A professional who cleans electrolytic cells and cell assemblies, performing any combination of following tasks. Respnsibilities include:

• Connects hose to water or steam line and flushes cell to clean surfaces.
• Scrapes assemblies, using handscrapers and wire brushes to remove accumulations of dirt, putty, scale, and encrusted salt.
• Transfers cathodes to washrack, using wheeled cart and hoist.
• Flushes cathodes and cathode screens with water to remove asbestos and caustic residue, and transfers cathodes to drying area.
• Flushes pit sump and recovered asbestos with water.
• Cleans sight glasses and glass tubing by dipping in acid, solvent, and water.
• May be designated according to cell equipment cleaned as cathode washer.