CODE: 590.685-022Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): DIPPER (fabrication, nec) alternate titles: gauger

Tends equipment that applies inflammable tips to kitchen, penny, and book matches: Raises or lowers conveyor or dip roll in tank. Turns handwheel to adjust machine to immerse matches to specified depth in matchhead compound. Sets thermostat or reads thermometer in compound dip tank and turns steam and cold water valves to regulate compound temperature and viscosity. Compares size of matchheads passing on conveyor with drawings of acceptable matchheads and cuts unacceptable matches from conveyor, using long-handled push knife. Drains and washes dip tanks to remove thickened compound. May replenish compounds and paraffin in dip tank [COMPOUND FILLER (chemical)]. May replace worn or bent cutter blades that trim wood matches, using handtools. May tend automatic machine that cuts rolls of cardboard into strips and apply inflammable material to matchheads and be designated Strip-Machine Tender (fabrication, nec).
GOE: 06.04.21 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 92953 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Operators and Tenders