Operates steam-jacketed... [+] More

Operates steam-jacketed kettles, mixing tanks, filter press, string filter, and related equipment to process ammonia solution and aluminum sulfate into aluminum hydroxide. Meters water into steam-jacketed kettle and sets thermostat at specified temperature. Dumps preweighed bags of aluminum sulfate into kettle, and starts agitator to dissolve ingredient. Meters specified amounts of hot water and ammonia into mixing tank and starts agitator. Pumps aluminum sulfate solution through filter press into heated agitator tank to remove insoluble materials. Pumps ammonia solution to tank with aluminum sulfate solution. Ladles sample of mixture, adds test solution, and observes color reaction to determine degree of precipitation. Adds specified ingredients to mixing tank to complete precipitation, according to results of test. Pumps slurry through string filter to separate aluminum hydroxide from mixture. May replace filtering media and repair equipment, using hand tools. [-] Less

Sells finished aluminum products to new or existing wholesale customers in assigned area or territory. Creates prospect list and gets new accounts. Contacts and interacts directly with new and existing wholesale customers or clients to explain features and merits of... [+] More

Sells finished aluminum products to new or existing wholesale customers in assigned area or territory. Creates prospect list and gets new accounts. Contacts and interacts directly with new and existing wholesale customers or clients to explain features and merits of products offered, utilizing persuasive sales techniques.

Demonstrates, if applicable, and/or describes products and emphasizes the best applications and saleable features. Answers all questions concerning products, with appropriate referrals where required. Calculates and quotes prices. Analyzes and determines customers’ needs and recommends appropriate products to meet those needs. Prepares forms or agreements, closes transactions, and secures orders. Establishes professional customer relationships with appropriate customer personnel. Submits time and expense reports to management. Investigates product warranty claims to ensure resolution within organization policies. Analyzes and interprets records of present and past sales, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenue, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred for management. Keeps informed of new products and product changes that might affect product sales. Keeps informed of company contract procedures and product prices. May work with company technical engineering and/or manufacturing support and services to ascertain and meet customers' needs. [-] Less

Sells raw aluminum sheets, anodized aluminum sheets, aluminum coil, aluminum wire, and aluminum foil to new or existing wholesale customers in assigned area or territory. Creates prospect list and gets new accounts. Contacts and interacts directly with new and existing... [+] More

Sells raw aluminum sheets, anodized aluminum sheets, aluminum coil, aluminum wire, and aluminum foil to new or existing wholesale customers in assigned area or territory. Creates prospect list and gets new accounts. Contacts and interacts directly with new and existing wholesale customers or clients, including nameplate manufacturers, anodizers, metal sign companies, engravers, and machine and metal manufacturers, to explain features and merits of products offered, utilizing persuasive sales techniques.

Demonstrates, if applicable, and/or describes products and emphasizes the best applications and saleable features. Answers all questions concerning products, with appropriate referrals where required. Calculates and quotes prices. Analyzes and determines customers’ needs and recommends appropriate products to meet those needs. Prepares forms or agreements, closes transactions, and secures orders. Establishes professional customer relationships with appropriate customer personnel. Submits time and expense reports to management. Investigates product warranty claims to ensure resolution within organization policies. Analyzes and interprets records of present and past sales, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenue, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred for management. Keeps informed of new products and product changes that might affect product sales. Keeps informed of company contract procedures and product prices. May work with company technical engineering and/or manufacturing support and services to ascertain and meet customers' needs. [-] Less

Operates equipment that absorbs gases and liquids into water or other solvents to produce chemicals, such as hydrochloric acid or ammonium hydroxide. Starts pumps, turns valves, and observes flow meters to control concentration, flow, temperature, and quantity of coolant, gas,... [+] More

Operates equipment that absorbs gases and liquids into water or other solvents to produce chemicals, such as hydrochloric acid or ammonium hydroxide. Starts pumps, turns valves, and observes flow meters to control concentration, flow, temperature, and quantity of coolant, gas, liquid, and absorbing liquor through cooling and absorption towers. Turns valves to regulate feed of solution produced and rate of steam to purge boilers and condensers to separate impurities from solution and obtain product of designated strength and specific gravity. Draws sample and tests specific quality and acidity, using hydrometer and pH meter, or submits sample to laboratory for analysis. Pumps solution between equipment and storage tanks or tank cars. Maintains log of instrument readings, test results, and shift production. May be designated according to solution produced. [-] Less

Operates machine to slit continuous lengths of material, such as cardboard, felt, metallic foil, paper, plastic, rubberized sheeting, or textile fabrics, into strips of specified width

spaces rotary blades on machine shaft, according to width specified for strips, and turns setscrew... [+] More

Operates machine to slit continuous lengths of material, such as cardboard, felt, metallic foil, paper, plastic, rubberized sheeting, or textile fabrics, into strips of specified width

spaces rotary blades on machine shaft, according to width specified for strips, and turns setscrew to secure blades in position, using allen wrench. Mounts roll or bolt of material on machine supports and threads material over tension bar, between feed rollers, and under rotary blades. Laps ends of slit material around takeup tubes i. Starts machine and observes flow of material through machine to detect irregular cutting and winding. Moves levers to stop, start, and regulate speed of machine and to align material with rotary blades. Disengages winding shaft and removes narrow rolls of material. Stacks material on shelves according to width of material. When slitting aluminum foil into widths, is designated aluminum-foil-spooling-machine operator. When slitting embroidered cloth into strips for use as decorative trimming, is designated straight cutter, machine. May be designated according to material or product cut as binding cutter; cuff slitter; electric-tape slitter; facing slitter; paper slitter; tape cutter. [-] Less

Applies aluminum, pulpwood fiber, plastic panels, brick veneer, or porcelainized metal siding to building exteriors to provide decorative or insulating surfaces

attaches tar paper, building paper, or other material to building surface, using nails or adhesive cement to provide insulating base.... [+] More

Applies aluminum, pulpwood fiber, plastic panels, brick veneer, or porcelainized metal siding to building exteriors to provide decorative or insulating surfaces

attaches tar paper, building paper, or other material to building surface, using nails or adhesive cement to provide insulating base. Fastens wood or metal laths to surface, using screws or nails. Fits and fastens siding material to laths, using rule, measuring tape, handtools, power tools, nails, screws, or bolts. Cuts and trims material to shape when fitting siding around windows or corners, using knife, shears, or portable power saw. Waterproofs surface by filling joints or cracks with caulking compound, using putty knife, trowel, or caulking gun. May apply precut siding or may cut material to size and shape at work site. May attach siding to surface of building, using adhesive cement. May attach siding by interlocking pieces through tabs provided at edges, following sequence indicated by numbers printed on reverse of each piece. May specialize in type of siding applied and be designated aluminum-siding installer (construction; retail trade); concrete-panel installer (construction; retail trade); ornamental-brick installer (construction; retail trade); plastic-panel installer (construction; retail trade); porcelain-enamel installer (construction; retail trade). [-] Less