Machine Setter / Operator

Supreme Recruitment Services Limited; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Machine Operator to join their team in Sutton Coldfield. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up and operating wire drawing machinery, ensuring high-quality production standards are met. The position requires a keen eye for detail and the ability to work collaboratively in a small team. If you are passionate about machinery and quality control, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing environment with competitive pay and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating wire drawing machinery is essential.
• Ability to follow quality operating procedures and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating wire drawing machines to produce wire.
• Inspecting and measuring wire to ensure compliance with specifications.

Skills

Machinery Operation

Teamwork

Quality Control

Effective Communication

Tools

Wire Drawing Machines

Measuring Instruments

Job description

Supreme Recruitment are looking for an experienced Machine Operator to join one of our clients based in Sutton Coldfield.

Job Purpose: Setting of machinery and production of wire

Working Hours Monday to Friday: 7.45am - 4.30pm, Friday: 7.45am - 4.00pm

Pay: GBP13.44ph - GBP30,469pa

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Wire drawing
2. Wire crimping
3. Wire rolling
4. Annealing
5. Packing

Personal Skills / Responsibilities:

1. Ability to set and work with machinery
2. Ability to work in a small team
3. Ability to follow the requirements of Quality Operating procedures
4. Ability to communicate effectively with other employees and managers

Wire Drawing Responsibilities:

The wire-drawing operator sets up and operates one or more wire-drawing machines to draw round or rod through one or a series of dies to reduce its cross-sectional dimension, applying knowledge of the wire drawing machine, the working properties of metal, and wire drawing.

The operator studies specifications and determines setup procedures. They position and secure specified dies in die holders.

The operator takes redraw wire from the feed reel, tapers the end, and threads it through dies before securing the end of the wire onto the drawing block or onto a spool which rotates and pulls the wire through dies.

The operator will weld ends of separate coils together as required to increase their length, using welding equipment.

The operator inspects and measures drawn wire to verify conformance to specified shape, size, or electrical resistance, using measuring instruments, for example, wire gauges, micrometers, and resistance testers.

The operator documents measured parameters on works order cards.