Copper Tube Draw Bench Operator - Precision & Setup

Colonial Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Draw Bench Operator to run the draw bench machine responsible for drawing down diameter and lengthening copper tubes. The role processes around 20,000 feet of finished tube per shift and requires precise control of feeds and die changes.

Responsibilities include operating controls on the load rack, kicking, pushing, and coordinating with the crane operator for stock handling, while maintaining a clean and orderly work area throughout shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand on a raised platform and operate controls.
• Regularly perform precision measurement with a micrometer.
• Capable of manual handling and positioning of copper tubes.

Responsibilities

• Operate the draw bench machine to draw down diameter and lengthen copper tubes.
• Stoop and reach to place tubes around the die for entry into the roll over (about 20 times per hour).
• Monitor carriage to ensure tail is attached before drawing.
• Use pipe wrenches to ensure proper insertion of tubes into carriage and drop finished product into stock bunk.
• Use micrometers to inspect samples at start of shift and document production.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Precision measurement

Equipment operation

Tools

Draw bench machine

Pipe wrenches

Allen wrench

Micrometer

Job description

Colonial Group is seeking a Draw Bench Operator to run the draw bench machine responsible for drawing down diameter and lengthening copper tubes. The role processes around 20,000 feet of finished tube per shift and requires precise control of feeds and die changes.

Responsibilities include operating controls on the load rack, kicking, pushing, and coordinating with the crane operator for stock handling, while maintaining a clean and orderly work area throughout shifts.