Job Description:

• 1) Tends equipment to prepare basic chemical solutions used in production of synthetic rubber: Opens valves and starts pumps to admit chlorobutadiene into weigh tank.

• 2) Adds specified ingredients into tank, according to formula.

• 3) Starts agitator in tank to mix contents.

• 4) Turns valve to control flow of steam into tank jacket to maintain specified temperature of solution.

• 5) Mixes persulfate and water in tank according to formula.

• 6) Pumps prepared solution to processing areas.

• 7) Records data, such as materials prepared and chemicals used.

• 8) Pumps brine or nitrogen through chlorobutadiene stored in tanks to prevent spontaneous polymerization.

• 9) Disassembles and cleans scrubbers, using handtools and steam hose.