Job Description:

• 1) Sets up automatic spring coiling machines to fabricate compression and extension springs from steel wire, according to blueprints and setup charts: Reviews blueprint to determine setup procedures to follow, machine attachments required, and stock to use, or obtains details from setup charts.

• 2) Selects machine attachments, such as taper cams, wire size block, coiling point, pitch tool, and cutting tool, according to blueprint or setup chart, and installs them on machine.

• 3) Verifies wire diameter with micrometer caliper and threads wire through drive rollers and machine guides.

• 4) Sets cams, turnbuckle, and pitch tool to control spring dimensions.

• 5) Makes trial run and measures sample product for conformance to specifications, using gauges and micrometers.

• 6) Adjusts machine to attain specified tolerances and releases machine to SPRING COILER with oral instructions concerning its operation.

• 7) Grinds cams and pitch tool to maintain their dimensions.

• 8) May recommend blueprint changes.

• 9) May make tool attachments, such as coiling point, cams, forming tools, and cut-off tools if not in stock.