Wood Grinder Operator
Operate machines to grind logs or wood blocks into fibers.
Operates machines to grind logs or wood blocks into fibers used in making paper pulp, using one of following methods: Opens slide gate, tosses wood into grinder pocket, and moves lever to actuate hydraulic piston that presses wood against revolving grindstones. Adjusts panel controls to regulate conveyor system that feeds wood to hopper of grinder machines. Straightens wood in machine pocket or hopper to prevent jams, using picaroon. Turns valves to regulate spray of water to cool grindstones and to control consistency of pulp. Turns handwheel to raise or lower dam to control flow of pulp from discharge end of machine. Observes temperature gauge and color of pulp for evidence of burns caused by dull or broken grindstones and notifies WOOD GRINDER, HEAD 530.132-022 of defects. May be designated according to type of machine operated as Pocket-Grinder Operator; Ring-Grinder Operator.
Personality Traits
Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.
Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.
Team Player: You're able to listen, communicate, and work with tons of different people.
Salary and Education
Nationally: $21,000 – $49,000
Main education level: Certificate
source: US Dept of Labor
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