Metals Processing Career Ladder. AFSC 427X4.

Abstract

This is a report of an occupational survey of the Metals Processing specialty (AFS 427X4) completed during August 1979. Incumbents in the 427X4 specialty weld, heat treat, cut, clean, and surface different metals and materials while repairing and fabricating components of Air Force equipment. Historically, the Metals Processing specialty has had several AFS designations through the years. The current job primarily involves in-shop, aircraft-related metal processing and welding tasks. Formal training is required for everyone entering this specialty. This report addresses the following areas: (1) development and administration of the current survey instrument; (2) the job structure identified in the 427X4 specialty and related skill level groups; and (3) comparison of CONUS/Overseas occupational data.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA075731

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Carbon Steels
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Engine Components
  • Engines
  • Gas Flow
  • Human Resources
  • Jet Engines
  • Joints
  • Management Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Supervisors
  • Training
  • Welding
  • Welds

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  • Metallurgy
  • Occupational Health and Safety.