5 PROCESSING OCCUPATIONS
529.685-142 to 550.665-022
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.
Tends machines and equipment to wash, grind, mix, and
bottle horseradish: Starts machine to wash horseradish roots. Dumps washed roots on floor.
Holds root against rotating wire brush to remove skin and blemishes. Places container under
discharge outlet of grinder, starts machine manually, and feeds roots into grinder hopper. Turns
valve to fill mixing machine with vinegar to specified level. Dumps ground horseradish into
mixer and starts machine. Tilts mixer, or ladles out mixed horseradish into containers. Loads
horseradish into hopper of filling machine, and starts machine. Holds jars under filling spout that
deposits measured amount of horseradish in jar. Manually caps and labels jars. May dump
horseradish roots into washing machine.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Assists FREEZER OPERATOR (dairy products) to
freeze and package ice cream, performing any combination of following tasks: Pours cans of fruit
into sieve to separate juice. Places cans of chocolate coating into hot water vat, pushes barrel into
mechanical heating unit, or adds specified amount of water to chocolate to increase its fluidity.
Measures specified kinds and amounts of ingredients, such as ice cream mix, flavor, and color.
Starts pump, or dumps ingredients into flavor-mix tanks to maintain continuous flow of mix into
freezer. Adjusts guides or controls of automatic carton forming, filling, and wrapping machines.
Shapes and feeds carton blanks, bottoms, and rims into carton forming machine
[CARTON-FORMING-MACHINE OPERATOR (any industry)]. Holds bulk carton under filler
head or places it on mechanical filling platform to fill carton with ice cream. Weighs carton. May
mix ingredients, such as fruit juice, color, water, flavor, sugar, citric acid, and stabilizers to make
mix for frozen ice confections. When tending flavor tanks, may be known as Flavor-Tank Tender
(dairy products). Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.685-150 ICE CUTTER (food prep., nec)
Tends machines that crush, shave, cut, or cube ice: Pulls
blocks of ice into working area with tongs, and breaks ice into chunks, using ice pick or pronged
bar. Feeds ice into hoppers of crushing or shaving machines. Places bag under discharge chute
and pulls lever to fill bag with crushed or shaved ice. Ties wire around bag, marks weight on bag,
and slides bag into storage room. Cuts blocks of ice to specified size, using handsaw, power saw,
or heated shear-blade. Pushes sections of ice over series of rotating saws that cut it into layers,
rows, and cubes. May be designated according to work performed as Cube Cutter (food prep.,
nec); Ice Crusher (any industry).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends equipment, such as grinders and mixers, and
performs any combination of following tasks to convert vegetables and grain, such as potatoes,
corn, and wheat, into starch: Transports grain or vegetable from storage, using lift truck, opens
sacks, and dumps materials into chute or conveyor leading to grinding mill. Tends hammermill
that removes foreign matter and grinds grain or vegetable into particles to form starch paste.
Turns valves and starts pumps and paddle agitators to transfer starch solution to settling vat,
flush impurities from surface of solution, using water hose, drain water, and mix fresh water with
settled starch. Adds and mixes chemicals to starch milk as directed. Starts pump, centrifuges, and
driers to remove excess moisture from white (purified) starch. Fills and weighs bags of dried
starch and transports bags to storage, using lift or handtruck. May be designated Door Slinger
(grain-feed mills) when opening and closing lever-actuated doors of starch kiln.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends equipment that cooks animal fat, and filters and
bleaches oil: Cooks fat in steam-jacketed kettle. Turns valve to admit rendered oil to agitator
tank. Starts agitator, and turns valve to heat tank. Dumps specified amount of fuller's earth
(bleaching agent) into tank. Turns valves to transfer oil through filter drums into storage tank.
May add preservative solution to lard in mixing tank and press button to blend ingredients. May
be designated according to material handled as Oleo-Hasher-And-Renderer (oils & grease).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends one or more machines that automatically tie
stuffed casings into links to form meat products, such as frankfurters, sausages, and wieners:
Threads string into tying mechanism of machine and turns screws to regulate length of links.
Starts machine and feeds end of stuffed casing into machine. Hangs string of linked casings on
racks or rods for transfer to smokeroom.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.685-166 MEAT BLENDER (can. & preserv.)
Tends machinery that grinds and mixes frozen meat with
water according to formula for use in baby food: Opens cartons of specified weight meat and
places specified weight into automatic dumping mechanism of grinder. Turns valves and presses
buttons to start grinder, conveyor, mixing machine, and pump that grind and blend meat with
specified amount of water, and transfer mixture to storage tanks. Observes conveyor to prevent
jamming and rakes meat from jammed conveyor into mixing machine. Occasionally weighs,
cuts, and adds additional chunks of meat into grinder to meet batch weight specifications, using
platform scale and electric bandsaw. Records batches processed.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.685-170 MOISTURE-MACHINE TENDER (tobacco)
Tends moisture-machine that automatically moistens
filler tobacco preparatory to processing: Pushes button to start automatic machine which forces
prongs through boxes of tobacco to release preset amount of steam. Observes gauges to ensure
that specified amount of steam pressure is maintained. Stops machine and notifies supervisor of
machine malfunctions.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends equipment that roasts, blanches, and cleans shelled
nuts: Sets temperature and time controls on oven for roasting process. Fills trays with nuts by
hand and places trays in oven, or dumps nuts into feeder bin of screen conveyorized cooker or
rotary drum in oven. Removes sample of nuts from oven, using spoon, compares nuts with color
standard, and adjusts time and temperature controls of oven to ensure specified roasting.
Removes specified number of trays of roasted nuts from oven for further processing, or pulls
lever to empty roasted nuts from rotary oven into bin. Smooths out nuts in bin, using rake.
Pushes bin over forced draft air vent to cool nuts. Tilts bin by hand or by hoist to dump cooled
nuts into hopper of machines that remove skins, sprouts, stones, shell particles, and dirt, and
starts machine. May immerse and roast nuts in hot oil bath. May coat nuts with liquid gum arabic
prior to roasting to provide adhesive surface for salt. May sprinkle nuts with salt, garlic, cheese,
or other seasonings by hand or by using automatic equipment. May pack nuts in bags or sacks.
May be designated according to kind of nut roasted as Almond Roaster (can. & preserv.); Peanut
Roaster (can. & preserv.); or according to whether oil is used as Dry Roaster (can. & preserv.);
Wet Roaster (can. & preserv.).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends machines that make peanut butter: Opens valves to
fill mixing chamber with roasted nuts, and adds specified amounts of salt, sugar, and
homogenizing ingredients. Observes gauges to determine if temperature in mixing chamber is
within specified limits. Turns dial to regulate speed of pumps which force mixture through
grinding chambers. Opens valves to allow mixture to flow from one grinding chamber to another
to obtain specified texture, and transfer ground mixture into cooling mixer. May tend automatic
equipment that roasts nuts, fills, labels, and caps containers, and packs containers in shipping
cartons.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Tends machine that cuts plugs of chewing or smoking
tobacco into plugs of specified size for retailing: Loads plugs into hopper that discharges plugs
onto conveyor leading to knives. Starts flow of flavoring onto knives or wipes knives with cloth
dipped in flavoring to lubricate cutters. May scrape cutting knives with blade to remove tobacco
particles. May tend cellophane-wrapping machine in tandem with cutter. May pack plugs in
cartons manually.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machine that wraps lumps of chewing tobacco in
$T3homogenized leaf$T1 prior to further processing: Mounts roll of homogenized leaf on
holding rod of machine and guides leaf through rollers and under cutter. Pours glue into
container. Starts machine and observes operation of machine to detect malfunctions. Stops
machine when malfunction or jam-up occurs, and removes lump end leaf from machine to clear
jam-up. Sprays machine parts with alcohol to prevent tobacco sticking and notifies mechanic
when machine requires adjustment or repair.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends machine that automatically dispenses brine, oil,
salt, or syrup into containers of food products prior to lidding or capping: Starts machine and
turns valves to allow flow of solution. Feeds or guides containers onto conveyor that carries
containers under dispensing nozzles. Observes filling operation and adjusts flow of solution or
material to optimum volume. Removes broken jars from conveyor and deposits jars in waste
receptacles. May fill machine reservoirs with dry salt, oil, brine, or sugar solution as required.
May be designated according to solution used as Briner, Machine (can. & preserv.); Oil
Dispenser (can. & preserv.); Syruper, Machine (can. & preserv.).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
529.685-194 RAW-JUICE WEIGHER (sugar & conf.)
Tends equipment that automatically weighs specified
amount of raw sugar-cane juice to fill processing tanks: Opens valves to admit juice and lime
solution. Adds chemicals to solution to remove impurities. Takes samples of juice for laboratory
analysis. Washes tanks, using water hose.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machine that refines crude oils, such as soybean,
cottonseed, and peanut: Turns valve to pump oil and caustic solution from storage tanks into
machine tanks as specified. Starts machine to separate caustic from oil by centrifugal force. Sets
thermostat, observes gauges, and regulates valves to maintain prescribed temperature in wash
and dryer tanks. Turns valves to pump mixtures to wash and dryer tank to remove byproducts
with water, and impurities with heat. Turns valve to pump refined oil to storage tanks. Cleans
bowls, using water and steam. May test samples of crude and refined oil to determine specific
gravity and free fatty acid content, using hydrometer and refractometer. May be designated
according to type of machine tended as Sharples-Machine Operator (oils & grease).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends equipment, such as cooking tanks, expellers or
presses, driers, grinders, auxiliary pumps, and conveyors, to render and process offal for use as
plant and animal foods, performing any combination of following tasks: Opens valves and starts
pumps and conveyors to move materials through rendering process. Observes temperature
gauges and rate of flow and condition of materials passing through cookers, expellers, and
grinders, and adjusts valves and rate of flow. Shovels or dumps guts, bones, and other inedible or
condemned parts of slaughtered animals into chute leading to grinder and cooking tanks. Drains
oil from surface of cooked offal and opens tank discharge to drop cooked material into trough
leading to expellers. Starts grinding and screening equipment to pulverize and sift tankage,
cracklings, and cooked blood for sacking. Hangs sack on discharge hopper of screening
equipment and opens gate to discharge specified amount of material into sack. Ties or sews
mouth of sack. May be known according to specific work performed as Cooker And Presser
(meat products); Crackling-Press Operator (meat products); Oil-Expeller (meat products); Press
Operator (meat products); Tallow Pumper (meat products); Tankage-Grinder Operator (meat
products); Tank Charger (meat products).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
529.685-206 RESERVE OPERATOR (tobacco)
Relieves workers on fresh-work cigar machine: Feeds
filler tobacco to machine [FILLER FEEDER (tobacco)]. Tends unit of machine that cuts and
feeds binder leaves [BINDER LAYER (tobacco)]. Tends unit that cuts and feeds wrappers
[WRAPPER LAYER (tobacco)]. Inspects finished cigars [FRESH-WORK INSPECTOR
(tobacco)].
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends machine that forms and wraps ice cream
sandwiches: Attaches tube lines from freezer machine to ice cream forming head, using wrench.
Assembles dispenser trays, wafer extruders, sandwich pusher, paper tucker, and elevator table to
form sandwich of specified size. Threads roll of wrapping paper from spindle through guide rolls
to wrapping box. Turns tension screws to obtain desired size wrapper. Starts machine and turns
valve to start flow of ice cream from freezer through forming head past wafer extruders.
Observes formed ice cream ribbon as it is automatically enclosed with wafers, cut at specified
intervals, and wrapped. Turns valve and stops machine to remove jammed or defectively formed
and wrapped sandwiches. Turns handwheel or presses jogging button to alter position of elevator
table or wrapping paper to correct jam. May replace worn electrical or mechanical parts.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends washing, blanching, steaming, brining, peeling, or
shucking machine that prepares shellfish for canning, freezing, or fresh packing: Opens valves to
admit water, steam, or air under pressure into machine vats, and adds specified quantities of
additives, such as salt or food coloring. Lowers baskets of shellfish into vats by hand or hoist, or
pushes cars of shellfish into steamer chamber. Closes door of steamer chamber, clamps fasteners
over edges of door, and turns wing nuts to secure door. Starts conveyors that move product
through machines or into weighing carts. May turn screws to adjust tension of peeler, using
wrench. May tend machines that slice, grind, and tenderize clam meat. May be designated
according to machine tended as Clam-Shucking-Machine Tender (can. & preserv.);
Shrimp-Peeling-Machine Tender (can. & preserv.); or by shellfish processed as Clam Steamer
(can. & preserv.); Crab Steamer (can. & preserv.); Oyster Washer (can. & preserv.); Shrimp
Blancher (can. & preserv.).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 78
529.685-218 SPICE FUMIGATOR (food prep., nec)
Tends equipment that fumigates incoming shipments of
spices to kill insects: Stacks sacks, boxes, and cartons of spices in fumigating tank; or moves
loaded pallet into fumigating room, using handtruck. Starts exhaust pump or opens valve on
carbon dioxide pressure cylinder to remove or force air from fumigating tank or room. Pours
specified quantities of liquid fumigants, such as ethylene oxide, into container in fumigating
tank; or opens valve on pressure cylinder to admit specified amounts of gaseous fumigant into
tank or room. Opens ventilating valves and starts vacuum pump or blower to remove fumigants
after specified time. Removes spices from fumigating tank or room. May be required to hold
fumigator's license issued by local health department.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machine that spreads tobacco evenly onto
conveyor belt. Places saratoga filled with tobacco on hydraulic lift and starts machine. Pulls lever
to hoist saratoga and dump tobacco into hopper of machine where prong-studded shaft fluffs
tobacco and spreads tobacco evenly onto conveyor belt. Cleans tobacco from prongs of shaft.
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.685-226 STEAMER (beverage) alternate titles: soaker-soda worker; soda
worker
Tends equipment to maintain caustic soda solution and
water levels and temperatures in bottle-washing machine: Observes thermometers and gauges,
and turns valves to heat soda solution and water to specified temperatures and fill compartments
of bottle-washing machine to specified levels. Collects sample of soda solution for laboratory
analysis. Opens valve to allow used soda solution to drain into reclaiming tank. May maintain
water and temperature levels in pasteurizer and label machines.
GOE: 06.04.39 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.685-230 STEM-DRYER MAINTAINER (tobacco)
Cleans redrying machines and keeps tobacco-stem offal
removed from shaker-screen: Pulls dust pans from redryers and empties pans into box. Blows
dust and fine scrap from under machines and work area, using airhose. Pushes full boxes of offal
from shaker-screen to collecting point and replaces full box with empty one. Beats dust from
canvas dust-collecting tubes, using wooden stick.
GOE: 06.04.39 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machine that automatically forms lollypops of
specified shape on ends of wooden sticks: Turns steam valve to heat candy hopper or rollers of
candy-spinning unit. Pours candy into machine hopper and fills receptacle with sucker sticks.
Monitors and adjusts machine to prevent jamming.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends machine that compresses malted milk powder into
tablets: Dumps powder into hopper, using scoop, and starts machine. Moves hopper lever to
deposit specified amount of powder into forming dies in machine table. Examines tablets to
determine thickness and hardness, and turns wheel to adjust positions of forming dies and punch
dies in machine head.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.685-242 TANK PUMPER, PANELBOARD (beverage)
Tends central control panelboard, connected to series of
pumps and hose lines, to transfer whiskeys from storage tanks to bottling tanks: Connects hose
lines from panelboard to series of electric pumps with lines connected to storage tanks and
bottling tanks. Starts pumps and turns valves on panelboard to transfer and regulate flow of
whiskey from storage tank to bottling tank. Reads meters on panelboard to ascertain when tanks
are filled. Turns valves on panelboard to admit compressed air through valves and hose lines to
clear excess whiskey from lines. Collects whiskey samples for laboratory analysis.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
529.685-246 TAPPER (beverage) alternate titles: dropper; dropper, tank storage
Tends equipment that taps (drains) beer storage tanks to
maintain continuous flow of beer to filtering machine: Couples hose lines to pumps, tanks, and
filtering machine. Observes meters and turns valves on gas tank to admit specified amounts of
carbon dioxide into storage tank to create effervescence in beer, and to apply external pressure on
tank to counteract internal stress. Observes gauge to determine when to turn valves to switch
from empty to full tank. Opens valve to release counter pressure on empty tanks and uncouples
hoses.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends one or more machines that cool liquid margarine,
lard, or shortening, and knead solidified material preparatory to packaging: Starts kneading unit
of machine. Opens valve to admit liquid material to cooling unit that solidifies it and to transfer
solids to kneading unit that imparts smooth texture. Observes gauges and adjusts controls to keep
specified temperature and pressure of material in cooling and kneading units. Turns valves to
regulate flow of processed material into hoppers of packaging machine. May clean lines and
equipment, using pressurized steam and nitrogen gas.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
529.685-254 WASH-HOUSE WORKER (beverage)
Tends equipment to clean and spray interiors of
aluminum or steel beer barrels or kegs, performing any combination of following tasks: Tends
drilling machine to remove plastic or wood cork from bunghole. Lifts barrel onto conveyor for
transfer to washing or pitching machine. Tends washing or pitching machine that cleans or coats
barrels with pitch. Observes gauges and thermometers and turns valves to maintain temperatures
at specified operating levels. Dumps bags of pitch into machine pots. Screws metal plugs into tap
and bungholes. Unscrews plugs from pitched barrels, wipes holes with rags to remove excess
pitch, and hammers cork into taphole. Inserts light into barrel and inspects interior surfaces for
dents, holes, dirt, and completeness of pitch coverage. Loads and unloads conveyors. Stacks
barrels on floor.
GOE: 06.04.39 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machine that washes raw fruits or vegetables,
preparatory to processing, canning, freezing, or packing: Opens valve to fill machine with water
and adds prescribed cleaning agents. Dumps raw fruits or vegetables into machine hopper and
starts conveyor that carries produce through machine. Drains, cleans, and refills machine at
designated intervals. May lubricate machine and make minor repairs. When operating washer
with waxing unit attached, may be designated Washing-And-Waxing-Machine Operator
(agriculture; wholesale tr.). May be designated according to commodity washed as Apple Washer
(agriculture; can. & preserv.; wholesale tr.); Carrot Washer (agriculture; can. & preserv.;
wholesale tr.); Orange Washer (agriculture; can. & preserv.; wholesale tr.).
GOE: 06.04.39 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends equipment that cleans, moisturizes, and cracks
wheat for cereal products, preparatory to cooking: Starts conveyors to transfer wheat from
storage to vibrating screens in grading and cleaning units. Sets thermostat at specified
temperature to heat water used to wash grain and increase moisture content to designated value.
Turns valves and moves controls to regulate flow of water and grain through washer and soaking
bin and to transfer grain to grinder rolls for cracking. Observes process to correct conveyor
jamming and to open plugged holes in separator screens.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends unit of fresh-work cigar machine that cuts wrapper
leaf and wraps leaf around bunch: Spreads wrapper leaf over die of machine. Presses pedal to
lower knife that cuts leaf. Releases pedal to raise knife and start mechanism that removes cut leaf
and wraps it around bunch. Pastes portion of leaf over holes or tears to patch wrapper leaves.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends soft-work cigar machine (turret machine) that rolls
wrapper tobacco leaves around bunches to make cigars: Lays wrapper leaf on die of machine and
presses treadle to lower knife that cuts leaf and to activate mechanism that draws cut leaf into
machine and rolls leaf around bunch. Inspects finished cigars for defects as cigars emerge from
machine. Pastes portions of leaf over holes or tears in wrappers. Discards defective cigars that
cannot be repaired. Works in conjunction with BUNCH MAKER, MACHINE (tobacco) who
supplies bunches to machine.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Inspects packaged tobacco products or jars of baby food
to detect foreign matter, using x-ray equipment: Activates equipment and conveyor. Observes
shadows cast on fluorescent screen by package or jar passing in front of x ray which indicates
presence of foreign matter, such as sticks, stems, metal, or dirt. Removes defective packages or
jars.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.685-278 YEAST WASHER (food prep., nec)
Tends equipment that washes, pasteurizes, and cools
yeast cream (concentrated yeast suspension) used in manufacture of baker's yeast and yeast food:
Opens valve to pump yeast cream into tank, and adds water to yeast cream to remove traces of
wort adhering to yeast cells. Pumps yeast cream and wash water to storage tank preparatory to
centrifugal separation. Turns valves to admit steam into jacket of pasteurizer and circulate brine
through cooling coils of cooler. Pumps yeast cream, that has been washed and separated from
wash water, to pasteurizer and through cooling equipment to storage tank. Tests cream for
acidity, using pH meter, and adds necessary chemicals to attain required acidity level.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machines that automatically wash, fill, and seal
cans in cannery: Pushes buttons and levers on control panel to start machines and monitors
machine operations to verify that can washer, can food and liquid filler, can sealer, and conveyor
mechanisms function in prescribed sequence. Observes cans leaving machines to detect defects,
such as overfilled cans or misaligned lids. Pushes buttons to stop machines when machines
malfunction, and notifies MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (any industry) 638.281-014 of
detected defects.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 86
Tends machines that automatically encase tobacco filler
in layers of $T3homogenized leaf$T1 tobacco to form cigars: Places rolls of homogenized leaf
on spindles and guides leaf through tension guides and rollers of machine. Starts machine that
automatically wraps filler with binder, mouth end of cigar with reinforcing band, and bunch with
wrapper leaf to form cigar. Observes machine operation to detect malfunctions. Turns setscrews
to adjust feed rate, and stops and clears machine when jam-up occurs. Examines cigars
discharged from machine for defects, such as holes, tears, and insufficient filler, and for
conformity to size specifications. Loads inspected cigars into storage containers.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 86
Tends equipment that processes soybeans to make
soymilk, tofu, tempeh, and related products: Pours specified quantity of presoaked soybeans into
mill hopper and depresses button to start grinding of beans and flow of bean mash into
steam-jacketed cooker. Adds specified amount of water to mash and stirs mash to prevent burns
and boilovers, using paddle. Sprays cooker exterior with water to maintain temperature in
acceptable range. At end of prescribed time, turns valve to allow mash to flow into filter-lined
hydraulic press tub. Depresses controls to actuate press that expresses soymilk from mash and
pumps milk into vats. Heats and injects additives into soymilk to form curd, using syringe, skims
off and discards surface residue, using ladle, and places weights on curd to express whey from
curd to form tofu. Adds flavorings and stabilizers to soymilk and cooks and freezes mix, using
steam cooker and freezing machine, to make soy ice cream. Cooks whole soybeans, mixes
tempeh mold with cooked rice to make tempeh starter, and mixes incubated starter with cooked
soybeans to form tempeh. Fills packaging containers with product, following prescribed
procedures. May blend and cook bean mash or processed soy products with other ingredients to
prepare ready-to-eat packaged foods. May be designated according to product prepared as
Soyfreeze Operator (food prep., nec); Tempeh Maker (food prep., nec); Tofu Maker (food prep.,
nec).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 86
Hangs bundles of tobacco on sticks moving on chain
conveyor to redrying machine: Removes bundles from table and observes color shade. Spreads
leaves of bundle to form opening and hangs bundle on stick conveying bundles of similar color
shade. May shake bundles that have been packed in hogsheads to loosen leaves prior to hanging
bundles on stick [SHAKER (tobacco)].
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 1 DLU: 77
529.686-014 CANNERY WORKER (can. & preserv.)
Performs any combination of following tasks to can,
freeze, preserve, or pack food products: Dumps or places food products in hopper, on sorting
table, or on conveyor. Sorts or grades products according to size, color, or quality. Feeds
products into processing equipment, such as washing, refrigerating, peeling, coring, pitting,
trimming, grinding, dicing, cooking, or slicing machines. Trims, peels, and slices products with
knife or paring tool. Feeds empty containers onto conveyor or forming machines. Fills
containers, using scoop or filling form, or packs by hand [PACKAGER, HAND (any industry)
920.587-018]. Counts, weighs, or tallies processed items according to specifications. Inspects
and weighs filled containers to ensure product conforms to quality and weight standards. Places
filled containers on trays, racks, or into boxes. Loads, moves, or stacks containers by hand or
handtruck, and cleans glass jar containers, using airhose. May be designated according to work
performed as Dumper (can. & preserv.); Peeler (can. & preserv.); Sorter (can. & preserv.);
Trimmer (can. & preserv.).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 78
Pushes box truck filled with cigarette tobacco to
cigarette-making machine, and feeds double handful of tobacco into hopper.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.686-022 CUTLET MAKER, PORK (meat products)
Feeds machine that shreds and presses pork into cutlets:
Cuts strips of pork into pieces, using knife. Dumps cut meat into feed hopper of machine that
automatically shreds meat, presses shredded meat into cutlets, and stacks cutlets on waxed paper
dividers. Weighs and packs cutlets into cardboard carton on weighing scales, according to work
ticket specifications. Seals carton, using pneumatic staple gun.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.686-026 DAIRY HELPER (dairy products)
Performs any combination of following tasks in dairy:
Scrubs bottles, pipes, fittings, and machines with chemical solution, using brush. Attaches pipes
and fittings to machines, using wrenches. Examines canned milk for dirt and odor, and dumps
milk into receiving tank. Dumps milk, cream, butter, cottage cheese, and powdered milk into
machine hoppers. Starts and stops machines and equipment. Cuts butter and cottage cheese,
using knives. Wraps butter prints in foil or parchment and seals them with hot iron. Packs bulk
butter into cartons. Pulls lever on hopper to fill cartons or bags with powdered milk. Weighs
containers on scale. Places bottles, cartons, and packages into container, and moves to storage,
using handtruck. Dumps empty bottles, cases, and cans onto conveyor for transfer to receiving,
washing, or filling stations. May be designated according to product handled as Buttermaker
Helper (dairy products); or stage of treatment as Pasteurizer Helper (dairy products).
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Feeds eggs into machine that removes earth, straw, and
other residue from egg surface prior to shipment: Places eggs in saucer-like holder that carries
eggs into machine where rotating brushes or water sprays remove residue. Removes cleaned eggs
from discharge trough of machine and packs eggs in cases for shipment.
GOE: 06.04.39 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 1 DLU: 77
Feeds candy processing and packaging machines and
performs any combination of following tasks in candy manufacturing establishment, working
individually or as interchangeable member of crew: Feeds one or more candy processing or
packaging machines. Off bears, separates, counts, or culls finished or unfinished confectionery
items and ingredients. Transfers molds, trays of candy, and supplies between storage, processing,
and packing areas, using dolly or handtruck. Fills bags with bulk items, inserts toys or prizes in
containers, and packs, labels, or wraps cartons for shipment. Assembles or forms confectionery
items on assembly line or table, performing duties, such as pressing candy onto wafers to make
candy waffles, and sprinkling sugar onto gum candy prior to cutting. Empties, cleans, or brushes
molds, trays, utensils, containers, and equipment used in cooking, forming, and cooling candy.
May be designated according to equipment fed as Raisin-Separator Operator (sugar & conf.);
worker assisted as Coating-Machine Helper (sugar & conf.); material or product handled as
Scrapper (sugar & conf.); or specific task as Steamer, Gum Candy (sugar & conf.);
Vanilla-Chocolate-Coin Counter (sugar & conf.). When filling trays or vats with melted
chocolate, fondant, or icing to facilitate work of hand dippers, is designated Table Filler (sugar &
conf.). May be designated: Candy-Bar-Core Inspector (sugar & conf.); Candy Catcher (sugar &
conf.); Candy Separator, Hard (sugar & conf.); Candy-Spreader Helper (sugar & conf.);
Candy-Waffle Assembler (sugar & conf.); Caramel-Cutter Helper (sugar & conf.);
Cut-Roll-Machine Offbearer (sugar & conf.); Cutting-Machine-Operator Helper (sugar & conf.);
Lozenge-Maker Helper (sugar & conf.); Marshmallow Packer (sugar & conf.); Pan Washer,
Hand (sugar & conf.); Sanding-Machine Operator Helper (sugar & conf.); Syrup Crystallizer
(sugar & conf.); Spinner Helper (sugar & conf.); Sugar-Coating Hand (sugar & conf.); Toy
Sorter (sugar & conf.).
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Feeds or off bears tobacco leaves, bundles, or strips to or
from processing machine: Loads tobacco onto conveyor or into chutes or hoppers with hands,
pitchfork, or shovel, or dumps tobacco from tubs or hampers onto conveyor, using hoist or
hydraulic lift. Places containers at discharge end of conveyor to catch tobacco. Pushes containers
onto scales. Starts and stops conveyors. May spray tobacco leaves with water to moisten tobacco
for further processing. May be designated according to task performed as Packing-Machine
Feeder (tobacco); Rack Loader (tobacco) II.
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.686-042 FILLER FEEDER (tobacco)
Feeds filler tobacco into fresh-work cigar machine:
Places filler tobacco in slot on conveyor of machine. Feels tobacco in slot to determine whether
sufficient filler tobacco for cigar is in slot.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.686-046 GENERAL HELPER (sugar & conf.)
Feeds, weighs, mixes, and transports ingredients and
performs any combination of following tasks to assist other workers in processing chocolate and
cocoa products: Moves ingredients from storage to production area, using handtruck. Weighs and
mixes ingredients under supervision of MIXER OPERATOR (sugar & conf.) and SYRUP
MAKER (sugar & conf.). Removes and stacks cocoa cakes from cocoa press machine, and
transports them to storage area. Positions filled mold pans on belt conveyor moving through
cooling tunnel. Feeds chocolate sheets into shaker and hammer mill that break sheets into bits.
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Makes and cures cheese, performing any combination of
following tasks: Cuts curd with knife or harp or separates curd with scoop to release whey and
firm curd. Pushes curd to back of vat or center of kettle with rake. Inserts strainer in vat or kettle
outlet, assembles pipe or hose, and turns valve to drain whey. Pulls dip cloth (cheesecloth)
through kettle to remove curd, or banks curd to side of vat with hands or rake to drain residual
whey and mat curd. Stretches matted curd in hot water, using paddle, and cuts, weighs, and hand
molds resulting elastic curd to make Italian cheeses. Cuts matted curd into measured slabs, piles
slabs into banks, and turns them over periodically to obtain specified acidity and moisture. Feeds
slabs into mill that cuts curd into cubes. Spreads specified amount of salt over cubes. Scoops,
weighs, and dumps curd into assembled cheese hoops (perforated forms) with bucket. Places
hoops in automatic press, turns screw of wooden handpress or places and turns filled molds on
wheying table to remove whey and shape cheese. Dumps molded cheese into brine tank and turns
it periodically or wets and rolls cheese in salt bed to flavor cheese and develop rind. Hangs
cheese in rope basket or places, turns, and raises cheese to varying shelf levels in temperature
controlled or smoked room to develop flavor, texture, eye formation and body, and to dry cheese
surface. Pierces cheese or smears with cultured wash to promote mold growth. Wipes surface
with grease or oil to soften rind and stop mold growth. Stamps cheese with date, vat, and
company number. Wraps cheese in foil and places in wood or paper box. May be designated
according to working area as Brine-Room Laborer (dairy products); Cellar Laborer (dairy
products).
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.686-054 LABORER, PIE BAKERY (bakery products)
Feeds automatic fruit peeling, coring, and slicing
machine and performs any combination of duties involved in preprocessing fruit to be used in
making pies and other bakery products: Feeds automatic machine that peels, cores, and slices
fruit. Fills containers with sliced fruit from discharge conveyor or bin. Examines fruit and
discards spoiled or damaged pieces. Manually loads and unloads trucks and transports material to
and from storage areas, using handtruck. Cleans machines and work areas, using broom, mop,
brush, scraper, and rags.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Feeds and off bears macaroni containers on and off
macaroni press, drier conveyors, and stick-handling equipment: Lays empty sticks (macaroni
holders) on stick filler-feeder machine. Aligns out-of-line sticks moving along drier conveyor.
Lifts sticks filled with moist macaroni into drier racks. Pushes racks into drying chambers. Fills,
carries, and sets boxes of macaroni trimmings on drier shelves. Cleans and lubricates press and
conveyor parts. May assist PRESS TENDER (food prep., nec) to install and remove macaroni
press parts such as screw feeders, tubes and dies.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.686-066 PRESS MACHINE FEEDER (tobacco)
Feeds cigars into pressing machine that heats and presses
cigars into square shape preparatory to banding and cellophaning. Removes cigars from
handtruck and places cigars onto feed device of pressing machine.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.686-070 PRODUCTION HELPER (can. & preserv.; food prep., nec) alternate titles:
general production worker
Feeds machine hoppers with ingredients, transports and
packs finished products, and performs any combination of following tasks in food processing and
packaging establishment: Dumps prepared ingredients into hoppers of grinding and mixing
machines. Transfers finished products and raw materials about plant and warehouse, using
handtruck. Stacks processed food in warehouse and coolers. Packs food products in paper bags
and boxes. Loads packaging machines with bags, cans, and jars. Verifies weights of filled
containers emerging from packaging machines. Removes foreign material from food on
conveyor belts. Sprinkles grated cheese and other flavoring on foods.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.686-074 RACK LOADER I (tobacco) alternate titles: stick feeder
Removes sticks on which tobacco hands have been hung
from conveyor of hanging machine and loads them on racks or onto conveyor leading to
tobacco-drying machine. Pushes filled rack from work area and replaces with empty rack.
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.686-078 RAW-CHEESE WORKER (dairy products)
Cuts out or scrapes mold, wax, and sediment to prepare
natural cheese for packaging or making into process cheese by performing any combination of
following tasks in cheese processing department of dairy: Removes covers and wrappers from
cheese, using knife, and dumps blocks of specified cheese from containers onto conveyor.
Positions cheese block in conveyor cradle to expose desired surface and digs into plug holes or
openings with knife. Removes mold, wax, and sediment from cheese surface, using hand scraper
or buffing wheel. Cuts cheese blocks into equal portions, using power wire cutter, power knife
cutter, or wire. Places pieces of cheeses on truck, and weighs batch to obtain specified amounts
for each cook. Dumps cut pieces of cheese into machine that grinds and transports it to next work
station.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Feeds steaks into machine to tenderize meat. Places
tenderized meat on paper separators and stacks them in piles for packaging.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.686-086 UTILITY WORKER (sugar & conf.)
Feeds machines that apply sugar coating and score
(partially cut) sheets of chewing gum, preparatory to separating them into sticks, performing any
combination of following tasks: Fills hopper of machine that automatically coats gum with
powdered sugar to add flavor and prevent gum from sticking to rollers of scoring machine.
Sprinkles sugar by hand on sheets of gum that are inadequately coated. Inspects sheets of gum
for surface or scoring imperfections and removes defective sheets for reprocessing. Stacks empty
trays on conveyor assembly that automatically fills trays with sheets of scored gum and stacks
filled trays.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.687-010 BASKET FILLER (can. & preserv.)
Removes sealed cans or jars of food products from
conveyor and dumps or stacks them in metal basket. May load basket in layers, using hydraulic
mechanism to lower each layer to table level. May move baskets within plant or through cooling
tank, using trucks or hoist.
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 1 DLU: 77
529.687-014 BIN CLEANER (beverage; grain-feed mills)
Scrapes, scours, and fumigates interior of grain bins:
Climbs into grain bin or lowers self into bin on scaffolding or bucket seat, using block and
tackle. Cleans interior of bin, using hand scrapers and brushes. Sprays interior of bin with
insecticides and rodent deterrents or poisons, using spray gun. Closes bins for specified length of
time. Airs bin and marks it for use. Places rodent traps and powders in designated areas in
elevator. Maintains inventory of insecticides and rodent control supplies.
GOE: 06.04.39 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.687-018 BOX-TRUCK WASHER (meat products)
Cleans box-trucks (four-wheeled handtruck) used to
move or store meat, grease, oleo, or inedible fat, using scrapers, wire brushes, handbrushes,
steam, water, and detergent. May clean offal trays with water spray and rags and lubricate
handtrucks with paraffin oil, using spray gun.
GOE: 06.04.39 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 1 DLU: 77
529.687-022 BULK FILLER (can. & preserv.)
Fills wooden tubs, barrels, or containers with processed
food products and covers with preservatives to preserve contents: Dumps food into barrel, tub, or
container, and adds prescribed amounts of preservatives, such as salt, sugar, brine, syrup, or
vinegar. Covers container with lid, waxed paper, or plastic. May weigh contents of container.
May apply labels to outer surface of container. May be designated according to container filled
as Barrel Filler (can. & preserv.); or product treated as Cabbage Salter (can. & preserv.).
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Inspects and grades animal casings used as sausage skins:
Removes casings from soaking tank. Cleans and inflates casing, using air or water hose. Places
inflated casing between grading pegs to determine size. Squeezes casing to detect changes in
circumference, damaged sections, or slime. Cuts out damaged sections, warts, and other
blemishes, using knife. Places casings in rack or container according to size or condition of
casing. May measure and cut casings to length. May pack and salt casings for shipment or
reclaim cured casings for use.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Sews sections of animal intestine to form casings for
lunch meat and specialty meat products: Positions edges of dried intestines together, places strips
of paper (liners) over intestines, and slides them under presser foot of sewing machine. Starts
machine, and stitches edges of liner and end of intestines to form casings. Maintains count of
casings sewed for company records. May inspect and grade casings [CASING GRADER (meat
products)].
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Closes ends of empty and filled meat casings with metal
clips and string preparatory to hanging them for smoking or cooking: Attaches metal clip to one
end of empty casing, using clipping tool. Twists open end of filled casing and ties it with string
leaving loop for hanging. Cuts off excess string and casing, using scissors or knife. May be
designated according to type of meat cased as Bulk-Sausage-Casing Tier-Off (meat products);
Canadian-Bacon Tier (meat products); Hog Stomach Preparer (meat products). May tie lacing
cord at regular intervals around bologna sausage to brace and support casing and be designated
Bologna Lacer (meat products); or lace rolled ham and be designated Rolled-Ham Lacer (meat
products).
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 1 DLU: 77
529.687-038 CHAR-DUST CLEANER AND SALVAGER (sugar & conf.)
Cleans floors and equipment, and performs following
duties in char-house: Cleans and collects char dust from floors, pump basins, pipelines, and tank
tops. Observes operating machinery, such as char-draw mechanisms, spreaders, and
char-collectors, for blockades or malfunctioning, and reports irregularities to superiors. Fills
sacks with salvaged char dust and sews, weighs, and stores sacks. Obtains samples of char and
takes them to laboratory for analysis. Delivers requisitions, runs errands, and supplies filter
blankets and wedges to other workers.
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.687-042 CIGAR INSPECTOR (tobacco) alternate titles: cigar-packing examiner;
final cigar and box examiner
Inspects cigars for imperfections and verifies quality of
packing and labeling: Examines cigars for size, shape, and imperfections in wrappers. Replaces
defective cigars in boxes. Examines banded and cellophane-wrapped cigars to determine whether
bands are positioned and cellophane is applied according to standards. Observes boxes of cigars
to determine whether label is in specified position. May open lid of box to inspect cigars and
close and nail lid onto box after inspection, using handtool.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.687-046 COFFEE WEIGHER (food prep., nec)
Weighs sacks of specified varieties of coffee and dumps
coffee into chute leading to coffee-cleaning or blending machines. May record sack weights.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 1 DLU: 77
529.687-050 COOK HELPER (can. & preserv.)
Assists COOK, KETTLE (beverage; can. & preserv.;
grain-feed mills) to cook food products, such as juices, meats, fruits, or preserves, preparatory to
canning or preserving, performing any combination of following duties: Weighs or measures
ingredients, such as sugar, salt, meat, lard, berries, or fruit, according to formula, using platform
scale, weighing hopper, and measuring containers. Transfers materials to cooking area by hand
or handtruck. Turns valves to admit steam to kettle-heating jacket, and dumps ingredients into
kettle to precook or melt them. Cleans cooking kettles and containers, using water and
pressurized steam. May stir contents of cooking kettle with paddle and skim off foam or foreign
materials, using ladle or spoon. May stack and tally containers. May be designated according to
food product being processed as Cook Helper, Fruit (can. & preserv.); Cook Helper, Juice (can.
& preserv.); Cook Helper, Meat (can. & preserv.); Cook Helper, Preserves (can. & preserv.).
Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Cleans coils and inside surfaces of steam kettles used for
cooking foods: Climbs inside of kettle and scrubs coils and interior surface of kettle, using
cleanser, steel wool, and soap. Opens drain valve at bottom of kettle and sprays water over
interior of kettle to flush soap, steel wool, cleanser, and food particles through drain.
GOE: 06.04.39 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Inspects bottled beer or wine for foreign matter and
defective bottles: Examines contents of bottles for foreign matter, such as dirt and barrel or tank
sediment, and bottles for defects, such as cracks, damaged caps or corks, and nicks. Observes
bottles on conveyor belt passing in front of light and reflecting mirror or lighted frosted glass box
or holds bottles up to unshielded light bulb, to examine bottle and content. Stores rejected or
defective bottles in containers for disposal.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.687-062 DIE CLEANER (food prep., nec)
Cleans dies used to extrude dough to form macaroni:
Unbolts and removes dies from presses, using wrench and screwdriver, and places dies in tub of
water to soften dough residue. Adjusts die-washing-machine platform to accommodate shape of
die, positions die on platform, and turns faucet to force jets of water through dies. Scrapes dough
residue from die holes, using handtool. Replaces dies on press or places dies on storage shelves.
May inspect dies on presses for cleanliness or damage. May verify alignment of die pins, using
preset gauge. May record location and condition of dies.
GOE: 06.04.39 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
529.687-066 DISTILLERY WORKER, GENERAL (beverage)
Cleans, transports and applies identifying data on steel
drums in liquor distilling plant, performing any combination of following duties: Cleans interior
of metal drums, using steam-cleaning apparatus, or interiors of barrels by rinsing them with
water and alcohol. Stencils identifying information on barrelheads, using paint brush or spray
gun to paint over cut-out stencils, or cuts identifying information on barrelheads, using metal
dies and mallet. Paints or scrapes heads of used barrels to remove identifying information.
Removes bungs from drums, using wrench or chisel and hammer. Rolls barrels into position for
filling. Empties barrels or drums filled with liquor into dumping trough. Stamps serial numbers
on barrelheads, using hand-stamping machine. Empties cartons of empty whiskey bottles on
conveyor belt for filling. Stacks cartons filled with whiskey bottles. Repairs damaged cartons,
using adhesive tape to cover tears and rips in cartons. Removes metal sealing rings from
improperly labeled whiskey bottles preparatory to removal of labels. May be known according to
specific work performed as Barrel Cutter (beverage); Barrel Roller (beverage); Barrel Scraper
(beverage); Bung Remover (beverage); Carton Repairer (beverage); Drum Cleaner (beverage);
Drum Sealer (beverage); Dumper (beverage).
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.687-070 DISTRIBUTOR-CLEANER (tobacco) alternate titles: floor hand
Cleans production department in tobacco processing plant
and distributes tobacco to workers: Sweeps floors [CLEANER, INDUSTRIAL (any industry)].
Sorts stems from waste and puts stems in bin. Conveys tobacco to workers, using handtruck
[MATERIAL HANDLER (any industry)]. Stacks tie-bands into tray and distributes tie-bands to
workers.
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 1 DLU: 77
529.687-074 EGG CANDLER (any industry)
Inspects eggs to ascertain quality and fitness for
consumption or incubation, according to prescribed standards: Observes eggs moving on
conveyor over light, or holds eggs before shielded light or rolls them over lighted glass plate to
render egg translucent. Observes shell color and texture, and internal characteristics, such as
streaks, shadings, discolorations, size and position of yolk, and size of air cell. Places spoiled and
substandard eggs in cases. Packs salable eggs in cartons or releases them on conveyor belt for
packing by other workers. May break substandard eggs in container for further processing. May
grade eggs according to size, shape, color, and weight and be designated Egg Grader (any
industry).
GOE: 06.03.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Assists FILLER SHREDDER, MACHINE (tobacco) to
cut tobacco leaves into shreds and clean shredded tobacco for use as cigar filler. Performs other
duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.687-082 FISH-BIN TENDER (can. & preserv.)
Opens chute gates to release fish into various bins,
according to species, and onto conveyor for transfer to cleaning machine. Expedites flow of fish,
using wooden rake, hoe, or water hose. Shovels chipped ice into bins to preserve fish. Sorts fish
according to species and size, and discards spoiled or damaged fish.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Cleans and packs fish eggs for commercial purposes:
Rubs clusters of eggs over screen to separate eggs according to size. Dumps eggs into vat of
cleaning solution to remove blood and into barrel of brine to cure eggs. Shovels processed eggs
into containers for shipment, or fills jars with eggs, using scoop. Works as member of crew. May
prepare curing and cleaning solutions, according to formula.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Inspects cigars from fresh-work cigar machine to
determine conformance to standards: Weighs random bundles of cigars to determine whether
cigars are of prescribed weight and notifies SUPERVISOR, CIGAR-MAKING MACHINE
(tobacco) when weight is not standard. Inspects cigars for broken tobacco wrappers, soft spots,
defective patches, and variations from standard length and discards defective cigars. May place
full boxes of perfect cigars in case.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
529.687-094 GENERAL HELPER (oils & grease)
Performs any combination of duties, such as carrying
supplies to work area, forming cartons for packing, feeding cans onto conveyor, removing scrap,
cleaning work area, and reclaiming oil stock from damaged containers. Dumps containers into
steam tub, covers tub with canvas, and opens valve to introduce heat to melt and reclaim
contents. Cleans work area using brooms, mops, and detergents.
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.687-098 GRADER (can. & preserv.)
Examines, classifies, and separates seafood according to
size, quality, color, condition, or species at receiving station or on conveyor line. May record
grade on ticket and attach ticket to filled container. May be designated according to product
graded as Clam Grader (can. & preserv.); Fish Grader (can. & preserv.).
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 78
Examines and grades dressed poultry: Removes dressed
poultry from conveyor, and examines color of skin, feels poultry for presence of bruises,
deformities, and pin feathers, and grades accordingly for quality and size. Sorts poultry into
specified containers according to grade. May weigh filled containers and record weight of each
grade of poultry.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Inspects and sorts pork cuts, such as hams, shoulders,
bellies, and fatbacks, preparatory to curing: Examines and feels meat for defects, such as bruises,
thickness of skin, shape, and broken leg bones. Segregates pork cuts not meeting standards.
Weighs and segregates cuts according to weight and size. May push thermometer into meat to
ascertain if it is too cold for processing. May stamp government inspection seal on approved lean
shoulders, using rubber stamp.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
529.687-110 GRAIN PICKER (grain-feed mills)
Separates and weighs samples of grain preparatory to
grading: Pours grain sample into hopper of sample divider and pulls lever to allow grain to fall
through divider into two receptacles. Removes and weighs specific amount of grain from each
receptacle to obtain representative but reduced sample. Pours sample into cleaning mill (dockage
tester) or through sieve of standard mesh to remove foreign matter. Smells and examines sample
to determine if grain is sour or musty, or to detect damage from excessive heat or moisture. Pours
grain sample into standard quart kettle, weighs sample, and reads conversion chart to obtain
weight per bushel. Separates damaged, weathered, soil-stained, and undeveloped grain from
grain with no defects and places grain in separate containers. May remove grain sample from
incoming shipments.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.687-114 INSPECTOR (sugar & conf.)
Inspects candy or chewing gum in containers or on
conveyor to ensure that it is formed, coated, cupped, wrapped, or packed according to plant
standards: Weighs containers [WEIGHER, PRODUCTION (any industry) 929.687-062].
Rewraps, recups, rearranges, or replaces pieces not meeting standards. May stamp date of
inspection on boxes or return them to packing department with reason for rejection. May pack
boxes in shipping cartons.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Smells opened cans of food products as they pass on
conveyor to detect spoilage as indicated by odor. Sets aside rejected cans of food for disposal.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
529.687-122 KISS SETTER, HAND (sugar & conf.) alternate titles: sea-foam-kiss
maker
Picks up quantity of candy with fork and rolls and shapes
it against spatula to shape candy kisses. Places formed kisses on wax paper or tray to harden.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
529.687-126 KOSHER INSPECTOR (dairy products)
Observes milking of cows to ensure compliance with
Jewish dietary laws governing collection and storage of milk prior to processing and sale.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.687-130 LABORER (meat products)
Performs any combination of following tasks in
slaughtering and meat packing establishment: Holds meat while it is being cut. Straightens and
washes carcasses or parts on conveyor lines. Distributes meat to various work areas for further
processing, using cart. Scrapes excess meat from surfaces of filled casings, such as sausages and
bologna, and hangs them on conveyor racks. Pushes conveyor racks, hanging attachments, and
meat carts, to various departments. Unloads smoked meats from conveyor racks and weighs,
stamps, and tags them. Removes empty trolleys from overhead rail and places them in chute or
onto other rails. Trucks empty ham molds to washing machines for cleaning process. Loads meat
onto conveyor racks, carts, worktables, or trucks, using hook. Transports offal (carcass waste)
from killing floor to rendering room and dumps offal into tankage cookers. Weighs and sacks
rendered inedible offal. Fills ice trucks, using shovel. Stacks cartons of meat products on pallets
or trucks and moves load to shipping or storage areas, using hand or power operated truck.
Pushes meat through spray cabinet to wash meat. Washes equipment and utensils, using water
hose and spray cabinet. Sweeps and washes railroad refrigeration cars. May cut specific parts
such as hooves or tendons, using knife.
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Sorts tobacco leaves according to color and condition for
use as cigar wrappers or binders: Selects leaves without obvious defects from bundle and lays
them on booker bench (curved-top stand over which leaves are draped). Examines leaves for
color variations, tears, tar spots, tight grain, and size under specifications. Places leaves not
suitable for wrapper in separate pile. Folds wrapper leaves into bundles for stripping.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.687-138 LEAF TIER (tobacco)
Ties tobacco leaves in hands (bundles) to facilitate
processing: Selects loose leaves for hand and arranges leaves with butt ends together. Winds tie
leaf around butts and pulls end of tie leaf into hand.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: S GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 1 DLU: 77
Sorts hands of tobacco according to size. Places hands of
same size leaves on conveyor leading to ordering machine.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.687-146 LIGHTOUT EXAMINER (beverage)
Examines interior and exterior of washed tanks, metal
barrels, or kegs for cleanliness and to detect corrosion. Crawls into tank or inserts light through
bunghole to examine interior of container. Removes corroded and dirty barrels or kegs from
conveyor.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Twists and ties casings filled with sausage to form links
of specified length: Ties one end of stuffed sausage casing with twine to prevent contents from
spilling out. Presses casing between thumb and index finger at length specified. Twists casing at
pressed section to form link. Twirls remaining length of stuffed casing to make additional links.
Ties ends of stuffed casings to make longer string of links. Drapes sausages over rack for
subsequent processing. Cuts casings to remove defective parts or to separate links, using cutting
tool. May retie ends. May hold stomachs or casings during filling by SAUSAGE MAKER (meat
products) and tie ends.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
529.687-154 MAT SEWER (oils & grease)
Repairs mats used in pressing oil from linseed: Cuts worn
or damaged sections from mats, using knife. Stitches usable mat strips together and reinforces
borders to make new mats, using sewing machine.
GOE: 06.04.27 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Regulates flow of raw sugar from raw-sugar box to drags
(conveyors) and elevators: Starts drags. Lifts slide on raw-sugar box to allow sugar to fall on
drags. Breaks up sugar lumps in box, using scraper. Shifts slides to rotate drawing of sugar from
box and to prevent caking and buildups. Draws samples of raw sugar for laboratory analysis.
Opens or closes slides to increase or decrease flow of sugar. Removes sugar strings from drag,
scrolls, and grates and throws strings in waste container.
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tests moisture content of tobacco in various stages of
processing by either of following methods: (1) Places tobacco sample in electrical moisture
meter and turns on current. Observes meter indicator and compares reading with conversion chart
to determine moisture content. Records date, time, temperature, moisture content, and meter
reading for each sample tested. (2) Weighs sample of tobacco and places sample in oven.
Removes and weighs sample after specified time. Compares difference in weights with
conversion chart to determine moisture content.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.687-166 ODD BUNDLE WORKER (tobacco)
Aligns tips of leaves, fed onto conveyor by other workers,
against guide rail of conveyor to ensure tips will be cut to uniform length by power knife.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.687-170 PRESS PULLER (grain-feed mills)
Removes filter cloths from filter presses to unload
separated solids used for making stock feed: Opens press and inserts prying tool between plates
to free filter cloths or turns wheel to release ram holding filter frames together. Pulls cloths
loaded with solids from press and shakes material onto conveyor or scrapes residue into pans
with spatula. Replaces clean cloths between plates and closes press. Shovels solids from pans
into containers for further processing. Turns valve to move hydraulic ram against plates and hold
cloths in position. May cut new filter cloths or papers. Usually works as member of team.
GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.687-174 SALVAGE INSPECTOR (can. & preserv.)
Inspects and sorts returned canned and bottled food
products for possible salvage of contents: Opens containers by hand or with opening devices and
inspects containers and contents for defects such as leaking or mislabeled containers, or defective
wrapping. Sets aside salvaged cans and bottles. Pours usable contents of defective cans or bottles
into bulk containers. Discards rejected contents and containers into waste containers. Routes
inspected materials to appropriate filling, packaging, and waste disposal points. May repackage
salvaged cans and bottles. May wash glass containers.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Collects samples of grain, mash, or wort, and alcoholic
beverages in various stages of processing for laboratory analysis: Dips, scoops, or siphons
samples into laboratory containers and labels containers to identify sample. Records information
such as sampling station and time, or brewer name and location on forms or journals. Loads
sample containers on handtruck and pushes handtruck to laboratory area.
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Shovels filler tobacco into hoppers of cigar-making
machines and bunch-making machines. Transfers boxes or cases of shredded filler tobacco to
machines, manually or using handtruck.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Sorts agricultural produce, such as bulbs, fruits, nuts, and
vegetables: Segregates produce on conveyor belt or table, working as crewmember, according to
grade, color, and size, and places produce in containers or on designated conveyors. Discards cull
(inferior or defective) items and foreign matter. Bunches, ties, and trims produce, such as
asparagus, carrots, celery, and radishes. Picks out choice produce to be used as cappers (top
layers on marketing containers). Packs produce in boxes, barrels, baskets, or crates for storage or
shipment [PACKER, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE (agriculture) 920.687-134]. May be
designated according to work performed as Apple Sorter (agriculture; can. & preserv.; wholesale
tr.); Asparagus Grader And Buncher (agriculture); Capper Picker (agriculture; wholesale tr.);
Citrus-Fruit-Packing Grader (agriculture; wholesale tr.); Cull Grader (agriculture; wholesale tr.);
Potato Grader (agriculture; wholesale tr.). May be designated: Asparagus Sorter (agriculture; can.
& preserv.; wholesale tr.); Banana Grader (agriculture; wholesale tr.); Bulb Sorter (agriculture);
Cherry Sorter (agriculture; can. & preserv.; wholesale tr.); Cranberry Sorter (agriculture;
wholesale tr.); Fig Sorter (agriculture; can. & preserv.; wholesale tr.); Flower Grader
(agriculture); Fruit Sorter (agriculture; can. & preserv.; wholesale tr.); Hop Sorter (agriculture);
Nut Sorter (agriculture); Peach Sorter (agriculture; can. & preserv.; wholesale tr.); Potato Sorter
(agriculture; wholesale tr.); Seed Sorter (agriculture); Tomato Grader (wholesale tr.); Vegetable
Sorter (agriculture; can. & preserv.; wholesale tr.); Mushroom Sorter-Grader (can. & preserv.);
Trimmer-Sorter (can. & preserv.); Sorter-Grader (can. & preserv.); Raspberry Checker (can. &
preserv.).
GOE: 03.04.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 81
529.687-190 STONE CLEANER (beverage) alternate titles: carbonating-stone
cleaner
Cleans or replaces stones in carbonating-stone assembly
used to introduce carbon dioxide into tanks of beer: Carries stone to work area. Climbs into aging
tank and disassembles frame and stone assembly, using handtools. Examines stone to detect
faults or breaks. Scrubs stone, using brush and cleaners. Reassembles stone in frame. Discards
faulty stones.
GOE: 06.04.39 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Cleans perforated suction plates of cigar-making
machines: Turns thumbscrews to remove plates. Scrubs plates, using scrub brush and water.
Immerses plates in boiling water to loosen dirt in airholes and blows out dirt, using airhose.
GOE: 06.04.39 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.687-198 SUMATRA OPENER (tobacco)
Removes hands of Sumatra tobacco from case or bale,
shakes tobacco, removes broken leaves, and piles hands in stacks according to moisture content.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.687-202 TEMPERATURE INSPECTOR (meat products)
Inspects temperature readings of meat coolers for
conformance to standards: Tours coolers periodically and compares temperature readings of each
cooler with charts. Adjusts expansion valves in coolers to maintain specified temperature in each
cooler.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
529.687-206 TROLLEY CLEANER (meat products)
Cleans trolleys used to move animal carcasses along
overhead rail, in vats or tanks filled with solution: Turns water and steam valves to fill and heat
cleaning vats or tanks. Dumps caustic soda and detergents into tank and stirs mixture with
paddle. Pushes rack of trolleys to tank and lowers each trolley into solution, or immerses rack
into solution, using hoist. Removes trolleys from solution and rinses them in hot water spray.
Lubricates trolley wheels.
GOE: 06.04.39 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Washes and removes starch deposits from starch tables
by flushing table with stream of water: Directs water hose over starch table to wash film of
gluten from starch deposits. Plugs line to gluten tank at end of table and raises tailboard to allow
starch deposit to flow to flushing tank. Turns valve to admit strong stream of water into starch
table that loosens and flushes starch deposits into flushing tank.
GOE: 06.04.39 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.687-214 WASHROOM CLEANER (sugar & conf.)
Cleans beet washroom in sugar beet refinery: Removes
beet tails, mud, stones, and trash from washer pit, using shovel. Removes debris from area of
washroom, using wheelbarrow, pitchfork, and shovel. Washes floors, using hose.
GOE: 06.04.39 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Selects perfect wrappers from books (halved leaves,
bundled after stripping) and sorts wrappers according to size and color: Unties book and
separates half leaves. Inspects wrapper leaves for holes or tears and discards imperfect leaves.
Piles wrappers in stacks according to size and color. Wipes water-moistened sponge over top
leaves of stack to prevent drying. Packs wrappers of like size and color into bundles and places
bundles into containers.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
529.687-222 WRAPPING MACHINE HELPER (tobacco)
Mounts tobacco leaf and replenishes glue supply in
plug-overwrap machine and assists PLUG-OVERWRAP-MACHINE TENDER (tobacco) to tend
machine that wraps lumps of chewing tobacco in $T3homogenized leaf:$T1 Mounts roll of
homogenized tobacco leaf on overwrap machine and guides end of roll between machine rollers
and under cutter. Pours glue into machine glue container to replenish supply reservoir. Pushes
wire through hole of glue container to assure free flow of glue. Observes wrapping operation and
removes defectively wrapped lumps from machine discharge conveyor. Wets down belts of
machine, using rag, to prevent lumps from sticking to belt. Performs other duties as described
under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
529.687-226 INSPECTOR, PROCESSING (sugar & conf.)
Examines, weighs, and measures sheets and strips of
unwrapped, finished chewing gum to ensure conformity to specifications and standards:
Examines trays of rolled and scored gum to verify that finished gum is free of caked sugar,
indentations, and foreign matter. Inspects gum surface for uniformity of sugar coating and for
prescribed scoring and trimming. Weighs and measures thickness and length of gum strips, using
scale, micrometer, and length gauge. Notifies supervisory personnel of deviations from
prescribed standards.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 86
Performs any combination of following tasks concerned
with fresh packing, canning, freezing, or smoking shellfish: Transports shellfish, shellfish meats,
cans, or cases to work area manually, or using wheeled hopper, handtruck, or power hoist. Loads
conveyors, hoppers, or handtrucks with product, cans, or cases. Spreads shellfish on conveyor,
drenches them with water, and removes foreign matter. Weighs shellfish or shellfish meat, using
scales. Records weight of product on standard form. Sorts shellfish according to size, and trims
off unusable portions, using knife or scissors. Packs shellfish meat in jars, cans, or boxes, and
packs containers in crushed ice to fresh pack. Cleans conveyors, machines, and work areas, using
high pressure hose spray. May feed cans and lids into lidding machine [PACKAGER,
MACHINE (any industry) 920.685-078]. May be designated according to work performed as
Shellfish Checker (can & preserv.); Shellfish Packer (can. & preserv.); Shellfish Sorter (can. &
preserv.); Shellfish Weigher (can. & preserv.).
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 78
53 OCCUPATIONS IN PROCESSING OF PAPER AND RELATED
MATERIALS
This division includes occupations concerned with the
manufacture of paper and products made from paper. Includes converting wood, other cellulosic
materials, and rags into pulp.
530 GRINDING, BEATING, AND MIXING OCCUPATIONS
This group includes occupations concerned with reducing
logs, straw, rags, and similar cellulosic materials to chips, dust, powder, paste, pulp, or other
smaller particles by means of compression, grinding, or agitation; and combining and mingling
materials to produce a single mass or compound.
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in blending and mixing materials used to make coating for paper and related products: Reads
production order to determine type and quantity of coating needed. Plans mixing sequence and
orders raw materials from stockroom. Assigns job duties to workers and supervises weighing and
mixing of materials. Tests each batch of coating for specific gravity, consistency, and color.
Directs routing of coating mix to paper machines or storage tanks. Keeps daily production
records. Instructs new workers in use of machinery and safety procedures. Performs other duties
as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L4 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in beating and refining pulp to prepare furnish for processing into paper: Calculates volume or
weight of ingredients, such as pulp, fillers, size, alum, and dyes, using formulas and laboratory
analyses of ingredient concentrations. Orders charging of beater vats with ingredients, beater roll
adjustment, and time of beating. Examines pulp samples and reviews laboratory reports to
determine when beating process is completed. Compares sample of paper produced with
specifications or standard sample and orders changes in beating procedure to produce paper to
specified standards. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry)
Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M4 L4 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in debarking, sawing, cleaning, and chipping logs to make wood chips for use as pulp: Schedules
production of chips according to quantity and species of wood required by digesters. Plans
routing of wood through mill according to species of wood. Inspects chips and adjusts cutter
knives to ensure chips are cut to specified standards. Performs other duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L4 SVP: 7 DLU: 78
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in grinding logs and wood blocks into pulp: Directs workers in feeding and adjusting machines to
obtain pulp of specified consistency. Observes grinders, examines pulp for length and thickness
of fiber, and reads laboratory reports on pulp consistency to determine need for sharpening
grindstone or machine adjustment. Installs sharpening burr in stone-dressing lathe, using wrench.
Moves controls to feed burr against revolving stone to dress and sharpen stone. Replaces worn
stone, using hoist and handtools. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any
industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M2 L3 SVP: 6 DLU: 77
530.261-010 COLOR DEVELOPER (paper & pulp)
Develops formulas for paper-coloring dye and prepares
directions for mixing dye with pulp to produce colored paper to specifications or customer's
sample: Determines composition of color sample, using spectrophotometer. Mixes pulp with
water, size, filler, and other ingredients to make sample furnish of type and quality of paper
specified. Weighs and mixes pigments to prepare dye, and mixes dye with furnish. Pours furnish
on screen to make handsheet sample. Compares color of handsheet with color sample, visually or
with spectrophotometer. Calculates weights and proportions of pigments and other materials
required to make production batch of dye and prepares formulas and mixing directions for
COATING-MIXER TENDER (paper & pulp). Prepares directions for BEATER ENGINEER
(paper & pulp; tex. prod., nec) for mixing dye with furnish. Prepares spectrophotometer charts on
dye materials. Observes procedures of production staff in mixing dye with furnish and reviews
laboratory reports to investigate causes of substandard colored paper. Consults with and advises
production staff regarding technical problems in mixing colors and making colored paper to
improve formulas and improve production methods.
GOE: 02.04.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M4 L4 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
530.382-010 PULP-REFINER OPERATOR (paper & pulp)
Operates battery of machines to refine pulp and shorten
fibers as pulp flows continuously through machines to prepare pulp for papermaking: Turns
handwheels to adjust distance between bedplate and rotor knives to obtain specified fineness of
fibers. Starts machines and pumps to regulate flow of pulp from beater chests through refining
machines to paper machine chest. Examines pulp, reviews laboratory test reports, and adjusts
machines to ensure that pulp meets specifications. May change bedplates and rotor knives, using
handtools. May clean interior of storage chests, using water hose.
GOE: 06.02.14 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M3 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 78
Performs following duties to facilitate making wallboard
(plasterboard): Puddles plaster slurry discharged from mixing machine, using puddling stick, and
spreads it evenly for feeding into machine that combines slurry and paper into wallboard.
Observes flow and squeezes flexible discharge nozzle (boot) of mixing machine to prevent
formation of lumps in slurry. Scrapes hardened slurry from edge guides and smoothing bars.
Scoops sample of slurry in cylinder, weighs it, and sets sample aside for specified period to
determine consistency (slump). Places sample under testing needle that drops from specified
height and indicates on dial depth of penetration to determine hardness (set) of core. Records test
results and reports defects to supervisor. Clears jams on wallboard machine and cleans work
area. Participates in splicing paper and in repairing wallboard and mixing machines.
GOE: 06.04.34 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Operates hydropulper and batch reactor to blend
woodpulp, plastic binders, and liquid fertilizers into slurry for use in molding synthetic soil
blocks: Fills hydropulper tank with water, adds woodpulp and measured amounts of chemicals,
and starts agitator. Observes and records temperature, pressure, and time interval of agitation
cycle. Pumps cooled pulp slurry to reactor tank and flushes hydropulper tank with water. Starts
reactor, adjusts temperature and pressure controls, and adds measured amounts of liquid
fertilizers and plastic binders. Tests acidity of solution by titration and adds ingredients as needed
to attain prescribed level. Pumps mixed slurry to storage tank for further processing. Flushes
reactor tank with water.
GOE: 06.02.14 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M3 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Controls beater engines and related equipment to process
furnish for making paper, roofing felt, and related products: Starts pumps and adjusts valves to
regulate flow of specified amount of slush pulp into vat. Starts engines and adjusts beater rolls to
obtain specified degree of pulp fineness and hydration. Examines furnish for specified
consistency and size of fibers. Dips sample from vat for laboratory testing. Starts pumps to
transfer furnish to storage chests. May operate machine to refine pulp. May make
$T3freeness$T1 and acidity tests. May calculate volume and weight of furnish ingredients from
technical control formulas. May mix and cook dyes for furnish. May control operation of battery
of beaters and be designated Beater, Lead (paper & pulp; tex. prod., nec).
GOE: 06.02.18 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M3 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 78
530.662-014 WOOD GRINDER OPERATOR (paper & pulp)
Operates machines to grind logs or wood blocks into
fibers used in making paper pulp, using one of following methods: (1) Opens slide gate, tosses
wood into grinder pocket, and moves lever to actuate hydraulic piston that presses wood against
revolving grindstones. (2) Adjusts panel controls to regulate conveyor system that feeds wood to
hopper of grinder machines. Straightens wood in machine pocket or hopper to prevent jams,
using $T3picaroon.$T1 Turns valves to regulate spray of water to cool grindstones and to control
consistency of pulp. Turns handwheel to raise or lower dam to control flow of pulp from
discharge end of machine. Observes temperature gauge and color of pulp for evidence of burns
caused by dull or broken grindstones and notifies WOOD GRINDER, HEAD (paper & pulp)
530.132-022 of defects. May be designated according to type of machine operated as
Pocket-Grinder Operator (paper & pulp); Ring-Grinder Operator (paper & pulp).
GOE: 06.02.14 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
Tends beaters and vats that prepare furnish for making
paper, roofing felt, and related products: Turns valves to charge vats with specified amounts of
slush pulp, fillers, size, and liquid chemicals. Weighs and dumps dry ingredients into vat
according to formula. Dips furnish sample from vat for laboratory testing. Removes plug of vat
to dump furnish into beater chest or starts pump to transfer furnish from vat to storage. Observes
vat and beater operation and notifies BEATER ENGINEER (tex. prod., nec; paper & pulp)
530.662-010 of malfunction. Cleans vat with water and hose and scrapes out adhering matter.
May truck materials from storage. May weigh, mix, and cook dyes. May chip rust, scale, and
other deposits from machine rolls, using airhammer. May truck sheet pulp and other materials
from stockroom.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 78
Tends rag-cutting machine that cuts rags to specified size
preparatory to processing into paper, roofing felt, or related products: Presses buttons to actuate
conveyor, cutters, and blowers. Observes movement of rags along conveyor to detect clogging or
malfunctioning machine. Stops machine at sound of warning buzzer and removes clogged rags,
using iron pry. Reports mechanical defects to supervisor. Lubricates, adjusts, and replaces worn
blades of machine. May record amount of rags cut on daily production record.
GOE: 06.04.05 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Feeds machine that cuts rags to size for cooking,
bleaching, and defibering prior to making paper, roofing felt, or related products: Places rags on
apron of machine and pushes them into feeder roll or loads rags onto conveyor leading to
machine. Examines cut rags for size and notifies supervisor if machine knives need adjusting or
sharpening. May loosen setscrews with wrench and remove knives. May clean dirt and dust from
dust compartment and work area.
GOE: 06.04.05 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Operates machines to grind cooked wood chips into pulp
and blend pulp with other specified ingredients in manufacture of wallboard: Turns handwheel to
adjust grinding-plate settings. Starts machines and adjusts panel controls to maintain level in
pulp and water chests and regulate flow of chips through grinding machines. Observes charts,
dials, and gauges; and adjusts levers, valves, and panel controls to regulate flow of specified
amounts of pulp, alum, wax, asphalt, and starch into blending machine. May weigh samples of
wet and dry pulp on scales and calculate moisture content. May test pulp for $T3freeness,$T1
fineness, density, and breakage. May record production and test data.
GOE: 06.02.14 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 6 DLU: 77
Tends machine that mixes and strains filling and coating
materials for paper: Weighs and dumps specified quantities of materials, such as clay, soda ash,
titanium dioxide, lithopone, or gypsum, into hopper of mixing machine. Turns valve to admit
metered volume of water into mixing machine and starts machine that mixes ingredients. Starts
pumps that force mixture through straining screens and into storage tanks. Lifts screens from
machine and washes screens with water hose. May deliver sacks of materials to mixer, using
handtruck or forklift truck. May weigh and add specified quantities of color pigments to mixture.
May plan mixing according to paper production orders.
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machine that reduces broke or dry pulp sheets to
pulp or slurry for use in making paper, wallboard, or related products: Dumps broke or pulp
sheets onto conveyor or into vat to fill pulper machine. Pushes buttons and turns valves to admit
water, ink removing solution, and steam that softens material to specified consistency. Starts
beating machine that reduces material to pulp. Observes and monitors material, dials, or charts to
ensure specified consistency of pulp. Opens discharge gate or starts pump to dump or transport
pulp to storage or to other processes. May catch pulp in broke boxes and push boxes to beater
engines. May push cart loads of broke from paper machines to pulper. May be designated
according to material reduced as Broke-Beater Tender (paper & pulp; tex. prod., nec); or
according to type of machine used as Hydropulper (paper & pulp).
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 81
Feeds scrap paper or wood chips into beater tanks for
grinding into furnish used in making paper, roofing felt, or related products: Conveys bales of
scrap paper, fillers, starch, and chemicals to beater room, using forklift truck or handtruck. Opens
bales and dumps paper and fillers into beater tanks. Observes scrap paper and discards plastic or
other insoluble items into trash bin. Stacks bales of scrap paper and sacks of chemicals onto
conveyor of pulper machine, using forklift truck. Sweeps and cleans work area. May open valves
to drain furnish from beater tanks into storage units. May clean equipment screens, blades, and
interior surfaces, using brushes, broom, and cleaning solutions.
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Loads pulp logs or wood blocks into magazines of
grinder that reduces them to fibers used in making paper: Lifts and places logs into magazines,
using lumber hooks or $T3picaroon$T1 to align logs and avoid jams. Cuts oversized logs to
desired length, using cutoff saw.
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Feeds waste paper into machine that cuts paper into small
pieces for use as building insulation. Fills sack with cut paper.
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 1 DLU: 77
Examines rags to verify that they have been sorted
according to color, quality, type, and condition, and that foreign matter, such as clips, buttons,
and elastic, has been removed. Weighs rags and records weight. Trucks rags to cutting machines.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
532 COOKING AND DRYING OCCUPATIONS
This group includes occupations concerned with
removing moisture from paper and related materials by exposing them to heat or air or placing
them in a vacuum, and cooking materials at specific temperatures for varied intervals to effect
their composition, consistency, or texture.
Operates battery of stationary or rotary steam digesters to
cook wood chips with soda ash or acid to make pulp for use in manufacture of paper and
insulation board: Signals DIGESTER-OPERATOR HELPER (paper & pulp; paper goods)
532.686-010 to charge digesters with specified amounts of chips and chemicals. Turns valves or
moves panel controls to admit steam into digesters, to raise temperature and pressure within
specified limits, and to start rotary digesters. Monitors temperature, flow, and pressure gauges
and charts to ensure that chips are cooked according to specifications. Tests samples of digester
liquid by titration or standard color chart to determine completion of cooking process. Opens
valves of stationary digester to blow cooked pulp into pit, or pulls lever to tip rotary digester and
dump contents. Compiles production records. May be designated according to process as Cooker,
Soda (paper & pulp; paper goods); Cooker, Sulfate (paper & pulp; paper goods); Cooker, Sulfite
(paper & pulp; paper goods).
GOE: 06.02.14 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M3 L3 SVP: 6 DLU: 78
532.585-010 MATRIX-DRIER TENDER (paper & pulp)
Tends cylinder drier that dries sheets of matrix paper:
Sets controls of drier to regulate temperature and speed of cylinder and position of belt. Starts
drier and feeds wet sheets between revolving cylinder and belt. Observes gauges and feels dried
sheets for moisture content, and adjusts controls to achieve specified dryness. Gauges thickness
of fiberboard and matrix mats, using micrometer calipers. Sorts and records mats according to
thickness and stacks them on skids.
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends oven drier at back end of pulp-making machine
that removes moisture from pulp sheets: Observes gauges and charts, and turns valves to regulate
flow of steam and control oven temperature. Aligns sheets on conveyor to prevent jams.
Regulates speed of conveyor to ensure that dried sheets conform to moisture content
specifications.
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
532.685-014 COOKER TENDER (paper & pulp)
Tends cooker that cooks logs for processing into pulp:
Bolts bottom of cooker in place. Opens gate of loading chute and guides logs into cooker with
pike pole. Turns valve to fill cooker with steam to cook wood for specified period. Unbolts
bottom of cooker and loads logs onto handtruck.
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
532.685-018 EVAPORATOR OPERATOR (paper & pulp)
Tends evaporator that condenses sulfite and black liquor
to prepare them for recovery furnace: Adjusts controls and turns valves of evaporator to regulate
flow and temperature of liquor to dehydrate liquor to specified density. Tests sample of liquor
concentrate, using hydrometer and thermometer, to determine density. Cleans evaporator
chambers, using steam hose.
GOE: 06.04.11 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machine that threads continuous sheet of paper
through moisture-conditioning cabinet to dampen paper: Turns valves to regulate flow of air,
steam, and water in cabinet to control temperature and moisture. Places roll of paper on reel
stand, using hoist, and wraps end of paper around threader bar. Starts machine that automatically
threads paper between feed and tension rolls in cabinet. Wraps end of dampened paper sheet on
core shaft of rewinder reel. Adjusts tension of paper by adding or removing weights on chain.
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Tends hydraulic press that removes moisture from
fiberboard, laps, or sheets of wet pulp: Pushes loaded truck under hydraulic pressing plate and
starts machine to lower ram and press water from pulp. Pulls truck away from press and pushes it
to baling area. May stack layers of laps or sheets on handtruck, placing wire mesh or fiber mats
between layers to facilitate pressing water from stock.
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Feeds wood chips and soda ash or acid into digester that
processes wood chips into pulp: Unbolts and removes digester cover, using wrench and chain
hoist. Lowers feed pipe into digester, using hoist, and pushes button or turns handwheel to load
digester with wood chips. Pushes control panel button or turns valve to admit specified quantities
of soda ash or acid into digester. Replaces and bolts cover. May remove cover and blow steam
from digester at completion of cooking cycle. May tend conveyors that convey chips to hopper or
cooked pulp to storage bins. May open valves to blow cooked pulp into pit. May pull lever to
dump cooked pulp from rotary digester. May draw and deliver pulp sample to laboratory for
analysis.
GOE: 06.04.18 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 78
Dumps paper cones treated with solution of turpentine
and beeswax into drying cabinet and starts fan. Rakes cones from cabinet after specified drying
time.
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 1 DLU: 77
532.687-010 LABEL DRIER (recording)
Dries phonograph labels in oven for use by record-press
section: Obtains specified labels from stock and spreads them on drying racks of oven. Turns dial
of automatic timer to start drying cycle. Removes dried labels from racks and separates labels by
title. Stacks labels on warming plates near record presses, according to production schedule.
Collects, sorts, and returns unused labels to storage at end of shift.
GOE: 06.04.34 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
533 COOLING, BLEACHING, SCREENING, WASHING, AND RELATED
OCCUPATIONS
This group includes occupations concerned with cleaning
materials with water, making them cooler, whitening them by use of chlorine gas or other
bleaching agents, and separating finer from coarser parts by use of a screen.
533.362-010 BLEACHER, PULP (paper & pulp)
Controls equipment to bleach pulp: Starts pumps and
adjusts controls to regulate flow of pulp to chlorination towers, bleaching and soaking tanks, and
pulp washers, according to specified bleaching sequence. Opens valves to allow metered flow of
such chemicals as liquid and gaseous chlorine, sulfur dioxide gas, caustic soda, hypochlorite, and
peroxide into pulp, according to bleaching specifications. Starts agitators to mix pulp and
chemicals. Tends cylinder washers to wash soluble impurities and excess bleach from pulp after
each bleaching operation. Adjusts controls to ensure that pulp bleaching meets specifications,
according to laboratory test reports. Starts equipment to pump bleached pulp to storage. May
make titration tests. May test whiteness of pulp, using $T3reflectance meter.$T1 May tend
decker machines that thicken pulp. May be designated according to pulp-making process as
Bleacher, Groundwood Pulp (paper & pulp); Bleacher, Kraft Pulp (paper & pulp); Bleacher,
Sulfite Pulp (paper & pulp).
GOE: 06.02.14 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M3 L3 SVP: 5 DLU: 78
533.665-010 BLOW-PIT OPERATOR (paper & pulp)
Tends blow pits that wash pulp to remove cooking acid:
Covers blow pit floor with specified amount of water, using hose, and clamps shut doors and
hatches to prepare blow pit for receiving cooked pulp. Turns wheel, as signaled by DIGESTER
OPERATOR (concrete prod.; paper & pulp), to open digester outlet valve and blow cooked pulp
under pressure into blow pit. Opens valve to drain spent cooking liquor and water from pulp in
blow pit. Opens water faucet or sprays pulp with water from high-pressure hose to wash cooking
liquor from pulp and flush pulp from blow pit into receiving chests. Dips pulp sample from pit
for testing in laboratory.
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Operates decker or rotary filter machines to remove water
from pulp stock and reduce stock to specified consistency for bleaching or beating: Turns valves
to regulate flow of pulp stock into machine vat. Starts machine and adjusts controls to regulate
speed of cylindrical screen in vat. Turns valve to adjust suction in cylinder to deposit pulp on
screen at specified rate and remove white water through meshes of screen. Turns handwheels or
pulls lever to adjust press roll against screen to obtain pulp of specified consistency. Pulls lever
to adjust blade that scrapes pulp from screen into storage chest. May tend flat or rotary screens to
remove coarse fibers from pulp.
GOE: 06.02.14 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Tends rotary bleach boiler that cleans and bleaches rags
used in making paper: Charges boiler with rags, chemicals, and water. Fastens boiler cover, starts
rotary motor, and turns steam valves to clean and bleach rags in boiler for specified length of
time. Opens valves to reduce steam pressure and drain liquid from boiler. May pack boiler with
alternate layers of rags and dry chemicals. May mix chemicals.
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
533.685-014 BROWN-STOCK WASHER (paper & pulp)
Tends machines that wash cooking liquor from pulp:
Starts machines and pumps, and turns valves to regulate spray from water jets and flow of pulp
through washer to remove cooking liquor. Opens drains to dispose of wash water or transfer
wash water to recovery storage tank. May tend flat or centrifugal screens that remove knots or
uncooked chips from pulp.
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
533.685-018 SAVE-ALL OPERATOR (paper & pulp)
Tends machine that salvages woodpulp suspended in
white water: Opens valves or starts pumps to regulate flow of white water and glue size into vat
causing pulp to flocculate (form fluffy mass) for easier removal. Starts cylinder of machine
revolving to remove pulp from water. Turns valve to adjust vacuum in cylinder to remove water
from pulp deposited on screen. Pulls levers to adjust blade that scrapes pulp from cylinder into
receiving chest. Starts pumps to transport recovered pulp and residue of white water containing
fillers, dyes, and chemicals to storage chests. Cleans machine and pipelines with brushes and
chemical solution.
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends knotters, rifflers, and centrifugal and flat screens
that remove knots, sand, coarse fibers, and uncooked chips from cooked woodpulp: Starts
machine and turns valves to adjust flow of pulp and water into screening machine at specified
consistency, or sets automatic consistency regulator. Adjusts water sprays to wash pulp through
screens and refuse into receiving chests. Examines and feels usable (fine) fibers and screened-out
material to detect inefficient cleaning and loss of stock, and adjusts flow of pulp stock and water
accordingly. Replaces defective screen plates, using handtools. Cleans screen plates and flow
boxes with water hose. Washes and scrapes sand deposits from rifflers. May tend washers to
wash cooking liquor from pulp [DECKER OPERATOR (paper & pulp)]. May be designated
according to type of machine tended as Centrifugal-Screen Tender (paper & pulp); Riffler Tender
(paper & pulp); Rod-Machine Operator (paper & pulp).
GOE: 06.04.18 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
533.685-026 SCREEN TENDER, CHIPS (paper & pulp)
Tends rotary or shaker screens that remove slivers,
sawdust, dirt, knots, and oversized chips from wood chips used for paper pulp: Starts conveyors
to move wood chips from storage to screens and to transfer cleaned chips to designated bins.
Starts screens and blower to clean chips and adjusts feeding mechanism on screens to prevent
overloading. Cleans screens with airhose and brush after each run. Oils machine and conveyors.
May tend rechipping machine to reduce size of oversize chips.
GOE: 06.04.03 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends thrasher (dusting machine) that removes dust and
lime from rags: Starts machine and feeds rags into machine hopper. Removes dust receiver from
machine, dumps dust, and cleans machine.
GOE: 06.04.05 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
533.685-034 WASHER ENGINEER (paper & pulp)
Tends equipment that bleaches and washes cooked rags
used in making paper: Turns valve to fill vat with water. Dumps specified quantities of chlorine,
lime, and alum into vat to prepare bleaching solution. Places rags in solution to bleach them for
specified length of time. Turns valve to drain solution from vat. Sets controls to regulate flow of
water into vat to wash bleach solution from rags. Starts roller to pick up and eject dirty water
from vat. Turns valve to drain wash water from vat. Removes rags from vat and places them in
seasoning bin.
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
533.686-010 BLOW-PIT HELPER (paper & pulp)
Assists BLOW-PIT OPERATOR (paper & pulp) in
washing pulp to remove cooking acid: Pulls lever to close blow pit drain covers. Dumps pulp
from digester into blow pit. Turns handwheel to open drain valves that permit gravity drainage of
cooking liquor into recovery vat or sewers. Flushes residual pulp from blow pit, using
high-pressure water hose. Cleans work area, using broom, hose, and shovel. Performs other
duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
533.686-014 WASHER-ENGINEER HELPER (paper & pulp)
Assists WASHER ENGINEER (paper & pulp) in
bleaching and washing cooked rags used in making paper: Removes covers from boiler, using
hoist and wrenches. Positions stock boxes under boiler openings to receive cooked rags.
Removes rags stuck in boiler, using metal hook. Pushes loaded boxes to washer and dumps rags
into washer, using hoist. Turns valves to emit rags from machine after completion of wash cycle
and conveys material to designated area of plant for further processing. Records rag type and
time of wash cycle on production sheet. Cleans equipment and work area. Performs other duties
as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Assists SCREEN TENDER (paper & pulp) in removing
impurities and uncooked chips from cooked woodpulp: Turns valve to activate pump that fills
defoamer tank. Washes clogged masses of fibers and impurities from screen plates, using water
hose. Washes and scrapes sand and sludge from rifflers and flow boxes. Draws and spreads pulp
sample in sheet mold. Observes sample against light, and notifies SCREEN TENDER (paper &
pulp) when sample fails to meet cleaning specifications. May remove and replace screen plates,
using handtools. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
534 CALENDERING, SIZING, COATING, AND RELATED
OCCUPATIONS
This group includes occupations concerned with
imparting a desired finish or ensuring uniform thickness in paper by pressure applied with
rollers; applying a thin pasty substance such as glue, starch, or resin to paper to glaze it, act as a
filler, or otherwise treat the surface; and brushing a layer of mineral over paper and then drying it
as a preliminary step to calendering.
534.130-010 SUPERVISOR, COATING (photo. appar.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in operating coating machines to sensitize blueprint and photographic paper: Sets up machine
and adjusts roller speed and drying temperature. Reads gauges and graphs and inspects control
mechanisms to verify machine setup. Adds chemical ingredients, such as solvents and
neutralizing agents, to solution as specified by quality control test reports. 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
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in operating calender machines to impart specified gloss and finish to surface of paper: Assigns
duties to workers, according to production orders and knowledge of machine capacities. Inspects
finish of paper for adherence to specifications. Trains workers in operation of machines.
Maintains production, quality control, and personnel records. Performs other duties as described
under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.04 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L4 SVP: 8 DLU: 77
534.132-014 SUPERVISOR, PAPER COATING (paper & pulp; paper goods)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in operating machines to coat, laminate, or impregnate paper and related materials with
substances such as wax, resins, starches, or polyethylene: Confers with customers and company
officials to obtain order specifications. Prepares work schedules and assigns duties to workers.
Analyzes production reports and maintains production records. Trains workers. May operate
coating machines during absences of regular workers. Performs other duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L4 SVP: 8 DLU: 78
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in manufacturing carbon paper and inked ribbons, and processing printed forms into multicopy
business forms and teletype rolls: Reads work orders and production schedules to determine
processing sequence. Prepares time and cost estimates and other production reports. Assigns
duties and interprets company policy to workers. 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
Sets up and adjusts battery of machines that pass paper or
plastic sheeting between series of rolls to coat it with inked wax-oil preparation to make carbon
paper: Selects and installs specified rolls, such as printing (to print specified wording and design
on back of paper), applicator, wiper, hot, and cold rolls, using wrenches. Wipes rolls with cloth
and solvent to remove dirt and excess wax. Turns valves to admit steam and cold water into hot
and cold rolls. Observes gauges and adjusts valves to regulate temperature of rolls and heat of
wax in reservoir pan. Measures thickness of material to be coated, using micrometers, to
determine that weight is as ordered. Observes paper as it passes over and around rolls, and turns
nuts to adjust positions of rolls to remove wrinkles. Measures thickness of coated paper with
micrometers, and adjusts distance between applicator and wiper rolls to produce coating of
specified thickness. Assists CARBON-COATER-MACHINE OPERATOR (pen & pencil) in
installing and removing rolls of material and in cutting jammed paper from rolls.
GOE: 06.01.02 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M3 L3 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
Operates machines to coat paper or cardboard container
blanks with wax or paraffin: Mounts paper roll on machine feedrack by hand or using chain
hoist, or loads blanks on stacking mechanism. Fills tank with wax chunks or paraffin blocks, and
turns valves to regulate temperature and melt material. Starts machine and adjusts controls to
regulate machine feed, temperature of wax, paraffin, cooling rolls, or cold water bath, and
tension of paper feed or stacking mechanism. Weighs standard-size paper sheets before and after
coating and calculates weight of wax, or measures thickness of coated blanks with automatic
micrometer, to verify that coating meets specifications. Examines blanks for uneven paraffin
distribution, bubbles, spots, or other imperfections. May be designated according to type of
product coated as Carton-Waxing-Machine Operator (paper goods).
GOE: 06.02.14 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M3 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
534.565-010 OVEN TENDER (ordnance)
Tends series of drying and humidifying ovens and
waxing tanks that waterproof and condition paper tubes preparatory to processing into shotgun
shells: Turns valves and pushes buttons to heat oven, admit water and liquid wax into tanks, and
start cooling fans. Observes temperature, humidity, and steam pressure charts and gauges, and
adjusts equipment accordingly. Notifies maintenance workers of equipment malfunction. Lifts
baskets of die-sized tubes into monorail carriers at sizing machines. Pushes loaded carriers into
polymerizing oven to harden linseed-oil coating and into humidifying oven to soften paper for
subsequent machining. Immerses carriers in molten wax to waterproof tube interiors, using hoist.
Empties carriers into steam-heated tumbler to remove excess wax from tubes. Records types and
quantities of tubes processed.
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Operates machine to coat paper with chemical solution or
emulsion to produce paper for graphic duplicating or photographic printmaking: Fills coating
troughs with specified chemicals. Mounts paper roll on machine spindle, using hoist or lift truck.
Threads paper through coating rollers and drying chamber. Adjusts screws on roller shaft to
regulate machine speed and paper tension, using handtools. Adjusts temperature in drying
chamber to regulate drying of paper. Examines and feels surface of coated paper emerging from
machine for streaks, discoloration, and adequate moisture content. Cuts paper with knife to
obtain sample for laboratory testing. Records gauge and graph readings and production data.
May be designated according to type of coating applied as Blueprint-Paper-Coating-Machine
Operator (photo. appar.); Photographic-Paper-Coating-Machine Operator (photo. appar.).
GOE: 06.02.14 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M3 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
534.662-010 BACK TENDER, PAPER MACHINE (paper & pulp) alternate titles:
second hand, paper machine
Operates drier, calender, and winding sections of
fourdrinier or cylinder-type papermaking machines to produce paper and wind it onto rolls:
Threads continuous sheet of paper through carrier, drier, and calender rolls by hand. Observes
charts and gauges, and turns valves to adjust steam pressure, temperature of drier and calender
rolls, and hot air blowing into continuous sheet. Turns wheels to adjust tension on rolls and
control running speed of sheet. Inspects sheet for defects, such as dirt, slime spots, holes, and
wrinkles, and marks defective portions for removal at rewinding section. Directs workers
engaged in winding, slitting, weighing, wrapping, and stenciling paper rolls. May operate size
tub or spray paper with steam, water, or dyes to obtain specified finish. May operate drying
section only to produce rolls or sheets of dry pulp and be designated Back Tender, Pulp Drier
(paper & pulp). May be designated according to type of machine as Back Tender, Cylinder
(paper & pulp); Back Tender, Fourdrinier (paper & pulp).
GOE: 06.02.14 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M3 L3 SVP: 6 DLU: 78
Tends filter-screen unit at wet end of fourdrinier machine
that makes paper, sheet pulp, or insulation board from pulp stock: Adjusts guides to prevent wet
felt from running off machine, using wrench. Turns valves to regulate flow of water and pulp
onto filter screens as requested by FOURDRINIER-MACHINE OPERATOR (paper & pulp;
paper goods). Scrapes residue from screens with hand rake. Observes pickup of pulp from
cylinder screens by carrier mat and formation of continuous sheets to detect defects in paper,
such as breaks, slivers, dirt, and slime spots. Notifies FOURDRINIER-MACHINE OPERATOR
(paper & pulp; paper goods) of paper defects and machine malfunctions.
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Controls equipment to size (coat) and dry paper:
Positions paper roll on feedrack, using hoist. Threads paper through size tank and press and drier
rolls, and secures it to winding reel. Starts equipment and adjusts controls to regulate speed of
winding reel, temperature of drier rolls, and temperature of air rising from ducts to obtain
specified finish. Examines paper during winding for uniformity of finish and defects, such as
wrinkles and tears, and flags defective sections for removal. May operate slitter and winder
machine to slit and rewind paper into smaller rolls [SLITTING-MACHINE OPERATOR (any
industry) I]. May operate machine to cut paper into specified sizes [CUTTER OPERATOR (any
industry)].
GOE: 06.02.14 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
Operates machine that coats paper or plastic sheeting
with inked wax-oil preparation to make carbon paper: Dips hot solution from storage vat, using
pail, and pours solution into pans of machine. Installs roll of paper on machine and threads roll
through series of rollers that roll coating on paper, imprint back of paper with identifying data,
and chill coating to harden it. Observes gauges and turns steam and cold water valves to regulate
temperatures of rolls. Starts machine and observes paper to detect defects, such as tears, slits,
holes, and light spots, blurred or incomplete printing, and lack of sheen in coating that indicates
need for replenishing ink supply. Turns nuts to adjust tension of roll to prevent wrinkles in paper.
Measures thickness of coated paper, using micrometer, to verify that specified quantity of
coating is being applied. Cuts jammed paper from rolls and machine, using knife and shears.
Cleans rolls and machine parts with solvent and cloths.
GOE: 06.02.21 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
534.682-018 COATING-MACHINE OPERATOR (paper & pulp; paper goods)
alternate titles: grounding-machine operator; paper coater
Operates machine to glaze or impregnate paper with size
or coating mixtures: Adjusts spreader rollers and aligns or fastens brushes or scraper blade in
machine, using handtools, to spread coating to specified depth on paper. Loads paper roll on
machine feedrack, using hoist, and threads paper through spreader, pressure, and drying rolls.
Turns valve to admit specified coating mixture into machine tank. Starts machine and observes
paper to detect wrinkles, breaks, and uneven coating. Turns handwheels or levers to adjust
tension of paper and pressure of rollers. May measure depth of coating, using micrometer. May
be designated according to coating material used as Clay-Coating-Machine Tender (paper &
pulp; paper goods); Varnisher-Plasticoater (fabrication, nec). May coat printed wallpaper with
plastic solution to waterproof it and be designated Waterproof-Coating-Machine Tender (paper
goods).
GOE: 06.02.14 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Operates machine to spray paint and print surface finish
on hardboard sheets: Fills hoppers of machine with ready-mixed paint. Starts machine and moves
controls to regulate spraying action, specified tension of rollers, and temperature of infrared
drying lamps. Tests density of paint, using viscometer. May tend machine that coats unfinished
insulation board with talc to prevent sticking during subsequent pressing and be designated
High-Density-Talc-Coater Operator (wood prod., nec).
GOE: 06.02.14 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
Sets up and operates machine to combine two or more
continuous sheets of material, such as paper, paperboard, foil, and plastic film, to form such
laminated products as building paper, fiberboard, wallboard, or material from which metallic
yarn is slit: Mounts rolls of materials in machine, using hoist. Threads materials over and under
guide rollers (one sheet over adhesive roller), around cooling drum, and to rewinder core. Starts
pumps to transfer adhesive solution from storage tanks to machine. Starts machine, observes
gauges, and adjusts controls to maintain temperature and pressure of rollers, temperature of
adhesive, filling of cooling drum, functioning of doctor blade, and speed of machine. Inspects
samples of laminated products for defects, such as wrinkles and thick spots. May test specific
gravity of adhesive solution, using hydrometer. May attach ends of new material to material in
machine with tape. May set up and operate machine to extrude polyethylene film, combine film
with paper or aluminum foil, and print design on processed laminated paper used for wrapping
materials and be designated Polyethylene Combiner (paper goods).
GOE: 06.02.09 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 78
Operates machine to crinkle smooth-surfaced paper to
form crepe paper: Mounts stock roll on machine, using chain hoist. Regulates flow of glue or
laminate to pans and steam to drying cylinders. Starts machine and threads sheet through glue
pan, feed rolls, creping (crinkling) roll and blade, rolls that remove excess glue or laminate,
drying cylinders, tension rolls, and onto rewinding rolls. Moves controls to bring creping blade in
contact with moving paper to crinkle paper, and adjusts temperature of steam-heated rolls,
tension of paper, and pressure of rolls to prevent tearing or folding of paper. Cuts paper, using
knife, and removes roll of crepe paper when required amount has been wound. May operate
machine equipped with cylinder press that simultaneously prints and laminates surface of paper
in addition to creping process and be designated Crepe-Laminator Operator (paper goods).
GOE: 06.02.14 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Operates strapping machine to glue, compress, and dry
multiple strands of twisted fiber yarn to form straps used for packaging: Hangs cones of yarn on
creel and empty spool on winder. Turns valves to fill glue troughs. Opens steam valves and
observes thermometer to heat glue and drying cans to specified temperature. Adjusts distance
between dies to specified measurements, using handtools. Threads strands through tension
device, glue bath, compression dies, infrared tacking lamps, around drying can, and through
roller and counter to spool. Starts equipment and inspects finished strapping for strand
separation, thickness, and width, visually or using gauges. Cuts out faulty areas and splices cut
ends together. Replaces full spools on winder. Observes creel, replaces emptying cones, and
splices ends. Repairs breaks in yarn by splicing ends. Tags and marks full spools for
identification.
GOE: 06.02.05 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
534.682-038 SUPERCALENDER OPERATOR (paper & pulp)
Operates supercalender machine to impart specified gloss
and finish to surface of paper: Positions roll of paper on machine reel stand, using hoist. Fastens
collar and alignment guides on shaft to secure roll, using wrench. Threads paper around feed,
calender, and tension rolls, and wraps end of paper around core shaft of rewinder roll. Observes
gauge and turns valve to control temperature by regulating flow of steam to calender rolls. Turns
handwheels to control tension of paper and pressure of rolls. Inspects paper for dirt, slime spots,
wrinkles, and compactness of winding. Splices breaks in paper with glue or splicing paper, and
seals splices with heated flatiron. Tests paper samples for gloss and finish, using glarimeter.
Holds sandpaper against revolving rolls to remove lint and dirt.
GOE: 06.02.04 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
534.685-010 DAMPENER OPERATOR (paper & pulp)
Tends machine that dampens rolls of paper prior to
calendering: Inserts steel shaft in core of roll and positions roll on machine frame, using hoist.
Aligns roll on shaft and fastens collar to shaft to secure alignment, using rule and wrench. Turns
valve to regulate flow of water into tank and starts machine. Threads paper through feed and
tension rolls and wraps end of paper around rewinding roll. Turns handwheels to adjust tension
and friction rolls. Turns switch to start rotary brush that throws spray of water from tank onto
underside of paper. Pounds paper with wooden club to prevent loose winding on roll. Observes
feeding, spraying, and winding of paper for excess moisture and loose winding, and makes
adjustments. Loads rewound roll onto dolly, using hoist, and pushes it away from machine.
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends equipment that applies and dries strip of friction
paint (striking material) on cards of matchbook covers and matchbox slides: Loads stack of cards
into machine feed magazine. Observes machine feed to prevent jam of cards on conveyor.
Inspects friction paint coverage for specified thickness of application, and adjusts friction paint
feedwheels, using handtools. Removes paper dust and dirt from revolving feedwheels with knife.
Fills machine reservoir with friction paint. Turns steam valves and reads gauge to maintain
specified temperature in conveyor-drier.
GOE: 06.04.21 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
534.685-018 OILING-MACHINE OPERATOR (paper & pulp; paper goods)
Tends machine that immerses hardboard sheets in oil to
impart smooth finish and cuts sheets to size preparatory to tempering: Adjusts position of saws to
cut sheets to specified length and width. Observes gauge and turns steam valve to fill oil
reservoir and maintain oil at prescribed temperature. Starts feed conveyors, saws, and automatic
sheet-stacking mechanism. Feeds uncoated sheets into machine and pulls table saw across end of
each sheet before coating to remove irregular edges. Observes sheets for presence of coating
flaws, scratches, and oil droplets on surface. Grades hardboard sheets according to defects and
size. Places board beneath each stack of oiled sheets and inverts top sheet to protect surfaces
against marring during storage or further processing. Keeps records of rejected hardboard sheets
for shift log.
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
534.685-022 PAPER COATER (paper & pulp; paper goods)
Tends machine that dyes paper to specified color: Pours
prepared dye solution into machine receptacle. Loads roll of paper in machine. Pulls lever to start
device that applies color solution to paper. Observes paper as it passes through machine to detect
blemishes, streaks, or other defects. Replenishes dye solution and loads machine with paper
when depleted.
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends machine that sprays fiber can lids or paperboard
box blanks with paraffin wax to make items moistureproof or airtight: Fills machine reservoir
with paraffin chunks and opens steam valve to heat and liquefy paraffin. Places items into
machine that automatically sprays melted paraffin wax on inner surfaces as items pass under
nozzle. Examines sprayed items to ensure uniformity of coating. Stacks finished items on trays
or handcart for removal to storage area. May keep daily production records.
GOE: 06.04.21 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends machine that coats paper decals with varnish:
Mixes varnish according to formula and fills machine reservoir. Starts machine and feeds sheets
of paper decals between rollers that coat them with varnish.
GOE: 06.04.21 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
534.685-034 WET-END HELPER (wood prod., nec)
Tends wet end of machine that cuts and paints wallboard,
as directed by FOURDRINIER-MACHINE OPERATOR (paper & pulp; paper goods): Turns
valve to regulate flow of paint onto wet board. Turns handwheel to adjust cutters. Guides end of
wet-board mat from pressure rolls onto tipple rolls at start of each new run. Observes wet-board
panels and pulls lever to drop defective boards into recovery box. Sharpens and cleans cutter as it
rotates. Removes and replaces screens and pressure rolls, using hoist and handtools. May weigh
sample of wet board, dry sample in electric retort, and compute moisture loss and estimated
density, using standard conversion tables or slide rule. May measure thickness of board, using
calipers. May record production data in logbook.
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
534.686-010 PAPER-PROCESSING-MACHINE HELPER (paper & pulp; paper
goods)
Mounts rolls of paper on machines, such as combiner,
coating machine, and waxing machine, and performs related duties to assist machine operators:
Inserts metal shaft through core of paper roll, positions roll on machine feedrack, using hoist, and
clamps shaft in bearings. Shoves core on rewind shaft and positions shaft in machine rewind
rack. Assists operator in threading paper through machine, and starts end of paper around rewind
core. Splices breaks in paper, using tape and hot iron. Removes rewound roll from machine with
hoist, and pulls shaft from core by hand. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any
industry) Master Title. May stack cardboard container blanks and return blanks to operator for
further processing of untreated sides of blanks. May examine coating of blanks for imperfections
and notify operator when imperfections occur. May be designated according to worker assisted,
as Coating-Machine-Operator Helper (paper & pulp; paper goods); Combiner-Operator Helper
(paper & pulp; paper goods); Supercalender-Operator Helper (paper & pulp);
Waxing-Machine-Operator Helper (paper goods).
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 81
534.687-010 CONE TREATER (paper goods)
Treats paper cones with mixture of turpentine and
beeswax: Combines specified amounts of turpentine and beeswax in vat and adjusts controls to
heat mixture to specified temperature. Fills wire basket with paper cones and lowers basket into
heated mixture until thoroughly saturated (treated). Raises basket, drains mixture from cones,
and sets basket aside for transfer to drying cabinet.
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Assists CREPING-MACHINE OPERATOR (paper
goods) in forming crepe paper: Trucks paper rolls to machine and storage areas. Weighs finished
rolls and cleans working area. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry)
Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
535 FORMING OCCUPATIONS, N.E.C.
This group includes occupations, not elsewhere
classified, concerned with imparting a desired shape to paper and related material.
Operates battery of compressor machines and drying
ovens to press and dry cardboard-fiber and wood-flour slurry to form filler wads for shotgun
shells: Turns valves to fill compressor jackets with slurry and to heat drying ovens. Starts feed
tank agitator, wad compressors, and conveyors. Observes molded wads emerging from
compressor punches to detect concave tops indicating fouled punch tip. Unbolts punch tube and
cleans accumulated slurry from tip, using compressed air or water. Replaces bent or broken
punches, tubes, knock-off fingers, and transfer plates, using handtools. Weighs specified number
of dried wads from each batch of slurry on grain scale, and computes quantity of water needed to
produce wads of specified weight. Measures thickness of wads, using dial gauge, and adjusts
spacing between top and bottom punches to change wad thickness, using micrometers, feeler
gauges, and precision gauge blocks. Washes accumulation of slurry from machine. May operate
and adjust battery of stationary pneumatic compressors that press slurry into holed wads for
further compressing into base wads and be designated Base-Wad Operator-Adjuster (ordnance).
GOE: 06.02.18 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M3 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Tends steam-heated hydraulic press which compresses
paper and cardboard to form insulation board: Positions preformed cardboard and paper on bed
of press. Starts press to lower ram, and turns steam valve to bond paper and cardboard together.
Closes valve, raises ram, and removes finished board from press. May tend semiautomatic press
that forms insulation panels and transfers them to trimming and painting machines, monitoring
temperature and pressure gauges to maintain press conditions within plant standards. May
measure thickness of pressed board, using micrometer, to determine conformity of product to
specifications.
GOE: 06.04.04 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
539 OCCUPATIONS IN PROCESSING OF PAPER AND RELATED
MATERIALS, N.E.C.
This group includes occupations, not elsewhere
classified, concerned with effecting the composition, texture, shape, color, consistency, and
finish of paper and related materials.
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in cutting peeler log cores into chips, grinding chips into pulp, and pressing pulp into insulation
board or hardboard: Observes various processing operation and reads dials and charts to verify
conformance of products to specifications. Inspects and tests samples of chips, mat, and
hardboard for water absorption, resin and wax content, internal bond, modulus rupture, weight,
and dimensions, using laboratory equipment. Trains and assign tasks to new workers. 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
539.130-014 SUPERVISOR, WET ROOM (paper & pulp)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in screening, pressing, sheet-forming, and baling pulp used in making paper: Trains workers in
operation of equipment. Reads dirt and moisture test reports and orders adjustments made to
machinery to obtain pulp of specified quality. Performs other duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M4 L3 SVP: 8 DLU: 77
539.131-010 SUPERVISOR, WET END (wood prod., nec)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in cooking and processing wood chips to form pulp, and in processing pulp to form hardboard or
insulation board. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
539.132-010 SUPERVISOR, PAPER MACHINE (paper & pulp)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in operating papermaking machines to make cardboard, paper, and pulp sheets from pulp stock,
and winding and cutting paper sheets: Directs workers in installing wet and dry felts and
wire-mesh belts in machine, and in threading paper through feed, press, drier, and calender rolls.
Observes consistency of pulp and reads laboratory reports of moisture, caliber, and oil tests to
verify conformation of product to quality control specifications. Supervises workers in
requisitioning, repairing, and maintaining wire-mesh belts, wet and dry felts, and machine
accessories and parts. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry)
Master Title. May be designated according to machines operated by workers supervised as
Fourdrinier-Paper-Machine Supervisor (paper & pulp); or according to product as
Superintendent, Board Mill (paper & pulp).
GOE: 06.02.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 78
539.132-014 SUPERVISOR, PULP PLANT (paper & pulp)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in cooking, bleaching, and screening pulp and in making cooking and bleaching liquors to
prepare pulp for use in making paper: Trains workers in operation of equipment. Reads
laboratory reports and observes cooking, bleaching, screening, and liquor-making operations to
verify that specified procedures are followed and that products meet specifications. Observes
level of pulp in storage chests, and directs workers in routing pulp from bleachers to chests, to
ensure that pulp of specified quantity and quality is available for delivery to papermaking
machines. Inspects equipment, such as pumps and digester shells, for leaks and worn bearings,
and schedules shutdown of equipment for maintenance and repair. Performs other duties as
described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title. May be designated according to
activities of workers supervised as Supervisor, Bleach Plant (paper & pulp).
GOE: 06.01.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M4 L4 SVP: 8 DLU: 78
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in repulping, refining, and adding colors and clays to ground woodpulp and broke: Reads
production order to determine operating sequence, type and length of fibers to use, and specified
amounts and mixture of colors and clays. Directs flow of materials to meet production schedules.
Compares laboratory test results with production specifications and confers with department
supervisors to ensure that pulp meets quality control standards. Directs training of new workers,
and instructs them in safety procedures. Initiates promotions within department. Performs other
duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L4 SVP: 8 DLU: 77
539.134-010 SUPERVISOR, PAPER TESTING (paper & pulp; paper goods)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in testing paper and pulp products, and in calibrating and maintaining related equipment: Assigns
duties to workers and instructs them on new test procedures. Confers with company officials to
develop new products and resolve customer complaints. Analyzes test reports to verify product
adherence to company standards. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any
industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M4 L4 SVP: 8 DLU: 77
539.137-010 SUPERVISOR, RAG ROOM (paper & pulp)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in sorting, cutting, cooking, and bleaching rags for use in making paper. Performs duties as
described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M3 L3 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
539.137-014 PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (nonmet. min.)
Supervises workers engaged in tending machines that
process and package recycled newspapers into cellulose insulation: Observes sorting, equipment
loading, processing, and packaging operations for conformance to establishment specifications.
Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L4 SVP: 6 DLU: 86
Operates cylinder-type machine to make paper, cardboard
stock, insulation board, or pulp sheets according to specifications: Turns valves to start flow of
water and specific types of pulp stock into designated cylinder vats. Starts machine and turns
handwheels and valves or adjusts panel controls to regulate flow of stock onto wire mesh of
revolving pickup cylinders and onto wet felt mats on which continuous sheets of product are
formed. Inspects machine products, reviews laboratory reports, and observes machine operations
to determine causes of defects in paper. Regulates and coordinates stock flow, speed of pickup
cylinders and wet felts, and water removal by vacuum action of cylinders and by pressure of rolls
on pulp mat, according to type of stock and specified kind, grade, weight, and moisture content
of product. Directs workers engaged in replacing felts, threading sheets through drier rolls,
slitting and cutting sheets to specified dimensions, and winding sheets onto roll. May be
designated according to product made as Cylinder-Machine Operator, Pulp Drier (paper & pulp).
GOE: 06.02.18 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 6 DLU: 77
Operates wet end of fourdrinier machine to make paper,
sheet pulp, or insulation board from pulp stock: Turns valves and pushes buttons, flips switches,
or moves levers of control panel to start flow of pulp stock into machine headbox and flow of
white water to dilute pulp stock. Starts machine and turns wheel to adjust flow of stock onto
wire-mesh belt on which paper or other product is formed. Observes formation of product and
removal of water, and inspects samples of completed product. Adjusts volume and speed of stock
flow, speed and pitch of wire belt, frequency and amplitude of belt shake, water removal by
suction boxes and rolls, and pressure of rolls on pulp mats, according to type of pulp stock and
kind, grade, and weight of product specified. Tends auxiliary equipment, such as agitators,
pumps, and filters. Gives instructions to BACK TENDER, PAPER MACHINE (paper & pulp)
534.662-010 in operating machines that dry, size, calender, wind, or cut paper or paper products.
Replaces or directs workers engaged in replacing wire belts and drying-roll felts. Adjusts, cleans,
repairs, and replaces rolls and other machine parts, using handtools. May install and adjust dandy
roll to impress watermark on paper. May install and adjust paint roll to paint surface of insulation
board.
GOE: 06.02.14 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 6 DLU: 81
539.362-018 SLURRY MIXER (ordnance)
Operates attrition mill, hydrabeater, and related
equipment to produce slurry for subsequent processing into shotgun shell wads: Feeds bagasse
and scrap paper into attrition mill that shreds material. Turns handwheel to adjust hydrabeater
blades according to slurry consistency specified, and adjusts timer for prescribed cycle. Weighs
and measures specified quantities of milled material, wood flour, starch, and dyes, according to
formula, and dumps ingredients into hydrabeater in prescribed sequence, using lift truck. Drains
unabsorbed water from measured quantity of slurry into graduated cup to determine slurry
$T3freeness$T1 and adjusts beating time and water content of next batch accordingly to maintain
uniform consistency of batches. Starts pump to transfer slurry into dilution tank, starts agitator in
tank, and admits metered amount of water to dilute slurry to specified consistency. Pumps slurry
into holding tank and signals WAD-COMPRESSOR OPERATOR-ADJUSTER (ordnance) to
start molding machine.
GOE: 06.02.18 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
539.364-010 PULP-AND-PAPER TESTER (paper & pulp)
Tests samples of each batch of pulp and run of paper,
using standard testing equipment and chemical analyses to control quality and uniformity of
products: Measures acidity of pulp, using pH meter. Measures weight, thickness, and bulk of
standard paper sample, using micrometer and scales. Determines liquor content of pulp, using
standard chemical analyses. Makes hand sheet from pulp, using wire screen, press, and drying
oven. Counts dirt specks in unit area of sheet, using microscope. Tests hand sheet and paper
samples for bursting, tearing, and folding strength, using specified test equipment. Measures
brightness of hand sheet and paper, using $T3reflectance meter$T1 and compares color with
standard colors. Records test data and prepares report for machine operators. May be designated
according to product tested as Paper Tester (paper & pulp); Pulp Tester (paper & pulp); or
according to processing stage as Dry-End Tester (paper & pulp); Wet-End Tester (paper & pulp).
GOE: 06.03.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M3 L3 SVP: 5 DLU: 78
539.367-010 FINAL INSPECTOR, PAPER (paper & pulp) alternate titles: head paper
tester
Inspects paper rolls and reviews reports on production to
maintain quality control: Compares test report with specifications for indication of substandard
production. Examines paper rolls to verify test reports indicating substandard production, and
orders rejection of paper not meeting specifications. Evaluates previous tests and machine detail
records to determine corrective action. Notifies FOURDRINIER-MACHINE OPERATOR
(paper & pulp; paper goods) of machine adjustments required to produce paper of specified
quality. Compiles test records of paper produced by each machine to maintain quality control of
future production. Reviews work of other inspectors for adherence to prescribed procedures.
Schedules testing of products to verify their conformance to customer specifications.
GOE: 06.03.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M3 L3 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
539.367-014 WATER-QUALITY TESTER (paper & pulp)
Reviews data from meters, recorders, and sampler, and
inspects equipment in mill to ensure compliance with government standards: Records readings
from plant measuring devices, such as recorders and meters. Removes and replaces record charts.
Computes effluent flow from chart for sampling period. Collects waste water samples, using
sample bottle. Submits samples to laboratory for testing. Writes report on findings. Observes
operation of mill effluent system to determine areas of abnormal pulp spills, leaks, or defects in
piping. Inspects machine sampling and measuring devices to determine source of problem or if
equipment is malfunctioning. Reviews sampling and operational reports to ensure that results are
within limits of water quality standards. Conducts tests, such as pH and dissolved oxygen, to
ascertain effluent levels. Notifies supervisor of excessive fluctuation in waterflow or major
breakdown in equipment. Records findings on daily logsheet.
GOE: 05.07.04 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M3 L3 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
539.387-010 CHIP TESTER (paper & pulp)
Tests samples of purchased wood chips, used in making
pulp, to determine moisture content and quality: Observes dumping of chips into receiving pit
and starts conveyor that transfers chips to screening and storage areas. Draws measured sample
from conveyor, places chips in drying oven for specified period of time, and records dry weight
to determine weight loss. Places additional sample of chips in pilot screen to separate unsuitable
wood, such as sawdust, slivers, and oversized chunks. Removes bark from acceptable portion,
reweighs sample, and records data on chip quality form. Sweeps and cleans work area. May test
samples for acidity and $T3freeness,$T1 using standard testing equipment.
GOE: 06.03.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M3 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Operates machines in tandem to press rough insulation
board into specified caliper (thickness), calender (iron) it into smooth finish, and paint and dry it:
Pumps paint from portable tank into machine well. Turns handwheel to space paint rolls and
control specified paint spread on board. Starts machines and turns valves to start flow of steam
and regulate temperature in calender rolls and paint-drying oven. Weighs unpainted and painted
sample boards to calculate amount of paint adherence. Observes processing to ensure that
finished boards meet quality control specifications.
GOE: 06.02.09 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
539.485-010 WEIGHT TESTER (paper & pulp)
Tends machine that records variations in weight along
sample strip of paper or other material: Inserts end of sample strip into testing machine to obtain
reading on graph of basic weight of sample. Turns dial to bring weight indicator to center line on
graph to calibrate machine for weight of material tested. Starts feed rolls that carry sample strip
through machine to record variations in weight of material on graph. Calculates percentage of
variation in material weight, using formula or chart. Fills machine ink reservoir, using dropper.
GOE: 06.03.01 STRENGTH: S GED: R3 M3 L3 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Inspects each phase of processing in manufacture of
hardboard, insulation board, and acoustical tile to ensure conformity to specifications: Weighs
samples of wet and dry chips, pulp, and board; and calculates moisture content. Tests tensile
strength of products, using breakage tester. Examines boards for oil spots, scratches, scuffs,
broken flanges, and lug marks. Compares acoustical tile with template for location of drilled
holes and cleanness of cut. Measures sample boards, using tape and square frame. Examines
flanges for depth and sharpness of cut, using measuring device. Tags and records offgrade
products. May conduct titration tests to determine acidity of pulp.
GOE: 06.03.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M3 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Sets up and operates trimming and coating machines to
cut, bevel, and paint sheets of insulation board emerging from forming press: Adjusts position
and angle of saws to cut and bevel stock according to plant specifications for each type of board,
using wrenches. Cleans and adjusts clearance of paint brushes on coating machine to apply
uniform coat without brush streaks and foreign matter in paint. Moves controls to start flow of
paint to brushes and to regulate drying and cooling temperature of coating machine to prevent
coating irregularities, scorching of paint, fire, and explosion. Observes trimming and coating
operations and regulates speed of feed conveyor, transfer mechanisms, and discharge conveyor to
prevent jamming, faulty coating, and ragged or irregularly beveled edges. Culls boards not
meeting appearance or dimensional standards. Reports equipment malfunctions. Cleans paint
lines and reservoir, using solvent and brushes. Records production output and number of rejected
boards in shift log. May set up and operate machines to trim, coat, and pack insulation tile and
direct activities of tile inspecting and packing crew and be designated Tile-Machine Operator
(wood prod., nec).
GOE: 06.02.18 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends machine that compresses and vulcanizes layers of
paper or related materials into homogeneous sheets: Reads job order to determine type and
thickness of fiber sheets to be made. Inserts metal shafts through core of paper roll, and mounts
roll onto machine, using hoist. Tightens holding collars on feed roll shaft to adjust tension on
paper roll. Sets counter to record number of layers of paper needed to obtain desired thickness.
Threads paper under guide bar, through acid immersion tank, and over calender rolls. Starts
machine and observes compressing and vulcanizing process, adjusting tension of paper rolls as
needed. Cuts vulcanized sheet from roll, using knife. Directs removal of vulcanized sheets from
machine and immersion of sheets into leaching vats for specified period. Maintains production
records.
GOE: 06.02.04 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M3 L3 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
Performs any combination of following tasks involved in
preparing rags for use in making paper: Cuts material, such as clips, buttons, and elastic from
rags, using hand shears or automatic circular knife. Removes dusted rags from conveyor of
thrasher (dusting machine), weighs and records weight of rags, and trucks them to cutting
machine. Removes cover from bleach boiler, allowing rags to fall into stock cars. Marks cars
according to grade and type of rags and pushes cars to washing machines. Removes washed rags
from drainer (seasoning bin), places them in stock cars, and pushes cars to beater room. May be
designated according to work performed as Bleach-Boiler Puller (paper & pulp); Cutter (paper &
pulp); Stock Pitcher (paper & pulp).
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
539.667-010 CONTROL INSPECTOR (paper & pulp; wood prod., nec)
Inspects pulpwood construction board, such as ceiling
tiles, insulation panels, and siding, for conformity to appearance and dimensional standards and
packing and labeling specifications: Examines materials for surface defects, such as flaws in
paint, excess or insufficient glue on laminated panels or joints, warped panels, and ragged edges.
Verifies thickness, size, and squareness of boards or panels, using calipers, carpenter's square,
and rule. Starts circular saw to cut samples from finished products for testing flame resistance,
strength, and insulation qualities by control laboratory. Notifies supervisor or equipment
operators when board does not meet specifications to facilitate control adjustments. Prepares
reports of defects discovered, origin of defects, shift production, and number of rejects for quality
control personnel. Examines packing materials and observes packing activities to ensure that
customer and plant specifications are met and that products are appropriately labeled for
shipment. Notifies supervisor to direct destruction, reprocessing, or repacking of faulty
shipments. May perform standard quality control tests on products, using prescribed laboratory
equipment and procedures. May be designated according to product inspected as
Siding-Coreboard Inspector (paper & pulp; wood prod., nec); or according to work area assigned
as Coating-Line Checker (paper & pulp; wood prod., nec).
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Tends machine that automatically smooths and paints
flanges of acoustical tile: Starts machine. Turns dial to control temperature of pressing irons.
Adjusts pressure of irons to obtain smooth finish on flanges. Adjusts rollers, using wrench, to
control amount of paint applied to flanges as tile moves on conveyor. Observes processing and
makes necessary adjustments.
GOE: 06.04.21 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
539.685-014 IMPREGNATION OPERATOR (paper goods)
Tends machines that impregnate fiber tubing, pipe, or
conduit with pitch: Loads items into treatment tank with hoist and closes tank lid. Presses button
to start pumps that circulate pitch in tank. Turns valves and observes gauges to control vacuum
pressure and temperature. Records instrument readings at designated intervals. Removes
impregnated tubes from treatment tank and places them in water tank to cool, using hoist.
GOE: 06.04.09 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
539.685-018 MOLDING-MACHINE TENDER (paper & pulp)
Tends molding machine that casts articles, such as pots,
cups, trays, and synthetic soil blocks from pulp slurry: Opens valve to admit water into
pulp-mixing vat. Weighs and dumps specified amounts of scrap paper, rosin, wax, and other
binders into vat. Transfers mixed slurry to storage tank or slurry tank. Activates forming heads to
dip molds into slurry tank. Monitors operation of vacuum suction that fills forms or molds.
Weighs amount of slurry gathered in random molds to ensure quality control. Adjusts timers to
control curing and drying cycles. Observes pickup die which removes cured articles from
forming heads or molds. Cleans residue from molds, using water hose. May tend machine that
forms fiber pipe or conduit around mandrels of specified sizes and be designated
Forming-Machine Operator (paper & pulp).
GOE: 06.04.09 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
539.685-022 PUMP-PRESS OPERATOR (paper & pulp)
Tends equipment that forms wet pulp into bales
according to specifications: Turns valves to regulate flow of pulp slush from main supply line to
pulp machine headbox. Starts equipment, such as vacuum and water pumps, mix tank agitator,
cyclone drier and fluffer, shredder disks, screw conveyor, and compressor, to mix, dry, shred,
and bale pulp of specified moisture content. Examines pulp for specified consistency and adjusts
panel controls to correct inconsistency.
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
539.685-026 SCREEN HANDLER (paper & pulp)
Tends equipment that loads and unloads press and
humidifier unit that press and treat hardboard, performing any combination of following tasks:
Starts conveyor to transfer unpressed mats of woodpulp to automatic press loader. Aligns shelves
of press loader with opening in press, and moves controls to transfer mat to pressing screen or
metal plate on press bed. Moves controls to align press unloader with press discharge and to
activate tongs that grasp pressing screen or plate to pull hardboard from press onto unloader
shelves. Lowers unloader and retracts tongs. Moves humidifier transfer car to press unloader and
starts hydraulic mechanism that aligns openings in car with shelves of unloader. Starts unloader
rollers that transfer pressed hardboard sheets onto humidifier car. Pushes car to humidifier, and
activates piston that transfers car to humidifier. Unloads humidifier car after it is automatically
discharged from humidifier by aligning rollers of unloading device with car and feeding boards
between rollers that pile boards for packing. Assists HUMIDIFIER OPERATOR (concrete prod.)
to remove pressing screens manually from press and transfer them to dolly. Examines screens for
damage or defects and marks faulty screens, using crayon. Transfers usable screens to press
loader for reuse.
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends battery of machines that form continuous sheets of
pulp from woodpulp slush: Starts machines and turns valves to regulate flow of slush pulp into
machine vat. Turns handwheels to adjust feed cylinders in vat, pressure of press rolls, and tension
on pickup felt to produce pulp sheet of specified moisture content. Cuts and folds continuous
sheet into laps and loads laps onto skid or handtruck. May install cutters to cut sheets to specified
dimensions.
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Cuts and folds continuous pulpwood sheet into laps as it
emerges from wet-machine cutter rolls, using lap cutter (pointed wooden stick) or power-cutting
bar. Piles laps on rack truck or conveyor for transfer to hydraulic press, inserting wire-mesh
screen between each lap. May compress pile of laps in hydraulic press to remove specific amount
of moisture. May assist in threading pulp sheet through press rolls and in other duties.
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
539.687-010 WINDER HELPER (paper & pulp)
Performs any combination of following tasks in
papermaking: Places cardboard roll core on steel shaft, and positions shaft on winding reel, using
hoist. Threads paper through drier and calender rolls, and wraps end around roll core. Observes
paper winding on roll, and flags defects with colored chalk mark or by inserting paper strip in
roll. Lifts full rolls from winding reel onto dolly, using hoist, and pushes them to finishing area.
Turns valves to spray steam, air, and water on paper in preparation for calendering. Pulls broke
from drier and calender rolls. Cleans calender rolls, using hand scraper, solvent, and rags. Turns
handwheel to adjust tension on paper. Assists MACHINE-CLOTHING REPLACER (paper &
pulp) 629.361-010 in changing papermaking machine clothing, such as wire-mesh belts and wet
and dry felts. Oils and greases machine. Cleans wire-mesh belt, wet felt, and machine frame,
using water hose, airhose, soap, brushes, and rags. May inflate shaft designed to grip inside of
roll core and prevent slipping of paper while winding. May push rolls of paper into position on
scales for weighing and mark rolls of paper for shipment, using stencil and stencil brush.
GOE: 06.04.14 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 82
54 OCCUPATIONS IN PROCESSING OF PETROLEUM, COAL, NATURAL
AND MANUFACTURED GAS, AND RELATED PRODUCTS
This division includes occupations concerned with the
post-extraction phases involved in preparing for commercial use the products of oil shales, oil
and gas wells, and coal mines. Includes preparing and refining petroleum and recovering refinery
byproducts; manufacturing asphalt and tar paving mixtures and blocks and asphalt felts and
coatings; preparing and manufacturing gaseous, liquid, and solid fuels including coke, coke-oven
byproducts, and commercial gas; and processing tars for the chemical industry. Occupations
concerned with treating wood are included in Division 56.
540 MIXING AND BLENDING OCCUPATIONS
This group includes occupations concerned with
combining and mingling materials to produce a single mass.
540.382-010 COMPOUNDER (petrol. refin.)
Controls equipment to blend specified oils and additives
to obtain oils possessing specified characteristics: Reads specifications to determine batch
characteristics and type and weight of ingredients to be used. Selects and weighs industrial,
automotive, and special lubricating oils, and additives, such as antioxidants, corrosion inhibitors,
detergents, dispersants, pour-point depressants, foam inhibitors, and viscosity-index improvers.
Turns valves and pours ingredients to fill mixer and pump containers. Starts equipment and
adjusts temperature, time, and speed controls to blend ingredients, adding additional ingredients
during blending cycle as specified. Records type and quantity of materials used.
GOE: 06.02.12 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M3 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
540.462-010 BLENDER (petrol. refin.) alternate titles: gasoline finisher; lead
blender
Controls equipment to blend straight run or natural
gasoline with chemicals, tetra-ethyl leads, and light distillates of crude oil to produce commercial
fuel, according to formula: Reads blending schedules to determine specified components and
quantities to be blended. Turns controls to open valves and starts pumps or notifies
STILL-PUMP OPERATOR (petrol. refin.) to transfer gasoline to blending tanks. Computes
amount of additives or sets weighing machine that automatically weighs quantities of additives in
ratio to quantity of gasoline. Turns handwheels to open valves and spray jets to admit and
circulate specified quantities of gasolines, additives, and chemicals in mixing tanks. Moves
controls of pumps, agitators, and mixers to blend mixture mechanically or with air agitation.
Observes temperature gauges and turns valves to regulate and maintain specified temperature in
tanks. Draws sample of mixture for laboratory analysis. Repeats blending process as required by
laboratory recommendations, or starts pumps to draw off blended gasoline to storage tanks or
leading racks. Opens valves to draw off chemical and lead residue. Records quantity blended and
materials used. May lubricate, adjust, and repair pumps, agitators, and mixers. May test products
[TESTER (petrol. refin.)]. May operate control panels utilizing electronic computers and
controls, to blend products in pipelines (inline blending). May be designated according to type of
additive as Ethyl Blender (petrol. refin.). May blend asphalt with petroleum products to improve
their quality, viscosity, and performance and be designated Asphalt Blender (petrol. refin.).
GOE: 06.02.12 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M3 L2 SVP: 6 DLU: 77
Tends machines that mix ground coke, coal, anode butts,
and pitch into carbon paste and press paste into anodes or electrodes: Sets automatic scale and
steam regulator to specified weight and pressure. Opens hopper valves to load specified amounts
of coke, coal, butts, and pitch scales into batch car. Starts equipment and charges mixer with
mixing ingredients. Turns valve to admit liquid pitch into mixer. Records charging and
discharging time of mixer. Periodically inspects system to verify consistency of carbon paste and
dimensions of anodes or electrodes emerging from press. Records data for each batch processed.
May lubricate and perform minor repair on machines. May tend machine that grinds material for
electrodes [GRINDER, CARBON PLANT (smelt. & refin.)]. May tend machines, using
panelboard, and be designated Carbon-Paste-Mixer Operator, Panelboard (elec. equip.; smelt. &
refin.).
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
540.686-010 COMPOUNDER HELPER (petrol. refin.)
Assists COMPOUNDER (petrol. refin.) in blending oils:
Gauges supply of oil in tanks. Segregates and dumps barrels of oil into respective tanks. Takes
samples of blended oil to laboratory for analysis. Loads and unloads tank cars [LOADER (any
industry) I]. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.12 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
540.687-010 SEAL MIXER (elec. equip.) alternate titles: seal-mixing operator
Mixes ingredients according to formula to compound seal
used to attach covers to storage-battery containers: Weighs specified amounts of ingredients,
using gram scale, and dumps ingredients into pail. Starts mechanical mixer. Lifts pail manually
to sink mixer blades into ingredients. Determines when ingredients are mixed and lowers pail.
Pours mixture into metal cylinders for use in hydraulic extrusion press. Cleans equipment, using
water and brushes. May adjust and clean extrusion press, using handtools, brushes, and water.
May carry covers and seal to extrusion press.
GOE: 06.04.34 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
541 FILTERING, STRAINING, AND SEPARATING OCCUPATIONS
This group includes occupations concerned with
separating desirable materials by means of filtering, straining, sifting, squeezing, centrifugal
force, or agitating devices.
541.362-010 DESULFURIZER OPERATOR (steel & rel.) alternate titles: gas
desulphurizer
Controls equipment, such as vats, thionizer tower,
absorbing tower, and autoclave, arranged in series to recover sulfur from coke-oven gas: Turns
valve to admit coke-oven gas into absorbing tower. Starts pumps that force solution containing
arsenic compound and soda ash through tower. Pumps resulting foul solution into thionizer
tower, and admits compressed air to precipitate sulfur and form froth which overflows into tank.
Filters slurry [FILTER OPERATOR (any industry)], and washes salts from caked sulfur. Melts
sulfur in autoclave, and casts it into pans. Determines alkalinity of absorbing solution by titration
tests, and directs helper to add soda ash or arsenic compound. Observes meters and gauges to
control temperature of solution. Punches dirt from holes in absorbing tower sprays with bar, and
lubricates equipment.
GOE: 06.02.11 STRENGTH: M GED: R4 M3 L2 SVP: 6 DLU: 77
Operates equipment to cool, condense, and separate tar
and ammonia from coke-oven gas and pump separated substances to specified locations: Turns
valves to transfer materials from collecting mains through cooler, scrubbers, and
$T3decanter.$T1 Starts pumps, reads gauges and thermometers, and adjusts valves to regulate
temperatures, pressures, and rate of flow of gas, tar, ammonia liquor, and water. Observes flow
of tar from decanter and manually adjusts seal to alter level of interface between tar and liquor
and regulate liquor settling time. Pumps gas to next process, tar to storage tanks, and liquor to
collecting mains or to liquor storage tanks. Records temperature, pressures, and amount of tar
and liquor pumped. Repairs pipes, using handtools. Turns valves to bypass equipment requiring
repair or cleaning. May flush interior of coils with hot ammonia liquor to remove tar. May adjust
and lubricate floats, valves, and other equipment, using handtools and lubricating equipment.
GOE: 06.02.17 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
Operates equipment to size and wash coal for shipment or
further processing: Starts equipment, such as launders, tables, shakers, sizing screens, and
conveyors. Regulates flow of coal and water to separate coal from slate, rock, and other foreign
material and transfers cleaned and sized coal to loading chutes or storage. Observes equipment,
gauges, and indicator lights and adjusts equipment to ensure maximum cleanliness of product.
May lubricate and repair equipment and replace parts, using handtools. May test refuse samples
to determine coal content, using scales to weigh material precipitated from sample by chemical
reaction.
GOE: 06.02.18 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
Operates chemical, electrical, and centrifugal
oil-treatment units to remove sediment and water from crude oil before transporting oil by
pipeline to refineries: Opens valves and starts pumps to pump oil from storage tanks to treating
units. Opens valves to mix specified chemicals with oil, and adjusts controls to heat mixture to
specified temperature. Starts centrifugal machines that break up oil and water emulsions and
drain off water. Opens valves and starts pumps to transfer oil into settling tanks where sediment
is precipitated from oil. Tests sample in gravity- or centrifugal-separation machine to determine
content of oil specified for pipeline transportation. Pumps treated oil into pipelines leading to
refinery. Cleans and lubricates motors, pumps, and other moving parts of units. Records data,
such as volume of oil treated, operating temperatures of units, and test results. May operate
pumps at oil well sites [OIL PUMPER (petrol. & gas)]. May tend treating-plant equipment to
remove impurities from natural gas [GAS TREATER (any industry)].
GOE: 06.02.12 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M3 L3 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
Tends centrifuge separator that purifies used coolant oils
from rolling mill machines: Opens valves and starts pumps to transfer oil from machine pit tanks
to holding tank. Pulls control levers to add specific amounts of sulfuric acid and water to oil.
Opens valves to allow mixture to flow through centrifuge and back to pit tanks of machine.
Orders supplies of oil and acid from storeroom and keeps records of solutions used. Delivers
samples of purified oil to laboratory. Replaces filters in centrifuge and cleans centrifuge disks,
using wire brush and rags.
GOE: 06.04.12 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Tends shaking screen and conveyor that screen coke to
specified size and load it into bins: Estimates amount of coke needed in bins. Starts conveyors
and screens, and signals COKE LOADER (steel & rel.) to unload contents. Turns handwheel to
adjust vibration rate of screen. Lubricates screen eccentrics and conveyors, using grease gun and
oilcan. Patches screens, and assists in changing vibrator coils and splicing belts, using handtools.
Cleans walks and floors, using broom and shovel.
GOE: 06.04.12 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Operates filter presses to separate oil of paraffin distillate
from paraffin wax: Installs filter plates, using handtools, and turns handwheel to adjust hydraulic
ram pressure. Turns valve to regulate flow of chilled distillate into filter plates. Starts machine to
activate hydraulic rams that squeeze oil from distillate as wax solidifies. Observes oil pressed
from filter plates, and adjusts ram pressure to extract maximum amount of oil from wax. Scrapes
accumulated wax from filter plates into spiral conveyor that carries it to melting pan. Turns valve
to regulate flow of steam into melting pan to heat wax. Starts pump to return salvaged distillate
from tank to filter press for reprocessing. May be designated according to phase of processing as
Leak Operator, Paraffin Plant (petrol. refin.); Press Operator, Paraffin Plant (petrol. refin.).
GOE: 06.02.12 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
541.685-010 HEAVY-MEDIA OPERATOR (mine & quarry)
Tends gravity device that separates coal from refuse:
Tests solution in tank for specific gravity, adds pulverized magnetite, and starts oscillating rake
to maintain constant density. Opens chute gate to admit coal mixture to tank. Observes coal as it
floats over weir onto conveyor. Opens gate to draw off refuse that was raked into discharge
chute. Recovers magnetite, drawn off with coal and refuse, from filtering device, using shovel
and wheelbarrow.
GOE: 06.04.08 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
541.685-014 LEAD RECOVERER, CONTINUOUS-NAPHTHA-TREATING PLANT
(petrol. refin.)
Tends centrifuge machine to separate lead compound,
used in treating gasoline, from treating solution: Starts pumps to force treating solution into
cylinder of centrifuge. Starts machine and allows cylinder to revolve until cake of lead
compound has separated from solution. Stops machine, if batch-type centrifuge is used, and
scrapes cake from cylinder into barrel, or if continuous-type centrifuge is used, starts steam
pumps to force cake and liquid from cylinder into tanks as separation progresses.
GOE: 06.04.12 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
542 DISTILLING, SUBLIMING, AND CARBONIZING OCCUPATIONS
This group includes occupations concerned with
removing or obtaining gases, condensations, or residue in stills, ovens, or retorts. Includes
liquefying and then distilling natural gases.
Supervises and coordinates activities of oil field workers
operating equipment, such as compressors, boilers, pumps, and dehydration vessels, to remove
sediment and water from crude oil, extract natural gas, and separate natural gasoline from gas by
means of heat, pressure, and chemical action. Orders flow cycles, pressures, and temperatures of
petroleum to be maintained according to process involved and properties of petroleum being
processed. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 05.06.04 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L4 SVP: 8 DLU: 77
542.130-014 SUPERVISOR, TAR DISTILLATION (chemical)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in operation of stills to distill crude oil, produce pitch, and to recover naphthalene-bearing oils
and creosote oils. Trains workers in operation of equipment. Analyzes laboratory reports and test
results of materials, and orders process changes as required. Performs duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.01.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L4 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
542.132-010 SUPERVISOR, BYPRODUCTS (steel & rel.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in processing coke-oven gas to obtain byproducts: Directs workers in separating ammonia and tar
from gas, scrubbing gas to obtain light-oil, and recovering and refining benzol, toluol, and xylol
from light-oil. Studies production reports and orders changes in temperature and circulation rates
to produce product of specified quality. Trains new workers. Performs other duties as described
under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L4 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
542.132-014 SUPERVISOR, OVENS (steel & rel.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in carbonizing coal to obtain coke and byproducts. Assigns duties to workers according to
production schedules. Examines machinery, equipment, and finished coke and directs changes in
process to promote efficiency and produce product of specified quality. Trains new workers.
Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L4 SVP: 8 DLU: 77
542.362-010 HEATER II (steel & rel.)
Controls ovens to carbonize coal according to coking
schedules: Removes flue caps, using hook, and determines temperature in flue and condition of
nozzles by observing color of flame and using optical pyrometer. Determines type of gases in
flue, using gas analyzer. Reads gauges and turns valves to regulate flow of fuel gas and air and
maintain specified temperatures in flues. Observes gauges and adjusts weights on governor to
maintain specified gas pressure in collecting main. Cleans plugged gas nozzles, using poker.
Inspects airflow and gas-reversing mechanisms, and adjusts or repairs equipment, using
handtools. Inspects finished coke visually or with pyrometers for temperature and quality, as it is
pushed from oven, and adjusts temperature of oven accordingly. Prepares daily reports from
gauges and pyrometer readings, noting changes in pressure or temperature. Repairs ovens, using
handtools and spray gun.
GOE: 06.02.17 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 6 DLU: 77
Assists REFINERY OPERATOR (petrol. refin.) in
distillation and processing of crude and refined oil: Patrols area and inspects equipment, such as
furnaces, distilling units, lines, and pumps, to detect malfunctions and leakage. Reads flowmeters
and temperature and pressure gauges, and records data. Adjusts control instruments and dampers
on oil burners to maintain specified firing conditions. Reports operating condition of units to
REFINERY OPERATOR (petrol. refin.). Turns valves and switches as directed to regulate
temperature, pressure, and flow rate of product; to direct flow of product to other units; to
maintain specified levels of oil in tanks and towers; and to start, stop, and regulate equipment,
such as pumps, compressors, and blowers. Draws samples of product from tanks and towers for
laboratory testing. Gauges product in tanks and operates pumps and agitators to mix product or
load it into storage tanks. Lubricates, cleans, and repairs equipment. May change recording charts
and ink pens. May be designated according to type of processing unit or department as
Absorption-Plant-Operator Helper (petrol. refin.); Purification-Operator Helper (petrol. refin.);
Refinery Operator Helper, Cracking Unit (petrol. refin.); Refinery Operator Helper, Crude Unit
(petrol. refin.). Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.12 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 6 DLU: 77
542.562-010 FURNACE OPERATOR (petrol. refin.)
Controls operation of burners to maintain temperature in
furnaces of petroleum-processing units according to specifications: Observes temperature,
pressure, and flow gauges to verify operating conditions of units, and records data. Starts furnace
and turns valves and switches to increase or decrease flow of fuel oil or gas to burner and still to
regulate temperature according to processing schedule. Throws switches to place burner on
automatic control. Examines furnace to detect overheating of walls and tubes, and leakage of still
bottoms or oil tubes. Observes flame distribution and combustion conditions in furnace, color of
burner flame, and gas issuing from stack, and moves air damper control to correct combustion
conditions and stop flame impingements. Reports irregularities in operation to REFINERY
OPERATOR (petrol. refin.). May remove and clean burners, using handtools, brusher, solvent,
or steam. May change recording charts [CHART CHANGER (clerical)].
GOE: 06.02.12 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 6 DLU: 77
542.567-010 COKE INSPECTOR (steel & rel.)
Inspects hot coke pushed from ovens and quenched coke
passing on conveyor for color, texture, quality, and size: Notifies supervisor to adjust crusher for
size of coke specified. Picks irregularly sized and insufficiently carbonized coke from belt and
tosses it into reject hopper. Places samples in containers for laboratory testing. Records car
number, carrier, tonnage, and grade of coke of each shipment. Observes conveyor belts for
breaks and pulled-out lacings and notifies maintenance department.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Assists HEATER (steel & rel.) II in carbonizing coal:
Turns handwheel to open and close decarbonizing caps which admit air to flues to burn carbon
from gas and air nozzles. Observes pressure gauges, and notifies HEATER (steel & rel.) II if
pressure varies from specified limits. Reads pyrometer to determine oven wall temperature.
Cleans carbon from plugged nozzles, using poker, and replaces broken nozzles, using handtools.
Turns handwheel in emergency to operate automatic reversing machinery. Cleans and lubricates
equipment. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.12 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
542.667-010 WHARF TENDER (steel & rel.)
Signals HOT-CAR OPERATOR (steel & rel.) to dump
coke onto wharf. Quenches hot spots in dumped coke, using water hose, to prevent burning of
conveyor belt. Pushes and pulls lever gates to control flow of coke from wharf onto conveyor
belt. Shovels spilled coke onto conveyor.
GOE: 06.04.12 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
542.685-010 PLANT OPERATOR, CHANNEL PROCESS (chemical)
Tends series of burners, located in channel-process burner
buildings (hot houses), that produce carbon black by contact of gas flame with collecting
channels, from which deposited carbon is scraped: Turns valves to regulate flow of gas or
mixture of gas and oil to burners to produce flames that deposit carbon black on channels (flat
surfaces). Turns handwheel to bring channels into contact with flame. Opens and closes doors at
sides and ends of burner building to regulate draft and compensate for changes in atmospheric
conditions, air-fuel mixtures, draft, and fuel consumption. Observes, through building ports,
accumulation of carbon black, automatic scraping of accumulation from channel, and flow of
carbon black through conveyors to detect malfunction of burners and scrapers and to verify
production rate.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
542.685-014 SUBLIMER (chemical)
Tends equipment that sublimates (refines by
vaporization) crude salicylic acid derived from coal tar: Weighs specified amount of salicylic
acid and dumps it onto conveyor leading to sublimation unit. Starts fans that circulate heated air
in unit to promote vaporization of salicylic acid. Starts pump to draw salicylic-acid vapor
through filters into condenser tanks where salicylic acid recrystallizes. Keeps daily production
records.
GOE: 06.04.11 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
542.685-018 UNIT OPERATOR (chemical) alternate titles: plant-operator helper
Tends equipment in furnace-process plant that produces
carbon black by partial combustion of crude oil, natural gas, or mixture of both: Starts individual
units, such as reactors (furnaces), quenchers, precipitators, cyclones (grit collectors), pumps,
compressors, and conveyors. Turns valves to regulate flow of water in quencher, feed rate of fuel
and air, and movement of accumulated carbon black through equipment, as directed by PLANT
OPERATOR, FURNACE PROCESS (chemical). Observes gauges and meters to verify specified
temperature, pressure, and flow rates of materials. Opens inspection ports and observes flow of
product through conveyors to detect jamming.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
543 DRYING, HEATING, AND MELTING OCCUPATIONS
This group includes occupations concerned with
subjecting materials to heat in order to warm, melt, dry, char, purify, or concentrate them.
543.362-010 OIL BOILER (tex. prod., nec)
Controls kettles to boil oil to specified viscosity for use in
making coated textile material: Pumps oil into kettle. Lights burner with torch and monitors
burners and temperature gauges to ensure that specified oil temperature is maintained. Adds
chemicals to facilitate drying when coating is applied to cloth, and stirs mixture, using paddle.
Draws sample of oil and feels oil with fingers to estimate viscosity. Marks oil temperature and
time of reading on chart for laboratory use. Pumps oil to and from kettle through water-cooled
coils to maintain specified temperature and viscosity. Collects sample of oil for laboratory
viscosity verification. Pumps oil to storage tank. Records amount of oil used and amount
remaining in tanks.
GOE: 06.02.18 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M3 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
543.382-010 DRIER OPERATOR (utilities)
Operates battery of driers that remove moisture from coal
to facilitate pulverization: Pulls chain to open gate and allow coal to enter drier. Opens dampers
to admit hot gas and permit exit of cool gas. Adjusts dampers to regulate amount of gas applied
to coal, observing thermometers to ensure adherence to drying specifications. Controls fan on
draft line to regulate force of draft. Pulls chain to open gate at bottom of drier, upon completion
of drying process, to transfer coal to pulverizer. Cleans drier by removing doors and prying or
knocking off coal clinging to sides of drier on supply and exit lines.
GOE: 06.02.08 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Operates pit furnace to bake carbon-block anodes
(electrodes) to remove volatile matter and increase electrical conductivity: Lights burner and
adjusts fuel and water valves, manifold damper, and head covers to regulate temperature in
furnace. Observes gauges and records water and fuel pressures. Measures flue and pit
temperatures, using optical pyrometer. Inspects and maintains pumps, motors, fans, gas scrubber
system, and pipelines. Signals CARBON-FURNACE-OPERATOR HELPER (smelt. & refin.) to
prepare alternate pits for furnace changeover to maintain baking schedule.
GOE: 06.02.18 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
Assists CARBON-FURNACE OPERATOR (smelt. &
refin.) in baking carbon anodes in pit furnaces: Disconnects water and fuel lines from equipment
after baking cycle. Hooks cable to portable burner, blower, and exhaust manifold, and signals
OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (any industry) 921.663-010 to lift equipment from fired pit
and lower it into alternate pit. Replaces gas main covers, flue lids, and port plates on vacated pit.
Cleans and installs cloth dustbags and vaporizer in headwall and burner respectively, and
connects water and fuel hoses, using handtools. Fills expansion joints, flue cracks, gas
connections, and pitholes with mortar or coke, using trowel and shovel. Dumps and spreads coke
on pit, using overhead hoist and shovel. Regulates dampers and turns valves on fuel lines as
directed. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
543.666-010 FURNACE WORKER (elec. equip.)
Loads green electrodes in gas or electric furnaces, packs
them with insulating materials for firing, and cools and unloads them after processing, working
as member of furnace crew: Dumps, levels, and tamps mixture of coke, sand, and sawdust on
furnace bed. Attaches sling to individual electrodes, and signals OVERHEAD CRANE
OPERATOR (any industry) 921.663-010 in positioning electrodes in furnace. Spreads coke over
each layer of electrodes and tamps coke between electrodes to insulate them until specified
number and layers of electrodes are loaded. Spreads insulating mixture uniformly over top of
charge. Positions brick side blocks on side of furnace with aid of crane operator. Signals crane
operator in hoisting $T3bus bars$T1 into place on electric furnace, and bolts bars to feeders and
to furnace terminals. Removes bus bars and side blocks after processing (graphitizing or baking)
and pokes hole in insulating mix to observe color of electrodes. Refills and tamps insulating mix
in hole to prevent oxidation if charge is cooking too rapidly; or rakes, hoes, or shovels insulating
mix from charge and quenches charge with water to speed cooling. Shovels mixture into pile for
reprocessing. Attaches sling to processed electrodes and signals crane operator to remove them
from furnace. Cleans residue from electrodes, using airhose. May be designated according to
duty performed as Furnace Cooler (elec. equip.); Furnace Loader (elec. equip.); Furnace Packer
(elec. equip.); Furnace Unloader (elec. equip.).
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
543.682-010 COKE BURNER (steel & rel.)
Controls beehive coke ovens in which coal is carbonized
to produce coke of specified quality: Turns valves to maintain specified temperature in oven and
control rate of formation of coke. Measures temperature of melting coal in each oven with optical
pyrometer. Determines when coke is ready for drawing, according to color and length of flame in
oven.
GOE: 06.02.17 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M3 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
Controls one or more furnaces or kilns and auxiliary
drying equipment to dry coal or ore before or after washing, milling, or pelletizing: Fires furnace
or kiln, observes gauges, and adjusts controls to maintain specified temperature. Starts conveyor
that feeds materials into drying equipment. Observes operation to detect plugging of equipment,
and dislodges material, using crowbar. Observes color of materials to determine moisture
content, and adjusts temperature or drying time. Cleans and repairs equipment. May shovel in
additives. May weigh and compare samples. May keep production records.
GOE: 06.02.18 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
543.682-018 FURNACE OPERATOR (elec. equip.)
Controls continuous-feed gas, oil, or electric ovens to
harden coated electric welding rods: Turns controls to light burners, open steam valves, and start
blowers and conveyor lines. Dumps ink into pot and turns positioning screws on ink rolls to
mark rods. Observes gauges and adjusts controls to maintain specified conveyor speed and heat
and humidity in each baking zone. Observes coated welding rod to detect tool wear or coating
flaws and reports findings to supervisor.
GOE: 06.04.10 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Operates sweater tank to separate liquid from slack wax
(processed paraffin distillate): Pumps charge of slack wax into sweater tank. Opens valves to
circulate cold water through sweater to cool slack wax. Opens and closes steam valves and reads
temperature gauges to sweat (heat) cooled wax at specified temperature levels for specified
periods. Turns valves to divert cuts (waxes of different boiling points and specific gravities) to
storage tank after completion of each run. Takes samples and observes melting point of each cut
at regular intervals. Opens valves to admit steam into sweater tank to melt wax residue when run
is completed. Drains melted wax residue from sweater into storage tank.
GOE: 06.02.12 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
543.682-026 STILL OPERATOR (build. mat., nec)
Controls equipment that heats asphalt to specified
temperature and viscosity for use in manufacture of roofing materials: Starts pumps that fill tanks
with asphalt, and turns wheels and valves to regulate temperature and steam pressure. Actuates
air compressor to force air bubbles through liquid asphalt, creating chemical reaction that raises
asphalt melting point. Observes and adjusts dials and gauges to maintain specified temperature,
pressure, and depth of asphalt in tanks. Starts discharge pumps, and turns valves to direct flow of
heated asphalt into plant and storage tanks.
GOE: 06.02.18 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
Tests charcoal briquettes at end of processing to verify
conformance to specifications: Removes bag of briquettes from packaging line periodically and
carries briquettes to testing laboratory. Grinds specified quantity of briquettes, using hand
grinder, places grounds into moisture-testing equipment, and observes moisture meter to
determine moisture content of sample. Saturates stacked briquettes with fire-starter fluid, ignites
briquettes, and observes burning characteristics of briquettes and time required for white ash to
form over briquette surfaces. Places prescribed number of briquettes in burner pot, ignites
briquettes, and observes heat sensor dial to determine temperature released by burning briquettes.
Weighs briquettes. Records test results on test report forms.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 3 DLU: 86
543.685-010 BULLET-LUBRICANT MIXER (ordnance)
Tends steam-heated kettle that melts wax and other
ingredients to make compound for lubricating lead bullets: Weighs specified amounts of
ingredients and loads them into kettle. Turns valve to regulate heat and stirs mixture with
wooden paddle. Drains melted compound from kettle into molds. Empties cooled molds and
stores cakes in bins. Conveys compound to production departments to fill requisitions, using
handtruck.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends drying equipment that removes moisture from fuel
briquettes to harden them after shaping: Turns steam valves and observes gauges to regulate
temperature and humidity in drying chamber. Presses button to start hot-air blowers to dehydrate
briquettes. Turns handwheel to control speed and amount of material passing through drying
chamber. Examines and feels samples to determine if briquettes meet hardness standards.
Observes dial on moisture-checking machine to verify dryness.
GOE: 06.04.12 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
543.685-018 OVEN TENDER (elec. equip.)
Tends gas or electric furnaces that bake carbon rods, such
as those used for commutator brushes, resistors, and switches, to harden them: Inserts carbon
rods into ceramic containers and loads containers into furnaces. Regulates furnace temperature
by turning gas valves or electric controls according to specifications. Shuts off heat after
specified time. Unloads furnace after cooling.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends heating units that thaw frozen materials, such as
coal and coke, in railroad cars: Pushes buttons to start fuel-feed pumps, heater, and exhaust and
air-volume fans. Lights oil burner, and opens valve of fuel line to heating unit in shed where cars
are placed. Lubricates and adjusts equipment, such as pump and fan bearings. Cleans working
area and equipment with airhose.
GOE: 06.04.12 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
543.687-010 COKE DRAWER, HAND (steel & rel.)
Performs any combination of following duties involved
in emptying coke oven: Scrapes coke from coke oven, using iron rod (scraper). Forks coke onto
conveyor that dumps coke in railroad cars. Picks foreign matter, such as slate and slag, from coke
on conveyor. May fork coke into wheelbarrow and push wheelbarrow to railroad cars. May apply
brakes or place car-stop to hold railroad cars under coke-pushing machine. May place firebrick
doors in oven doorframe, using overhead hoist, to close oven. May seal doors of ovens, using
firebricks and loam.
GOE: 05.12.03 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Performs any combination of following tasks involved in
sealing coke-oven doors with lute (mud made from clay, coke dust or ashes, and water) to
prevent escape of gases during baking of coal: Shovels mud into mud carrier and transfers mud
pails to ovens. Chips old clay, carbon, and residue from doorway of oven, using chisel bar. Seals
crack around oven door with mud, using trowel and tamping bar. Shovels dry clay into dry-clay
box on pusher or into wheelbarrow. Shovels excess mud, oven spillage, and coal from working
area. Opens and closes chuckhole door, using handwheel and lever. May open oven, using bar,
and manually position coke guide in doorway. May signal LARRY OPERATOR (steel & rel.) to
charge oven. May push buttons to move electric mud car.
GOE: 06.04.30 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
544 GRINDING AND CRUSHING OCCUPATIONS
This group includes occupations concerned with reducing
materials to smaller particles, such as granules, grits, powder, or paste, by means of compression,
smashing, cutting, or a combination of these.
Tends machine that grinds and blends coke according to
specifications: Sets mill gauge to specified fineness of grind. Starts conveyors and screening and
grinding equipment. Moves gate levers to regulate flow of raw coke into machine, and processed
coke to mixer or packing-material hopper. Turns valve to regulate moisture content of material.
Opens gauge valves to fill buckets under hopper spouts, attaches crane cable to buckets, and
signals RIGGER (any industry) to remove them. Weighs materials at specified intervals, using
platform scales, and records data. Observes operation to ensure continuity of flow and to detect
malfunctioning. May tend machine that mixes materials for electrodes [MIXER OPERATOR,
CARBON PASTE (elec. equip.; smelt. & refin.)].
GOE: 06.04.12 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Operates machines and equipment to crush and blend
coal of various compositions to obtain specified mixture used in producing coke: Turns valve to
admit oil to mixer. Starts hammer mill, mixer, and conveyor equipped with harrow disks. Moves
lever to adjust blade on feed tables to deliver coal to mixer. Observes operation of machines to
detect malfunctioning, clogging, and unevenness of flow. Frees clogged coal by striking side of
hopper with mallet. Adjusts or replaces screens and hammers in mill, using handtools. Observes
meters, gauges, and thermometer, and records temperature, oil consumption, tonnage mixed, and
operating time. Cleans work areas, using broom. May open valves and start pumps to unload oil
trucks. May test pulverized coal for conformance to specifications. May crush specific
composition of coal (without blending) and be designated Coal-Pulverizer Operator (any
industry).
GOE: 06.02.08 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
544.585-010 MIX-CRUSHER OPERATOR (elec. equip.)
Tends mechanical crusher to crush and screen, for reuse,
insulating mixture from electrical furnaces in which carbon is graphitized: Breaks mixture to size
with pick. Shovels mixture into hopper of crusher. Starts crusher and conveyor belts that carry
crushed and screened mixture to storage bins. Marks bins as to types of mixture stored. Adjusts
and cleans conveyors and screen vibrators.
GOE: 06.04.09 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
544.662-010 COKE-CRUSHER OPERATOR (steel & rel.)
Operates crushers, conveyors, and screens to produce
crushed coke of various sizes: Moves levers and buttons to activate equipment. Pushes belt
conveyor into position to load or unload hoppers, railroad gondolas, and trucks. Pushes buttons
to adjust stops on conveyor to deflect and regulate flow of coke into crusher, screens, or storage
bins. Observes operation of equipment to detect malfunctions and prevent clogging. Notifies
supervisor of needed repairs. Shovels coke back onto conveyor belt.
GOE: 06.02.08 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Tends equipment that pulverizes coal and conveys it to
storage bins or boiler feed hoppers: Signals DRIER OPERATOR (utilities) to send dried coal to
mill, and closes switch to set mill in operation. Moves levers to adjust automatic mechanism that
controls feed rate of coal into pulverizing mill. Tends conveyors or pneumatic bulk-conveyor
system to move pulverized coal to storage bins or boiler feed hoppers. Cleans, oils, and makes
minor adjustments to machinery.
GOE: 06.04.08 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
544.685-010 BREAKER TENDER (steel & rel.)
Tends machine that breaks coal into lumps of specified
size preparatory to pulverizing: Starts steel drum containing coal revolving to tumble, break, and
pass coal through perforations in drum. Starts conveyors to transfer coal to and from breaker
machine. Observes flow of material on conveyor to detect and remove foreign material and clear
jams. Removes metal from pocket of magnetic separator. Lubricates breaker machine with grease
gun and oilcan. Cleans work area, using shovel and broom. May assist with repair work.
GOE: 06.04.12 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
546 REACTING OCCUPATIONS, N.E.C.
This group includes occupations, not elsewhere
classified, concerned with changing the chemical composition of petroleum, coal, natural and
manufactured gas, and related products.
546.382-010 CONTROL-PANEL OPERATOR (petrol. refin.) alternate titles: operator,
control room
Operates control panel to regulate temperature, pressure,
rate of flow, and tank level in petroleum refining, processing, and treating units and
petro-chemical units, according to process schedules: Observes instruments and meters to verify
specified conditions and records readings. Moves and adjusts dials, switches, valves, and levers
on control panel to regulate and coordinate process variables, such as flows, temperatures,
pressures, vacuum, time, catalyst, and chemicals as specified. Reports malfunctioning equipment
to REFINERY OPERATOR (petrol. refin.). Records results of laboratory analyses. May test
products for chemical characteristics and color, or send them to laboratory for analysis. May
change recording charts and ink pens [CHART CHANGER (clerical)]. May operate auxiliary
equipment to assist in distilling or treating operations. May lubricate equipment. May be
designated according to type of unit or process as Control-Panel Operator, Cracking Unit (petrol.
refin.); Control-Panel Operator, Crude Unit (petrol. refin.); Control-Panel Operator,
Polymerization Unit (petrol. refin.); Control Panel Operator, Solvent-Treating Unit (petrol.
refin.).
GOE: 06.02.12 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M3 L2 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
546.385-010 GAS TREATER (any industry)
Tends automatically controlled treating plant, consisting
of $T3absorption towers,$T1 actifiers, heat exchangers, pumps, and other auxiliary devices, that
removes unwanted components and renders gas suitable for use as fuel: Observes gauges and
meters to ascertain operating conditions and adjusts valves and controls accordingly. Performs
chemical tests on treating materials. Adds chemicals to treating system as required. Observes
safety precautions to prevent fires and explosions.
GOE: 06.02.12 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M3 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
549 OCCUPATIONS IN PROCESSING OF PETROLEUM, COAL, NATURAL
AND MANUFACTURED GAS, AND RELATED PRODUCTS, N.E.C.
This group includes occupations, not elsewhere
classified, concerned with preparing for commercial use the products of oil shales, oil and gas
wells, and coal mines.
549.130-010 SUPERVISOR, TOWER (petrol. refin.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in operation of stills and related units, such as absorbers, debutanizers, catalyst hoppers,
reboilers, heat and vapor exchangers, desalters, clay towers, stabilizers, furnaces, strippers, and
desulfurizers, in which crude oil and resultant distillates are processed to separate and recover
various petroleum products: Confers with laboratory personnel to plan production schedules and
to determine temperatures, pressures, rates of flow, and tank levels required for control of
process. Directs refining operations in assigned units through REFINERY OPERATOR (petrol.
refin.). Reviews recording-instrument and flowmeter charts, logsheets, and laboratory analysis
reports to verify control of process. 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 sampling and testing natural gas, and controlling processing equipment at oil field
installations: Directs workers in inspection of storage tanks, regulators, traps, and dehydration
plants. Orders sample taking and field testing to determine specific gravity, vapor and
hydrocarbon content, and other properties of gas and to verify suitability of boiler water used in
gas processing equipment. Confers with workers to resolve operational problems. Revises field
maps to show locations of gas processing and control equipment. Trains new workers. Performs
other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.01.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
549.132-010 GREASE MAKER, HEAD (petrol. refin.) alternate titles: supervisor,
grease making
Supervises and coordinates activities of GREASE
MAKERS (petrol. refin.) engaged in producing various grades of lubricating grease, performing
duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M4 L4 SVP: 8 DLU: 77
549.132-014 SUPERVISOR III (fabrication, nec)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in drying, pulverizing, mixing, and pressing ingredients used to produce fuel briquettes: Feels
fuel mixture to estimate moisture content. Observes reading on hygrometer to determine
humidity of atmosphere, and specified temperature for drier and flow rate of material. Inspects
finished product and takes sample for pressure test. Specifies changes in percentage of binder to
bring product to specified quality level. 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: 7 DLU: 77
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in unloading, stacking, reclaiming, crushing, and blending coal and delivering coal to ovens.
Trains workers in operation of equipment. Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR
(any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in quenching, conveying, sizing, inspecting, storing, and loading coke, and repairing machinery
and equipment. Trains workers in operation of equipment. Performs duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 8 DLU: 77
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in grinding, mixing, and baking coke and pitch to produce carbon anodes: Reviews production
schedules and confers with supervisory staff to plan shift operation of paste plant and bakeshop.
Assigns duties to workers according to production schedules and demonstrates safe and efficient
use of equipment. Inspects machinery and equipment to verify conformance to production
standards. Prepares time, attendance, and production reports. 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
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in operating superfractionation towers, absorbers, stabilizers, rerun towers, naphtha-desulfurizing
units, caustic-wash units, separators, catalytic reactors, furnaces, stripper towers, and auxiliary
equipment, such as pumps, engines, and compressors to separate light naphtha blends from crude
naphtha, compound hydroformates from light naphtha, and extract products, such as benzene,
toluene, and xylene from hydroformates: Coordinates operation of various units in system,
according to run sheets, test books, order books, logbooks, gauge sheets, and pumping reports.
Observes recording-instrument charts, flowmeters, and gauges to verify specified temperatures,
pressures, flow rates, and liquid levels. Correlates instrument readings and tesst results to
diagnose process malfunctions. Inspects equipment and cathodic-protection system to detect
defects and malfunctions, such as excessive wear, overheating, and leaks. Directs workers in
spraying catalyst beds with steam to regenerate catalyst. Trains workers in procedures for
correcting malfunctions in equipment. Prepares bills of lading and manifests, inspects tank cars
and tank trucks for cleanliness, and directs loading of cars and trucks to ship product. May be
designated according to product as Supervisor, Benzene-Refining (petrol. refin.). Performs other
duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.01.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M4 L4 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
549.132-034 SUPERVISOR, TREATING AND PUMPING (petrol. refin.) alternate
titles: treating and pumping supervisor
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in treating petroleum products with chemicals, steam, water, or air to remove sulfur and other
impurities, in blending products to specification, and in pumping products to storage tanks,
loading racks, and other processing units: Inspects treating and pumping units to verify specified
temperatures and pressures. Reads logsheets, gauging records, and laboratory test reports to
verify conformity of product to production schedules and specifications. Trains new workers.
Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.01.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L4 SVP: 8 DLU: 77
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in extruding, baking, graphitizing, and preparing graphite electrodes for shipment: Gives
instructions to workers concerning formulas and amounts of materials to use, and type and size
of electrodes to extrude, bake, graphitize, or prepare for shipment. Performs other duties as
described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title. May be designated according to
department as Supervisor, Baking (steel & rel.); Supervisor, Extrusion (steel & rel.); Supervisor,
Graphite (steel & rel.).
GOE: 06.02.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L4 SVP: 6 DLU: 77
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in crushing, sizing, cleaning, treating, or loading coal, stone, or other minerals at tipple or
preparation plant: Receives daily reports of quantity and grade of materials to be loaded into
railroad cars or trucks. Transmits loading orders to equipment operators and loading crew.
Observes activities of workers to ensure that impurities and materials of unspecified size are
extracted. Directs operation of crushers, pumps, and furnaces, and assists workers with faulty
equipment. Inspects processing and loading equipment and schedules necessary maintenance.
Computes daily production from weight of loaded cars or trucks. Performs other duties as
described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.01.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in blending, compounding, packing, loading, and shipping special petroleum products, such as
asphalt paints, paint primer, mastics, and lighter fluid: Confers with department heads to
coordinate work of department with sales, billing, and other refinery activities. Plans blending
schedules to maintain stock of standard products and computes blends from standard formulas.
Writes shipping orders for loading tank cars and trucks. Performs other duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.01.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M4 L4 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
549.260-010 REFINERY OPERATOR (petrol. refin.)
Analyzes specifications and controls continuous
operation of petroleum refining and processing units to produce products, such as gasoline,
kerosene, and fuel and lubricating oils, by such methods as distillation, absorption, extraction,
adsorption, thermal and catalytic cracking and reforming, polymerization, isomerization, coking,
visbreaking, and alkylation: Reads processing schedules, operating logs, test results of oil
samples, and laboratory recommendations to determine changes in equipment controls required
to produce specified quantity and quality of product. Moves and sets controls, such as knobs,
valves, switches, levers, and index arms, on control panels to control process variables, such as
flows, temperatures, pressures, vacuum, time, catalyst, and chemicals, by automatic regulation
and remote control of processing units, such as heaters, furnaces, compressors, exchangers,
reactors, quenchers, stabilizers, fractionators, rechargers, absorbers, strippers, debutanizers, stills,
and towers [CONTROL-PANEL OPERATOR (petrol. refin.)]. Moves controls to regulate
valves, pumps, compressors, and auxiliary equipment to direct flow of product. Reads
temperature and pressure gauges and flowmeters, records readings, and compiles operating
records. Determines malfunctioning units by observing control instruments, such as meters and
gauges, or by automatic warning signals, such as lights and sounding of horns. Inspects
equipment to determine location and nature of malfunction, such as leaks, breakages, and faulty
valves. Determines need for schedules and performs repair and maintenance of equipment.
Patrols unit to verify safe and efficient operating conditions. May sample liquids and gases
[SAMPLER (petrol. refin.)] and test products for chemical characteristics and color [TESTER
(petrol. refin.)]. May inspect and adjust furnaces, heaters, and damper controls. May lubricate
equipment. May clean interior of processing units by circulating chemicals and solvents through
them. May treat products [TREATER (petrol. refin.)]. May control activities of several
processing units operated in conjunction. May be designated according to process involved or
plant operated as Absorption Plant Operator (petrol. refin.); Purification Operator (petrol. refin.);
Refinery Operator, Cracking Unit (petrol. refin.); Refinery Operator, Polymerization Plant
(petrol. refin.); Refinery Operator, Reforming Unit (petrol. refin.); Refinery Operator,
Visbreaking (petrol. refin.). May be designated: Refinery Operator, Alkylation (petrol. refin.);
Refinery Operator, Coking (petrol. refin.); Refinery Operator, Crude Unit (petrol. refin.);
Refinery Operator, Gas Plant (petrol. refin.); Refinery Operator, Light-Ends Recovery (petrol.
refin.); Refinery Operator, Vapor Recovery Unit (petrol. refin.).
GOE: 06.01.03 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 8 DLU: 77
Inspects processing and storage tanks, pipelines and
fittings, stills, towers, and pumping units for defects, following specified inspection procedures:
Examines mechanical installations, instrumentation, valves, and fittings for defects, such as
cracks, corrosion, and leaks. Measures thickness of tank walls, tower walls, and pipelines, using
calipers and electronic instruments, to determine extent of corrosive damage. Drills test holes in
tank and tower walls to take samples of corrosive deposits and verify extent of damage. Installs
probes and other instruments in tanks and towers to obtain samples of corrosive deposits and to
measure rate of corrosion. Computes rate of corrosion from laboratory analysis of probe samples,
using mathematical tables and charts. Reports need for immediate repairs to mechanical
department. Prepares inspection reports to indicate nature of repairs and replacements required
and to specify safe limits of temperature and pressure to follow pending repair of unit. Inspects
construction and installation of new mechanical equipment for conformity to specifications. May
inspect operating condition of firefighting equipment. May be designated according to equipment
inspected as Still And Tank Inspector (petrol. refin.).
GOE: 05.07.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
549.360-010 PUMPER (petrol. refin.)
Controls pumps and manifold systems to circulate crude,
semiprocessed, and finished petroleum products, water, and chemical solutions through
processing, storage, and shipping departments of refinery, according to schedules: Reads
operating schedules or instructions from DISPATCHER, OIL (petrol. & gas; petrol. refin.; pipe
lines). Plans movement of products through lines to processing, storage, and shipping units,
utilizing knowledge of interconnections and capacities of pipelines, valve manifolds, pumps, and
tankage. Synchronizes activities with other pumphouses to ensure continuous flow of products
and minimum of contamination between products. Starts battery of pumps, observes pressure
meters and flowmeters, and turns valves to regulate pumping speeds according to schedules.
Turns handwheels to open line valves and direct flow of product. Signals STILL-PUMP
OPERATOR (petrol. refin.); PUMPER HELPERS (petrol. refin.); and GAUGERS (petrol. &
gas; petrol. refin.; pipe lines) by telephone or radio to operate pumps in designated units, to open
and close pipeline and tank valves, and to gauge, sample, and determine temperature of tank
contents. Records operating data, such as products and quantities pumped, stocks used, gauging
results, and operating time. May blend oils and gasolines [BLENDER (petrol. refin.)]. May
repair pumps, lines, and auxiliary equipment.
GOE: 06.02.12 STRENGTH: M GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 6 DLU: 77
Operates steam- or electric-driven pumps to circulate
crude, semiprocessed, and finished petroleum products, water, and chemical solutions through
processing, storage, and shipping departments of refinery, according to work orders: Starts
pumps in specified units, observes flowmeters and pressure meters, and turns valves and
switches to change pumping rates, as directed by PUMPER (petrol. refin.). Turns handwheels to
open or close tank and pipeline valves to direct flow of products to specified destinations.
Observes operation of pumping equipment to detect malfunctioning and leakage. Lubricates
cocks, valves, joints, and pumps, using oilcan and grease gun. Tightens bolts and screws to
adjust and repair equipment, using handtools. Gauges contents of tank, using gauging tape. May
record operating data, such as products and quantities pumped, stocks used, gauging results, and
operating time. May remove sample from tank and test it for specific gravity and color. May
repair and overhaul pumps [PUMP SERVICER (any industry)]. May blend oils or gasolines
[BLENDER (petrol. refin.)]. May communicate with PUMPER (petrol. refin.) by radio or
telephone to send and receive pumping and gauging information. May be designated according to
specialty as Cooling-Tower Operator (petrol. refin.).
GOE: 06.02.12 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M3 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
Controls continuous-treating or batch-treating equipment
to process petroleum products, such as gasoline, kerosene, and lubricating oils, with chemicals,
solvents, steam, clay, and hydrogen to remove impurities and to improve color, odor, and
stability, according to specifications: Moves and sets levers, switches, dials, and handwheels to
admit products and treating agents to processing units in specified ratio; to direct flow of
products through treating stages, such as mixing, precipitating, and neutralizing; and to regulate
temperatures, pressures, and circulation rates of treating equipment. Observes temperature
gauges, pressure gauges, and flowmeters; records readings; and compiles operating records.
Patrols unit to detect malfunctions and leaks. Opens bleeder valves to sample products and tests
them for chemical characteristics, specific gravity, and color, or sends sample to laboratory for
analysis. Reprocesses products or pumps them to storage tanks, according to test results and
laboratory recommendations. Opens valves to drain sludge from units. May repair and lubricate
equipment. May treat products, using hydrogen-catalytic process. May operate refrigerating
equipment [REFRIGERATING ENGINEER (any industry)]. May add dyes or fortifying
chemicals to product [BLENDER (petrol. refin.)]. May be designated according to product
treated as Crude-Oil Treater (petrol. refin.); Wax Treater (petrol. refin.); treating agent used as
Acid Treater (petrol. refin.); Hydrogen Treater (petrol. refin.); plant operated as Clay-Plant
Treater (petrol. refin.); Naphtha-Plant Treater (petrol. refin.); Solvent-Plant Treater (petrol.
refin.); or type of operation as Batch-Unit Treater (petrol. refin.).
GOE: 06.02.12 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
Tests compressed gases for moisture content, purity, ratio
of gases in mixture, and cylinder pressure, using standard testing equipment and following
specified procedures: Drains gas samples from tanks, or rolls cylinders to test station. Adjusts
test equipment, such as volumetric moisture tester, burette, conductometer, and pressure gauges,
according to type or mixture of gases as shown on chart. Records test procedures and results in
log. Prepares and places identifying tags on cylinders or tanks. Notifies supervisor of deviations
from specifications. May test accuracy of calibrations on pressure gauges, using dead-weight
tester. May mix gases according to customer specifications. May vaporize liquid gases and fill
tube trailers. May measure percentage of carbon monoxide in truck cabs, using automatic
gas-metering device or by spraying chemical from syringe into atmosphere and matching degree
of discoloration against color chart.
GOE: 06.03.01 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M3 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
549.367-010 INSPECTOR (build. mat., nec)
Tests samples of composition shingles and rolls of coated
roofing felt for conformance to specifications: Weighs bundles of shingles and rolls of roofing
felt to verify gross weight with label weight, and records data on production report. Examines
surface of shingles for uniformity of color, and feels slate to determine that slate is evenly
distributed. Cuts strips from shingles, using knife, and actuates scratch tester to determine if slate
is embedded to specifications. Calculates percentage of slate loss after scratch test, using balance
scales, and notifies COATER, SLATE (build. mat., nec) of results. Measures shingles as they
pass on conveyor, using tape rule. May test material samples for porosity, time required for
saturation, and light-reflective characteristics, using specified test equipment.
GOE: 06.03.01 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
Operates automatically controlled natural-gas treating
unit in oil field to render gas suitable for fuel and for pipeline transportation: Opens valves to
admit gas and specified chemicals into treating vessel where moisture is absorbed and impurities
removed. Adjusts controls of auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, heating coils, and cooling
tower. Reads temperature and pressure gauges, and adjusts controls to keep heat and pressure at
level of maximum efficiency within safe operating limits. Performs routine tests or delivers
samples to laboratory to determine qualities of gas, such as Btu value, flame candlepower, and
specific gravity, and proportions of elements, such as methane, propane, and natural gasoline.
Drains samples of boiler water from treating unit for laboratory analysis. Adds specified
chemicals to water to keep heating and cooling systems in working order. May adjust and repair
gas meters and governors, using handtools [METER REPAIRER (any industry)]. May change
charts on meters equipped with automatic recorders. May advise and assist workers repairing gas
meters, regulators (governors), and other control instruments.
GOE: 06.02.12 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M3 L2 SVP: 6 DLU: 77
Controls processing equipment to separate recoverable oil
from refinery sewage system: Starts pumps, observes flowmeters and pressure meters, and turns
valves to regulate directional flow of oil, water, solids, chemicals, and air, according to operating
procedures. Turns handwheels to control skimming devices that collect $T3sprung oil$T1 from
reservoirs of separation units. Opens valves on steam heat-exchanger to raise temperature of
skimmed oil to treating temperature. Mixes and blends caustic cleansing and demulsifying
chemicals into oil to remove impurities and water. Turns valves to pump reclaimed oil to storage
tanks, solids to disposal unit, and water to oxidation ponds or to separator unit for recycling.
Records amount of oil reclaimed, amount of water or impurities removed, and specified data
concerning operating condition of processing equipment.
GOE: 06.02.12 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M3 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Operates variety of pumps and auxiliary equipment,
following standard procedures to extract light oil (crude benzol) from coke-oven gas: Turns
valves and starts pumps to admit gas and wash oil to still and steam to heating coil. Reads gauges
and thermometers and regulates pumps to control temperature, pressure, and rate of flow of
materials. Pumps washed gas to processing station or storage. Admits steam to coil to separate
light oil from wash oil. Pumps light oil to benzol plant or storage and wash oil through heat
exchangers and coolers for reuse in system. Drains water and sludge from tanks. Cleans
gaugelines, gauge glasses, and decanters. Records oil and water temperatures and quantity of
light oil extracted.
GOE: 06.02.17 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M3 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
Inspects crude and refined petroleum before and after
transfer from terminal tanks to ship tanks, to determine if it meets prescribed standards: Lowers
sample container into ship tanks to obtain sample of oil residue and into terminal tanks to sample
oil, or opens bleeder valves on pipelines to obtain sample. Determines amount and type of
bottom sediment, water, and foreign substance present in oil sample, using centrifugal tester and
following standard formulas. Lowers thermometer into tanks to obtain temperature reading, and
determines quantity of oil in ship tanks, using calibrated tape and conversion tables. Records test
results. Turns valves to close tanks, inspects valves for leaks, and clamps seal around valves to
secure tank contents. Prepares, verifies, and examines cargo ladings, oil transportation records,
and export records. May direct BOAT LOADER (water trans.) I in taking samples and assist in
loading and unloading oil. May lubricate and adjust valves, using grease gun, oilcan, and
handtools.
GOE: 05.07.05 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M3 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
549.585-010 ACETYLENE-PLANT OPERATOR (chemical)
Tends generating equipment that processes
calcium-carbide crystals and water into acetylene gas: Turns valves, level gauge, and thermostat
to raise and heat water to prescribed level and temperature in generator. Dumps specified
quantity of calcium-carbide crystals into hopper, bolts in cover, and starts generator. Opens
hopper gate and starts vibrator that sifts crystals into generator. Records amount of time
consumed during operation and cylinder shipping data. May tend compressor. May ascertain
level of acidity or alkalinity of gas with litmus paper, and test filled cylinders for leaks by
brushing on chemical solution. May fill cylinders with compressed gas [CYLINDER FILLER
(chemical)].
GOE: 06.04.11 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Performs any combination of following tasks in
establishment making compressed and liquefied gas: Loads cylinders or ton containers on
vehicles, using handtruck or chain hoist, and records type and quantity of cylinders. Examines
returned cylinders for surface defects, such as dents, cracks, and burns, and rolls cylinders to
designated work area. Removes valves and installs reconditioned valves on cylinders, using
wrenches. Connects exhaust manifold to cylinders and turns valve to draw off residual gas.
Bounces or hammers cylinders to loosen rust and scale, and inserts water, steam, and air nozzles
and turns valves to clean and dry cylinders. Tests filled cylinders for leaks by brushing or
spraying chemical solution around valve. Weighs filled cylinders on platform scale and records
weight. Screws protection cap over valve and ties warning and identification tags on cylinder.
Wraps cakes of dry ice in paper and stores them in icehouse. May clean cylinder exteriors with
wire brush. May place cylinders on heating rack to expand gas to ensure complete removal. May
be known according to work performed as Blow-Off Worker (chemical); Cylinder Handler
(chemical); Cylinder Valver (chemical); Hoist-Cylinder Loader (chemical); Ice Handler
(chemical); Valve Steamer (chemical). May be designated: Cylinder Checker (chemical);
Cylinder Devalver (chemical); Cylinder Steamer (chemical); Ton-Container Shipper (chemical).
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Collects samples of petroleum products from various
parts of refinery for laboratory analysis, using sample container: Samples contents of tank cars,
processing units, stills, and pipelines by lowering sample container into contents at various
depths, or by opening bleeder valves to release flow of products into container. Collects samples
taken by other workers. Pours samples from containers into sample bottles and ties identification
tags to bottles or marks identifying information on them. Delivers samples to laboratory for
analysis. May convey messages between laboratory and processing units. May collect samples of
other materials for laboratory analysis.
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
549.587-018 SAMPLER (elec. equip.)
Digs, weighs, and prepares ground samples of coal and
pitch, used in making carbon electrodes, for laboratory testing: Digs sample from designated
area, using shovel or sampling stick. Places samples into containers and labels or writes
identifying information on containers. Weighs, crushes, screens, and reweighs materials in
laboratory to prepare sample for testing. Records information pertaining to size distribution of
respective materials.
GOE: 05.12.07 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Operates machines and equipment to dehydrate,
pulverize, mix, and mold ingredients to produce fuel briquettes: Shovels or empties sacks of
materials into hoppers or bins, or starts elevator-conveyors. Turns valves, handwheels, or
rheostats to move and control flow of fuels, water, and dry or liquid binders to machines. Starts
conveyors, rotary drier, mixers, pulverizer, mixing augers, and compressing machines. Inspects
briquettes and adjusts flow of materials to produce briquettes of specified dimensions. Removes
and replaces broken bolts and worn shafts, using handtools. Lubricates machinery or directs
oiling of equipment. May be designated according to type of briquette produced as
Barbecue-Briquette-Machine Operator (fabrication, nec); Charcoal-Briquette-Machine Operator
(fabrication, nec); Coal-Briquette-Machine Operator (fabrication, nec).
GOE: 06.02.17 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Tends mixing machine, autoclave, and drier to mix, pack,
solidify, and dry asbestos, dirt, charcoal, lime, water, and other ingredients to form absorbent
packing for compressed acetylene gas: Meters out water and powdered ingredients, and dumps
them into mixer. Starts agitator to mix ingredients for specified period of time. Opens chute to
transfer mixture to vibrator. Clamps cylinders to vibrator, and connects funnels and packing rods
to cylinders. Starts vibrator and rods that sift and pack mixture into cylinders. Weighs cylinders
to ascertain amount of mixture packed. Rolls cylinders into autoclave, and turns valve to
specified pressure level to solidify packing. Rolls cylinders into drier, and turns thermostat to
heat cylinders. Installs valves and safety plugs on cylinders, and places them on scale. Connects
acetone feedlines to cylinders, using handtools, and turns valves to fill cylinders with acetone,
according to specifications.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
549.682-010 GREASE MAKER (petrol. refin.)
Controls gas- or steam-heated kettles to produce various
grades of lubricating grease: Pours specified quantities of ingredients, such as melted fats,
mineral oils, and soda or lime base, into kettle, and starts agitator to stir mixture to required
consistency. Adjusts kettle temperature controls to form basic soap from mixture. Turns off heat
and adds water, dye, and various mineral oils to soap in designated proportions for
emulsification. Stirs and reheats mixture to produce grease of required texture.
GOE: 06.04.12 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
549.684-010 PUMPER HELPER (petrol. refin.)
Assists STILL-PUMP OPERATOR (petrol. refin.) and
PUMPER (petrol. refin.) in pumping crude, semiprocessed, and finished petroleum products,
water, and chemical solutions through processing, storage, and shipping departments of refinery:
Turns valves and switches to start and regulate operation of pumping units. Turns handwheels to
open and close pipeline and tankage valves to direct flow of product to destination. Inspects
pumps, lines, and tankage valves for leaks and malfunctioning. Lubricates valves and pumps.
Tightens connections, using wrenches. Gauges contents of tanks, using tape gauge or automatic
remote-controlled gauging equipment. Takes temperature readings by lowering thermometer into
tank. Draws samples of product by lowering sample container into tank or by opening bleeder
valves on pipelines to draw sample. Loads barges and tank cars. May make specific gravity and
color tests. May clean equipment. May use radio or telephone to communicate with PUMPER
(petrol. refin.). May blend and dye gasolines, using standardized formulas, and prepare blending
report. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.12 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
549.685-010 AIR-TABLE OPERATOR (mine & quarry)
Tends pneumatic coal-cleaning table that blows coal dust,
sulfur, and other impurities from coal as it passes through preparation plant: Starts machine and
adjusts valve to regulate air pressure. Observes coal as it passes over cleaning table and removes
oversized lumps, rocks, or foreign matter. Adjusts and lubricates mechanical parts of machine,
using handtools, grease gun, and oilcan.
GOE: 06.04.08 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Tends vacuum-filter dewaterer and gas-fired pan-drier to
prepare flake graphite from mill slurry: Starts pumps, filter, and drag mechanism on pan-drier.
Lights gas burners on drier with torch and turns valves to regulate temperature as judged by color
of flame. Turns valves to admit graphite slurry into dewaterer which extracts water (by means of
vacuum exerted through rotating filter paddles) and discharges damp graphite onto pan of drier.
Judges degree of dryness of graphite as drag mechanism moves it along length of drier pan.
Adjusts drying rate by regulating input rate of graphite slurry into dewaterer. Removes filter
paddles and replaces filter cloths (socks), using mechanic's handtools.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
549.685-018 MOLDER, WAX (petrol. refin.)
Tends equipment that molds wax recovered from
processed petroleum into cakes: Turns valves to fill molds with hot wax. Moves controls to
circulate chilling fluid through molds, solidifying wax. Removes wax cakes from molds.
GOE: 06.04.12 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Tends machine that winds asphalt-coated roofing felt into
rolls of specified length and width: Threads felt through feed rollers and inserts end in takeup
reel. Starts machine that automatically weighs and ejects completed roll after specified weight
has been wound. Depresses pedal to activate knife that severs roll from continuous feed after
specified weight has been attained. May change gears to vary size and weight of rolls, using
handtools.
GOE: 06.04.09 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends screening and blending machine that removes
rocks and twigs from coarse coke and mixes it with fine-ground coke to produce blended mix
used to pack carbon electrodes in graphite furnaces: Shovels or dumps coarse coke onto vibrating
screens. Starts screens that separate rocks, twigs, and other materials from coke. Starts conveyors
that carry sifted coke from screening area and fine-ground coke from storage bins to top of
blending tanks and dumps them into tanks. Starts blender blades that mix coke. Turns valves to
release blended mix from blending tanks into storage tanks for removal to graphite furnaces.
GOE: 06.04.12 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
549.685-030 TREATER HELPER (petrol. refin.)
Assists TREATER (petrol. refin.) in processing
petroleum products, such as gasoline, kerosene, oils, and wax, with chemicals, steam, water, or
air to remove impurities, such as sulfur: Examines pipelines and valves for leaks. Turns valves to
charge equipment with product to be treated and to draw off water and spent chemicals after
treatment and separation. Adds treating chemicals, such as sulfur and litharge, to product by
turning valves or by dumping chemicals directly into equipment. Lubricates, adjusts, and
performs minor maintenance on equipment and machinery as directed. May regulate pump
speeds to control circulation of solution and product through unit. May gauge tanks with
calibrated rod or tape to determine quantity of content [GAUGER (petrol. & gas; petrol. refin.;
pipe lines)]. May make chemical, specific gravity, and color tests of product and treating solution
to determine process conditions. May draw samples of product for laboratory analysis. Performs
other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.12 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Assists WASH-OIL-PUMP OPERATOR (steel & rel.) in
extracting light oil (crude benzol) from coke-oven gas: Opens valves and starts equipment. Reads
gauges and records data as directed. Cleans coils, equipment, and work areas, using hose, water,
cleaning agents, and broom. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry)
Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.12 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
549.685-038 WAX MOLDER (foundry; jewelry-silver.)
Tends semiautomatic wax-molding machine that
produces wax patterns used in lost-wax casting process: Sprays interior surface of die with
parting agent. Places die against stops in bed of machine and starts machine that forces melted
wax into die by injection or centrifugal process. Loosens pattern from die, using airhose.
Removes pattern from die and inspects it for defects. Cleans excess wax from pattern, using
knife. May pour melted wax into holding cup of machine. May be designated according to
molding process used as Centrifugal-Wax Molder (foundry; jewelry-silver.); Injection-Wax
Molder (foundry; jewelry-silver.).
GOE: 06.04.09 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
549.685-042 UTILITY OPERATOR III (chemical)
Tends pumps that refill air and hydrogen purification
filters with water and solutions to maintain operating levels: Reads gauges to check levels of
water, liquid nitrogen, and caustic solution in air and hydrogen purification filters. Starts pumps
that refill purification filters with water or other solutions to maintain specified levels. Cleans
and changes filters of air and hydrogen driers. Records pressure and temperature readings of
compressors, filters, and driers.
GOE: 06.04.11 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 86
Assists BRIQUETTE-MACHINE OPERATOR
(fabrication, nec) in dehydrating, pulverizing, mixing, and molding ingredients to produce fuel
briquettes: Inserts suction hose into opening in top of tank trucks and starts motor to transfer
powdered charcoal, coal, or coke from truck to storage. Shovels or dumps sacked briquette
ingredients into hoppers. Scrapes ingredients from drying oven with scraper and shovels
ingredients onto conveyor. Pounds on conveyor pipes with hammer or woodblock to loosen
clogged material. Lubricates machines and removes and installs machine parts as directed by
BRIQUETTE-MACHINE OPERATOR (fabrication, nec).
GOE: 06.04.12 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
Installs rolls of untreated roofing felt on feedrack and
prepares roll for continuous asphalt-saturating process with aid of another worker: Inserts spindle
in mandrel, pushes roll onto feedrack, and secures holding devices over spindle ends. Cuts away
roll covering, using knife, threads end of felt through rollers, and splices end to end of previous
roll with tape and hot iron. Inspects felt as roll unwinds and repairs defects, such as holes and
tears, using tape and iron.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
549.687-010 CHASER, TAR (steel & rel.) alternate titles: tar chaser; tar runner
Removes tar, pitch, and carbon accumulated in
coke-collecting mains, using chisel bar: Lifts plugs from collecting main, using hook. Places disk
over plughole and shoves chisel bar through center hole of disk. Twists bar to pry tar from walls
of main. Removes tar and pitch from traps, using spooning bar. Sweeps and cleans area. Cleans
spray nozzles of collecting mains, using wire-cleaning tool. May apply steam to loosen residue
from walls of collecting mains.
GOE: 06.04.39 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
549.687-014 HOTHOUSE WORKER (chemical)
Replaces burner tips, gas pipe, and carbon-collecting
channels (flat surfaces) in hothouses (burner enclosures) used to produce carbon black by
channel process, using wrenches and pipe-fitting tools. Cleans carbon dust from equipment and
work area, using brooms and brushes.
GOE: 06.04.34 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
549.687-018 LABORER, PETROLEUM REFINERY (petrol. refin.) alternate titles:
process helper
Performs any combination of following tasks in refinery:
Digs ditches, builds dikes and levees, and fills holes with earth, rock, sand, and asphalt gravels,
using pick and shovel. Smooths ground surfaces and roadways, using hand tamper. Cleans
refining equipment. Removes debris from roadways and work areas, and sprays and hoes weeds.
Shovels sand and gravel off vehicles and dumps or shovels cement and sand into mixers. Mixes
and pours cement and transports cement to forms with wheelbarrow. Unloads materials, such as
tools, equipment, sacks of cement, sand, catalyst, salt, and lime, and oil barrels from freight cars
and trucks, manually or with handtruck; and stacks barrels and sacks for storage. Uncrates
equipment and parts, such as fractionating or treating towers and bubble trays, using pry bar and
hammer; and installs bubble caps, using wrenches. Rips open sacks and dumps chemicals and
catalysts into mixing, treating, or storage tanks. Dopes pipelines to prevent corrosion, using
doping pot and tar. Changes hoist cables, and rigs chain hoists, rope blocks, power winches, and
gin poles used to move or raise equipment. Skims oil from cooling water in water boxes. May be
designated according to section of refinery in which work is performed as Laborer, Filter Plant
(petrol. refin.).
GOE: 05.12.03 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
549.687-022 MUD-MIXER HELPER (steel & rel.)
Shovels clay, cinders, coke dust, and refuse scraped from
oven doors into wheelbarrow, and transfers materials to MUD-MIXER OPERATOR (smelt. &
refin.; steel & rel.) for mixing and eventual use in sealing coke-oven doors. Unloads mixed mud
from trucks at mud distribution stations, using shovel and wheelbarrow. May clean coke-oven
doors and standpipes, using rags.
GOE: 06.04.30 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
55 OCCUPATIONS IN PROCESSING OF CHEMICALS, PLASTICS,
SYNTHETICS, RUBBER, PAINT, AND RELATED PRODUCTS
This division includes occupations concerned with
manufacturing basic chemicals, such as acids, alkalies, salts, and organic chemicals; chemical
products to be used in further manufacture, such as synthetic organic fibers, synthetic rubber, dry
colors, and pigments; finished chemical products to be used as materials in other industries, such
as paints, fertilizers, and explosives; plastics powders, granules, pellets, liquids; plastics sheets,
blocks, rods, tubes, and laminations; and rubber-stock shapes and objects from natural, synthetic,
or reclaimed rubber.
550 MIXING AND BLENDING OCCUPATIONS
This group includes occupations concerned with
combining, mingling, or thoroughly fusing materials to produce a single mass or compound or to
achieve a desired quality of texture, color, or similar characteristic.
550.131-010 COSMETICS SUPERVISOR (pharmaceut.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in producing liquid, powder, and cream cosmetics: Observes operation of machines to detect
malfunctions and directs workers to replace defective parts, such as micro-sifters, mixer brushes,
and screens. Blends color bases, following formulas. Examines liquid filterings for clarity and
color prior to storage. Examines product for conformance to specifications. Performs other duties
as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.01.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
550.132-010 SUPERVISOR II (chemical)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in mixing and packaging chemicals for use in insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and soil
fumigants, utilizing knowledge of chemicals and machine operations: Records on batch card
quantity and type chemicals required to obtain mixture, using chart. Draws sample from mixing
tank, using syringe, and tests dissolvability of liquid in water to determine that product meets
specifications. Observes workers to ensure products are processed according to specifications.
Trains new workers in methods and techniques of chemical mixing. Performs other duties as
described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.01.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M2 L3 SVP: 6 DLU: 77
550.132-014 SUPERVISOR, FISH BAIT PROCESSING (toy-sport equip.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in mixing, canning, labeling, and packing paste fish bait: Inspects mixture during processing to
ensure conformance to specifications in color, scent, and consistency. Changes formula
ingredients or mixing process to ensure adherence to standards. Observes machine operations to
determine that product meets quality standards. Trains workers in machine operation and process
methods. Performs other 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 mixing colors for use in printing textiles: Schedules mixing of colors to correspond with
production schedule and issues formulas to workers. Compares color smears and printed samples
with standard color swatches to determine if mixed colors meet specifications. Alters formulas if
colors on printed sample do not match colors on sample swatch, utilizing knowledge of colors
and printing requirements. Examines surplus color returned from printshop and schedules its use
in other formulas. Inventories and requisitions supplies, such as base colors, starch, oils, and
chemicals. Trains workers in operation of machines and equipment. 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
550.135-014 MIXING SUPERVISOR (plastic prod.)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in mixing plastic resins, color pigments, and additives for use in machine molding of plastic
items: Reviews production records for each molding machine to determine amount of plastic
mixture used and whether amount available is sufficient to fill existing orders, and notifies
production control personnel of findings. Determines amount of virgin plastic needed to combine
with reground material and reformulates mixing order to meet production requirements.
Examines samples of rejected products to determine cause of defect and recommends corrective
action, based on knowledge of ingredients and molding machine operations. Trains new
employees. Confers with management and subordinates to resolve production problems.
Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 5 DLU: 86
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in compounding, weighing, and packaging of sulfonated oils, esters, stearates, and industrial
soaps: Directs workers in compounding ingredients, using knowledge of chemical properties and
reactions of ingredients. Reviews cumulative weight charts and examines compounds in process
to detect discrepancies in weight, odor, clarity, and color. Designates type and size of container
for packaging, according to product. Reviews laboratory analysis of samples and orders changes
in process specifications, according to knowledge of chemical processes, ingredient
characteristics, and experience with specific products. Performs other duties as described under
SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.01.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 8 DLU: 77
550.137-014 SUPERVISOR, PASTE MIXING (chemical)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in mixing ingredients of pastes used to form cores or to line cans of dry cells. Computes amounts
of ingredients required from work orders and formulas. 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
550.137-018 SUPERVISOR, SHIPPING (chemical)
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged
in milling, blending, bagging, and shipping dry glue: Directs workers in moving and assembling
prescribed amounts and kinds of glue for blending and shipment. Inspects assembled items and
verifies amounts to ensure compliance with specifications. Directs worker to blend ingredients
for specified period of time. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any
industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M2 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
Operates $T3frothing machine$T1 to mix air with latex
for use in making foam rubber products: Observes gauges and turns valves to regulate flow of
latex and air into frothing tank. Starts agitators in frothing tank to mix air with latex. Weighs out
specified quantity of mixed latex and compares with formula to determine density of latex.
Drains latex from frothing tank into holding tanks. Signals POURER (rubber goods) when latex
is ready for molds. Regulates temperature and spray pumps in preconditioning chamber to heat
and coat molds in preparation for loading.
GOE: 06.02.13 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
550.381-010 COLOR MATCHER (leather mfg.; plastic-synth.; tex. prod., nec)
Mixes pigments or color concentrate to formulate
coloring solutions used in dyeing leather or coated fabrics: Compares sample of desired color
with standard color specifications to determine pigments required. Weighs and mixes pigments
or concentrate with thinning and drying solutions until mixture matches sample. Dyes piece of
leather or coated fabric and compares it with sample to verify color. May examine color of
dispersed pigment, using color-checking lamps. May weigh, add, and mix ingredients to correct
color discrepancy. Records specifications necessary to produce desired color.
GOE: 06.02.32 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
550.381-014 TINTER (paint & varnish) alternate titles: color matcher; color shader;
finish mixer; paint tinter; shader
Mixes pigments or base colors with paints, enamels, or
lacquers to match standard or sample colors, following formulas and standard color samples:
Starts agitator in tank filled with basic paint product. Pours pigments or base colors from
containers and dumps specified amounts into tank to color basic product. Smears sample of batch
on glass or paper, using spatula or brush, and compares sample with standard color, using
colorimeter. Repeats operation to attain specified shade. Records ingredients added on batch
ticket. Ladles sample into container, writes identifying data on container, and submits sample to
laboratory for final color, gloss, weight, and viscosity tests. May add materials to thin batch
[THINNER (paint & varnish) 550.585-038]. May remove foreign matter from batch, using
centrifuge [CENTRIFUGE OPERATOR (paint & varnish) 551.685-034]. May weigh sample and
calculate weight per gallon. May determine specific gravity, using hydrometer. May test for
viscosity, using viscometer. May be designated according to product colored as Enamel Shader
(paint & varnish); Lacquer Shader (paint & varnish); Latex-Paint Shader (paint & varnish);
Oil-Paint Shader (paint & varnish).
GOE: 06.02.11 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 6 DLU: 78
550.382-010 COLOR MAKER (chemical)
Controls equipment to make dyes from coal tar
derivatives: Measures coal tar derivatives, using balance scale or graduated container, dumps
them and required amounts of sodium salt of nitrous acid with hydrochloric acid into vat of
water, and starts agitator to make chromogen (dye-forming substance). Adds ice to chromogen to
maintain temperature at prescribed level. Dips litmus paper into chromogen to determine its
acidity. Adds required amounts of auxochromes (salt-forming materials) to chromogen to strike
(form) dye. Tests acidity of dye, using pH meter, and corrects variances from standard by adding
specified acid or alkali to dye.
GOE: 06.02.11 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
550.382-014 COLOR MAKER (tex. prod., nec)
Operates machines to mix or grind daub, printing ink
color, and color pigments, for artificial leather: Calculates batch size according to roll yardage to
be coated. Weighs and measures, according to formula, components, such as ball mill mix, color
pigments, and oils to attain colors and specified consistency. Moves components to agitator or
ball mill mixers and roll grinders for processing, using handtruck. Dumps ingredients into and
starts machines that grind and mix them. Collects color sample and compares it with color
standard. Adds ingredients, such as white, clear, or colored pigments, or thinner to correct color
discrepancies. Prepares new color batches when drum content in inventory storage is low. Lifts
and moves drums, using portable air-operated hydraulic hoist. May be designated according to
operation performed as Ball-Mill Mixer (tex. prod., nec); Daub-Color Matcher (tex. prod., nec);
Daub-Color Mixer (tex. prod., nec); Grinding Operator (tex. prod., nec); Print-Color Matcher
(tex. prod., nec); Print-Color Mixer (tex. prod., nec).
GOE: 06.02.11 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
Controls mixing machine and auxiliary equipment to
blend ingredients for explosives, such as dynamite, smokeless powder, and solid-propellant
rocket fuel: Weighs out and charges specified quantities of solid materials into mixer, or feeds
preweighed materials into mixing chamber. Meters prescribed quantities of liquid chemical
agents, such as nitroglycerin, wetting agents, catalysts, or solvents into machine. Starts mixer to
blend ingredients for specified time or until prescribed reaction occurs. Tilts mixer to discharge
contents, moves dump lever, or shovels materials into containers for storage, shipment, or further
processing. May compute quantities of chemical agents required for batch of given size,
according to formula. May tend auxiliary equipment units, such as dissolving tanks, oven, or
vibrating screens, to prepare or further process materials before or after mixing. When blending
ingredients for pyrotechnic tracer shells, is designated Composition Mixer (chemical). When
mixing nitroglycerin and dry ingredients to produce dynamite, regulating mixer speed and
ingredients according to grade and type of dynamite specified, is designated Dope Mixer
(chemical).
GOE: 06.02.18 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Operates mixing machine to blend ingredients into
compounds for processing: Loads ingredients into mixing machine hopper from conveyor,
scales, or handtrucks, or directs other workers in performing this task. Starts machine and adjusts
valves to admit steam or cooling fluids to steam jacket or devices in mixing chamber to aid in
blending and densifying mixture. Operates machine until mixture reaches desired consistency,
and turns lever to unload mixture into container, conveyor, or mill for sheeting. May operate
auxiliary equipment to break up, grind, dry mix, or otherwise prepare mixture for final
processing. May tend automatic mixing machine. May be designated according to trade name of
machine.
GOE: 06.02.13 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 78
Controls equipment, such as dissolving and mixing
drums, catalyst chillers, heat exchangers, filters, moisturizer, vacuum strippers, pumps, and
auxiliary equipment to dissolve and blend catalytic agents with isobutylene extract, and mix
additive chemicals used to slurry butyl polymers: Empties catalyst from drums into dissolving
drum to maintain specified concentration. Turns valves and instrument control dials on units and
control panel to maintain required temperatures, pressures, and flow rates. Starts pumps that
blend catalyst and feed stock in specified proportions and circulate catalyst through moisturizer,
chillers, filters, and vacuum strippers. Weighs solid chemicals in required batches. Starts mixing
tanks to blend additive chemicals used to slurry butane polymers. Pumps additives to storage
drums. Turns valves or lowers liter bottle into vessels to take samples for laboratory tests.
Gauges storage tanks. Records meter and gauge readings, quantities of chemicals used, and other
operating information.
GOE: 06.02.13 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
Operates one or more mixing machines to combine tar,
asbestos fiber, asphalt, or similar ingredients to make roof coating and cement: Starts mixing
machine and pump and opens line valve to admit asphalt into mixing machine. Observes
indicator or measuring stick and stops asphalt flow when specified amount has entered mixing
machine. Dumps specified ingredients through well into mixing tank or starts conveyor and
dumps ingredients onto conveyor leading to mixing machine. Reads ammeter to determine
consistency of mixture and adds materials as needed, or visually determines when mixture has
attained consistency and stops mixing machine. Draws off sample of mixture for laboratory
testing. Turns lock bolts to open lines between mixing tank and storage tank, using wrench.
Keeps record of batch made, including deviations from written formula.
GOE: 06.02.18 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
550.382-034 SOLUTIONS OPERATOR (plastic-synth.)
Controls equipment to blend butadiene-styrene latexes
together with processing oils, stabilizers, and other additives to produce various kinds of
synthetic rubber according to formulas: Turns valves to connect pipelines from storage tanks to
blending tanks or weigh tanks. Starts pumps and agitators. Turns valves to discharge blended
materials from tanks into streams for coagulation. Pumps latex into blending tanks to obtain
specified mixtures. Gauges tank or observes markings on side of tank to verify specified volumes
of each type of latex. Observes dials and pumps specified amounts of additive materials into
weigh tanks. Discharges additives into blending tanks. Takes samples of blends for laboratory
testing. Records blend data in logs.
GOE: 06.02.13 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
550.485-010 CHEMICAL MIXER (photofinishing)
Tends machine that mixes specified chemicals and
liquids according to formula to prepare solutions for use in processing exposed film: Opens
valves and starts pumps to transfer specified amount and type of liquid from storage tank into
mixing tanks. Weighs specified chemicals on scale and dumps chemicals into mixing tank.
Activates mixing tank agitators and sets timer to mix ingredients for specified period of time.
Observes gauge readings on mixing tank and adjusts temperature and flowmeter controls when
readings vary from established norms. Obtains sample of solution in tube and tests for acidity or
alkalinity, using pH meter. Submits sample of solution to laboratory for analysis, reviews
analysis, and adds required amounts of chemicals to attain solution of specified standard. Opens
valves and pumps solution into storage tank. May recover silver or other chemical solid from
used solution by electrolysis, using reclamation tank, or by chemical precipitation, using
centrifuge.
GOE: 06.02.11 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 6 DLU: 77
550.485-018 PAINT MIXER, MACHINE (any industry)
Tends paint-mixing machines that mix paint, lacquer, and
stain: Attaches powered mixer to barrels of unmixed paint and starts mixer to stir paint for
specified time to obtain specified consistency. Computes amounts and weights of paint, lacquer,
solvent, or thinner required from standard formula, and pours specified amounts into mixing
machine. Starts mixer and allows it to run for prescribed time to attain specified viscosity and
color. Measures viscosity, using viscosimeter and stop watch. May pump paint from central
pumping station to spray booths. May filter paint or pyroxylin to remove impurities. May
maintain record of paint issued and inventory of supplies on hand.
GOE: 06.04.11 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
550.485-022 POWDER BLENDER AND POURER (chemical)
Tends equipment that blends various types of propellent
powders used in manufacture of small arms ammunition: Examines and verifies powder with
identifying data on container and type of powder specified on work order. Pours powder from
containers into partitioned hopper and turns knob to adjust rate of flow from hopper
compartments according to powder blend proportions. Verifies accuracy of hopper adjustment by
drawing powder sample from each hopper compartment, using stopwatch to time flow, and
weighing samples and calculating rate of flow; or by starting agitator that shakes powders into
blending tube, separating blended powders according to grain size, using sieve, and weighing
each size. Readjusts hopper controls as indicated by rate-of-flow or sieve test until powder
proportions match specifications. Replaces full containers of blended powder under discharge
tube. May fill small containers with powder by hand.
GOE: 06.04.11 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends mechanical equipment, such as jaw crusher,
disintegrator, ball mill, swing hammer mill, agitator sifter, and silk screen shakers that pulverize
and sift ingredients of propellent and priming powders preparatory to blending: Feeds raw
material into machine or hopper, using hands or scoop. Adjusts machines to reduce material to
granules of desired size by turning screw, using spanner wrench, to adjust space between
reciprocating crusher jaws, or turning rheostat to regulate vibrator speed controlling rate of flow
into disintegrator, or changing number of balls or hammers in mills, depending on type of
machine used. Tends agitator-sifter to sift pulverized ingredients to obtain granules within
specified grain size in desired proportions. Sends sample to laboratory and computes quantity of
individual grain size to be added or screened out to bring blend to acceptable proportions.
Changes screens, using wrench, to produce desired size granules. Pours sifted material into drum
and rolls drum on floor to blend material. Tends shaker machine to sift pulverized glass through
silk screen for blending in priming mixture. May hand blend priming compounds.
GOE: 06.02.18 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
Mixes, stores, and issues metal bonding adhesives for use
by workers assembling metal parts for aircraft, missile and space vehicles, marine craft, or trailer
parts: Measures and weighs ingredients according to formula to obtain specified weight and
proportion, using scales, balances, and graduated vessels. Dumps ingredients into machine, and
starts machine that mixes ingredients into adhesives. Removes adhesives from machine and
stores them in bins. Requisitions ingredients, issues adhesives to workers, and keeps records of
disposition of materials.
GOE: 06.02.32 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
550.565-010 PRIMER-POWDER BLENDER, DRY (ordnance)
Tends equipment that blends and screens dry explosive
powders in cloth, cone-shaped mixing and screening device to make primer powder for
center-fire cartridges: Selects and carries predetermined quantities of ingredients from storage
magazines and dryhouse to mixing house. Positions containers in specified order on dumping
shelf of mixing device. Moves dump arm by remote control from behind cement wall to empty
containers in mixing bag. Turns mixing crank specified number of times to move bag center up
and down to blend powders, observing operations in mirrors set at angles. Pours blended powder
into rubber containers, marks with identifying data, and carries them to storage magazines.
Washes equipment and premises to prevent accumulation of explosive dust. Mends and replaces
torn mixing bags, using needle and thread. Repairs screens and attaches bags to wall of mixing
cylinder, using special lacing and tying technique. May blend wet mixtures [PRIMER-POWDER
BLENDER, WET (chemical)].
GOE: 06.04.11 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
550.582-010 PRIMER-POWDER BLENDER, WET (chemical)
Controls mixing kettles to blend explosive ingredients
and produce wet priming mixture used in rim-fire cartridges: Carries prescribed quantities of dry
powder, ground glass, liquid gum, and other ingredients from storage house to control house.
Measures and mixes specified amounts of ingredients in rubber basin, using rubber spatula.
Carries initial mixture to isolated mixing house and scoops it into mixing machine. Returns to
control house and starts mixer, using switch on control panel. Stops mixer at designated intervals
to add ingredients and to examine mixture to detect degree of dryness, adding water as required
to prevent ignition of mixture during blending. Scoops blended mixture into rubber containers
(boats), marks boats with identifying data, and carries them to storage house. Washes equipment
and premises to prevent accumulation of explosive material. May prepare ingredients for
blending.
GOE: 06.02.18 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
550.582-014 WEIGHER-BULKER (chemical)
Operates battery of agitator-equipped tanks to blend base
perfume fragrances for use in items, such as soaps, perfumes, and insecticides: Rolls drums or
trays of solid material into heating chamber to melt and prepare for bulking. Sets thermostat to
prescribed temperature and leaves drums in chamber for specified period. Starts blower to cool
chamber. Pushes materials to bulking area. Rolls trays of containers or drums of liquid material
to bulking tanks. Dumps or pumps specified quantities into tanks. Starts agitators in tanks and
allows materials to blend for specified periods. Examines materials in tanks for impurities and to
determine if color conforms to standard. Places empty drum on preset floor scale. Attaches filter
press hoses to outlet on blending tank and to drum intake spout. Opens valve to drain material
from tank through filter press to drum. Sets thermostat at prescribed temperature and dumps
flaked or crystallized material into steam-jacketed kettle to melt. Ties filter cloth on discharge
spout, and turns spigot to drain material into bucket. Dumps material from bucket into casting
trays and allows to cool until congealed. Removes congealed cubes or slabs from casting trays,
using wooden mallet, and stores in plastic lined containers. Draws off samples from each bulked
lot and labels it for laboratory files. Seals containers. Stencils lot numbers on drums or affixes
labels to bottles and cans. Maintains record of bulking operations. Transports drums and other
containers on trays or handtrucks to storage room. Cleans tanks, filter presses, and other
equipment, using solvents, hoses, and brushes. May add prescribed chemicals to bulked materials
to neutralize acid or control color. May blend materials by stirring with paddle.
GOE: 06.02.11 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
550.584-010 FLUX MIXER (chemical)
Mixes soldering flux, and supplies soldering or welding
machines with flux and solder: Mixes flux in crock or vat according to formula, using paddle.
Tests consistency of flux with hydrometer. Carries or trucks flux or solder to machines. Cleans
reservoirs of spent or stale flux, using solvent. Keeps records of solder and flux consumed and
salvaged.
GOE: 06.04.34 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M1 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
550.584-014 SAMPLE-COLOR MAKER (paint & varnish)
Mixes color samples from standard pigments and
production pigments, for subsequent comparison of color characteristics, to ensure conformity of
production pigments with standard pigments: Weighs out specified amounts of standard and
production pigments and places them on glass plates or in beakers. Mixes pigments with
specified vehicle, such as water or oil to form color samples, using spatula. Smears samples on
paper and rubs samples with paint scraper or glass rod. Writes identifying data on color sample
sheets and submits sheets to supervisor for evaluation.
GOE: 06.04.34 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
550.585-010 BINDER TECHNICIAN (glass mfg.)
Tends machine that mixes binder fluid used in production
of fiberglass sliver or mats: Weighs and measures ingredients according to formula and pours or
dumps ingredients into mixing vats. Turns valve to start flow of water and steam into vats and
starts portable or power mixer to agitate ingredients for specified time. Observes temperature
charts and thermometers to determine if specified temperature is maintained. Turns valve to
increase flow of steam or water to regulate temperature of mixture or notifies supervisor of
excessive temperatures. Dips beaker into vat to obtain sample of binder fluid and delivers sample
to testing room. Obtains test results and adds ingredients according to instructions or turns valve
to start flow of binder fluid into specified circulatory tank. Cleans mixing vats, mixers, and other
equipment, using water and cloths. Records number of batches mixed, ingredients used, gallons
mixed, gallons lost, and net gallons mixed for inventory and production records.
GOE: 06.04.11 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Tends equipment to mix and transfer acid bath that
coagulates viscose solution into cellophane: Starts pumps and evaporators to mix bath
ingredients, such as acid, softener, and bleach, according to specifications, and to transfer bath
solution to storage tanks. Observes indicators and controlling instruments and turns valves to
regulate flow rate, temperature, and pressure of solution in pipelines and evaporators. Tests
acidity of bath, using pH meter, or draws sample for laboratory analysis. Maintains record of
bath temperature, acidity, and operating conditions of equipment.
GOE: 06.04.13 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
550.585-018 CHEMICAL MIXER (textile)
Tends equipment that mixes chemicals for use in
bleaching, cleaning, desizing, latexing, mercerizing, and finishing canvas goods, carpets and
rugs, felt goods, and textile yarns and fabrics: Weighs or measures quantities of ingredients, such
as peroxide, silica, caustic, solvents, emulsions, resins, starches, and detergents, following
formula, and pours them into mixing tank. Turns valves to admit water into tank up to mark on
tank wall. Starts mixer and allows solution to mix for specified period of time. Turns valve to
transfer solution from mixing tank to storage tank. Tests solutions in storage tanks with
hydrometer, viscosimeter, or by titration to detect variations from standards and adds appropriate
ingredients to restore solution to standard strength. Records test results, batches of solutions
mixed, and chemicals used in each batch for production and inventory purposes. May inject
steam into solution to dissolve ingredients or cook solution to specified consistency. May be
designated according to solution mixed as Acid-Bath Mixer (textile); Ammonia-Solution
Preparer (textile); Caustic Mixer (textile); Gum Mixer (textile); Latex Compounder (textile); Size
Maker (textile); Soap Mixer (textile); Waterproofing Mixer (textile).
GOE: 06.04.11 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
550.585-022 COATING OPERATOR (chemical)
Tends battery of mixing vessels that mix chemical
solutions with process catalysts to apply chemical coating, such as alumina: Starts pump to admit
coating solution to automatic measuring tank and to transfer solution from measuring tank to
coating vessel. Starts agitator to mix solution. Draws sample from coating vessel, using dipstick,
and tests for specified balance between acidity and alkalinity, using pH meter. Turns valve to add
solutions to coating vessel until required balance is achieved. Stops agitator and pumps mixture
to storage tanks after specified mixing time. Records processing time and pH reading on
operating record.
GOE: 06.04.11 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M1 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
550.585-026 LIME-SLUDGE MIXER (paper & pulp)
Tends agitator tanks that mix chemicals with lime sludge
to produce filler used in finishing paper: Adjusts valves to control flow of sludge through filter
screen into agitator tank. Adds acid and alum, and starts agitator to stir mixture. Tests alkalinity
of mixture by titration test, and adds acid or alum as necessary. Weighs specified samples of
sludge and compares them with standard chart to determine density. Screens sludge sample
through wire mesh to detect presence of foreign matter. Records test results and quantities of
sludge processed.
GOE: 06.04.11 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
550.585-030 NITRATING-ACID MIXER (chemical)
Tends mixing tanks and auxiliary equipment to combine
acids or other specified liquid ingredients to produce solutions for manufacturing explosives,
such as nitroglycerin, tetryl, and TNT: Pumps specified liquids through metering or weighing
tanks into mixing tank. Starts tank agitator to mix ingredients for specified time. Draws samples
of product for laboratory analysis and transfers additional ingredients to tank until product meets
plant standard. Pumps mixed product to storage, tank cars, or other processing units. May turn
steam or coolant valves to heat or cool product during mixing, maintaining temperature in
equipment within prescribed limits as indicated by tank thermometer. May maintain records of
mixing time, gauge readings, and number of batches produced for shift log. May be designated
according to product produced as Ammonium-Nitrate Neutralizer (chemical);
Dimethylaniline-Sulfator Operator (chemical).
GOE: 06.04.11 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
550.585-034 PASTE MIXER (chemical)
Tends mixing machine or mulling mill that mixes lead
oxide powders, water, and acid into paste for storage-battery grids: Measures or weighs specified
amounts of oxide, water, and acid, using barrels, buckets, or measuring tanks. Dumps barrels of
oxide into mixer or into pit equipped with bucket elevator and conveyor leading to mixer. Starts
mixer and turns valves to add specified amount of water and acid to oxide. Tests sample of paste
for temperature, solidity, and density, using probe thermometer, penetrometer, and gram scale
and records results. Dumps mixture into cart and pushes or pulls cart to pasting machine.
Records batch weight and starting and withdrawal time. Cleans machine, using water and brush.
May tend equipment to heat and mix ingredients of liquid paste and be designated Paste Mixer,
Liquid (elec. equip.).
GOE: 06.04.11 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
550.585-038 THINNER (paint & varnish)
Tends equipment to mix specified amounts of liquid and
powdered ingredients, such as oils, solvents, lead salts, and resins, with paint products, such as
paint pigment and paste, varnish, and stain, to thin products: Weighs ingredients, using scales,
and dumps into mixer. Turns valves on storage tanks to admit specified liquids into mixer, and
starts power agitator to blend ingredients. Starts pump to transfer batch to storage tank or
clarifying machine. Writes identifying code on tanks and records quantities and types of
ingredients added to batch. May be designated according to mixture thinned as Bulk-Pigment
Reducer (paint & varnish); Paste Thinner (paint & varnish); Stain Maker (paint & varnish);
Varnish Thinner (paint & varnish).
GOE: 06.04.11 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
550.585-042 TRACER-POWDER BLENDER (chemical)
Tends machines and equipment that prepare and blend
dry and liquid chemicals to produce flammable mixtures of specified composition for igniter,
subigniter, and tracer powders used in tracer bullets: Weighs and measures amounts of
ingredients in pounds, ounces, and drams, according to chart, using bench scale and beakers.
Tends remote-controlled tumbling barrels to blend chemicals, adding ingredients in designated
sequence at timed intervals; steam-heated oven to dry ingredients; and remote-controlled ball
mill to pulverize dried ingredients, adding required number of rubber balls to achieve prescribed
degree of pulverization. Sifts powder through silk screen by hand. Pours finished mixes into
rubber pouches, marks with identifying data, and carries them to storage magazines. Brushes,
washes, and hoses equipment and premises to prevent dangerous accumulation of powder.
GOE: 06.04.11 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
550.585-046 WAX BLENDER (fabrication, nec)
Tends equipment to color wax used in candles: Weighs
and dumps wax into kettles, according to specifications. Turns valves to circulate steam through
jackets or turns thermostat knob to heat wax to specified temperature. Turns valve or starts
pumps to transfer molten wax to tanks and kettles and adds prescribed dye to color wax. Pours
wax into molds to form sample candles and examines candles to ensure compliance with
specifications. Records quantities and types of wax used.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
Transports materials from storage areas, using handtruck:
Weighs materials on platform scales and records weights. Loads materials in bags or in tubs on
conveyor to transport them to blending machine. Raises and transports drums of liquid
ingredients, such as oils, using hoist. Empties drums, using bung-wrench, and turns valves to
admit liquid ingredients into tanks. Opens sacks with knife and empties dry materials, such as
clay, carbon black, or glass filler, into blending machine. May press buttons to start agitator.
Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.40 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
550.587-010 MAKE-UP OPERATOR HELPER (chemical)
Weighs dry chemicals in batches, records weights on
process sheets, and transfers materials to mixing area, using handtruck. May collect samples of
solutions for laboratory tests. May clean tanks, process lines, hoppers, and other equipment.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
550.587-014 SAMPLE COLLECTOR (chemical)
Mixes fertilizer samples preparatory to laboratory
analysis: Collects material from storage bin, railroad car, or bagging area, using auger or shovel.
Dumps material onto mixing table. Blends material, using shovel, paddle, or hands. Pours
blended sample into container, writes identifying information, such as material, date, and sample
number, on label and attaches label to container. Collects samples of granulated fertilizer during
various stages of processing, pours sample through riffle (separator) to mix and reduce amount to
representative sample, and sends sample to laboratory for analysis.
GOE: 06.04.17 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
550.662-010 BLEACH-LIQUOR MAKER (paper & pulp)
Controls chemical reaction vats and mixing equipment to
compound pulp bleaching solution, following specifications: Starts conveyor and opens valve to
dump specified quantities of lime or sodium hydroxide and water into mixing tank to make lime
slurry. Starts pump and turns valve to start flow of chlorine and lime slurry to chlorinating tanks.
Adjusts controls to regulate temperature of solution to prevent adverse chemical reactions. Starts
mixing machine in tank to mix bleaching solution. Sprinkles indicator solution on top of mixture
in tank or makes titration test to determine completion of chemical reaction. Starts pumps to
transfer bleach solution to storage. May control reaction cells and $T3absorption tower$T1 in
which chlorine dioxide bleaching gas is formed from calcium chlorate and sulfurous acid. May
operate conveyor to remove bulk lime from railroad cars to storage bins. May connect pipe and
hose lines to tank cars containing chlorine gas.
GOE: 06.02.14 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
550.663-010 FORMULA WEIGHER (rubber goods)
Operates tram car, suspended from monorail, beneath
overhead storage bins to collect and weigh powdered chemicals in weighing bin, according to
laboratory formulas, and empties assembled ingredients into chute of mixer: Moves levers to
drive electrically powered car from one bin to another and to raise accordionlike mouth of
weighing bin to mouth of storage bin. Pulls lever to drop chemical from storage into weighing
bin and observes scale until weight specified is reached. Moves car and repeats weighing until
each specified ingredient is added. Scoops from barrels, and weighs and adds by hand, quantities
of chemicals too small or too rarely used to warrant storing in bins. Positions bottom of weighing
bin over mixer chute, and on all-clear-light from MIXING-MACHINE OPERATOR (any
industry), depresses pedal to drop accumulated chemicals into mixer chute. Confers with
MIXING-MACHINE OPERATOR (any industry) to discuss changes in chemicals or quantities
specified.
GOE: 06.04.11 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
550.665-010 BLENDER II (chemical)
Tends equipment that blends batches of smokeless
powder to obtain final product having uniform ballistic properties: Moves levers in control room
to activate rotation equipment or to transfer powder repeatedly between top and bottom bins to
effect thorough mixing. Opens vent in bottom bin to dump powder into containers or buggies for
storage, shipment, or further processing. May add or remove powders in rotating blender barrels,
using hand scoop, to adjust mixture or remove sample. When tending machine equipped with
toothed rotors to blend powder, is designated Macerator Operator (chemical). May be designated
according to kind of powder blended as Tetryl-Blender Operator (chemical).
GOE: 06.04.11 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
550.665-014 COMPOSITION MIXER (fabrication, nec)
Tends mixers that blend ingredients for use in production
of hard-surface floor covering: Positions charge chute on mixer and signals worker to charge
machine with preweighed ingredients. Pulls lever to close mixer, starts mixing mechanism, and
sets steam and temperature controls. Examines color and consistency of mix to determine
whether ingredients are blended according to specifications. Starts machine drive to discharge
mix into sheet mill or shovels mix into container. May pull lever of hydraulic dump cylinder to
discharge mix into bucket of lift truck.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M1 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
550.665-018 FERTILIZER MIXER (chemical)
Tends machine that mixes nitrogen, phosphate, and
potash to produce fertilizer: Pulls lever to feed dry materials from storage hopper into mixer.
Observes gauges and turns valves to admit specified amounts of liquids, such as ammonia and
sulfuric acid, into mixer. Stops mixer after specified time and turns handwheel or pulls lever to
dump batch onto conveyor.
GOE: 06.04.11 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
550.665-022 MOTTLER OPERATOR (fabrication, nec)
Tends mottling machines that blend prescribed color
mixes to achieve specified patterns or shade combinations for finished hard-surface floor
covering: Selects specified mix from storage area and moves mix to charging station, using
handtruck. Divides panned mix into portions, according to formula, weighs fractional quantities
on balance scale, and dumps them into hopper of machine. Weighs filler, whiting, and other
material as specified, using floor scale, and dumps them into hopper. Sets timer on mottler for
prescribed cycle, or examines mix periodically to determine when desired mottle has been
achieved. Shovels mottled mix into trucks for delivery to storage area.
GOE: 06.04.11 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77