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BRICK SORTER [1 record]

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Record 1 1978-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Materials Handling
CONT

Sorter (brick and tile) .... Sorts burned clay products, such as brick, roofing tile, and sewer pipe, according to form, color, and surface characteristics. Picks up products from kiln car, pallet, or handtruck and examines products for defects such as cracks, chipped edges, squareness, and discoloration .... May be designated according to product sorted as brick sorter ...

OBS

Sources consulted indicate that, though the removal of bricks (dépilage) is only one of the brick sorter's duties, it is nonetheless an important aspect of his work.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Manutention
DEF

Ouvrier affecté au dépilage.

CONT

La tâche des dépileurs s'est trouvée facilitée et enrichie par d'autres innovations.

Spanish

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