A professional who tends coiler that winds metal strips, sheets, or wire into coils as they emerge from rolling mills, slitters, or other machines. Respnsibilities include:

• Adjusts coiler guides and rollers according to size of workpiece, using handtools.
• Starts machine which automatically winds metal onto reels and observes operation to prevent jams, uneven winding, or wrinkles.
• Regulates tension of coiler to prevent tearing or stretching of metal.
• Inspects surface of metal for stains, dirt, scratches, and other defects.
• Binds finished coils to prevent uncoiling.
• May move controls to activate hydraulic pusher arm and tilt table to transfer coil onto skid or conveyor.
• May be designated by employer according to experience with particular type of machine, or product coiled.