Drier and Grinder Tender
Tend drying cylinders and hammer mills to dry and pulverize mica. Also known as Fourdrinier Tender
Tends drying cylinder and hammer mill arranged in tandem to dry and pulverize mica: Turns valve to start flow of oil in burner and ignites oil to heat drying-cylinder. Starts machines that tumble mica in heated cylinder and automatically feed dry mica into hammer mill. Examines pulverized mica for discolorations caused by excess heat and for conformance with grinding specifications. Adjusts controls of drying cylinder to regulate temperature and replaces worn hammers to grind mica to specifications, using handtools. Changes screens on discharge chute of hammer mill according to size specified for mica. May fill machine hopper with mica, using tractor equipped with scoop.
Personality Traits
Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.
Levelheaded: You hold your emotions in check, even in tough situations.
Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.
Salary and Education
Main education level: Certificate
source: US Dept of Labor
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