A professional who tends press that automatically punches out blocks of floor tile from sheets of vinyl and asphalt or asbestos material. Responsibilities include:

• Starts machine and observes sheet for uniformity of color pattern.
• Pushes button to release punching ram, allowing defective sections of sheet to pass through and onto scrap conveyor.
• Feels material to determine its flexibility as it enters machine and notifies calender operator to adjust temperature of rolls.
• Stops machine when jams occur and removes damaged floor tile to clear punch press.