Pellet-Press Operator Job Description:

Tends press that forms pellets of explosives from mixed powder for use in charging or producing detonators for grenades, bombs, shells, and other ammunition: Rubs graphite on table plate and bottom of feed chute of machine. Aligns dies and punches of machine, and adjusts cogwheels to which punches are attached to regulate punches to produce size pellets specified. Fills machine hopper with powder and moves flywheel to make sample pellet. Weighs pellet on balance scale and determines its size with micrometers. Makes necessary adjustments to machine to produce pellets according to specifications. Operates press by remote control due to fire and explosion hazards.