Use of measuring and inspecting tools such as micrometers and calipers
Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials or ingredients.
Press control buttons to activate machinery and equipment.
Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as templates, micrometers, or scales.
Monitor machine operations and observe lights and gauges to detect malfunctions.
Clear jams and remove defective or substandard materials or products.
Turn controls to adjust machine functions, such as regulating air pressure, creating vacuums, and adjusting coolant flow.
Clean dies, arbors, compression chambers, and molds, using swabs, sponges, or air hoses.
Select and install machine components, such as dies, molds, and cutters, according to specifications, using hand tools and measuring devices.
Remove materials or products from molds or from extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines, and stack or store them for additional processing.