Job Description:

• 1) Tends mechanical agitator that mixes chemicals for use in separating metallic particles from ore gangue: Turns valves to pour specified amounts of chemical solutions from storage tanks into mixing tank.

• 2) Weighs chemical compounds on scales, and dumps chemicals into mixing tanks, using forklift truck.

• 3) Starts agitator to blend mixture.

• 4) Turns valves on pumps to transfer mixture to storage tank.

• 5) May weigh steel rods and balls and transport them to mills, using air-powered dinkey engine.

• 6) May open chute door of storage tank to charge ball mills.