Production Technician

The Production Technician sets up and operates one or more wire drawing machines. Positions and secures specified dies in dieholder, using hand tools. Lifts coil of wire onto feed reel, and threads it through dies. Coats wire with lubricant to facilitate drawing machine and starts machine. Inspects and measures drawn wire to verify conformance to specified shape, size and resistance, using instruments such as wire gauges and micrometers, replaces worn dies by using hand tools. Performs tensile strength and other tests and records test data on proper form.The Production Technician must exhibit the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS):Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our team’s strengthAccountable – celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of our effortsSelf-Aware – demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs, considering how our actions impact othersNoble Intent – acts in the interests of others, approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcomeDetermined – takes initiative, share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goalsTransparent – promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truthCurious – seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking, challenging the status quoDuties & ResponsibilitiesInspects machine and equipment used to ensure safe mechanical operation.  Makes minor maintenance repairs and reports any maintenance or safety problems that require corrective action.Determines the size of wire to be run and verifies that machine dies are the correct sizes.  Checks dies with micrometer for accuracy and replaces worn dies as needed.  Checks rod or breakdown wire to conform with requirements and places in proper position on poles, stands, or flippers, using a forklift when necessary.  Cuts tie wires, straightens tangled coils, and breakdown wire if a new setup is required; otherwise, welds the top of new material to the bottom of the material running out.  Threads pointed end through die and around block in accordance with standard procedure or as directed by Supervisor.  Strings up machine in prescribed manner.Checks wire size and adjusts die boxes to obtain proper cast and cuts test samples.  Gauges wire with micrometer, operates tensile and torsion machine to test samples, and records test data on form.  Checks optical temperatures and wire speeds.  Checks weights of carriers or spools on special length jobs.Checks wire tolerances after each spool, respool, or coil and sample.  Records wire diameters on appropriate paperwork.Repairs all breaks, exercising good judgment.  Sets counter to prescribed count or standard setting.  Changes heads, bonnets, pins and shafts, if necessary.  Cleans water lines, steam nozzles, water jets, and water drains as needed.  Maintains proper lubricants in all die boxes and replenishes as needed.Removes spool or coil from the machine, replaces empty spool, starts machine, and ties up bundle or spool.  Ensures that all material is properly tagged and placed on proper pallets or skids.Checks machines, tools, and auxiliary equipment to be sure they are operating efficiently and safely.  Performs minor maintenance to correct problems and ensures maintenance is notified of problems requiring corrective action.Regularly performs safety inspections in the area and corrects problems where possible.  Reports other problems to maintenance or Supervisor for corrective action.  Responsible for housekeeping in the area.Ensures all material is packaged according to customer specifications and is prepared for shipment.  Loads and unloads trucks and keeps material in a neat and orderly manner.  Inspects forklifts daily and logs inspection on proper form.  Monitors and maintains proper fluid and fuel levels as required.  Operates forklifts in a safe and orderly manner.Assures that finished products meet quality standards and specifications.Assists other employees in work group or other work groups as needed.  Responsible for the pass down of operating information, problems, etc., to co-workers on the next shift.Performs any other miscellaneous duties as assigned. Supervisory ResponsibilityNone