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Expanding Machine Operator

DOT Code: 617.685-022

Industry: steel & rel.
Alternate Titles: belling machine operator

Tends machine that expands pipe ends to specified diameter by one of following methods: (1) Starts machine that rotates pipe against die to expand end of pipe. (2) Places pipe in expanding machine and starts machine that forces mandrels into end to expand pipe to specified diameter. (3) Starts machine that inserts and expands cylindrical element within pipe to enlarge pipe to specified diameter. Pushes pipe along conveyor rolls to expander block. Verifies dimensions of pipe end with ring or plug gauge. Important variables may be indicated by trade names of machine used.

GOE: 06.04.02 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77