| Job Title |
Filter-press Tender, Head |
| Job Description |
Tends Filter Presses That Remove Solids, Such As Carbon,
Proteins, And Filtracell, From Solution To Produce Glucose Syrup
Of Standard Color And Clarity: Turns Valves To Control Flow Of
Material Through Press. Folds And Jams Edges Of Filter Cloths
Between Plates To Seal Leaks In Press, Using Sharp-edged Tool.
Observes Gauges For Increased Pressure Which Indicate Need For
Cleaning Presses, And Notifies Press Pullers (grain-feed Mills)
When Cleaning Is Required. Starts Agitator And Pumps That
Transfer Filtrate Into Tank. Washes Filter Cloths In Washing
Machine. May Add Activated Carbon To Tank To Decolorize
Filtrate. May Tend Vacuum Or Cloth Filter Press That Removes
Water From Corn Tailings Used In Preparing Stock Feed And Be
Known As Press Tender, Head, Feed House (grain-feed Mills).
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