Job Description:

• 1) Sets up and adjusts battery of automatic machines that compress powdered plastics into tablets used in molding plastic buttons: Installs specified dies and punches onto machine holder plate according to tablet size specifications, using wrench.

• 2) Adjusts stroke of punch according to tablet density specifications.

• 3) Starts battery of automatic machines that compress powdered plastics into tablets.

• 4) Breaks sample tablets between fingers to test hardness.

• 5) Weighs sample lot of tablets to verify density.

• 6) Adjusts machine controls to eliminate tablet defects.