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A Mould or Die Finisher performs some or all of the following:

• Utilizes a variety of power and hand tools to shape, smooth, finish, and polish moulds or metal working dies.

An Optics Technician (Lens and Prism Maker):

• Produces precision spherical and plane optics to specifications
• Corrects lens/prisms surfaces to optimum quality
• Checks with interferometer and spectrometer
• Inspects, cements, and aligns optical components to optical axes
• Coats optics with anti-reflecting or high reflecting coats

A Packaging Machine Mechanic performs some or all of the following:

• Repair, adjust, maintain, and monitor machines and equipment that package products
• Set up packaging line to accommodate various products, package dimensions, and production volumes
• Adjusts guides, belts, conveyor speeds, drive and transfer mechanisms to required tolerances
• Initiates start up
• Observes line in operation
• Identifies trouble areas
• Advises maintenance management of recurrent problems
• Refers complex electrical and mechanical repairs to certified personnel
• Cleans and lubricates machine components to ensure fluid operation

A Process Operator — Food Manufacturing:

• Operates, monitors, adjusts, and maintains food processing units and equipment

A Process Operator—Power operates, monitors, adjusts and maintains processing systems and equipment by:

• Performing operator and outside operator duties and satellite control room operations
• Operating electronic or computerized control panels
• Controlling process start up and shut down and performing troubleshooting duties
• Monitoring outside process equipment
• Adjusting equipment, valves, pumps and controls, and process equipment
• Completing required maintenance documentation
• Preparing process units or production equipment for maintenance
• Sampling, testing and preparing reports on process operations
• Participating in safety audits and programs, and providing emergency response

Process Operators process, operate, monitor, adjust and maintain processing systems and equipment by:

• Performing operator duties, outside operator duties and control room operations
• Operating electronic or computerized control panels
• Controlling process start up and shut down and performing troubleshooting duties
• Monitoring outside process equipment
• Adjusting equipment, valves, pumps and controls, and process equipment
• Completing required maintenance documentation
• Preparing process units or production equipment for maintenance
• Sampling, testing and preparing reports on process operations
• Participating in safety audits and programs, and provides emergency response