As a Spring Maker, you will need to master following:

• coil metal
• tend spring making machine

More generally, a spring maker is also versed in:

• ensure equipment availability
• monitor automated machines
• monitor moving workpiece in a machine
• operate precision measuring equipment
• perform test run
• quality standards
• remove inadequate workpieces
• remove processed workpiece
• safely handle metal wire under tension
• supply machine
• supply machine with appropriate tools
• troubleshoot
• types of metal
• types of spring

It also helps to know the following:

• cold winding
• ferrous metal processing
• hot winding
• manufacturing of daily use goods
• manufacturing of small metal parts
• tend wire drawing machine
• types of metal manufacturing processes
• advise on machinery malfunctions
• consult technical resources
• dispose of hazardous waste
• ensure necessary ventilation in machining
• keep records of work progress
• metal forming technologies
• monitor gauge
• perform machine maintenance
• perform product testing
• program a CNC controller
• quality and cycle time optimisation
• read standard blueprints
• record production data for quality control
• remove scale from metal workpiece
• set up the controller of a machine
• statistical process control
• use CAM software
• wear appropriate protective gear