Multi Drawbench Operator

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

The Draw Bench Operator’s primary responsibility is to operate the draw bench machine that draws down the diameter and thickness along with lengthening long pieces of copper tube. The draw bench operator processes 20,000 feet of finished copper tube through the machine per shift.

The Draw Bench Operator performs the following essential functions:

1. Stands on raised platform to operate push buttons and switches to operate the load rack, kicker, pusher, pinch rollers, roll over, and carriage of the draw bench machine.
2. Stoops and reaches in order to manually place tubes around die for entry into roll over tube (20 times per hour) (requires 5 -10 pound of force).
3. Monitors carriage to make sure tail is properly attached before drawing begins.
4. Uses large pipe wrench to turn tubes to ensure tail is inserted into carriage. Ensures that carriage drops finished tube into the finished stock bunk (wrenches weigh less than 10 pounds).
5. Uses micrometers to perform inspection of sample of finished product at beginning of shift and document production. Labels finished product.
6. Lifts/pushes/pulls and uses pry bar to arrange stock material on the stock table (requires up to 35 pounds of force).
7. Turns power off for changeover. Use large Allen wrench to change two dies an average of 1 time per shift. Dies weigh up to 10 pounds.
8. Uses pipe wrenches to change plugs approximately 1 time per shift.
9. Uses long rod to assist crane operator with removing straps from stock.
10. Keep working area clean and orderly.