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Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations
RATING GUIDE NO. 77
Ability To Inspect
DESCRIPTION OF JOB ELEMENT
Ability to accept or reject items for conformance with requirements and to work productively in an inspection program.
LEVELS OF ABILITY
Most Difficult
-Able to develop specific inspection methods and procedures to accomplish general objectives; able to plan work sequence for inspection and designate parts to be inspected, methods to be used, and inspection points in the assembly or process.
-Able to change methods and procedures to meet changing needs; able to make recommendations to administration regarding policy, standards, and inspection objectives.
-Able to make interpretations as to specific applications when others are in doubt; able to assist subordinates or other employees in interpreting blueprints, specifications, contract requirements, and directives; able to spot check and re-inspect as necessary. A substantial degree of inspection judgment is required because of the absence of clearly defined inspection guides; at the same time, this also requires a high degree of integrity and firmness in decision.
-Able to serve as inspector as a regular assignment, or with very good success during emergencies, inspecting according to previously issued and clearly defined instructions; able to use necessary guides, instruments, tools testing methods, etc. Able to exercise judgment in handling routine inspection matters so as not to cause unnecessary production delays or personal friction, yet maintains integrity and proper firmness in decisions. Demonstrated interest in organization practices at work. For in-service placement actions, considerations should be given to knowledge of the general organization of the local activity which will be helpful in inspecting.
If candidates have had no opportunity to demonstrate their ability during details or other assignments, they may be considered to have potential ability as an inspector on the basis of overall evaluation of the following factors which are included in typical beginning inspection positions:
Element 100-A, Ability to Work with Others
Element 75, Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.
Aspects of Element 77 that appear in the journeyman job - checking work, using instruments, demonstrating integrity without quibbling over unimportant matters.
Element 103, Ability to Meet Deadline Dates Under Pressure
Element 104, Ingenuity (Ability to Suggest and Apply New Methods)
Other knowledge and abilities, especially knowledge of work procedures in pertinent areas (Element 28, 72, 81, and 82 or elements used to evaluate candidates for advanced journeyman jobs in the trade).
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
1. What types of inspections have you done of your own work or that of others? What mechanical or electrical instruments have you used to check your work or the work of others? Include the purpose of the inspection such as checking your own product, preventive maintenance, compliance, procurement, quality control, etc.
2. What instructions, specifications or other guidelines did you use? Indicate the extent and quality of inspection judgment which you used in deciding the sequence of inspection operations, parts to be inspected, interpreting specifications, accepting or rejecting items, recommending changes in production or inspection procedures, etc.
To Guide IndexRATING GUIDE NO. 78
Ability To Provide Production Support Services
DESCRIPTION OF JOB ELEMENT
The ability to facilitate production using judgment and analysis in areas such as determining work time, preparing and implementing procedures, detecting bottlenecks, making and interpreting reports, keeping records, interpreting technical data, and making computations.
LEVELS OF ABILITY
Most Difficult
-Able to make final decisions for a group of employees at the next lower level. Able to resolve problems which involve analysis of all or almost all of the areas listed in the description of the job element.
-Able to lay out and plan work for shops, working groups, etc., so that schedules may be met by using information gained with respect to the areas listed in the description of the job element.
-Able to gather and interpret data (concerning facilitation or control of production) and to make recommendations to first-line supervisors. Demonstrated interest in organization practices of work unit. For in-service placement actions, consideration should be given to knowledge of the general organization of the local activity which will be helpful in doing this work.
If candidates have had no opportunity to demonstrate their ability during assignments, they may be considered to have potential ability to provide production support services on the basis of overall evaluation of factors such as the following which are included in typical beginning jobs n this line of work:
Aspects of Element 78, Ability to Provide Production Support Services, that appear in the journeyman job - determining materials for a job; accuracy in computations; using handbooks and manuals, etc.
Element 75, Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.
Element 100-A, Ability to Work with Others
Element 103, Ability to Meet Deadline Dates Under Pressure
Element 104, Ingenuity (Ability to Suggest and Apply New Methods)
Other knowledge and abilities, especially with respect to planning and reasoning (Elements 28, 72, 81, and 82 or elements used to evaluate candidates for advanced journeyman jobs in the trade.
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
1. Describe your education, training, or experience that shows your ability in the areas of using tables, handbooks, and manuals; keeping records; detecting bottlenecks in production; making and interpreting reports; finding costs; determining man-hours needed for a job; and determining the necessary materials needed for a job.
2. From what source or information did you make the determinations (e.g. blueprints, knowledge of job, etc.)? Were the determinations for your own work or the work of other employees?
3. Describe training, education, and work experience you have received that apply to making accurate computations. Tell about computations you have made in reading and interpreting prints, drawings, sketches, and diagrams.
4. What relationships have you had with various operating groups other than your work unit? What knowledge do you have of the general organization of the activity where you work?
RATING GUIDE NO. 80-A
Measurement And Layout
DESCRIPTION OF JOB ELEMENT
Ability to use measuring devices for determining where to cut, how to fit, how to mark material, etc.
WORK EXAMPLES
See "Sample Questions."
LEVELS OF ABILITY
Most Difficult
-Able to serve as technical expert in layout, usually in prototype or experimental work. Able to handle problems that cannot be solved by personnel at the next lower level.
-Able to perform tasks requiring skill at the more complex layout problems in the line of work.
Common
Able to perform tasks requiring skill in doing common layout typical of the journeyman job in the line of work.
Less Difficult
-Able to perform common layout tasks typical of the journeyman job in the line of work under close supervision and guidance.
-Able to perform the simplest layout in the line of work.
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
For each task below that you can do, show where you did it:
-Layout (marking material as a pattern or as a guide for doing work). Give examples of work laid out. Show the accuracy required.
-Use of simple measuring devices (rules, simple gages, patterns, etc.). List devices and how they were used. Indicate tolerances required, if any.
-Use of measuring devices designed for close tolerances (micrometers, vernier devices, optical comparators, precision gage blocks, etc.). List devices and how they were used. Indicate tolerances required.
-Use of planning and "visualizing" what the final product will be. Give examples.
For each task that you can do, write the number of each statement that applies to your training and experience. Give examples to show the level of your ability.
1. Worked with frequent checks by supervisor or other worker.
2. Worked with few or no checks by others.
3. Checked the work of others.
RATING GUIDE NO. 80-B
Layout And Pattern Development (Including Geometric Projection And Triangulation)
DESCRIPTION OF JOB ELEMENT
Ability to develop and transfer sheet-metal shapes, outlines, and forms from drawings, sketches, blueprints, and work orders to metal or nonmetallic surfaces, showing work to be done. This involves use of scriber, dividers, height gages, trammel points, triangles, protractors, etc., in accurately indicating cuts, holes, angles, bends, and shapes to be produced. Compare Element 80-C, Ability to Lay Out, which does not include surface development as used in sheet-metal work; Element 80-D, Ability to Plan, Lay Out and Set Up Work, which includes layout among other considerations; and Element 80-E, Ability to Measure, Fit, and Lay Out, which includes laying out structures.
WORK EXAMPLES
The following degrees of complexity of layout problems are found in one or more lines of work:
-Layouts where precedents are only suggestive, and where there difficulties such as intersection of conical shapes and cylindrical shapes.
-Layout on intersecting forms where tolerance is important, but where precedents exist. Measuring and marking stock according to work order specifications.
-Layout of single, regular forms such as cylinders or cones with no intersecting parts; where tolerance is not a critical factor.
-Layout involving single forms containing only right angles or perpendiculars where tolerance is not a factor.
LEVELS OF ABILITY
Most Difficult
Able to do layout work involving the more difficult problems.
Common
Able to do layout common to the journeyman job in a line of work.
Less Difficult
-Able to do layout work common to the journeyman job in a line of work, but only with continuous supervisory advice and explanation.
-Able to do simple layout in the line of work.
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
For each type of work you can do, write the job numbers or other item numbers to show where you did it.
-Simple layout of single forms having only right angles and where accuracy is not a factor.
-Layout of single, regular forms with no intersecting parts and where accuracy is not critical.
-Layout of intersecting forms where accuracy is important but where guides exist.
-Layout using parallel line, radial line, and triangulation methods in addition to special methods of contour delineation using abscissa and ordinate measurements.
-Layout where guides are only suggestive and there are problems such as intersection of conical shapes and cylindrical shapes.
For each kind of layout, write the number of each statement that shows your ability.
1. Have not done.
2. Have assisted.
3. Have done under guidance.
4. Have shared responsibility with others.
5. Have been FULLY RESPONSIBLE.
6. Have been consulted by journeymen for advice.
Give examples of the more difficult work done, templates and jigs developed, training courses attended, etc.
RATING GUIDE NO. 80-C
Ability To Lay Out
DESCRIPTION OF JOB ELEMENT
Ability to draw guidelines and reference points on unfinished work to show the outlines of the finished article and the location of particular operations. Compare the following elements:
Element 80-B, Layout and Pattern Development (which includes surface development as used in sheet-metal work.
Element 80-D, Ability to Plan, Lay Out, and Set Up Work (which includes layout among other considerations)
Element 80-E, Ability to Measure, Fit and Lay Out (which includes laying out structures)
WORK EXAMPLES
The following degrees of complexity of laying out may be found in one or more lines of work:
-Marking a pattern on irregular shaped castings with cored holes where measurements must be taken from centers of rough cored holes, etc.; marking difficult angles and tapers made with sine bars and plugs, and transferring actual shapes and dimensions from drawings on to material to be machined; properly using vernier height gages, gage blocks, etc.; tolerances of .001 inch or less.
-Marking a pattern on flat surfaces where there are numerous dimension outlines, holes, areas, etc., or on irregular surfaces where there are few dimensions or locations to be marked; .005 inch tolerance.
-Marking a pattern on a flat surface by tracing the outlines of a metal or wood pattern, template, or model, positioning the marks for holes, cuts, etc.; measuring location of straight lines from ends, where dimensions are not critical (1/16 inch) and waste material is not a problem.
LEVELS OF ABILITY
Most Difficult
-Able to serve as technical expert in layout usually in prototype or experimental work. Able to handle problems that cannot be solved by personnel at the next lower level.
-Able to perform tasks requiring skill at the more complex layout problems in the line of work.
Common
Able to perform tasks requiring skill in doing common layout typical of the journeyman job in the line of work.
Less Difficult
-Able to perform common layout tasks typical of the journeyman job under close supervision and guidance.
-Able to perform the simplest layout in the line of work.
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
1. Describe your training and experience in layout. Give examples of your work in laying out from drawings, blueprints, and actual objects.
2. Mention the tools you used; calculations involved; type of layout; and the tolerance to which you can do layout on different complexities of work.
RATING GUIDE NO. 80-D
Ability To Plan, Lay Out, And Set Up Work
DESCRIPTION OF JOB ELEMENT
This element covers in a general way the specific areas covered by Element 80-B, Layout and Pattern Development; Element 80-C, Ability to Lay Out, and Element 6-D, Set-up. Elements 28, 72, 81, and 82 are especially appropriate when competitors in different lines of work are being recruited under the same announcement.
LEVELS OF ABILITY
Most Difficult
-Able to serve as a specialist in planning, laying out, and setting up; able to handle special problems in prototype and experimental work that cannot be resolved by personnel at the next lower level.
-Able to plan work of considerable complexity, set up all equipment, and do technical layout when necessary. Knowledge of interrelationship of different operations. Able to use and interpret manuals and technical reference materials to improve practices.
Common
Able to set equipment of average difficulty; use layout instruments for more common types of layout where appropriate to trade; and plan a particular work operation. Able to get information on speeds, feeds, materials, etc., from reference materials.
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
1. What experience have you had in planning, laying out, and setting up operations? Show size and scope of your work.
2. Indicate the more difficult types of planning, layout, and setup you have done.
RATING GUIDE NO. 80-E
Ability To Measure, Fit, And Lay Out
DESCRIPTION OF JOB ELEMENT
Ability to measure distances on structure, laying out outlines of structure and dimensions on units, and cutting to proper size and shape. This element applies to laying out for structures and buildings. Compare the following elements:
Element 80-B, Layout and Pattern Development, which includes surface development such as that used in sheet-metal work.
Element 80-C, Ability to Lay Out, which emphasizes units and components such as the ability to lay out in machining work.
Element 80-D, Ability to Plan, Lay Out, and Set Up Work, which is a general element to be used when competitors for different lines of work are recruited under the same announcement.
WORK EXAMPLES
The following degrees of complexity of operation may be found in one or more lines of work:
-Laying out complex structures from blueprints, doing initial layout for setting all kinds of building materials, and making full use of the most difficult instruments, e.g., in carpentry, is able to make full use of carpenter's square (octagonal scale frame measure, diagonal scale, polygon scale).
-Setting up reference lines for structures; cutting and fitting starter pieces; taking measurements and making necessary allowances; measuring angles and radii; fitting irregular shapes.
-Alining new work to previous work and to reference lines; cutting pieces to measure when all but the simplest dimensions (such as length) have been given; cutting and trimming for even appearance.
LEVELS OF ABILITY
Most Difficult
-Able to instruct, advise, or supervise competent employees at the next lower level in measuring, fitting, and laying out extremely complex work.
-Able to do the more complicated layout jobs in the line of work.
Common
Able to do the common layout tasks typical of the journeyman job in the line of work.
Less Difficult
Able to do common layout tasks typical of the journeyman job n the line of work under close guidance and supervision.
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
1. Describe your experience and training in taking structural measurements, laying out outlines of structures and parts, and cutting to proper fit.
2. What are some of the more difficult kinds of layout have you done? Give examples concerning different ways you obtained your dimensions (blueprint, measurements, information from supervisor or leader, etc.,).
3. What use have you made of instruments such as scales, chalk lines, trammels, carpenter's steel square, and other instruments?
RATING GUIDE NO. 81
Ability To Use And Maintain Tools And Equipment
DESCRIPTION OF JOB ELEMENT
Ability to use and maintain tools, instruments, and related equipment as appropriate to one or more lines of work. This is a more general element than Element 81-A, Ability to Use Hand Tools. Element 28, 72, 81, and 82 are especially appropriate when competitors in different lines of work are to be recruited under the same announcement.
WORK EXAMPLES
For degrees of complexity, see the "Sample Questions".
LEVELS OF ABILITY
Most Difficult
-Able to serve as an expert concerning tools, equipment, and instruments, handling work that is beyond the competence of personnel at the next lower level. Able to determine proper operations when difficult and questionable phases of malfunction are found.
-Able to do diversified work with tools and equipment, requiring extreme caution in maintaining close dimensions, avoiding damage to work; able to use all equipment of the trade. Able to do maintenance work on tools and equipment including preventive maintenance, grinding, and setting tools, etc. Able to use measuring instruments of finest character for a particular area. Able to make all adjustment on equipment to operating tolerances. Level of knowledge equal to that of an instructor in an established program in which this element is an important factor, and who "came up" through practical experience in using the element in work assignments.
Common
Able to use the common tools and equipment in the trade or line of work. Well grounded in knowledge of acceptable practice and able to work on one's own judgment and initiative. Able to assume responsibility for proper use of equipment and tools. Persons who have completed an apprenticeship program for the trade, in which this element has been well covered, would usually be at least at this level. Graduates from a 4-year trade high school majoring in a trade that emphasizes this element and who have subsequent well-rounded experience would be at least at this level if they can demonstrate ability to use this knowledge properly on their own initiative and judgment.
Less Difficult
-Able to use common tools and equipment in the trade or line of work under close supervision. Able to do routine jobs without assistance.
-Able to do the simple tasks of the trade.
List the tools and equipment (not described before) you can use, and tell where you used them. For each one you list, write the number of each statement that describes your training and experience. Give examples of the more difficult work you have done with it:
1. Used it on rough or routine work.
2. Used it on fine work, or in unusual or in difficult site or location (give details, including tolerance, if any).
3. Maintained, sharpened, adjusted, etc. (Give details).
RATING GUIDE NO. 81-A
Ability To Use Hand Tools For Machine Shop
DESCRIPTION OF JOB ELEMENT
Ability to use Hand Tools, including portable electric and pneumatic tools. Compare Element 81, Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment, which includes use and maintenance of both tools and instruments. Compare Element 81-D which deals with carpenter's tools.
WORK EXAMPLES
The following degrees of precision and difficulty may be found in one or more lines of work:
-Using portable grinder to critical tolerances as in jig and die work; extracting broken studs and taps without altering dimensions of holes; filing and scraping radii by hand to critical dimensions; blending contours on irregular shaped pieces; using torque wrenches on precision machinery.
-Hand-reaming for assembly operations to a tolerance of .001 inch or less; freehand grinding of single-point tools, drills, etc,; draw-filing to lay out (filing radii to non-critical dimensions); soldering, metal cutting, heat treating, deburring component parts, buffing and polishing, using hand taps and dies, working to tolerance of 1/64 inch; forming hemispheres in aluminum without special jigs and fixtures.
-Filing of parts including rough filing on lathe and deburring of castings; using hacksaws, cold chisels, hammers, pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, etc.; forming concave or convex shapes to rough tolerances such as 1/8 inch.
-Using a tool such as wrench or screw driver on a repetitive task, in response to a direction, as to tighten a screw or nut.
LEVELS OF ABILITY
Most Difficult
Able to do unusually diversified handwork in the line of work, requiring extreme caution in maintaining close tolerances and critical dimensions.
Common
Able to do diversified handwork typical of the journeyman job in a trade or line of work.
Less Difficult
-Able to perform tasks typical of the journeyman job under continuous guidance and inspection.
-Able to do simpler tasks in the line of work when the work requires making simple decisions based on precedents.
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
1. Describe your work or training which shows you can use hand and power tools including portable electric or pneumatic tools such as saws, grinders, drills, etc. Give examples of your work which required you to use tools.
2. Describe the type of work done, tolerances, operations, etc.
RATING GUIDE NO. 81-B
Ability To Use And Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)
DESCRIPTION OF JOB ELEMENT
Able to use and maintain hand tools in electrical work.
WORK EXAMPLES
For degrees of complexity in electrical work, see "Sample Questions" below.
LEVELS OF ABILITY
Most Difficult
-Able to serve as an expert concerning tools, equipment and instruments, handling work that is beyond the competence of personnel usually at the next lower level.
-Able to do diversified work with tools and related equipment requiring extreme caution in maintaining safety and avoiding damage to work.
Common
Able to use common tools and equipment associated with the journeyman job in the line of work.
Less Difficult
Able to use common tools and equipment associated with the journeyman job in the line of work under close supervision.
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
For each group of tools that you can use, write the job number or other item number to show where you used it:
-Pliers, knife, files, screwdrivers.
-Wire pulling and stretching tools.
-Soldering irons, torches, lead-working tools.
-Rigid conduit tools: bending, hickey, pipevise, etc.
-Metalworking tools (drills, files, wrenches, etc.)
-Other (specify, e.g., armature benders; contact burnishers; polesetting tools, cable tools, and rigging tools).
For each kind of tool, write the number of each statement that describes your training and experience.
1. Rough temporary wiring and installation.
2. Permanent wiring for installations with fairly easy access.
3. Permanent wiring for installations which are compact or crowded and of varied type (explain).
4. Where unusual accuracy or fine adjustment is needed (Give details, including measurements needed, tolerances, etc.).
RATING GUIDE NO. 81-C
Ability To Use Handtools, Power Tools, etc., for Metalwork
DESCRIPTION OF JOB ELEMENT
Ability to use and maintain metalworking tools.
WORK EXAMPLES
For degrees of complexity, see "Sample Questions."
LEVELS OF ABILITY
Most Difficult Difficult Difficult
-Able to serve as an expert concerning tools, equipment and instruments, handling work that is beyond the competence of personnel at the next lower level.
-Able to do diversified work with tools and equipment , requiring extreme caution in maintaining close dimensions, and avoidance of damage to work; able to use all equipment of the trade. Able to do maintenance work on tools and equipment including preventive maintenance, grinding and setting tools, etc. Able to use measuring instruments of finest character for a particular area. Able to make all adjustments on equipment to operating tolerances.
Common
Able to use the common tools and equipment. Able to do diversified handwork typical of the journeyman job in the line of work.
Less Difficult
-Able to use the common tools and equipment under close supervision.
-Able to do the simpler tasks in the line of work.
Check each of the following groups of tools that you can use and tell where you used them. If you have not used a tool in a group, cross it out.
-Wrenches, snips, hacksaw, drills, screwdrivers, pliers.
-Files, hammers, chisels.
-Taps, dies.
-Scribers, punches, tweezers.
-Power drills, grinders, shears.
-Soldering, brazing tools.
-Reamers, buffers, countersinks.
-Dollies.
-Pneumatic metal cutter (zip gun)
-Hand seamers.
-Rivet guns and sets.
-Body jacks.
-Welding torches (Specify gas or electric, and positions).
-Other metalworking hand or portable power tools.
For each tool, write the number of each statement that describes your training and experience. Give examples of work you have done, tolerances involved, etc.:
1. Did simple handwork where tolerance is not a factor.
2. Did a few complex hand tool operations.
3. Did a wide variety of handwork operations to close tolerance.
4. Did work where appearance, pleasing contours, and symmetry are important.
5. Did experimental or prototype work where guides and precedents are not available.
6. Worked safely.
RATING GUIDE NO. 81-D
Ability To Use Carpenter's Tools
DESCRIPTION OF JOB ELEMENT
Ability to use tools associated with construction and repair in carpentry. Compare Element 81-C, Ability to Use Hand Tools, Power Tools, etc., for Metalwork.
WORK EXAMPLES
The following degrees of complexity and thoroughness in use of tools may be found in one or more lines of work:
-Measuring and cutting for the most difficult joints.
-Cutting, fitting, and installing wooden members where finish and appearance are important; measuring and cutting for angles, radii, and irregular shapes.
-Applying decking and putting up frame.
-Sawing to a line; nailing on routine kinds of work; using planes and chisels to rough dimensions.
-Doing rough work with axe, hammer, crowbar, shovel, etc., doing a repetitive task such as nailing crates.
LEVELS OF ABILITY
Most Difficult
Able to perform the more difficult operations.
Common
Able to perform the common operations typical of the journey job in the line of work.
Less Difficult
-Able to perform the common operations typical of the journeyman job in the line of work under close guidance and supervision.
-Able to do the simpler tasks of the line of work.
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
1. What carpenter's tools have you used? For what purpose?
2. Describe the difficult jobs you have done with tools, including cutting and installing irregular shapes. To what accuracy have you used tools?
3. Describe any experience you have had in supervising or instructing others in the use of tools.
RATING GUIDE NO. 81-E
Ability To Use Hand And Power Tools (Electronics)
DESCRIPTION OF JOB ELEMENT
Ability to use hand and power tools such as drills, soldering irons, lathes, drill presses, etc. Able to work to close tolerances and observe safety practices.
WORK EXAMPLES
The following degrees of complexity and precision of hand and machine tool operation may be found in one or more lines of work:
-Using a variety of hand and power tools to fabricate delicate parts to a very close tolerance for prototype, experimental, and miniaturized equipment.
-Producing exceptionally close tolerance parts using miniature soldering irons for printed circuit work OR repairing and adjusting complicated gear train drive or servomechanism of electronic or electromechanical equipment.
-Operating grinders, electric hand drills, soldering irons, and resistance soldering equipment to perform electrical mechanical work conforming to good electronic design practice; operating nonautomatic machines such as drill presses, milling machines and lathes involving a number of tools such as form tools, cut-off tools, and special attachments to fabricate ducts, tracts, conduits and small brackets.
-Selecting and using hand and power tools on routine jobs where tolerances and neatness are not a factor.
-Using files, grinders, soldering irons, and other hand tools.
LEVELS OF ABILITY
Most Difficult
-Able to use a variety of hand and power tools with exceptional precision for prototype, experimental, and miniaturized equipment.
-Able to do tasks of unusual difficulty and precision in the line of work.
Common
Able to handle and operate hand and power tools to do the common tasks typical of the journeyman job in the line of work.
Less Difficult
-Able to perform common tasks typical of the journeyman job with supervisory advice and guidance.
-Able to do the simpler work with hand and power tools.
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
1. Describe any work or training which required you to use hand and power tools such as saws, grinders, drills, etc., as well as soldering tools. Give examples of your work which required you to use tools.
2. Describe the type of work done, tolerances, and operations that show your ability.
3. Describe any work experience or training that shows your ability to operate the drill press, milling machine, lathe and automatic machines. For what purpose did you use the machines?
4.What tools did you use (form tools, cut-off tools, special attachments)?
5. What work have you done in the repair and adjustment of gear train drives or servomechanisms of electronic or electromechanical equipment?
Page Updated 11 July 2000
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