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PHOTOGRAPHIC LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (945)

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PHOTOGRAPHIC LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (945)

Aerial Photographic Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Technician, Developer, Still
Laboratory Technician General
Lay-out Man, Photographic
Photographer, Developer
Photographer, Printer
Photographer, Retouching Artist
Photographic Chief
Photographic Darkroom Man
Photographic Laboratory Chief
Photographic Laboratory Supervisor

Performs a variety of tasks in connection with photographic processing in a military photographic laboratory.

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PHYSICS LABORATORY ASSISTANT (160)

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PHYSICS LABORATORY ASSISTANT (160)
Knock Engine Tester
Petroleum Laboratory Technician
Petroleum Test Engine Operator
Soils Technician

Assists in physical testing and experimental work in a military laboratory.  Assembles and prepares laboratory equipment for tests. Performs routine tests and assists in special researches and experiments on various kinds of matter such as chemical equipment, munitions, petroleum, soils and textiles. 
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PRINTER (168)

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PRINTER (168)
Casting Machine Operator
Hot Press Operator
Linotype Operator
Monotype Operator

Makes up standard and special printing forms in connection with the production of military publications.  Measures sample of copy with line gauge and sets stick to desired length. Selects type from compartments in type case and sets type in lines in stick. Slides type from stick into galley and inserts leads. Arranges lines of type, cuts, and spacers in galleys. Makes proof of set-up, corrects set-up, and forwards corrected set-up to press.  

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PROCESS BACKGROUND SUPERVISOR (449)

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PROCESS BACKGROUND SUPERVISOR (449)
Special Effects Supervisor

Directs the projection of all photographic process background images which are thrown on or through screens to provide background for scenes being photographed.
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PROJECTIONIST, MOTION PICTURE (137)

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PROJECTIONIST, MOTION PICTURE (137)

Operates and makes minor repairs and adjustments on motion picture projection and sound reproducing equipment to project motion pictures in connection with such activities as military intelligence, training, and entertainment.  Sets up machine by threading film from reel on upper spindle, over the driving sprocket and guide rollers, past the exciter lamp and projecting lamp, and onto empty reel on lower spindle.
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RADIOSONDE OPERATOR (942)

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RADIOSONDE OPERATOR (942)

Performs all technical work in making radio sonde observations at radiosonde sections. Makes soundings with a radiosonde. Operates ground set and obtains proper recorder record. Prepares adiabatic charts. Evaluates radiosonde observations.

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RODMAN AND CHAINMAN, SURVEYING (191)

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RODMAN AND CHAINMAN, SURVEYING (191)

Works as a member of a field survey party engaged in the collection of data concerning terrain features and topographical measurements.  Holds a sight rod, level rod, or a stadia rod so that location lines, elevations of stations along the line, and approximate distances between stations can be determined.

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SAFETY INSPECTOR (486)

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SAFETY INSPECTOR (486)
Assistant Safety Engineer

Inspects War Department installations and facilities for the existence of hazards endangering life and property.  Inspects facility areas, activities, machinery installations and equipment, and enforces safety measures. Investigates accidents and makes recommendations to correct or eliminate causes. Checks operating procedures for compliance with safety rules and regulations. Instructs enlisted personnel in recognition of existing hazards and necessary precautions to prevent accidents.
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