CODE: 613.382-018Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): SCREWDOWN OPERATOR (steel & rel.) alternate titles: finisher, screwdown

Operates electric-screwdown mechanism on rolling mill to set draft (space between rolls) for reducing slabs, ingots, or billets to specified dimensions, using knowledge of rolling practices and steel properties: Reads rolling order for dimensions, properties, and temperature of product to be rolled. Determines, from experience, number of passes and amount of reduction on each pass required to reduce product to specifications. Moves controls to set rolls for each pass, according to draft reading on dial indicator. Performs other duties, such as assisting in roll changes and repairing or adjusting mill equipment. May calibrate dial of screwdown setting with x-ray reading.
GOE: 06.02.02 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 91321 Machine Forming Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic