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A professional who develops plans for single stage or progressive stage dies for stamping, forming, forging, or extrusion presses, according to blueprints of product and knowledge of press characteristics and process limitations. Responsibilities include:
* Drafts drawings of dies necessary to form complete forging, stamping, or other part.
* Determines sequence and number of die stages in which single or progressive cutting, punching, and forming will be accomplished, and type of die sets required to produce complete part, based on knowledge of dies, forming processes, and machines.
* Drafts scale drawings of each die set, delineating contours and dimensions for manufacture of die.
* Compares part drawings with wood patterns of cast dies to determine correctness of pattern dimensions and form.
* May observe setup and tryout of newly developed die set in production machine to determine need for redesign or readiness for production use.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who analyzes mud and drill cuttings that are circulated through oil- or gas-well boreholes during drilling operations, using special testing equipment, to detect presence of oil or gas, and interprets findings to locate productive stratum. Responsibilities include:
* Attaches pump-stroke counter, mud-tank level indicator, and other measurement devices to drilling rig equipment, and connects electrical conductor cables to measurement devices and drilling rig monitoring instruments to prepare field laboratory for testing of mud and well cuttings.
* Detects presence of gas in mud by reading dial of gas-detection meter hooked up to detection devices in mud.
* Collects mud and drill cutting samples during drilling operations, and inspects samples to determine nature of earth formations encountered and presence of oil or gas in formation, using ultraviolet light, microscope, and other laboratory equipment.
* Keeps records of dial readings and tests made, and calculates depth of formations found to contain gas or oil.
* Performs minor repairs to electrical and mechanical equipment.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who analyzes mud and drill cuttings that are circulated through oil- or gas-well boreholes during drilling operations, using special testing equipment, to detect presence of oil or gas, and interprets findings to locate productive stratum. Responsibilities include:
* Attaches pump-stroke counter, mud-tank level indicator, and other measurement devices to drilling rig equipment, and connects electrical conductor cables to measurement devices and drilling rig monitoring instruments to prepare field laboratory for testing of mud and well cuttings.
* Detects presence of gas in mud by reading dial of gas-detection meter hooked up to detection devices in mud.
* Collects mud and drill cutting samples during drilling operations, and inspects samples to determine nature of earth formations encountered and presence of oil or gas in formation, using ultraviolet light, microscope, and other laboratory equipment.
* Keeps records of dial readings and tests made, and calculates depth of formations found to contain gas or oil.
* Performs minor repairs to electrical and mechanical equipment.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who designs ceramics manufacturing equipment and products, performing duties as described under design engineer, facilities master title; design engineer, products master title.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who plans and directs activities concerned with water utility systems installation, operation, maintenance, and service. Responsibilities include:
* Directs activities of engineers engaged in preparing designs and plans to construct, enlarge, and modify such facilities as water treatment plants, watersheds, and dams, hydroelectric stations, pumping stations, and to install water mains, and other appurtenances.
* Provides engineering and technical direction for planning and design of water utility projects.
* Reviews plans and specifications prior to instituting project to determine whether they meet organizational requirements.
* Analyzes and compiles data received from engineers to prepare budget estimates.
* Directs and coordinates engineers in conducting studies, such as economics of systems operation, water distribution, and water treatment plants or relative equipment performance to determine most feasible approach to meeting organizational and technical problems.
* Confers with municipal authorities concerning budget requirements, changes in organizational policy, regulation of water rates, and plumbing requirements, or other problems affecting community.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who tests chemical and physical properties of materials used in manufacturing or assembling motor vehicles. Responsibilities include:
* Performs standard chemical and physical tests on parts, solutions, and materials used in producing motor vehicles, using conventional and computerized machines and work aids.
* Conducts quantitative and qualitative analyses to determine chemical and physical properties of experimental and developmental materials (laboratory tester (any industry))
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who designs and drafts plans and estimates costs for installation of fire protection systems for facilities and structures, applying knowledge of drafting, physical science, engineering principles, and fire protection codes. Responsibilities include:
* Analyzes blueprints and specifications prepared by architect to determine dimensions of system to meet fire protection codes.
* Determines design and size of system components, using calculator or computer.
* Drafts detailed drawing of system to ensure conformance to specifications and applicable codes.
* May negotiate relocation of system components with construction superintendent to resolve conflicts of co-location with other systems.
* May inspect fire-damaged structures to detect malfunctions.
* May specialize in one type of fire protection system, such as foam, water, dry chemical, or vaporous gas or specialize in one type of establishment, such as construction, insurance, or government.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who designs power system facilities and equipment and coordinates construction, operation, and maintenance of electric power generating, receiving, and distribution stations, transmission lines, and distribution systems and equipment. Responsibilities include:
* Designs and plans layout of generating plants, transmission and distribution lines, and receiving and distribution stations.
* Directs preparation of, or prepares drawings and specific type of equipment and materials to be used, in construction and equipment installation.
* Estimates labor, material, construction, and equipment costs.
* Inspects completed installations for conformance with design and equipment specifications and safety standards.
* Observes operation of installation for conformance with operational standards.
* Coordinates operation and maintenance activities to ensure optimum utilization of power system facilities and meet customer demands for electrical energy.
* May compile power rates and direct others in evaluating properties and developing utilities in new territories.
* May be designated according to type of engineering functions as Engineer, Design-And-Construction (utilities); Engineer, Operations-And-Maintenance (utilities)
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who plans and prepares drawings for construction of new, and removal or rearrangement of existing, overhead or underground lines, cables, and conduits to obtain optimum and economical utilization of communications facilities. Responsibilities include:
* Analyzes traffic loads, available and existing lines, and estimates or forecasts of projected traffic to determine new construction or rearrangements and removals required.
* Selects routing of lines and equipment required for work projects.
* Prepares detailed construction and installation drawings, estimates equipment, labor, and material costs.
* Initiates work authorization request and submits request with substantiating drawings and documents to management for approval.
* Orders materials and equipment required and directs work activities to ensure conformance with engineering specifications and work authorization.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who drafts detailed drawings for castings which require special knowledge and attention to shrinkage allowances and such factors as minimum radii of fillets and rounds.
* Performs other duties as described under drafter master title.
Industry:Professional careers
