Wire-Basket Maker Job
1. Bends rolled wire-meshing into specified shapes and sizes, using pliers and crimping tool to form such items as fry baskets and waste baskets. 2. May shape wire, using bending jig.
Job Descriptions
Wire-Border Assembler Job
1. Tends machine that attaches edge-wire frame to coil spring assemblies with helical springs: Places spring assembly on table and positions edge wire on top of springs. 2. Inserts helical spring in spinner and depresses pedal to start and control speed of spinner. 3. Guides emerging helical spring so that …
Wire-Coating Operator, Metal Job
1. Tends one or more machines, equipped with series of tanks, that coat wire with corrosion-resistant material, such as tin, zinc, or lead: Lifts and mounts coils of wire on feed reels. 2. Threads end of wire through series of guides, rollers, wipers, and tanks and secures it to rewind …
Wire-Drawing-Machine Tender Job
1. Tends machines that weld ends of wire together to form continuous coil and draw wire through dies to reduce wire to specified diameter: Lifts reels of wire onto spindle of floor stand, manually, or using hoist. 2. Welds ends of wire together, using welding machine. 3. Smooths weld to …
Wire-Frame Dipper Job
1. Immerses preshaped wire frames in liquid plastic to form articles, such as flowers and foliage, prior to decorating, using either of following methods: Slides metal tube over wire stem of frame to prevent coating of stem. 2. Immerses frame in plastic solution, slides tube down to base of petals, …
Wire-Frame Maker Job
1. Bends wires into frames used for forming plastic flowers, leaves, and butterflies, using jig and soldering iron: Bends wire around jig following specified instructions, using fingers and pick. 2. Cuts wire after frame is formed, using wire cutters. 3. Solders together wires that overlap to strengthen frame, using flux …
Wire-Frame-Lamp-Shade Maker Job
1. Constructs wire lampshade frames, working from blueprints, sketches, and models, using handtools and wireworking machines: Builds jig of heavy gauge wire to fix position of framing members and hold them in position during production assembly and welding operations, using handtools. 2. Inserts forming blocks and wire stops into machines …
Wire-Mesh-Filter Fabricator Job
1. Fabricates and installs wire-mesh screening in housings of filters used for swimming pools and in motors of jet aircraft, motor boats, and automobiles, following blueprints or sketches, using handtools, power tools, and metalworking tools: Cuts copper or stainless steel wire-mesh screening sections according to dimensional specifications, using hand shears, …
Wire Weaver, Cloth Job
1. Sets up and operates power loom to weave wire cloth for products, such as industrial cloths, filters, sieves, or strainers: Reviews specifications to determine quantity, type, and size wire required. 2. Lifts spools of wire, and places them on spindles of creel. 3. Verifies specified size of wire, using …
Wire Drawer Job
1. Forms wire of specified shape and diameter, preparatory to further processing in fabrication of jewelry articles, using either of following methods: Draws bar of metal through successively smaller holes in hardened steel plate. 2. Feeds bar of metal into mill and turns crank to actuate rollers that compress metal …
Wire Drawing Machine Operator Job
1. Operates wire drawing machine to shape or emboss wire used in dental work and costume jewelry: Reviews work orders and selects shaping, reducing, or embossing roller dies according to specifications. 2. Positions roller die in machine that shapes, reduces, or embosses wire, such as gold, silver, or copper, to …
Wire Harness Assembler Job
1. Routes and ties wires to form wire harness used in electrical and electronic equipment or systems: Reads instructions, such as work orders, diagrams, and wire lists to determine materials needed and sequence of assembly. 2. Selects wires of specified color, marking, or length, and loops wires between guide pegs …
Wire Inserter Job
1. Cuts and inserts wire into crown of caps to shape and support crown: Measures wire, using ruler. 2. Positions wire on bed of cutter beneath blade and presses lever to cut wire to specified length. 3. Bends wire to form circle and fastens ends of wire together with metal …
Wire Preparation Machine Tender Job
1. Tends machines that automatically cut, strip, and mark identifying stripes or other information on wire used in electrical installations or assemblies: Places reel of specified wire onto play-out spindle of machine and threads wire through feed rolls. 2. Adjusts machine controls to regulate factors, such as wire thickness, pressure, …
Wire Repairer Job
1. Examines pile wires for defective points and worn areas and repairs defective wires for use on carpet looms: Cuts defective ends or worn sections from wire, using metal snips. 2. Welds corresponding length of metal to pile wire, using spot welder. 3. Traces outline of scalloped pile wires on …
Wire Sawyer Job
1. Sets up and operates one or more wire saws to cut blocks of stone into specified dimensions: Threads cables through machine pulleys and solders ends of cable together, using silver solder and torch. 2. Builds bed of timbers on car preparatory to positioning stone on car. 3. Signals OVERHEAD …
Wire Setter Job
1. Tends machine that unwinds wire netting to be embedded in sheet glass: Cuts V-shaped point on leading edge of roll, using hand shears, and positions roll on holding frame of machine. 2. Signals coworker to feed end of wire netting into glass-rolling machine. 3. Splices end of depleted roll …
Wire Threader Job
1. Threads fine wire on automatic wire-threading machine for further processing into watch screws.
Wire Walker Job
1. Walks across high wire or rope fastened between two stands or other uprights, performing acrobatic feats of balance, such as headstands, lie-downs, and somersaults to entertain audience. 2. May walk ascending or descending wire or cable. 3. May ride unicycle, bicycle, or motorcycle across wire. 4. May perform as …
Wire Coiner Job
1. Tends battery of machines that make scoop impressions on roll of wire: Mounts roll of wire on spindle, threads wire end through machine and around spindle, and starts machine. 2. Examines processed wire with microscope and micrometer to verify that impressions are aligned and pitched to specifications. 3. Notifies …
Wire Cutter Job
1. Cuts copper wire to specified length, using hand shears, for use in manufacture of pinball machines.
Wire Coiler Job
1. Sets up and operates wire-coiling machine to coil wire for electrical appliance heating element: Selects wire of specified thickness. 2. Bolts coiling disks to machine to make coils of specified size. 3. Positions electric eye to activate automatic cutting mechanism, allowing for trimming of coil ends, using handtools. 4. …
Wire Bender Job
1. Bends wire to form frames for mattress and box-spring assemblies, using wire-bending jig: Positions bending pegs on jig table according to specifications and tightens with wrench. 2. Inserts one or more wires in holding device and depresses pedal to drive bending arms around pegs to bend wire to required …
Wire Brush Operator Job
1. Cuts pattern on smoking pipe bowl, using rotating wire brush: Places wire brush attachments over wire brush machine shaft and secures brush on shaft, using wrench. 2. Pushes lever to start wire brush rotating. 3. Holds and turns pipe bowl against rotating wire brush, using varying pressure, to cut …
Wire Charger Job
1. Feeds wire and slugs of fluxing material into extrusion press that coats welding electrodes: Selects wire cores of specified size, places box of cores on tilter, and pulls lever to dump cores in wire feeder hopper, or selects spool of specified size wire and places spool on mandrel for …