Hard Skills
IntermediateWire Drawing Machine OperationOperating and monitoring machines that pull metal rods through a series of dies to reduce diameter and increase length.
IntermediateTechnical Drawing InterpretationUnderstanding engineering blueprints and specifications to determine cable dimensions and material requirements.
IntermediatePrecision Measurement ToolsProficiency in using micrometers, calipers, and gauges to verify cable diameter and tolerances.
AdvancedStranding and Bunching Machine SetupConfiguring machines to twist multiple wires into complex strands or cables based on specific lay length requirements.
IntermediateMaterial Knowledge (Metallurgy)Understanding the properties and behavior of metals like copper, aluminum, and steel during the drawing and stranding process.
IntermediatePredictive Machine MaintenanceIdentifying early signs of machine wear or die degradation to perform preventative adjustments.