A professional who tends machine that compresses moist welding rod coating mix into cylinder-shaped slugs. Respnsibilities include:

• Dumps mix into forming chamber of slug press, using forklift.
• Presses button to close press and activate ram that automatically forms and ejects slug.
• Slips cellophane bag over slug or places it in container to prevent crusting or dehydration.
• Cleans machine, using brush, scraper, and airhose.