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TITLE(s): SOLAR-FABRICATION TECHNICIAN (machine shop)

Fabricates and assembles metal solar collectors according to job order specifications, using machine shop tools and equipment: Lays out and marks reference points on metal tubing and sheets according to job order specifications, using rule and scriber. Aligns, cuts, and drills copper tubing to form pipe sections, using jig, bandsaw, and drill press. Smooths edges of pipe sections, using file and T-bar. Inserts other precut pipes into drilled holes of pipe sections according to job order specifications, and brazes joints to form manifold unit. Aligns and bends copper sheeting to form absorber plate, using power brake. Aligns manifold unit with grooves of absorber plate, squirts liquid solder into grooves, and bakes assembly to permanently bond joints, using oven. Sprays black paint on assembly to facilitate solar heat absorption, using paint sprayer. Aligns and bends galvanized sheeting to form enclosure frame parts of solar collector, using power brake. Drills holes into frame parts and screws or rivets parts together, using pneumatic drill and rivet gun. Inserts absorber plate and manifold assembly into enclosure frame, and rivets sections together. Caulks assembly corners to prevent water leaks, using caulk gun. Cuts and inserts insulation into enclosure frame to provide heat retention. Aligns and rivets frame end to assembly. Rivets covering to unit to complete solar collector assembly. Packs solar collectors into cardboard boxes for shipment, using tape, strapping, and crimper. Records product identification information on packed boxes.
GOE: 06.02.24 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M3 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 86