Preform-Machine Operator
DOT Code: 556.380-014
Industry: button & notion
Sets up and adjusts battery of automatic machines that compress powdered plastics into tablets used in molding plastic buttons: Installs specified dies and punches onto machine holder plate according to tablet size specifications, using wrench. Adjusts stroke of punch according to tablet density specifications. Starts battery of automatic machines that compress powdered plastics into tablets. Breaks sample tablets between fingers to test hardness. Weighs sample lot of tablets to verify density. Adjusts machine controls to eliminate tablet defects.
GOE: 06.01.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M1 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77