• Application Deadline:
• Position: Wire Drawing Operator


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , OND


• Experience 6 - 10 years


• Location Lagos


• City Ikorodu


• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Prepare wire rod rolls and check conditions prior to loading to the wire drawing machine.


• Set up and operate wire drawing machines to draw appropriate finished wire sizes as specified on work orders. 


• Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of production processes within the Smelting, Casting & Wire Drawing section 


• Loads work with forklifts 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


• Coordinate with forklift operators on the loading of pre-checked wire rods to wire rod stand/s.


• Operate the wire drawing machine after preparation is done and re-check for readiness.


• During the operation of the wire-drawn machine, constantly check oil, dye, and powder to avoid wire-drawing machine disruption.


• Troubleshooting process challenges


• Elects appropriate rod from stock, Welds rod together as required to connect wire and ensure continuous flow into a drawing machine. Grinds weld to make it smooth.


• Utilizes micrometers to verify the 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 the laydown area to feed into the machine. Removes finished coil from the machine and moves to next operation.


• Operates wire drawing machine to shape or emboss wire used in dental and Reviews work orders and Selects shaping, reducing, or embossing roller dies according to specifications


• Conduct quality checks on incoming materials that are within specification via visual and measurement test 


• Planning, organizing, leading, and controlling in order to produce quality products at the lowest levels of waste. 


• Comply with the Company’s/ Department’s Quality Management system and the Health, Safety & Environmental Management system policies and procedures.


• Discuss observations with the supervisor and update required reports

QUALIFICATIONS:

• OND / HND / mechanical is an advantage.


• Physically Fit and Hardworking


• Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques


• Willing to render overtime and with 6 to 10 years experience in Wire Drawing Machines.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.


• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.


• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.