. Spreads and stacks wrapper leaves in piles, keeping leaves separated into
left- and right-hand books. Places filler tobacco and stems in box or can. May be designated
according to tobacco stripped as Binder Stripper, Hand (tobacco); Scrap Stripper, Hand (tobacco);
Wrapper Stripper, Hand (tobacco).
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
521.687-138 TABLE HAND (tobacco)
Forks tobacco from bin onto cutting-machine supply table
to supply SMOKING-TOBACCO-CUTTER OPERATOR (tobacco).
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
522 CULTURING, MELTING, FERMENTING, DISTILLING, SATURATING,
PICKLING, AGING, AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
This group includes occupations concerned with growing
bacteria or other microorganisms in materials; liquefying solid materials by means of heat; breaking
down complex molecules in organic compounds by the introduction of a ferment such as yeast;
heating a mixture to separate the more volatile from the less volatile parts and then cooling and
condensing the resulting vapor to produce a nearly pure or refined substance; soaking thoroughly,
filling, charging, or treating a substance with another so that no more can be taken up; preserving
and flavoring materials or products by immersing, coating, or injecting them with preservatives; and
subjecting materials or products to the effects of time.
522.130-010 SUPERVISOR, MELT HOUSE (sugar & conf.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
washing, centrifuging, and melting bulk raw sugar: Reads production schedule and consults with
SUPERVISOR, FILTRATION (sugar & conf.) to ascertain quantity of liquor required. Calculates
melting rates of raw sugar, using standard formula. Moves controls to set timing cycles on
centrifuges and start machinery, such as elevators, scrolls, and pumps. Inspects process stations to
verify that equipment and machinery are operating as specified. Performs other duties as described
under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title. May supervise workers engaged in reclaiming
contaminated sugars and syrups and be designated Supervisor, Remelt (sugar & conf.).
GOE: 06.01.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
distilling liquors, such as gin, brandy, and whiskey: Verifies specified amount and proof of distilled
liquor produced. Directs workers in preparing and storing ingredients, such as sour beer. Prepares
flavoring ingredients used in distilling gin. Reviews distillation records to verify adherence to
specified formula. Inspects operating condition of stills and auxiliary equipment. Performs other
duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L4 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
522.132-010 SUPERVISOR, MALT HOUSE (beverage)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
producing malt from barley: Adjusts controls on steeping tanks, germinating tanks, and drying kilns,
following readings on recording charts. Coordinates steeping, germinating, and drying operations
and evaluates operations against quality control laboratory reports. Performs other duties as
described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.01.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L4 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in
receiving and brining food products, such as cucumbers, peppers, onions, and cauliflower,
preparatory to further processing, utilizing knowledge of federal, state, and company standards:
Studies weekly production schedule to ascertain quantity and type of products to be processed, and
reviews status charts for individual tanks to determine availability of brined products for processing.
Instructs workers to move or store products from or into tanks, according to production
requirements. Maintains record of transactions for each tank on chart. Performs other duties as
described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.01 STRENGTH: H GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
522.264-010 TRAINING TECHNICIAN (can. & preserv.)
Trains and directs workers in methods of processing fish roe:
Teaches FISH ROE PROCESSOR (can. & preserv.) 522.687-046 characteristics, such as color,
maturity, and outer appearance of membrane, of egg skeins (membrane-enclosed ovaries, tissue, and
fish roe) to enable worker to recognize skeins of different species, appearance of unacceptable
skeins, and commercial grades of skeins. Demonstrates packing procedures, such as method of lining
boxes, placement patterns of processed skeins in boxes, and amount of salt to apply to each layer.
Directs workers to change brine solution used to preserve skeins and sets timer that controls
processing times of skeins in brining vats. Retrains workers as necessary. Sorts, salts, grades, and
packs skeins of fish roe [FISH ROE TECHNICIAN (can. & preserv.) 522.384-010]. Tests processed
egg skeins for nitrate content, using prepared chemical kit, comparison charts, and following kit
instructions. May direct activities of other workers.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 6 DLU: 86
Controls equipment to prepare mixture of mash and yeast
for use in manufacture of distilled liquors: Weighs specified quantities of rye and malt meal,
depending upon amount of yeast required, and dumps them into yeast tub (cooker) filled with
specified amount of water. Opens valves to admit steam that circulates through coil pipes in tub and
cooks mixture. Starts revolving blades in tub to agitate mixture as it cooks. Observes temperature
gauges and increases or decreases steam pressure to maintain constant temperature as mash cooks.
Pours yeast culture into cooked mash and mixes mash with revolving blades. Stops revolving blades
when mash and yeast are thoroughly mixed. Tests mash to determine temperature and specific
gravity (proof), using thermometer and hydrometer, and records results. Observes gauges and
increases or decreases steam to ensure that mash ferments at constant temperature. Notifies
FERMENTATION OPERATOR (beverage) when mash is ready to be pumped into fermentation
tank. Removes sample of mash for laboratory analysis.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
522.382-010 COTTAGE-CHEESE MAKER (dairy products)
Controls equipment to make cottage cheese from milk:
Washes cheese vat and tools with sterilizing solution and rinse water. Turns valves and observes
meters to convey specified amounts of milk and culture into vat. May add rennet to coagulate milk,
and dye to tint curd. Turns steam and water valves and observes thermometer and clock to heat milk
for specified time and at specified temperature to incubate culture. Starts agitator in vat and stirs
ingredients, using paddle. Tests sample of whey for acidity and cuts curd with knife to allow seepage
of whey. Observes thermometer and adjusts steam and water valves to cook curd at slowly
increasing temperature. Feels and breaks sample of curd to determine when it is sufficiently cooked.
Turns cold water and drain valves or sprays curd with chlorinated water to wash curd and remove
whey. When making baker's cheese, drains uncooked whole curd from vat into porous bags to
remove whey and dumps curd into blending machine to distribute residual moisture. When making
creamed cottage cheese, adds cream and stirs with paddle or starts agitator. Records processing steps.
May taste cheese for salt and acid content. May pasteurize milk. May make culture.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
522.382-014 FERMENTATION OPERATOR (beverage)
Controls fermentation process of sweet or sour mash
inoculated with yeast to produce fermented mash for use in distillation of distilled liquors: Pumps
specified number of gallons of cooked mash and yeast into fermentation tank, simultaneously, to
ensure that mash and yeast are thoroughly mixed together. Opens valves to admit specified number
of gallons of water into mixture, according to formula. Opens valves to circulate steam through coil
pipes in tank to heat mixture to prescribed temperature. Turns valves to admit and control air
pressure that agitates mixture as it ferments or to accelerate chemical reaction of yeast. Observes
gauges or dials to ascertain that prescribed temperature and gas pressure are remaining constant in
tank. Tests mash at prescribed intervals to determine temperature and specific gravity (proof), using
thermometer and alcohol-proof hydrometer. Compares test results with standard charts to determine
when mixture is fully cooked. Regulates steam, air, and gas pressure in tank to ensure that chemical
reaction of yeast and fermentation process is taking place, according to formula. Pumps sour mash
into cistern tank, preparatory to distilling. Cleans tanks by rinsing them with water.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R4 M2 L3 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
Controls equipment to regauge, filter, rectify, blend, and
verify proof of whiskeys and other distilled liquors, preparatory to bottling: Pumps specified number
of gallons of whiskey and deionized water into regauging tanks (reducing tanks) and agitates mixture
with compressed air to reduce proof of barreled whiskey. Measures temperature, using thermometer,
and specific gravity, using alcohol-proof hydrometer, and compares readings with tables from
standard gauging manuals to determine proof of mixture. Pumps regauged whiskey into cooling tank
and opens valves to circulate cold water through coil pipes in tank to reduce whiskey to specified
temperature before filtering. Starts filter press to remove impurities from distilled liquor, and adjusts
valves to control vacuum pressure in press and to regulate flow of liquor through press. Observes
dials and gauges to ascertain that temperature and pressure remain constant during filtering process.
Pumps different proofs of whiskeys into agitating tank, adds specified amount of deionized water,
and agitates mixture to blend whiskeys. Mixes flavorings and other ingredients, according to
formula, into mixing tank with specified number of gallons of spirits, such as gin or vodka, and
adjusts valves to control temperature and compressed air to produce brandies, cordials, and fortified
beverages. May specialize in one phase of processing and be designated according to duties
performed as Rectifying Attendant (beverage); Whiskey Filterer (beverage); Whiskey-Proof Reader
(beverage); Whiskey-Regauger (beverage).
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 6 DLU: 77
Controls equipment to cook grain meal to prepare mash for
fermentation process prior to distillation into alcohol, gin, or whiskey: Fills cooker with water and
opens valves to admit steam that circulates through pipes in vat and heats water to specified
temperature. Pumps ground meal from meal tank into hopper, balanced on scale, to weigh specified
amount and turns handwheels to regulate flow of meal into cooker. Starts revolving blades in cooker
to agitate mixture as it cooks. Observes temperature gauges to ascertain temperature of mixture in
cooker and turns valves to increase or decrease temperature. Cooks mash for specified time and
pumps cooked mash into cooling tub. Pumps cooled mash into fermenting tank. Opens valves to
admit compressed air, through perforated pipes at bottom of fermenting tank, to keep meal in
suspension as it flows from cooling tub into fermenting tank.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R4 M2 L3 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
522.382-026 STILL OPERATOR II (beverage) alternate titles: beer-still runner
compounder; still runner
Controls still from central control board, to distill brandy,
gin, vodka, or whiskey: Adjusts valves to control temperature and rate of flow of distilling materials
through still and auxiliary equipment, such as stripping column, rectifier, condenser, and
$T3tribox.$T1 Observes gauges, dials, and charts to ensure that temperature and rate of flow of
distillants are maintained according to formula, so that specified proof of distilled liquor is obtained.
Ascertains temperature and specific gravity of liquor, using thermometer and hydrometer, and
compares readings with standard gauging manual to determine proof of distilled liquor. Draws
sample of distilled liquor for laboratory analysis. Pumps distilled liquor from tribox into cistern tank
to be $T3regauged.$T1 May be designated according to type of liquor distilled as Still Operator,
Brandy (beverage); Still Operator, Gin (beverage); Still Operator, Whiskey (beverage).
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M4 L3 SVP: 6 DLU: 77
522.382-030 STILL OPERATOR I (beverage)
Controls still that produces high-proof alcohol from
fermented wine: Records temperature, pressure, flow gauge and meter readings. Sets and adjusts
controls to regulate and maintain specified temperature and pressure of unit. Turns valves to regulate
flow of alcohol through unit and into storage tanks. Records amount of time consumed during
distilling process. Collects alcohol samples for laboratory analysis.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
522.382-034 SUGAR BOILER (sugar & conf.)
Controls vacuum pan sugar boilers to concentrate sugar
liquor and grow sugar crystals to specified size: Starts vacuum pump, and opens valves to admit
specified amounts of liquor and steam into vacuum pan, and water into condenser unit. Observes
boiling of liquor through sight glasses. Adjusts valves to maintain specified temperatures and
pressures and obtain supersaturated solution without carmelizing sugar. Opens valve to shock
solution with panseed (powdered sugar) and start formation of sugar crystals. Obtains samples of
solution, using proofstick, and observes grain size under microscope to determine when crystals have
grown to specified size. Opens pan-feed valve to control growth of crystals. Samples solution to
ensure that sugar crystals remain at specified sizes as pan fills. Closes pan-feed valve when pan is
filled and continues boiling until solution reaches specified concentration of sugar-crystals and
massecuite. Turns valves to stop boiling and to break vacuum seal on pan. Turns valve to dump
sugar into mixing tank or crystallizer. Washes and steams pan after dumping strike to remove sugar
remaining on coils or calandria. Records strike on station log. May be designated according to type
of liquor boiled as Soft-Sugar Boiler (sugar & conf.); White-Sugar Boiler (sugar & conf.); or
according to stage in process as High-Raw-Sugar Boiler (sugar & conf.); Remelt-Sugar Boiler (sugar
& conf.).
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 6 DLU: 77
522.382-038 VINEGAR MAKER (food prep., nec)
Controls equipment to produce vinegar: Starts pumps and
opens valves to charge generators and concentrators with specified volume of vinegar starter, water,
alcohol, and coolant. Monitors air and temperature gauges and flowmeters and adjusts thermostats,
valves, and dials to maintain prescribed generating and concentrating conditions for strength of
vinegar being processed. Turns valves to regulate rate and volume of solution through filter tank and
to transfer solution to storage or shipping tank. Tests vinegar samples for grain content (strength),
using pH meter and hydrometer. Records test results and air temperature readings on process control
cards.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
522.384-010 FISH ROE TECHNICIAN (can. & preserv.)
Sorts, grades, and packs egg skeins containing fish roe:
Examines egg skeins (membrane-enclosed ovaries, tissue, and fish roe) for unacceptable conditions,
such as immaturity, bruises, or blood saturation. Discards unacceptable skeins and places acceptable
skeins in containers for weighing and to await further processing. Dissolves specified salts in water,
following brining formula; tests specific gravity of solution, using hydrometer; and pours brining
solution into agitation vat. Flips switches to start vat agitators, pours preweighed amount of egg
skeins into vat, and turns knob on timer to set brining cycle. Feels skeins for firmness and texture
to determine effect of brine on skeins. Removes processed skeins from vat, using wooden-handled
seine, and places skeins in container to drain. Tests brine in vat, using hydrometer, and adds
specified salts when required to maintain salinity of brining solution at specified level. Examines,
grades, and separates processed egg skeins, according to factors such as color, length, and width,
utilizing product experience. Selects boxes marked for prescribed grade of egg skeins, places plastic
sheets across bottom of boxes as liner, and sprinkles salt over liners prior to packing skeins.
Positions layers of skeins in boxes to ensure preservation and seasoning in boxes. Weighs boxes on
scales after packing, and adds or removes skeins to obtain specified weight. Folds plastic liner over
filled boxes, positions lids on boxes, and stacks packed boxes for storage during aging process.
GOE: 06.02.28 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 6 DLU: 86
522.465-010 STEEP TENDER (grain-feed mills)
Tends steep tanks to soften corn and other grains preparatory
to grinding: Opens hatch and chute gate leading to steep tank, and signals GRAIN RECEIVER
(grain-feed mills) to load tank with grain. Turns valves and starts pumps to fill tank with steep-water
to specified level. Observes thermometers and opens steam valves to heat tank to specified
temperature. Tests specific gravity of water in tanks, using hydrometer, to determine when steeping
process is complete. Records data, such as number of batches and bushels steeped, length of steeping
cycle, and temperature and specific gravity of each batch. May prepare grinding schedules to
facilitate production. May operate sulfur burner to regulate sulfuric acid concentration in steep water,
millhouse, and starch wash water. May work as member of team and be designated according to
position as Bottom Steep Tender (grain-feed mills); Top Steep Tender (grain-feed mills).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
522.482-010 MASHER (beverage)
Operates cooker and mashing tub to cook and combine
cereal, such as corn or rice, and malt to produce wort: Opens slide gate on scale hopper to fill cooker
and tub with measured amounts of malt and cereal. Starts pumps and turns valves to admit hot water
into cooker and tub. Starts power-rakes that mix cereal and water in cooker, and malt and water in
tub. Ignites burners to cook cereal and mash over controlled cooking cycle. Turns outlet valve on
cooker and starts pump that transfers cereal mash to tub. Turns valve that admits steam into tub to
heat mash to specified temperature. Starts power-rake that mixes mash. Adds iodine to sample of
mash and examines color to determine degree of saccharization. Turns outlet valve to transfer
cooked mash to filter press or lautertub. Washes mashing tub and cooker, using high-pressure water
hoses and cleaning solutions. Records mash temperature, steam pressure, and degree of
saccharization.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Tends machine that mixes pickling solution for use in curing
meats: Weighs specified amount of dry ingredients, such as phosphate and nitrate, on scale,
according to written specifications. Turns valve to fill vat of mixing machine with water, and dumps
dry ingredients into vat. Presses button to activate machine agitator that mixes ingredients and turns
valve to admit brine solution into vat. Tests mixed solution for saline content, using salinometer, and
turns valve to stop flow of brine solution into vat when specified saline content is obtained. Turns
drain valve or presses pump button to drain or pump mixed pickling solution from vat into storage
tank for use in curing process. May turn steam valve to heat solution to specified temperature. May
weigh specified amounts of ingredients to prepare dry-cure mix and mix ingredients, using ladle or
electric mixer. May observe meat color to determine degree of cure.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tests brine in olive barrels, maintains salinity of specified
level, and inspects olives for evidence of spoilage: Knocks bung from barrel, using mallet. Siphons
sample of solution from cask and reads indicator level, using hydrometer, to measure solution
salinity. Replaces solution or adds water or salt to maintain brine salinity at specified level. Feels,
smells, and visually examines olives to detect spoilage, wrinkling, and discoloration. Reseals barrel
with bung, using mallet. May add vinegar or lactic acid to solution to retard spoilage.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
522.585-014 GERMINATION WORKER (beverage)
Tends equipment that controls temperature and humidity in
rotating drums or compartments in which barley is germinated to produce malt: Starts fans that force
and circulate moist, heated air into drums or compartments. Moves damper counterweights or lowers
handle to adjust and obtain specified temperature and humidity. Adds water to drum, using metered
hose, or starts screw-type mixing machine equipped with water sprayer to ensure uniformity of
germination. Removes sample of germinated barley from drum or compartment for laboratory
analysis. Records such data concerned with malting cycle as air and water temperature and humidity
content.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
522.587-010 CARBONATION TESTER (beverage)
Measures and records volume of carbon dioxide in storage
tanks during carbonation of beer, and purity of carbon dioxide present in beer after fermentation:
Connects test apparatus to tank test cocks on storage tanks during carbonation of beer. Reads
electronic meter on test apparatus and records meter readings that indicate volume of carbon dioxide,
or amount of carbonation, present in beer. Observes calibrated tube of testing instrument attached
to tank test cocks after fermentation of beer, and records readings that indicate percentage of oxygen
or purity in carbon dioxide content of beer.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Operates pumps that add yeast to wort, following standard
instructions: Turns spigot to drain yeast from pressurized yeast tub into yeast wagon, or starts pump
to transfer yeast from storage tank to yeast brink (pressurized tank that pumps measured amounts
of yeast to starting tank). Connects wort and starting tank lines. Signals PUMPER, BREWERY
(beverage) or starts pump to transfer wort from storage to starting tanks. Mixes yeast and wort, using
paddle and connects wagon and wort lines, or opens valve on brink tank to transfer yeast mixture
or yeast to wort in starting tank. Observes flow dials and pressure gauges to ensure that specified
ratio of yeast to wort is maintained. Opens starting tank valve to obtain sample for laboratory
analysis. May pump pure yeast culture, prepared by YEAST-CULTURE DEVELOPER (beverage),
from sterile barrels through successive yeast culture tanks to permit further cultivation of yeast prior
to adding it to wort and be designated Culture-Room Worker (beverage).
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Operates redrying machine to dry, cool, and moisten tobacco
for packing or further processing: Starts flow of steam or hot air into drying units and steam and
water in ordering section. Starts fan that circulates hot air in drying units and conveyor that carries
tobacco through drying unit, cooling section, and ordering section. Observes air pressure gauges,
humidity and temperature charts, or thermometer to determine whether specified amount of heat,
steam, or air pressure is maintained. Feels tobacco to determine moisture content and regulates flow
of hot air, steam, and water to correct deviations from standard. May remove sample leaves of
tobacco from machine for moisture content measurement.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
522.665-010 FILTER TENDER (grain-feed mills)
Tends rotary vacuum and drum or leaf pressure filters that
purify liquid sugars: Turns valves to control flow of materials through filters during semiautomatic
or manual operation of equipment, as instructed. Observes liquid sugar flowing through filters to
detect cloudiness and turns valves to regulate flow, recirculate filtrate, or bypass filter for cleaning.
Moves levers to raise filter covers and cleans filter, using hot water hose.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M1 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
522.665-014 YEAST PUSHER (beverage)
Tends equipment to transfer surplus yeast from fermenting
cellar to storage tanks in yeast drying plant: Couples hose between yeast tank and flow lines, using
wrench. Opens valves on line to effect uninterrupted flow. Notifies yeast plant to prepare to receive
yeast. Opens gravity-feed outlet valve to permit yeast to drop into storage tanks. Climbs into tank
to spray yeast residue with water and pushes it to outlet to complete transfer, using water hose and
paddle.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Examines filled bottles of distilled liquor to detect
imperfections or breaks in glass or foreign particles within bottle: Removes bottle from conveyor
line, places it in front of strong light, and examines it to detect imperfections in glass or foreign
particles within bottle. Informs CONTAINER WASHER, MACHINE (any industry) to stop machine
when foreign particles are detected within bottles. May be designated according to type of liquor
inspected as Gin Inspector (beverage); Whiskey Inspector (beverage).
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
522.682-010 KETTLE OPERATOR (beverage)
Controls equipment to cook grain mash and boil resulting
liquor (wort) with hops to flavor it preparatory to fermentation, following written or oral
specifications: Mixes and cooks specified amounts of malt, corn, and rice in water, maintaining
temperatures for designated periods of time. Turns valves to transfer mash to lautertub to strain and
extract wort, and to control flow of wort from lautertub to brew kettle. Adds specified amounts of
hops to wort in brew kettle and cooks mixture [KETTLE TENDER (beverage)]. Drains wort through
hop-extractor into hot-wort tank and starts pump to transfer wort to cooler. May add hop extract to
mixture in brew kettle.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Operates $T3ordering machine$T1 to moisten tobacco
preparatory to processing: Starts machine and conveyor and turns valve to start flow of steam into
chamber. Observes gauge to determine whether specified amount of steam pressure is maintained.
Feels tobacco leaves to determine moisture content and regulates flow of steam, hot air, or water so
that tobacco will be pliable and easily processed. Observes flow of tobacco from machine onto
conveyor or into tubs or boxes. Regulates speed of conveyor. May feed tobacco onto conveyor of
ordering machine.
GOE: 06.02.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Pickles prepared food products in preservative or flavoring
solutions: Mixes ingredients, such as salt, vinegar, or sugar in barrels, vats, or tanks, according to
formula, to make pickling or flavoring brine. Dumps product, such as vegetables, fruit, fish, fish
eggs, or meat into solution to soak for specified time. May pack product into barrels in layers,
covering each layer with preservative compound. May remove contents from containers by hand or
with dip net. May be designated according to product pickled as Fish Pickler (can. & preserv.);
Gherkin Pickler (can. & preserv.); Pepper Pickler (can. & preserv.); Sweet-Pickled-Fruit Maker (can.
& preserv.); Sweet-Pickle Maker (can. & preserv.).
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 78
Tends machine that rinses and dries cottage cheese and
blends it with cream to produce cream-style cottage cheese: Inserts plastic liner in tub, sprays liner
interior with sterilizing fluid, and slides tub under machine discharge outlet. Signals
COTTAGE-CHEESE MAKER (dairy products) to pump cottage cheese to machine. Presses
switches and turns water valve to start machine that spreads cottage cheese into even layer, sprays
cheese with refrigerated water to cool and rinse it, and squeezes cheese dry under pressure belt. Feels
dried cheese to determine if specified amount of water is removed, and adjusts pressure belt, as
required, using wrenches. Starts pump and turns valve to control flow of cream from refrigerated
tank to auger that blends cream with cottage cheese. Observes texture of creamed cottage cheese and
adjusts valve to maintain cream content at specified level. Tastes cottage cheese and reports
off-flavors to management. Stops machine and closes filled tub. Blends cream and salt according to
formula, using mixer, and pumps cream to refrigerated tank.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
522.685-014 BREWERY CELLAR WORKER (beverage)
Tends equipment that cools and adds yeast to wort to produce
beer: Starts pumps and turns valves to control flow of refrigerant through cooler coils, to regulate
flow of hot wort from tank through cooler into starting tank, and to admit specified amounts of air
into wort [COOLING-MACHINE OPERATOR (beverage)]. Turns valves to add yeast to wort and
to transfer wort to fermenting tanks [RECEIVER, FERMENTING CELLARS (beverage)].
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends steam cooker to prepare brines and pickling solutions
used for preserving food products: Opens valve to admit required amount of water into steam cooker,
observing water gauge or designated mark on cooker. Pours salt or other ingredients, such as
vinegar, alum, tumeric, sugar, and flavoring, into water, using measuring container. Mixes
ingredients in kettle, using paddle. Admits steam into jacket of cooker and allows solution to boil
for specified length of time. Observes temperature gauge and regulates heat to maintain boiling
temperature. Tests solution for salt and other preserving content, using salinometer or hydrometer.
Adds water, salt, or other ingredients until prescribed specific gravity is attained. Pumps solution to
brine vat or holding tank for aging and curing.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
522.685-022 BRINE MAKER II (can. & preserv.)
Tends equipment that mixes brine solution of specified
sulfur-dioxide concentration in vat to bleach and preserve cherries prior to processing them into
maraschino cherries: Turns valve and observes volume indicators to fill vat with specified volume
of water. Screws hose coupling on outlet valve of sulfur-dioxide gas container, using wrench, and
lowers other end of hose into water. Reads chart and gauges and opens valve to admit specified
amount of gas into vat to obtain solution of specified concentration. Draws sample of brine solution
from vat and tests it for volumetric concentration, using test equipment and reagents, such as starch
and iodine. May add lime, according to formula, and in proportion to volume of brine and ripeness
of cherries to provide firming agent. Mixes lime in solution, using paddle. May pump brine from vat
into plastic-lined bins filled with cherries.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Tends equipment to regulate flow of carbon dioxide into beer
lines and tanks to carbonate beer: Observes volume meters and pressure gauges and turns valves to
admit specified amounts of carbon dioxide at specified pressures into tanks and lines. Observes beer
through sight glasses and adjusts flow and pressure of carbon dioxide to control turbulence.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends machine that applies flavoring or $T3casing fluid$T1
to chewing or smoking tobacco, by either of following methods: (1) Starts machine, pours fluid into
trough of machine. Forks or shovels tobacco into hopper or onto conveyor that carries tobacco
through revolving drum immersed in fluid or under spraying device. (2) Turns valves and starts
pumps to transfer fluid from storage tank to spray tank and to spray fluid on tobacco passing under
sprayer on conveyor or fed into revolving drum. Opens valve to admit steam to jacket of spray tank
to heat fluid to specified temperature. May remove excess fluid from tobacco [WRINGER
OPERATOR (tobacco) 522.685-106]. May tend grinders that grind menthol crystals and add
menthol to casing fluid.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
522.685-034 CORN COOKER (food prep., nec)
Tends equipment that cooks corn in steam cooking vat or
kettle to soften corn preparatory to grinding into products, such as masa (cornmeal dough), for use
in making corn chips and tortillas: Dumps prescribed quantities of ingredients, such as shelled corn,
water, and lime, into cooking vat, and sets controls to admit steam into jacket of vat. Adjusts cooking
temperature and starts equipment that automatically cooks and stirs ingredients. Drains corn into
tank of water, after specified cooking time, for cooling and soaking preparatory to hulling and
grinding by CORN GRINDER (food prep., nec).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends moistening drums of curing bins that spread moisture
uniformly through cooked grain prior to or after being shaped into breakfast cereal, such as flakes
or shredded biscuits: Opens gate in conveyor duct to deflect incoming grain into first bin. Closes
gate when bin is full, records time, and repeats filling operation with next bin. Pulls lever to dump
grain onto conveyor as specified curing time is completed for each bin. Dislodges remaining grain
from bin, using pole. May tend bins and cooling towers that cool toasted grain to specified
temperature for packaging by starting fan and turning water valves as grain moves through
equipment and moving lever to direct grain into chutes of filling machines.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
522.685-042 DE-ALCOHOLIZER (beverage)
Tends distilling equipment that removes alcohol from beer
to convert it to near-beer: Turns valves to admit water to condensers. Starts impellers and vacuum
pumps, and opens beer inlet valve. Observes meters, and steam-pressure and vacuum gauges, and
turns valves to make adjustments required to draw off vaporized and condensed alcohol and return
other gases to solution. Starts pump to transfer solution (near-beer) to storage tank or rack room.
Inspects hoses, pipes, tanks, and connections for leaks and cleans equipment by flushing with water.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
522.685-046 DEODORIZER (chemical)
Tends distilling equipment and filter presses that deodorize
processed oils used in manufacture of margarine, shortening, and other edible products: Turns valves
to admit steam to heat oils to specified temperature. Pours or dumps specified chemicals into hopper,
using standard measuring container. Maintains specified pressure and vacuum to remove fatty acids
and gases from oil.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
522.685-050 DORR OPERATOR (sugar & conf.)
Tends processing equipment that separates organic colloidal
matter from carbonated raw sugar beet liquor, and purifies liquor prior to refining into granulated
sugar: Opens valves and starts pump to fill settling tank with liquor and adds specified amounts of
lime or milk of lime solution. Sets controls to maintain specified temperature of lime-liquor solution
to aid in precipitation process. Takes sample of liquor from tank and tests for purity, using
refractometer. Opens valves and pumps liquor to process storage tanks and lime sludge to filter
station. Washes remaining sludge from bottom of settling tank. Records data, such as amount of
liquor processed and refractometer readings on batches, in station log.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
522.685-054 DROPPER, FERMENTING CELLAR (beverage)
Tends pumps to transfer pitched wort from starter tank to
fermenting tank: Observes yeast in $T3pitched wort$T1 to verify yeast development and collects
samples of beer in early fermentation stages for laboratory analysis. Skims brown yeast from beer
surface, using paddle. Fastens and clamps hose terminals to connect lines from starter to fermenting
tank, using wrenches. Turns valves to open line to transfer pitched wort by gravity feed into
fermenting tank. Pumps caustic soda solutions through transfer lines to clean interior.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
522.685-058 DRUM LOADER AND UNLOADER (beverage)
Tends revolving drums in which barley is germinated under
controlled temperature and humidity to produce malt: Couples drum spout to steeping tanks or to
base of screw conveyors containing steeped barley. Turns valve or pulls lever to drop barley into
drum or starts conveyor that empties barley into drum. Starts rotation of drum that mixes barley to
promote uniformity of growth and temperature. Stops drum, following oral instructions. Unlocks and
opens slide door, and starts drum rotating to dump barley onto conveyor. Crawls into drum and
scrapes walls, using metal hook to remove barley. Washes drum with water, using high-pressure
hose. May stand in pit under revolving drum and pull barley from drum, using metal hook.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
522.685-062 FERMENTER, WINE (beverage)
Tends tanks that convert (ferment) crushed fruit or must into
wines by either of following methods: (1) Dumps or shovels specified amounts of crushed fruits into
wine tanks and starts pump to admit premeasured amounts of syrup. Turns valve to admit
compressed air into tank and allows mash to ferment for specified period of time. (2) Pours and
dumps specified amount of chemicals and yeast into tank containing must to prevent bacteria growth
and induce fermentation. Starts pump to circulate must to enrich color and flavor of wine. Starts
pump to circulate must through heat exchanger as required to prolong fermentation, according to
temperature readings. Turns valve to admit compressed air into must when producing sparkling
burgundy and champagne. Starts pump to transfer fermented mash or wine into storage tanks. May
pump fermented wine through filter equipment to remove sediment. May meter out specified
amounts of sugar and water into automatic mixing tank to produce syrup. May be designated
according to type of wine produced as Fermenter, Champagne (beverage).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
522.685-066 FISH SMOKER (can. & preserv.)
Tends smoke chamber in which fish are cured: Removes
salt-cured fish from barrels and hangs fish on racks. Places racks of fish in washing tank, and turns
valve to regulate fresh water flow. Lifts racks of fish from tanks and places racks in smoke chamber.
Fills hopper of chamber with wood chips and turns on burner. Turns wheel to regulate amount of
smoke entering chamber. Examines color and texture of fish to ensure that curing has proceeded
according to specifications. Removes and stacks cured fish on trays for packaging.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends equipment that pasteurizes and filters liquid honey,
and seeds honey with crystals to make crystallized honey for use as food spread: Turns valve to
admit honey from blending tanks to pasteurizer, and to adjust and control pasteurizing temperature.
Installs pads in filter press and turns handcrank to tighten pads. Starts pumps and adjusts pressure
to force honey through filter and transfer honey to bottling machine or cooling vats. Pours container
of honey crystals into vat of liquid honey and mixes it with paddle or electric stirring rod to induce
controlled crystallization. May bottle honey.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
522.685-074 MALT-HOUSE OPERATOR (beverage)
Tends equipment to germinate barley to make malt: Fills tank
with water, weighs barley conveyed into beam scale hopper, and drops barley into tank to steep for
predetermined period. Starts conveyors to load rotating drums or compartments with steeped barley.
Regulates temperature and humidity in closed drums or open compartments to achieve maximum
germination of barley. Moves discharge chute to spread germinated barley evenly over kiln floor for
drying. Starts furnaces to heat kilns to specified temperature to dry malt (germinated barley). Starts
conveyors to move dried malt successively through cleaning, separating, and grading machines.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends equipment to process molasses wort for use in
production of baker's yeast: Turns valve to admit molasses into weigh tank. Observes scale and
pumps measured molasses into heating tank. Adds specified amounts of water and chemicals to
molasses to precipitate impurities. Starts mixing unit and opens valves to allow steam to circulate
in coils of tank to heat molasses to specified temperature. Mixes diatomaceous earth with water and
pours specified amount of mixture into tank to clarify molasses. Pumps filter solution through filter
to precoat screens. Pumps molasses through filter to settling tank to remove impurities from
molasses. Measures sludge level in settling tank, using depth gauge, and opens valve to decant
molasses. Observes level indicators and pumps specified amount of cane molasses to mix with beet
molasses in holding tank.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
522.685-082 NEUTRALIZER (grain-feed mills)
Tends equipment that neutralizes acid in glucose (converted
starch): Weighs prescribed amount of soda ash on scales and dissolves soda ash in water. Pours
measured amount of $T3filtracell$T1 into neutralizer tank. Turns valves to admit soda ash solution
into tank to neutralize acid. Obtains sample from tank, and holds sample against light to detect
formation of precipitate. Adds additional soda ash if precipitate is not readily forming. Adds acid
to tank of starch to begin hydrolysis of starch into glucose.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends machine that automatically injects meat with curing
solution: Adjusts height of injection needles and width of conveyor guides, using wrenches. Turns
valves to regulate flow and pressure of curing solution in pumping system. Starts machine and
conveyor. Places meat on conveyor that pulls meat under machine injection needle which forces
measured amount of curing solution into meat, and dumps treated piece into cart. Weighs meat
before and after injection to ensure that specified amount of solution has been injected. May lift
treated meat from conveyor, using handhook, and drop it into tank. May inject curing solution into
meat, using hand pump, and be designated Pumper, Hand (meat products).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends series of tanks to inoculate molasses wort with pure
yeast culture to produce seed yeast for use in production of baker's yeast: Pours molasses wort and
chemicals into tank, according to formula, and adds yeast culture from flask. Observes thermometer
on tank and opens valves to allow water to circulate in coils of tank to maintain specified
temperature. Pumps air into tank to aerate yeast. Tests specific gravity of yeast, using hydrometer,
and tests acidity of yeast, using pH meter. Adds required chemicals to adjust acidity when necessary.
Pumps wort to successive tanks as yeast growth progresses. Submits samples of wort to laboratory
for analysis.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
522.685-094 STEAM-CONDITIONER OPERATOR (tobacco)
Tends equipment that injects steam into opened hogsheads
of tobacco to order tobacco prior to further processing: Slips end of perforated metal tube over holder
of hydraulic press, pushes hogshead under tube, and presses button to activate mechanism that
pushes tube into center of tobacco. Presses button to release tube and raise press. Pulls hogshead
from bed of press, throws canvas cover over top of hogshead, pushes hogshead into steam chamber,
and connects flexible hose to end of tube protruding from top of hogshead. Presses buttons to lower
door to seal chamber and to activate steam. Turns knobs to build up steam pressure and to activate
air pressure that forces steam through air vents of tube into tobacco. Sets timer and observes light
that signals when tobacco has been conditioned to specifications. Flips switch to activate exhaust
mechanism that removes steam from chamber. Presses button to raise door. Pulls hogshead from
chamber and removes tube from hogshead, using overhead chain hoist. Pushes hogshead to feeder
conveyor.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77