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DOT Code: 575.682-018

Industry: brick & tile

Operates machine to press clay into products, such as wall tile, trim tile, and mosaic floor tile: Feels consistency of clay in hopper to determine that mixture meets texture and dampness specifications. Fills feedbox, shaker box, and die cavity with clay. Levels and removes excess clay from die, using cutting stick. Depresses pedal, moves lever, or turns handwheel to lower top die and press out product. Removes product from die and measures thickness, using gauge. Adjusts press to obtain product of specified thickness. Cleans and oils die cavity and adjusts fettling tools on off bearing belt. May tend automatic hydraulic press that presses clay into products.

GOE: 06.02.08 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 78