wire weaving machine operator

Description

Wire weaving machine operators set up and tend wire weaving machines, designed to produce woven metal wire cloth out of the alloys or ductile metal that can be drawn into wire.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards types of metal types of weave for wire mesh types of wire mesh

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

dies ferrous metal processing manufacturing of light metal packaging manufacture of small metal parts types of metal manufacturing processes metal forming technologies quality and cycle time optimisation metal drawing processes

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform test run monitor moving workpiece in a machine supply machine with appropriate tools remove inadequate workpieces ensure equipment availability troubleshoot set up the controller of a machine supply machine safely handle metal wire under tension tend wire weaving machine remove processed workpiece monitor automated machines

OPTIONALOptional competences

maintain mechanical equipment wear appropriate protective gear consult technical resources record production data for quality control inspect quality of products perform product testing ensure correct metal temperature keep records of work progress monitor conveyor belt tend wire drawing machine apply preliminary treatment to workpieces advise on machinery malfunctions operate lifting equipment