Job Description:

• 1) Tends equipment that dries glutinous material, such as gelatin and glue, by either of following methods: Starts pumps to admit glutinous material through coolers to congeal it and through extruders to form noodles.

• 2) Starts conveyor that moves noodles through series of drying compartments and turns on heaters and fans in compartments.

• 3) Feels noodles for moisture content and regulates speed of equipment to ensure prescribed degree of dryness.

• 4) Reads hydrometer to detect excessive moisture in drying compartments and turns on dehumidifier when necessary.

• 5) Transfers containers of pearl glue or moves frames or trays of sheets of glue or gelatin into drying compartment, using handtruck.

• 6) Starts heaters and fans in heating compartment.

• 7) Feels glutinous material for moisture content and regulates temperature in drying compartment when necessary.

• 8) May tend equipment that spreads glutinous material into sheets for drying.