CODE: 503.685-026Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): FURNACE-AND-WASH-EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ordnance) alternate titles: continuous-washer

operator Tends equipment that cleans and dries metal cartridge parts: Loads parts into hopper by hand or using hoist. Moves switches to start conveyor system and rotate open end tumbling barrels that remove oil, scale, and dirt from cartridge parts. Turns steam and water valves and reads gauges to regulate temperature and level of cleaning solutions in tanks and to regulate temperature in drying drum. Adds chemicals, such as acids and detergents, to maintain solutions at specified concentrations. Examines parts at ejection chute to ensure parts are cleaned and dried according to specifications. May operate electric tier-lift truck to position containers filled with parts on platform above feed hopper. May tumble parts in metal-drawing (lubricating) solution prior to drying process.
GOE: 06.04.10 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 92958 Cleaning, Washing, and Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders