| Job Title |
Gas-meter Mechanic I |
| Job Description |
Reconditions, Tests, And Calibrates Positive Displacement Gas
Meters, Using Handtools And Test Equipment: Dismantles Gas Meter
Case, Diaphragm Assembly, And Connecting Rods, Using Soldering
Iron And Handtools. Positions And Solders Diaphragm And
Diaphragm Rings In Dismantled Meter Case. Inserts And Solders
Flow-control Valves In Place, Using Soldering Iron And Guide
Wires. Moves Shaft Connected To Valve To Test Freedom Of
Movement. Adjusts Shaft, Using Pliers, Or Resolders Shaft To
Correct Defective Operation. Solders Index Assembly In Position
And Connects Assembly To Activating Mechanism. Moves Activating
Arms To Extreme Extension To Test Freedom Of Movement. Adjusts
Valve Mechanism To Calibrate Meter Registration In Accordance
With Public Utilities Commission Specifications. Repositions And
Resolders Connecting Rods To Provide Sufficient Clearance.
Resolders Case Seams To Seal Meter. Attaches Airhose At Meter
Inlet To Pressurize Meter And Test Ability To Register Passage
Of Low Air Volume. Attaches Pressurized Meter To Fixture Which
Submerges Meter Under Water To Test For Leaks. May Inspect,
Repair, And Maintain Gas Meters Used To Measure Volume Of
Natural Gas Flowing From Producing Wells To Processing Plant And
Be Designated Field Operator (petrol. & Gas).
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