Job Description:

• 1) Repairs rod-screen panels in vibrating screens that divert taconite ore into final crushing stage, using hammers, wrenches, and hydraulic jack: Examines rod-screen panels for worn or damaged rods and liners.

• 2) Lifts hydraulic jack into place between mounting frame and screen panel.

• 3) Moves levers on jack to free screen panel from rubber holding flange.

• 4) Lifts out panel and inserts replacement in holding flange.

• 5) Taps rod ends with hammer to loosen them from frame and pulls out worn rods.

• 6) Places frame in alignment jig, inserts new rods in holes, and taps rods with hammer to set them in frame.

• 7) Replaces worn screen liners, using handtools.