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INSPECTOR AND TESTER

Specialty Definition: INSPECTOR AND TESTER

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Inspects internal combustion engines after test for conformance to blueprints and specifications, using measuring instruments and handtools: Reviews performance test report and compares log data, such as temperature, lubrication compression, horsepower, fuel consumption, and manifold pressure with specifications. Signs inspection tag to release engines from test floor or analyzes data to locate assemblies and parts not functioning according to specifications. Measures dimensions of disassembled parts and assemblies, such as pistons, cylinder liners, valves, bearings, shafts, governors, injectors, or carburetors, and clearances between moving and stationary parts, using scale, micrometers, special tools, and gauging setups. Compares measurements with specifications to locate faulty parts. Records findings and notifies supervisor of results of inspection. May inspect incoming materials for conformance with specifications. May disassemble engines during inspection process. May supervise crating and shipping of engines to consignees. May be designated according to type of engine inspected as Diesel-Engine Inspector (engine-turbine); Gasoline-Engine Inspector (engine-turbine). (references)
 Inspects agricultural equipment, such as tractors, combines, and balers for missing, defective, or improperly installed parts and operational malfunctions: Observes operation of equipment being driven around test area or on treadmill to detect defects, such as loose fittings, improper assembly, malfunctioning parts, or faulty controls, as indicated by noise, leaks, or irregularities in braking, steering, or transmission mechanisms. Aligns power-driven wheels of unit over dynamometer and connects electrical test leads to output terminals. Compares dynamometer readings with specification charts to check unit output. Assigns ASSEMBLY REPAIRER (agric. equip.) to defective equipment, explains defects, and suggests method of repair. Examines equipment for paint defects, incorrect decal application, missing tools, and faulty lights. Records cause and type of defect and repair work performed. May be designated according to type of inspection as Treadmill Inspector (agric. equip.); or type of equipment inspected as Combine Inspector (agric. equip.). (references)
 Inspects metal sashes, window screens, windows, and doors for appearance and accuracy of fabrication and assembly: Feels sides of workpiece for burrs, ravelled screening, or defective packing of screening, glass, or splines. Slides panels up and down to ensure specified alignment. Verifies dimensions, using fixed gauge, rule, or square. Returns defective workpiece for repair or performs such minor repairs as tightening screws, adjusting balance, and rolling or hammering out small dents, using handtools. May apply gummed tape around frame, screen, or glass, pack pieces according to size, and insert screens and glass panels into frames to prepare pieces for shipping. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Anagrams: INSPECTOR AND TESTER

Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams

Words within the letters "a-c-d-e-e-e-i-n-n-o-p-r-r-s-s-t-t-t"

-3 letters: representations.

-4 letters: predestinators, representation.

-5 letters: inspectorates, nonrestricted, predestinates, predestinator, presentations, reconditeness, triceratopses.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Alternative Orthography: INSPECTOR AND TESTER


Hexadecimal (or equivalents, 770AD-1900s) (references)

49 4E 53 50 45 43 54 4F 52      41 4E 44      54 45 53 54 45 52

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519; backwards) (references)

        

Binary Code (1918-1938, probably earlier) (references)

01001001 01001110 01010011 01010000 01000101 01000011 01010100 01001111 01010010 00100000 01000001 01001110 01000100 00100000 01010100 01000101 01010011 01010100 01000101 01010010

HTML Code (1990) (references)

&#73 &#78 &#83 &#80 &#69 &#67 &#84 &#79 &#82 &#32 &#65 &#78 &#68 &#32 &#84 &#69 &#83 &#84 &#69 &#82

ISO 10646 (1991-1993) (references)

0049 004E 0053 0050 0045 0043 0054 004F 0052      0041 004E 0044      0054 0045 0053 0054 0045 0052

Encryption (beginner's substitution cypher): (references)

43485350393754495223548382543953543952

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