| Job Title |
Chip Tester |
| Job Description |
Tests Samples Of Purchased Wood Chips, Used In Making Pulp, To
Determine Moisture Content And Quality: Observes Dumping Of
Chips Into Receiving Pit And Starts Conveyor That Transfers
Chips To Screening And Storage Areas. Draws Measured Sample From
Conveyor, Places Chips In Drying Oven For Specified Period Of
Time, And Records Dry Weight To Determine Weight Loss. Places
Additional Sample Of Chips In Pilot Screen To Separate
Unsuitable Wood, Such As Sawdust, Slivers, And Oversized Chunks.
Removes Bark From Acceptable Portion, Reweighs Sample, And
Records Data On Chip Quality Form. Sweeps And Cleans Work Area.
May Test Samples For Acidity And Freeness, Using Standard
Testing Equipment.
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