Job Description:

• 1) Tends air compressors driven by steam, electric, or gasoline powered units, to generate and supply compressed air for operation of pneumatic tools, hoists, and air lances: Starts power unit to build up specified pressure in compressor.

• 2) Adjusts controls or sets automatic controls to maintain continuous air supply to pneumatic tools or equipment.

• 3) Observes temperature and pressure gauges and adjusts controls accordingly.

• 4) Lubricates and cleans equipment.

• 5) May connect pipelines from compressor to pneumatic tools or equipment.

• 6) May repair low pressure steam boilers that furnish power for air compressor units by disassembling unit of boiler and replacing damaged parts, using handtools.

• 7) May be designated according to type of equipment operated as Air-Compressor Operator, Stationary; Compressor Operator, Portable.