Wiring Machine Operator

Compensation Range:

Wiring Machine Operator / Technician

Production & Machine Operation

• Operate the Komax Zeta 650 automated wire processing machine to produce wire sets according to the production schedule.
• Review each production job before starting and verify the correct wire processing data and requirements.
• Perform proper machine startup and shutdown procedures.
• Load wires, terminals, ferrules, ink, and other required materials into the appropriate machine locations.
• Select and load the correct production job/program into the machine.
• Monitor machine operation and respond to alarms, material shortages, quality issues, and process interruptions.
• Organize completed wire sets and ensure they are properly identified for the correct production unit.
• Complete and close work orders in the production scheduling system according to the production schedule.
• Monitor inventory levels of wires, terminals, ferrules, ink, and other consumables to prevent production interruptions.
• Order or request wires, ferrules, terminals, ink, and other required consumables as needed.
• Continuously monitor the machine during production.
• Perform manual crimping and wire processing when necessary to maintain production flow due to machine or quality issues.
• Perform quality checks and verify completed wire sets after each production job to ensure they meet specified requirements.

Machine Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform daily and scheduled preventive maintenance according to the established maintenance schedule.
• Inspect machine components for wear, damage, or abnormal operation.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical, electrical, sensor, software, belt drive, blade, and wire processing issues.
• Work with Maintenance and Komax technical support to troubleshoot and resolve machine issues.
• Document recurring machine problems and maintain required maintenance and service records.

Experience & Skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Excel and production scheduling systems.
• Experience operating automated manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and machine problems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic electrical, mechanical, sensor, software, and wire processing issues.
• Basic understanding of electrical wires, terminals, ferrules, crimping, and wire identification.
• Electrical wiring and wire processing experience preferred.
• Experience with Komax or similar automated wire processing equipment preferred, but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify machine, material, and quality issues.
• Ability to work independently and make appropriate decisions when machine, material, or quality problems occur.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Komax technical support.

Training Requirements

• Munters Orientation.
• Komax machine operation and commissioning training.

Hours of Work Required

• Standard work schedule plus overtime and weekend hours as required to meet production demands.