Job Description:

• 1) Operates machines to mix or grind daub, printing ink color, and color pigments, for artificial leather: Calculates batch size according to roll yardage to be coated.

• 2) Weighs and measures, according to formula, components, such as ball mill mix, color pigments, and oils to attain colors and specified consistency.

• 3) Moves components to agitator or ball mill mixers and roll grinders for processing, using handtruck.

• 4) Dumps ingredients into and starts machines that grind and mix them.

• 5) Collects color sample and compares it with color standard.

• 6) Adds ingredients, such as white, clear, or colored pigments, or thinner to correct color discrepancies.

• 7) Prepares new color batches when drum content in inventory storage is low.

• 8) Lifts and moves drums, using portable air-operated hydraulic hoist.

• 9) May be designated according to operation performed as Ball-Mill Mixer; Daub-Color Matcher; Daub-Color Mixer; Grinding Operator; Print-Color Matcher; Print-Color Mixer.