Hard Skills
IntermediateLink Wire Machine OperationThe ability to set up, start, and monitor machines that weave, bend, or link wire into specific products such as fences or chains.
IntermediatePrecision Measurement and InspectionUsing tools like micrometers, calipers, and gauges to ensure wire products meet exact dimensional specifications.
IntermediateMechanical TroubleshootingIdentifying the root cause of machine jams, misalignments, or wire breakage during the manufacturing process.
IntermediateBlueprint and Specification ReadingInterpreting technical drawings, work orders, and wire gauge charts to configure machines correctly.
FoundationalIndustrial Safety ComplianceAdherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, machine guarding protocols, and PPE requirements in a metal shop environment.
FoundationalMaterials HandlingThe safe loading of heavy wire coils onto machine spools and the organized stacking of finished metal products.