Wire Drawing Operator

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment. High school education or the equivalent. Previous experience as wire drawing operator preferred.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

A wire drawer is responsible for sizing copper/aluminum rods. Duties require stringing up machine, adjusting traverse and tensions during start up and while product is running. May run two (2) machine at same time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operates machine to draw rod or wire down to various sizes. Loads wire on supply payoff, splices wire with electric or manual butt welder, pulls wire supply to draw block cabinet, strings wire around draw blocks. Installs drawing dies in appropriate location, wraps finish capstan, threads wire guides and annealer, wraps wire around buffer tower, attaches wire to dummy reel on the outside of take-up basket. When wire beaks occur, operator restrings machine according to wire drawing operator's procedure manual. After completion of a basket, cut and check wire samples for size, roundness and elongation and record results on process control charts. Completes identity tag with correct information and places tags on basket. Totally responsible for quality of end product Must also be able to use a micrometer to measure the diameter size, conduct visual checks, identify and resolve problems. Perform other duties as directed by Supervisor.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Read,write, perform mathematical calculations, understand verbal or written instructions, provide verbal or written information to others, work continuous shift if requested, work scheduled or unscheduled overtime if requested, maintain a good attendance and punctuality record, follow all safety rules and maintain housekeeping in area of responsibility, work well with others, and distinguish colors correctly.

Material Used:

Aluminum and Copper rod, (5/16" diameter), break down wire n 10 or 12 gauge, copper wire in various gauges, solution used as a coolant, water soluble oil used in annealing, control charts for recording characteristics of operations. Must be able to multi task. This position requires standing and walking for most of the shift. The position duties require bending, lifting, pushing and pulling. Usage of material handling equipment available when needed. Ability to hear; excessive noise level requires the use of hearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), other PPEs required: safety glasses and steel toed safety shoes.

Equipment used:

Wire drawing machines, polycrystalline and nature diamond drawing dies, powered hoist, electrical or mechanical butt welder splicer's, electrical or manual die string up machines, metal baskets, laser micro-meter, elongation tester, wire cutters, pliers, power chisel, electrical reel hauler, forklift, battery charger, weight scales, operator's procedure manual.

COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

OJT - Will use company system - SAP

SCOPE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.