Wire Drawing Operator

LS Cable & System U S A Inc • Tarboro, NC

4d • Onsite

About The 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) machines at the same time.

Requirements

• Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High school education or the equivalent.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as wire drawing operator preferred.

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 breaks occur, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED