Job Description:

• 1) Tends machines and equipment that automatically extrude, pelletize, and cool mixture of ground wood and bark to form wood-fuel pellets: Moves controls to adjust temperature and steam pressure gauges, according to type of wood and bark mixture being processed, regulate conveyor speed, and start machine.

• 2) Periodically tests samples of extruded mixture for moisture content, using electronic moisture tester, and readjusts steam pressure gauges as required.

• 3) Listens to machines and equipment and monitors control panel to detect malfunctions and to ensure production flow.

• 4) Clears jams, using paddle.

• 5) Removes and replaces worn dies, using wrench and screwdriver.

• 6) Washes, cleans, lubricates, and greases machines and equipment, using water, detergent, brushes, rags, oilcan, and grease gun.

• 7) Records control panel readings in operating log.