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test rack operator
A professional who operates equipment to test various types of triple air valves for conformance to federal and company safety standards. Respnsibilities include:
- Mounts valve on test frame and connects air supply hoses to valve, using portable power wrench.
- Moves test panel control levers singly or in combination to open or block air passages into different chambers of valve.
- Turns lever to inject air into unblocked chambers, reads gauges to determine specified pressure differentials, and to detect leaks, weak springs, and poor fits.
- Applies soapy water to valve with brush to pinpoint air leaks.
- Replaces defective parts.
- Rejects valves that do not meet specifications.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Synonym(s): triple-air-valve_tester
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- Industry/Domain: Professional careers
- Category: Occupational titles
- Company: U.S. DOL
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