A professional who tends electrolytic cells to produce chlorine, caustic soda, and hydrogen, performing any combination of following tasks under direction of cell tender. Respnsibilities include:

• Pulls and positions current jumpers, connects jumper arms on circuits, and throws switches to cut cells out of service.
• Disconnects brine, gas, and hydrogen lines, using wrenches, to prepare cells for changing; and assists cell changer in positioning cathodes and cell assemblies in place.
• Reconnects lines and flips switches to return cells to operation.
• Opens valves to flush lines, adjust and maintain brine flows and levels, and switch flow from brine tanks to bypasses.
• Draws sample of cell liquor and tests sample for caustic strength, using standard test equipment and chart.
• Cleans brine lines, using brushes and steam hose; and removes and dips sight glasses, nipples, bushings, elbows, tube assemblies, and rubber tubing in acid, solvent, or water bath to clean them.
• Examines chlorine lines for cracks, and cleans out orifices and vents.
• Changes chart recorders.