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JOB TITLE
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ACETYLENE PLANT OPERATOR
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JOB POSITION
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ACETYLENE-PLANT OPERATOR
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JOB INDUSTRIES
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CHEMICAL
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JOB DESCRIPTION (DUTIES, RESPONSABILITIES AND TASKS)
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- May fill cylinders with compressed gas [Cylinder Filler (chemical)]. .
- May ascertain level of acidity or alkalinity of gas with litmus paper, and test filled cylinders for leaks by brushing on chemical solution.
- May tend compressor.
- Records amount of time consumed during operation and cylinder shipping data.
- Opens hopper gate and starts vibrator that sifts crystals into generator.
- Dumps specified quantity of calcium-carbide crystals into hopper, bolts in cover, and starts generator.
- Turns valves, level gauge, and thermostat to raise and heat water to prescribed level and temperature in generator.
- Tends generating equipment that processes calcium-carbide crystals and water into acetylene gas.
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