Job Description
Job Description
- The Wire Drawing Machine Operator is responsible for planning, organizing, leading, and controlling wire drawing operations to ensure quality production, minimize waste, and troubleshoot process challenges.
- The role requires precision, technical expertise, and a commitment to maintaining operational efficiency and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate wire drawing machines to produce wires of specified sizes and shapes as outlined in work orders.
- Select and install appropriate dies, shaping rollers, and pilots for production.
- Operate equipment, adjust settings, and replace dies to maintain product specifications.
- Select rods from stock and weld as necessary for continuous machine operation.
- Load and unload wire from laydown areas and ensure smooth flow into machines.
- Conduct quality checks on incoming materials and finished products using visual inspection and micrometers.
- Record production details and ensure compliance with customer specifications.
- Perform periodic checks to minimize spoilage and maintain quality standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve process challenges to optimize production.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste in the smelting, casting, and wire drawing sections.
- Maintain accurate records of production activities, observations, and quality checks.
- Update supervisors on process outcomes and discuss necessary adjustments.
- Ensure adherence to the company’s Quality Management System and Health, Safety & Environmental policies.
- Operate equipment safely and in accordance with established procedures.
Qualifications and Experience
- OND/HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is an advantage.
- 6-10 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the wire drawing or manufacturing industry.
- Strong knowledge of wire drawing processes, tools, and techniques.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: [email protected] using the job role as the subject of the mail.
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