CODE: 673.685-058Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): FINISH-MACHINE TENDER (pottery & porc.)

Tends machine that automatically smooths and cleans edges of ceramic flatware preparatory to firing ware in kiln: Selects rubber cushion rings according to ware being furnished and positions rings on vacuum cradle on machine turntable. Inserts abrasive pads in adjustable arms that press pads against revolving ware and positions sponge belts on rotating machine spindles to clean ware after smoothing. Tightens coupling on water hose to water tank connection and turns valve to start and regulate flow of water onto sponge belts to maintain moisture content of belt. Pushes button to start machine and turns dial to regulate speed of turntable according to size ware being processed. Observes machine operation and product to detect need for machine adjustment. Removes and replaces ware at machine to maintain continuous work flow.
GOE: 06.02.08 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M1 L1 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 92965 Crushing, Grinding, Mixing, and Blending Machine Operators and Tenders