First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators:

Adjust industrial, manufacturing, or production equipment
Load/unload material, products, or workpieces into or from machinery or equipment
Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment
Feed materials or products into or through equipment
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment
Set-up production equipment or machinery
Set mechanical or electrical controls or components
Install attachments to machinery or related structures
Perform installation or removal of equipment accessories or tools
Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment
Install electronic power, communication, or control equipment or systems
Operate pipe fitting equipment
Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products
Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow
Adjust textile, fabric, or garment related equipment or machinery
Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance
Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools
Direct human or vehicle traffic
Disassemble manufacturing or industrial equipment for maintenance and repair
Set-up specialized rigging
Fabricate garments or textile products
Repair tears or defects in fabrics, garments, or leather products
Sew materials by hand
Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production
Maneuver workpieces in equipment during production
Install electronic equipment, components, or systems
Align machines or equipment to ensure positioning and levelness for work
Cut fabric or leather material
Set-up heavy construction equipment
Don/Doff industrial, production, or manufacturing related Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Assemble electronic, electrical, or electromechanical equipment
Compact materials to create level bases
Cut masonry material such as stone, tile, or brick
Cut construction material
Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing
Prepare explosives for detonation
Prepare building surfaces for paint, finishes, wallpaper, or adhesives
Polish stone or concrete using a surfacing machine
Prepare sites or surfaces for concrete, masonry, or related construction work
Dismantle/Reassemble rigging
Cut metal or plastic material
Disassemble transportation equipment for maintenance or repair
Spread sand, dirt, or other loose materials onto surfaces
Package goods for shipment or storage
Position patterns on equipment, materials, or workpieces
Alter garments to specifications
Operate track switches
Weld metal parts and components
Wrap products for preservation, protection, safety, and stability
Weld metal structures
Perform basic plumbing
Install water or sewer treatment plant equipment
Apply parting agents or other solutions to molds
Remove workpieces from molds
Drill holes in earth or rock for activities such as blasting
Drill holes in construction materials
Perform basic carpentry
Install heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment
Apply grouting or mortar
Mix masonry materials such as mortar, grout, slurry, or concrete
Attach decorative or functional accessories to products
Dye fabric or leather articles
Construct electrical parts or fixtures

Direct material handling or moving activities
Direct passenger or freight transport activities
Oversee activities related to dispatching, routing, or tracking transportation vehicles
Oversee marine cargo handling
Manage industrial production activities or processes
Coordinate operational activities
Coordinate production maintenance activities
Establish priorities for employees
Oversee testing or construction of prototype
Assign work to staff or employees
Supervise transportation, shipping, or material moving personnel
Manage organizational or program policies
Manage quality control activities
Manage waste removal and recycling programs
Generate work orders
Manage site preservation plan
Manage building maintenance projects
Coordinate shipping activities with external parties
Direct renewable energy production operations
Supervise industrial, production, or manufacturing personnel
Supervise maintenance workers
Manage individual and organizational contracts
Supervise construction related personnel or contractors
Manage project teams
Direct natural resources extraction or mining projects
Manage handling of hazardous, toxic, or non-compliant materials
Direct construction activities
Direct construction or extraction personnel
Direct construction of mine shafts or tunnels
Supervise technical personnel
Take responsibility for safety of group

Monitor production or manufacturing equipment operation to detect problems
Detect industrial, production, or manufacturing equipment malfunctions by listening for abnormalities
Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems
Monitor loading processes to ensure procedural compliance
Monitor transportation operations to ensure compliance with regulations or standards
Maintain consistent production quality
Monitor performance of others
Monitor repairs or maintenance to enforce standards
Monitor contract performance
Monitor production operations to ensure compliance with regulations or standards
Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed
Monitor operation of mail preparation or handling machines
Monitor construction operations
Monitor electrical or mechanical equipment operation to detect problems
Detect installation, maintenance, or repair concerns by listening for abnormalities
Monitor operation of drilling equipment
Maintain safe work environment
Monitor railroad vehicle or equipment operation
Monitor conditions of production operations
Monitor assembly quality
Inspect production environment operations and processes
Ensure conformance to building regulations
Monitor work environment to ensure safety or adherence to specifications
Manage security for visitors or employees
Monitor work areas and activities to ensure compliance with safety procedures
Track production costs

Implement company or staff policies
Implement freight shipping or storage procedures
Discharge workers using employee dismissal guidelines
Terminate personnel or staff employment
Terminate contractor employment
Implement employee bargaining agreements
Resolve personnel problems
Route freight shipments
Follow installation, maintenance, or repair safety procedures and regulations
Implement air quality control measures
Resolve operational shipping or transportation issues
Recommend personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, and dismissals
Establish project teams
Detonate blasting charges for construction or extraction work
Charge blasting holes with explosives
Follow construction related safety procedures and regulations
Execute employee bargaining agreements
Perform chemical processing emergency procedures
Solve machining tool problems
Discuss resolution of production problems or equipment malfunctions with relevant personnel
Solve production problems
Approve changes to business processes
Discipline staff for infractions of rules or regulations
Determine service or repair needs for light mechanical equipment
Diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment
Identify best itinerary based on knowledge of routes
Authorize construction activities
Diagnose malfunctioning vehicle systems based on inspection or test results
Diagnose electrical or electronic systems or equipment
Diagnose refrigeration problems
Diagnose engine problems using diagnostic equipment
Modify production work procedures, processes, or plans
Determine project implementation methods and procedures

Inspect industrial, production, or manufacturing related work products to verify conformance with quality and standards
Inspect transportation or shipping related machinery or equipment
Inspect production equipment
Perform transportation or shipping related safety inspection
Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with transportation related standards
Perform production or manufacturing related safety inspection
Ensure equipment is operating to prescribed standards
Conduct test runs of production equipment
Inspect equipment or tools to be used in construction or excavation
Evaluate quality of materials or resources
Inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory or hazard compliance concerns
Inspect metal, plastic, or composite products
Evaluate quality of products
Inspect material-moving equipment to detect problems
Inspect facilities to determine repair or replacement needs
Inspect materials or equipment to determine need for repair or replacement
Perform safety inspection related to an installation, maintenance, or repair
Inspect sewer, drain, or water main pipe joints to detect leaks or verify alignment or fit
Inspect property for condition, damage, or deterioration
Perform construction related safety inspection
Perform textile, fabric, or garment processing related safety inspection
Inspect installation, maintenance, or repair machinery or equipment
Inspect mechanical systems to determine if they are operating properly
Inspect garments for defects, damage, or stains
Inspect industrial, production, or manufacturing machinery and equipment
Test mechanical products or equipment
Locate equipment or materials in need of repair or replacement
Inspect completed repair work to ensure proper functioning
Trim excess material from workpieces
Inspect textile, apparel, or furnishing related work products to verify conformance with quality and standards
Test vehicle computer processors to detect malfunctions
Operate vehicle engine electrical systems test equipment
Operate engine emission testing equipment
Test electrical or electronic wiring or fixtures
Test operation of malfunctioning machinery
Test electrical or electronic systems or equipment
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment
Perform quality assurance testing
Test manufactured products
Test materials to verify safety standards
Inspect vehicle to detect malfunctions or maintenance needed

Tighten/Loosen nuts, bolts, and fasteners
Repair mechanical equipment or machinery
Lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
Maintain construction machinery or equipment
Lubricate production equipment
Maintain general production equipment
Repair railroad equipment or tracks
Maintain manufacturing equipment
Maintain mining machinery or equipment
Repair production equipment or tools
Clear equipment jams
Clean manufacturing tools, equipment, or machinery
Clean installation, maintenance, or repair tools, equipment, or machinery
Level machines, equipment, or structures
Apply lubricants or coolants to workpieces
Maintain work tools or equipment
Align machines, equipment, or structures
Clean material moving tools, equipment, or machinery
Perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment
Overhaul power-generating equipment or machinery
Repair mechanical controls
Overhaul major vehicle systems such as engines or transmissions
Overhaul industrial or construction machinery or equipment
Maintain welding machines or equipment
Maintain physical building or grounds of property
Complete routine building maintenance
Replace worn equipment components
Clean textile, fabric, or garment related tools, equipment, or machinery
Clean construction or extraction related tools, equipment, or machinery
Maintain mechanical machinery or implements
Clean clothing or textile-working tools, equipment, or machinery
Replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
Maintain commercial, cargo, or passenger vehicle
Maintain heavy equipment
Maintain boat or ship hull
Repair cargo or passenger vehicle
Repair commercial transportation equipment

Stack containers, materials, or products
Move materials, equipment, or supplies
Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas
Move heavy objects in construction, extraction, or mining settings
Move heavy objects in transportation or shipping environments
Carry equipment, luggage, or cases
Build structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
Build masonry structures including kilns or furnaces
Erect supports and hangers for equipment and piping
Install glass in windows, skylights, or other structural surfaces
Install sheet metal assemblies in supportive framework
Install storm, sanitation, or water piping systems above and below ground
Install prefabricated building components
Install wooden structural components such as sub flooring, rough framing, or partitions
Install siding or sheeting materials
Install drywall, plasterboard, or wallboard
Construct wooden frameworks or structures
Install roofing materials such as shingles, tile, slate, or asphalt
Install construction support structures such as lathing, back up frames, or metal studs
Install shock-absorbing or acoustical paneling or tiles on wall or ceiling
Move heavy objects in installation, maintenance, or repair work
Load/Unload containers, materials, or products
Identify production related safety procedures
Mark reference points or cutting lines on workpieces
Load/Unload passenger luggage or cargo
Move heavy objects in industrial, production, or manufacturing environments
Lay masonry material such as brick, block, paver, stone, or tile
Apply plaster, stucco, or joint compound mixtures to walls or ceilings
Repair prefabricated wooden building components
Repair cracks, defects, or damage in installed building materials
Remodel residential or commercial structures
Perform concrete fabrication
Load/Unload materials or equipment
Load shipments, belongings, or materials
Clean materials to prepare them for production
Remove stains from fabric or carpet

Estimate project labor requirements
Estimate project or production material requirements
Weigh industrial, production, or manufacturing related products or materials
Perform industrial, production, or manufacturing related measurements
Employ weighing or measuring devices in transportation
Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications
Determine work priorities and requirements
Determine project parameters or specifications
Verify levelness or alignment of construction structures
Measure work site or construction dimensions
Estimate delivery dates
Estimate project costs
Read utilities metering devices
Weigh products or materials to be moved or transported
Measure tile or masonry materials
Measure layout for construction projects
Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes
Forecast departmental personnel requirements
Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly
Calculate grades and elevations
Bid work projects
Calculate shipping costs
Estimate operational costs

Interpret information from diagrams, blueprints, schematics, or technical drawings
Review transportation related codes and specifications
Review transportation, shipping, or material moving work orders
Review industrial, production, or manufacturing work orders
Read operating, service, or repair manuals
Review schedules to obtain cargo loading information
Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures
Review industrial, production, or manufacturing codes and specifications
Review traffic routing or control plans
Review construction, extraction, or mining related work orders
Review construction blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements
Review installation, maintenance, or repair codes and specifications
Review installation, maintenance, or repair work orders
Review textile, apparel, or furnishing related work orders
Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements
Review maps to determine location or routes
Read work orders to determine material or setup requirements
Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements
Determine factors affecting production processes
Obtain approval for project plans