| Job Title |
Tracer-bullet-charging-machine Operator |
| Job Description |
Operates Multiple-station Machine To Automatically Charge And
Tamp Subigniter, Igniter, And Tracer Powder In Bullet Jackets To
Form Tracer Bullets For Military Rifle Ammunition: Starts
Machine And Watches Tracks And Stations For Malfunctioning And
Jams. Clears Jammed Dies, Funnels, And Bullets, Using Fingers Or
Wire Hook. Observes Dies At Assembly Station And Inserts Jackets
By Hand In Dies Missed At Hopper Tube, Seating Them With Hammer.
Turns Setscrews And Stopnuts, Using Handtools, To Adjust Width
Of Track Rails, Height Of Scraper Regulating Amount Of Powder
Scooped, Stroke Of Tamping Punch, And Timing Of Die-turning
Fingers. Replaces Worn And Damaged Punches, Dies, Knock-out
Pins, And Fingers. Weighs Powder Samples From Each Charging
Station On Grain Scale And Adjusts Height Of Scraper Or Changes
Size Of Scoop To Regulate Load. Measures Depth Of Charge In
Bullet With Dial Indicator For Firmness Of Pack. Empties Carrier
Pouches Of Powder Into Reservoir Bags At Charging Stations To
Replenish Supply. Cleans Machine, Using Airhose And Steam Wand,
And Washes Powder Dust From Floor With Water Hose.
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