Job Description:

• 1) Controls one or more units of oxidizing equipment to process oils for use in production of hard-surface floor covering: Turns valves to charge prescribed amount of ingredients into equipment, according to formula.

• 2) Adjusts valves to regulate air supply, as specified, to obtain oxidation.

• 3) Sets heat controls to maintain prescribed temperature during oxidizing cycle.

• 4) Tests viscosity of mixture, using viscometer.

• 5) Observes color of batch during process to determine completion of oxidation, using knowledge gained from previous experience.

• 6) Opens bottom door to discharge material from oxidizer or starts pumps to remove material for further processing.