Wire Draw Plant Operator

Job Title: Wire Draw Plant Operator
Industries: Steel Manufacturing
Employment type: Full Time
Location: Prampram, Greater Accra

Job Summary
We are currently seeking a skilled Wire Draw Plant Operator to join our team in the Steel Manufacturing industry. As a Wire Draw Plant Operator, you will play a crucial role in the production process, ensuring the efficient operation of our wire drawing plant.
Key Responsibilities:
• Operate wire drawing equipment to produce high-quality wire products
• Monitor production processes and make adjustments as needed to maintain product quality
• Inspect wire products for defects and ensure they meet industry standards
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment to prevent downtime and ensure smooth operations
• Follow safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Loads and unloads wire from laydown area to feed into machine. Removes finished coil from machine and moves to next operation.
• 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.
• Tags work and records required information pertinent to production and time records.
• Operates forklift as required to move wire both within department and to and from other departments within the plant.
• Works from work orders and written and oral instructions.
• Maintains clean and orderly work area.
• Follows all safety and housekeeping rules, policies and procedures.

Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience operating wire drawing equipment preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality products