A professional who operates manipulator and entry guide mechanism from pulpit of rolling mill to position ingots or blooms for entry into rolls of mill. Respnsibilities include:

• Moves levers to transfer ingot from entrance table onto entrance conveyor, and to align side guards that guide ingot into rolls.
• Pushes controls that cause fingers of manipulator to turn ingot after each pass.
• Assists rolling mill crew in roll changes and repairs, using handtools.