- Machine Setup: Build, adjust, and test rotary tablet presses and change punches and dies for specific tablet sizes.
- Batch Production: Run the compression machine to press powder into tablets while watching speed and feed rates.
- Quality Testing: Test tablets often for weight, hardness, thickness, and friability.
- Cleaning and Clearance: Clean rooms and machines completely between different products to stop cross-mixing.
- Record Keeping: Write down batch numbers, machine speeds, and test results in production logs.
- Fixing Problems: Stop minor machine jams or weight changes safely and call maintenance for large problems.