Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in construction, installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of electric power equipment, such as powerplants, cables, wiring, and teleprinters in central offices and at outside facilities: directs placing and removal of cross-connections on wire-distributing frames. Directs installation of traffic trunklines through switchboard and switchroom. Schedules periodic inspections and tests of equipment to prevent service interruptions. Keeps records of trouble reports and repairs made. Performs other duties as described under supervisor. May be designated according to area supervised as central-office supervisor; city-plant supervisor; district-plant supervisor; inside-plant supervisor; outside-plant supervisor.
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Supervises kitchen employees not actively engaged in cooking to ensure clean, efficient, and economical food service: assigns kitchen helper and other noncooking employees to such activities as dishwashing and silver cleaning. Inspects kitchens, workrooms, and equipment for cleanliness and order. Hires and discharges employees, and posts time and production records. Observes and evaluates employees' performance to devise methods for improving efficiency and guard against theft and wastage. Takes inventories of china, silverware, and glassware. Reports shortages and requisitions replacement of equipment from steward/stewardess or purchasing agent. May be working supervisor in establishments employing an executive chef, who devotes full time to supervising kitchen employees. May be designated according to area of work as pantry steward/stewardess.
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Tests electric meters to detect cause of malfunctions and inaccuracy, and repairs meters: connects meter to test panel mounting standard meter and determines recording accuracy electric-meter tester. Changes connections to test panel and observes whether parts, such as coils and magnet, function according to standard. Adjusts test panel controls and observes dials to determine if meter's electrical readings are correct and turns setscrews to correct deviations. Determines if meter gears mesh properly by tactile examination and tightens or loosens screws to make adjustments. Adjusts timing mechanism on demand meters. Makes minor repairs, such as replacing wornout screws, jewels, and registers, and routes meters needing major overhaul to electric-meter repairer. May test accuracy of meters, using stroboscope to compare tested meter disk revolutions to those of standard. May test relays relay tester. May install and maintain test boards used to test function and accuracy of meters.
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Tests electric meters to detect cause of malfunctions and inaccuracy, and repairs meters: connects meter to test panel mounting standard meter and determines recording accuracy electric-meter tester. Changes connections to test panel and observes whether parts, such as coils and magnet, function according to standard. Adjusts test panel controls and observes dials to determine if meter's electrical readings are correct and turns setscrews to correct deviations. Determines if meter gears mesh properly by tactile examination and tightens or loosens screws to make adjustments. Adjusts timing mechanism on demand meters. Makes minor repairs, such as replacing wornout screws, jewels, and registers, and routes meters needing major overhaul to electric-meter repairer. May test accuracy of meters, using stroboscope to compare tested meter disk revolutions to those of standard. May test relays relay tester. May install and maintain test boards used to test function and accuracy of meters.
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Forms and lines parts for use in jewelry and instrument cases, performing any combination of following duties: glues specified fabric on cardboard blanks to make lining base. Inserts cotton pad in lining to form cushion. Places glue-coated fabric on precut metal strip in jig and pulls handle of heating device to fold and seal fabric around strip to form bracelet-type watch holder. Places covered bracelet band on metal cylinder and shapes by hand or in groove of forming device and turns handle to shape band around form. Inserts wire spring in lining pad and positions pad and bracelet on holders in fixture. Pulls feeder that picks up and fits spring into groove on bracelet. Pulls lever of fastening device to press spring in place and fasten bracelet to pad or inserts bracelet into groove by hand. Records number and type of parts made. May be designated according to specific part made as bracelet-form coverer; bracelet former; cushion maker, hand; lining maker, hand; pad assembler.
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Sells company products by either inbound or outbound telephone calls. Generates revenue by promoting sales of new and existing products.: Initiates sales calls to existing customers to assess the need for replenishing inventories. Prospects and develops relationships with potential customers, or leads, to cultivate new business. Provides ongoing customer and technical service on existing accounts. May conduct on-site visit to customers.
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Sells organization's products that are technical in nature by either inbound or outbound telephone calls. Generates revenue by promoting sales of new and existing technical products.: Initiates sales calls to existing customers to assess the need for replenishing inventories. Prospects and develops relationships with potential customers, or leads, to cultivate new business. Provides ongoing customer and technical training and service on existing accounts. May conduct on-site visit to customers.
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Upholsters inside sections of chairs and sofas, utilizing knowledge of upholstery materials and methods: lifts frame of article and places it on workbench. Tacks material along front rail, outside and inside arms, and onto top outside back. Places padding and material over seat springs and tacks material onto frame to complete seat upholstery. Repeats operation to upholster arms. Places and shapes layers of padding over inside back and tacks material to complete inside upholstery of article. May use grooved foam rubber padding and work excess material into grooves to produce channeled effect and secure material with buttons, using needle, thread, and cotton. May cover burlap with horsehair and cover it with muslin to prepare article for tufting. May cut openings in muslin and push horsehair away from opening and secure it with buttons to create tufting effect.
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Grows horticultural-specialty products and crops, such as flowers, ornamental plants, and vegetables, under environmentally controlled conditions, applying knowledge of plant culture, environmental-control systems and structures, and market conditions: determines types and quantities of plantings to grow; allocates space in structure, such as greenhouse or shed; and schedules growing activities. Plants seeds and transplants seedlings in material, such as bark, gravel, heated water, sandy soil, and stable straw to propagate seeds and nursery stock. Removes substandard plants to maintain quality control, prunes plants to enhance development, and positions plants to artistically display products. Monitors timing and metering devices that control frequency, amount, and type of nutrient applications; regulate humidity, ventilation, and carbon dioxide conditions; and dispense herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides. Explains and demonstrates care-taking techniques to subordinates. May assign their duties. May hire workers. May maintain personnel and production records. May deal with vendors to purchase supplies and materials, and arrange with customers to sell products and crops. May be identified with crop as bean-sprout grower; mushroom grower; orchid grower; or technique as hydroponics grower.
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Processes and fills orders for material or merchandise received by mail, telephone, or personally from customer. Informs customer of unit prices, shipping date, anticipated delays, and any additional information needed by customer. Prepares and maintains appropriate records; records or files copy or orders received. Edits orders received for price and nomenclature.: Prepares order form, or enters data into computer, to determine total cost for customer. May ascertain credit rating of customer. May attempt to sell additional merchandise to customer. May receive and check customer complaints. May recommend type of packing or labeling needed on order. May confer with production, sales, shipping, warehouse, or common carrier personnel to expedite or trace missing or delayed shipments. May check inventory control and notify purchasing of orders that would deplete stock. May initiate purchase requisitions. May route orders to departments for filling and follow up on orders to ensure delivery by specified dates. May compute price, discount, sales representative's commission, and shipping charges. May prepare invoices and shipping documents, such as bill of lading. May compile statistics and prepare various reports for management.
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