Detailed Work Activity Load materials into production equipment. Assess compliance with environmental laws. Maintain safety. Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions. Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products. Operate mixing equipment. Operate pumping systems or equipment. Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment. Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products. Inspect production equipment. Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes. Collect samples of materials or products for testing. Exchange information with colleagues. "Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of water, cleaning solutions, or other liquids." Clear equipment jams. Record operational or production data. Install mechanical components in production equipment. Maintain production or processing equipment. Repair production equipment or tools. Clean production equipment. Clean work areas. Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools. "Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures." Position containers to receive materials or workpieces. Package products for storage or shipment.