As a Metal Drawing Machine Operator, you will need to master following:

• cold drawing processes

More generally, a metal drawing machine operator is also versed in:

• dies
• ensure equipment availability
• monitor automated machines
• monitor gauge
• monitor moving workpiece in a machine
• perform test run
• quality and cycle time optimisation
• quality standards
• remove inadequate workpieces
• remove processed workpiece
• set up the controller of a machine
• supply machine
• troubleshoot
• types of metal

It also helps to know the following:

• ferrous metal processing
• manufacturing of door furniture from metal
• manufacturing of metal assembly products
• manufacturing of small metal parts
• manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
• non-ferrous metal processing
• precious metal processing
• tend bar drawing machine
• tend tube drawing machine
• tend wire drawing machine
• types of metal manufacturing processes
• advise on machinery malfunctions
• consult technical resources
• keep records of work progress
• mark processed workpiece
• metal drawing processes
• metal forming technologies
• monitor conveyor belt
• operate lifting equipment
• perform machine maintenance
• perform product testing
• record production data for quality control
• safely handle metal wire under tension
• wear appropriate protective gear