Job Description:

• 1) Inspects newly extruded carbon electrodes to detect defects, such as cracks and blisters, and to determine disposition of electrodes: Notifies other personnel to investigate cause of defective electrodes.

• 2) Weighs and measures dimensions of electrodes to determine if specifications are met, using scale, calipers, and straightedge.

• 3) Marks disposition of electrodes on parts, using chalk, and records findings and disposition of electrodes.

• 4) May compute density of electrodes, according to plant formula, using slide rule.

• 5) May inspect samples of graphitized electrodes or green carbon stock impregnated with pitch or linseed oil and be designated Impregnation Inspector.