Pottery Machine Operator: A description for the pottery machine operator job

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Pottery Machine Operator – Jigger operator, pot maker Operates pug mill, jigger machine, and drying chamber, that form, dry, and finish ceramic ware, for example bowls, cups, plates, and saucers: Adjusts and sets controls of pug mill that mixes, extrudes, cuts, and deposits clay charges in or over molds as specified. Installs shaping tool in head of jiggering unit, using handtools. Sets controls to regulate temperature of drying chamber. Installs trimming tools and abrasives on arms of ware-finishing unit, using handtools. Starts machine unit and conveyors and observes lights and gauges on panelboard to verify operational efficiency. Examines finished ware for defects and measures dimensions, using rule and thickness gauge. Adjusts pressures, temperatures, and trimming tool settings as required. May also operate jigger machine only and be designated Potter (porcelain industry). May also form urns and planters, using jolly, and be designated Jollier (porcelain industry).

Job industry: porcelain industry

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