Trade Specifications and Occupational Index of Professions and Trades in the Army (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1918 Excerpt: ...pass on new or redrawn shell cases. Should have had similar experience in the manufacture of machine parts or worked as inspector in large machine shop or machinery manufacturing concern. 250 SUBSTITUTE OCCUPATIONS 3. Stamping inspector, stamping works foreman, die setter. DUTIES 1. Inspection of iron, steel and brass foundry castings of all kinds. 251 QUALIFICATIONS 2. Must have had sufficient general foundry experience and practical machine shop training to be capable of judging whether a casting is sufficiently sound and free from sand, blow holes and other defects for the purpose intended, and must be able to read drawings and make necessary measurements involved in checking castings as to dimensions. Must be familiar with testing machines and apparatus and with physical testing of castings, including proper location and selection of coupons or specimens, and actually performing the laboratory tests, and must be able to accurately record tests and make reports. Should have had experience in general foundry work or machine shop working on metal castings, and some testing laboratory training. SUBSTITUTE OCCUPATIONS 3. Foundry foreman, physical testing laboratory worker, foreman machinist. INSPECTOR, CLOTH AND EQUIPMENT 49-d IAJOP DUTIES 1. Inspection of cloth at mill or warehouse and made up equipment at factory or elsewhere. 252 QUALIFICATIONS, 2. Must have a thorough and practical knowledge of the textile industry in general, and particularly the manufacture of woolens, knitted goods cotton cloth, equipment and clothing made therefrom, such as uniforms, overcoats, caps, underclothing and shirts and any other equipment made of cloth. Must be thoroughly experienced and capable of judging quality of materials and workmanship, and must be able to read speci...