Wire Drawing Operator, 1 Machine

SUMMARY: Sets up and operates one or more drawing machines to perform all operations required to draw a variety of wire sizes and specifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Sets up and operates wire drawing machines to draw appropriate finished wire sizes as specified on work orders. Loads work with forklift and threads according to established procedures. Selects and installs proper dies for drawing parts and pilots for holding and centering wire. Sets guards as required. Adjusts equipment and changes dies as required to ensure wire meets specifications.
2. Selects appropriate rod from stock. Welds rod together as required to connect wire and ensure continuous flow into drawing machine. Grinds weld to make smooth.
3. Utilizes micrometers to verify beginning and ending diameters of wire. Makes periodic micrometer and visual checks on work to minimize spoilage and ensure proper size is drawn to meet customer specifications.
4. Loads and unloads wire from laydown area to feed into machine. Removes finished coil from machine and moves to next operation.
5. Makes routine machine checks on all equipment periodically or as required to ensure proper functioning such as checking hydraulic oil level and greasing checks. Detects faulty operations or defective material. Reports all unusual conditions to appropriate manager.
6. Tags work and records required information pertinent to production and time records.
7. Operates forklift as required to move wire both within department and to and from other departments within the plant.
8. Works from work orders and written and oral instructions.
9. Maintains clean and orderly work area.
10. Follows all safety and housekeeping rules, policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to comprehend manufacturing software and operate a computer for data entry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and information from blueprints. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to use micrometers. Ability to read work orders and use problem-solving techniques.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Eye and Hearing Protection is required at all times. Consistent exposure to dust and environmental changes of hot and cold temperatures.

MAR-MAC Industries, Inc. is the manufacturer and supplier of industry-leading MAR-MAC PREMIUM Building Products; we also offer CONTRACTOR Concrete Construction Products, MAR-MAC Industrial Wire, and a complimentary line of tools and accessories for the construction and iron-working industries.