| Job Title |
Synthetic-filament Extruder |
| Job Description |
Tends Machines And Auxiliary Equipment That Extrude Continuous
Synthetic Filaments From Liquid Polymer: Starts Metering Pumps
And Observes Operation Of Machines And Equipment To Ensure
Continuous Flow Of Filaments Extruded Through Spinnerettes And
To Detect Processing Defects, Such As Drips, Filament Stains Or
Missing, Oversized, Or Fused Filaments. Notifies Other Workers
Through Intercom When Defects Occur, Necessitating Interruption
Of Extruding Process, To Clean Spinnerettes. Opens Cabinet Doors
To Cut Threadlines (multifilaments) Away From Guides, Using
Scissors. Lowers Pan Inside Cabinet To Catch Molten Filaments
Until Flow Of Polymer Through Packs Is Stopped. Presses
Metering-pump Buttons And Turns Valves To Stop Flow Of Polymer.
Cuts Entangled Filaments Wrapped Around Gears Of Machine, Using
Pliers. Restarts Metering Pumps, Notifies Other Worker To
Receive Threadlines, Pulls Extruded Filaments Together Below
Spinnerettes To Form Threadlines, And Inserts Threadlines
Through Guides To Facilitate Drawing Process On Floor Below.
Observes Flow Of Finish Across Finish Rollers And Turns Valves
To Adjust Flow To Specifications. Occasionally Removes Polymer
Deposits From Spinnerettes And Equipment, Using Silicone Spray,
Brass Chisel, And Bronze-wool Pad. Wipes Finish Rollers With
Cloths And Washes Finish Trays With Water When Necessary. Marks
Type Of Malfunctions On Maintenance Tag, And Attaches Tag To
Machine For Subsequent Repair.
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