A professional who operates machine that forms wire mesh fencing. Respnsibilities include:

• Places rolls of wire onto spools and joins wire ends, using acetylene torch.
• Selects mesh die, according to wire size.
• Bolts die on weaving spindle of machine and draws wire through die to specified height, according to work ticket specifications.
• Turns setscrew to adjust automatic wirecutter, using wrench.
• Pushes buttons on control panel to start oil pump, machine motor, and automatic shutoff device.
• Pulls lever to start machine.
• Observes machine counter and removes rolls of fencing following length specifications on work ticket.
• Records number of fabricated rolls on work card.
• May move rolls to galvanizing department, using handtruck.
• May use electric butt welder to join wire ends.