Job Description:

• 1) Sets up and operates hydraulic press to extrude blocks of smokeless powder into strands preparatory to cutting, drying, and bagging: Attaches specified dies to compression cylinder of press with thumbscrews or clamps.

• 2) Inserts block in compression cylinder and locks cover in place with thumbscrews.

• 3) Turns ram control valve to extrude powder slowly to avoid explosion.

• 4) Examines extruded lengths for dirt streaks and malformations.

• 5) Positions fiber containers under discharge chute of each die hole, and replaces containers as they are filled.