Job Description:

• 1) Repairs or replaces defective pipe stems, using stem mounter, press, grinding wheel, and handtools: Inspects pipes to determine defects.

• 2) Removes and replaces defective screw-stem assemblies, using screwdriver, glue, press, and stem mounter.

• 3) Smooths ends of unlevel pipe bowl shank to eliminate cracks between shank and stem, using grinding wheel.

• 4) Heats defective adjustomatic stems, inserts stems in pipe bowl shank, and twists stems, using pipe stem wrench, to adjust alignment of stem and bowl.

• 5) Replaces broken push-bit stems, using press machine.