Lead Wire Drawing Specialist

Location: Ikorodu, Lagos

Shift Pattern: 12-hour rotating shifts, 6 days per week

Salary Range: ₦80,000 - ₦150,000 per month

The Lead Wire Drawing Specialist is responsible for overseeing wire drawing operations to ensure high-quality production, minimize waste, and troubleshoot process challenges.

This role requires technical expertise, precision, and a commitment to maintaining operational efficiency and safety.

• Set up and operate wire drawing machines to produce wires of specified sizes and shapes as outlined in work orders.
• Select and install appropriate dies, shaping rollers, and pilots for production.
• Operate equipment, adjust settings, and replace dies to maintain product specifications.
• Select rods from stock and weld as necessary for continuous machine operation.
• Load and unload wire from laydown areas and ensure smooth flow into machines.
• Conduct quality checks on incoming materials and finished products using visual inspection and micrometers.
• Record production details and ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Perform periodic checks to minimize spoilage and maintain quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process challenges to optimize production.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste in the smelting, casting, and wire drawing sections.
• Maintain accurate records of production activities, observations, and quality checks.
• Update supervisors on process outcomes and discuss necessary adjustments.

Requirements

• OND/HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is an advantage.
• 6-10 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the wire drawing or manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of wire drawing processes, tools, and techniques.