Operator, Drawing Machine

About the role

Operates continuous wire drawing machine and auxiliary equipment to produce aluminum alloy wire from rod to a specified diameter, finish, and length.

Responsibilities

• Secure proper rod for drawing by informing the material handler and retain proper copies of rod tags.
• Set up necessary arrangement of dies in machines to obtain the proper finish diameter wire desired.
• Visually inspect drawing dies for defects and correct size before use; obtain necessary dies from the die polisher.
• String rod into machine by pointing the end of the rod through the first die, threading through each die, and winding wire around capstans.
• Clamp end of wire to final capstan, wind wire around it, then thread wire around festoon sheaves, pulleys, and to the dual take-up unit.
• Check machine setup before starting; set footage counters, finish speed, and fleeter speed for the wire size being drawn.
• Obtain die string-ups from die charts at the machine or die shop.
• Monitor winding during operation and adjust tension and fleeter speeds as necessary.
• Change loaded bobbins from the take-up unit after automatic transfer to an empty bobbin.
• Visually inspect all wire drawn, cut off bad ends, tag bobbins, and secure the end of the bobbin.
• Mount required size bobbins onto the take-up after removing loaded bobbins; keep idle side loaded with an empty bobbin.
• Maintain adequate flow of lubrication and coolants to ensure proper machine operation and wire quality.
• Check wire diameter with micrometer after string-up or die changes to ensure proper finished wire.
• Change pay-off rod coils by welding ends together to maintain continuous drawing operation.
• Stop machine immediately for breakouts, missed transfers, or improper operation; restring wire from the breakout point.
• Weld or splice ends of cut wire after removing and replacing drawing dies.
• Remove tangled wire from the machine and scrap it.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Employee benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Unlimited growth opportunities