Strand Annealer

General Description:

Strand anneal and tin plate all lateral wire, drawing stock, and any support wire requiring strand annealing or plating, to specified physical characteristics.

Supervision:

Reports for immediate supervision to Wire Department Manager, designated supervisor or leader.

Duties:

1. Process and anneal all lateral wire, drawing stock, and support wire production orders to correct specifications.
2. Check every spool or wire with micrometer prior to annealing.
3. Set or change temperature on all annealing furnaces to obtain correct results on process or production test.
4. Label all spools and mark as per work instructions.
5. Weigh all production and record on job card.
6. Requisition all material from proper inventory.
7. Continually check quality of spooling and physical characteristics of production.
8. Check furnace temperature, hydrogen flow and water flow frequently during annealing operation.
9. Solve simple mathematical problems
10. Practice preventative maintenance on all equipment used.
11. Make necessary adjustments on all equipment used.
12. Check wire surface under microscope as required.
13. Maintain SPC charts.
14. Operate and maintain Tin Line operations.
15. Ensure product meets required specifications.
16. Package core wire products for shipment.
17. Inform immediate supervisor of any malfunction or needed repairs on equipment and fill out maintenance request form.
18. Observe and practice good housekeeping.
19. Adhere to all safety rules and regulations.
20. May be required to perform any other work as may be determined by the company.

General Qualifications:

    Must meet minimum physical, educational, and other standards established by the company.

Equipment Used:

            Strand annealing furnaces and take-up tables, instron tester, torsion balance, tackometer, micrometers, scales, calculator and straighteners.