A professional who sets up and operates hydraulic press to extrude blocks of smokeless powder into strands preparatory to cutting, drying, and bagging. Respnsibilities include:

• Attaches specified dies to compression cylinder of press with thumbscrews or clamps.
• Inserts block in compression cylinder and locks cover in place with thumbscrews.
• Turns ram control valve to extrude powder slowly to avoid explosion.
• Examines extruded lengths for dirt streaks and malformations.
• Positions fiber containers under discharge chute of each die hole, and replaces containers as they are filled.