Job Description:

• 1) Tends mixing machine to finish mixing of matchhead compound to produce mixture of specified viscosity: Lifts kettles of compounds from cart onto mixer with hoist.

• 2) Starts mixer and pours dye solution into compound.

• 3) Sets thermostat or opens valve to admit steam into jacket around kettle to heat compound if specified, and verifies temperature with thermometer.

• 4) Fills graduated dipper with compound and times flow of compound from dipper with stopwatch to test viscosity.

• 5) Adds specified ingredient according to test results until viscosity is correct.