A professional who tends hydraulic steam press that heats molds filled with mixture of foam rubber particles and latex (liquid rubber) to form cushions and mattresses. Respnsibilities include:

• Carries filled mold from mixing machine to table of press.
• Smooths mixture in mold to distribute it evenly.
• Positions top cover on mold and places mold on press bed.
• Turns valve to lower ram against mold that heats and cures mixture.
• Removes mold, dumps molded product, and places it on storage rack.
• May grind foam rubber scrap, using electrically powered grinding machine.
• May mix ground foam rubber particles with latex, using mixing machine, and fill molds with mixture.