Bear

Tends machine that threshes and bales broomcorn straw: Cuts string or rubber band binding from sheaves of broomcorn straw, using knife, and feeds straw into threshing machine to remove seeds. Off bears straw from discharge end of threshing machine and drops straw into bucket to align straw. Hands bucket of aligned broomcorn straws to PRESS FEEDER, BROOMCORN who places straws in compression chamber of hydraulic press. Closes compression chamber and starts hydraulic press to compress broomcorn straws into bale. Ties wire around bale and pushes bale from chamber.

Personality Traits


Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.

Helpful: You always keep an eye out for what other people need.

Levelheaded: You hold your emotions in check, even in tough situations.

Salary and Education


How much does a Broomcorn Thresher make?

Nationally: $17,000 – $38,000

Main education level: High School

source: US Dept of Labor





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