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The chainman (who can be either sex) is the least senior worker on a surveying crew. They hold the end of the measuring tape (which used to be a chain, made of links) on the mark while the lead chainman sets the next mark. Their job is as important as anyone else on the crew, as accuracy requires they hold the chain exactly. The chainman is also responsible for cleaning and maintaining the surveying equipment and making sure there are adequate supplies. The biographies of most famous engineers begin, "Her first job was as chainman with..."

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