Job Description:

• 1) Operates machines to cut and grind refractory clay blocks to specified dimensions: Measures and scribes cutting lines on block, using ruler and scribe.

• 2) Lifts block onto bed on cutoff grinder and secures block to bed with holding attachment, using handtools.

• 3) Turns handwheels to position block under cutting blade.

• 4) Starts machines that cut block along scribed lines and grind it to specified dimensions.

• 5) Shapes unmachinable blocks, using chisels, hammers, and hand stones.