| Job Title |
Mill Operator |
| Job Description |
Tends One Or More Mills That Grind Materials, Such As Rock,
Ore, Ingredients For Food, Drugs, And Chemicals With Steel,
Stone, Or Ceramic Balls Or Rods: Pushes Lever Or Adds Balls To
Mill As Needed Or Specified. Dumps Material Or Opens Flow Gate
To Load Mill. Secures Cover Plate. Starts And Runs Mill For
Specified Time Depending On Size Of Load, Grindability Of
Material, And Required Fineness. Removes Cover Plate, Attaches
Grid, And Starts Mill To Discharge Contents. When Operating
Continuous Ball Mills, Regulates Inflow Of Materials And
Observes Outflow To Ensure Attainment Of Specified Product. May
Tend Mill Utilizing Vacuum Or Other Pressure. May Tend
Steam-jacketed Mill That Heats Materials During Processing. May
Use Mill To Mix Materials For Wet Or Dry Grinding. May Keep
Production Records. May Be Designated According To Grinding
Agent As Ball-mill Operator (any Industry); Pebble-mill Operator
(chemical; Paint & Varnish); Rod-mill Operator (any Industry);
Or According To Powder Ground As Barytes Grinder (paint &
Varnish).
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