Cutting, Crimping and Connector Assembly Operator(6 Month Diploma)
Cutting, Crimping and Connector Assembly Operator
Cutting, Crimping and Connector Assembly Operator: The Cutting, Crimping
and Connector Assembly Operator is responsible for cutting wire or manually
or using machine, crimping wire and assembling wire into the housing.
Brief Job Description: The individual at work operates the cutting machine,
crimping machine and manually cuts wire and completes connector assembly.
The individual is also responsible for checking quality of connector assembly.
Personal Attributes: The job requires the individual to have: steady hands,
ability to concentrate and work in a steady position for long hours.
Cut wire, crimp pins and assemble connector
This OS unit is about cutting wire manually or using machine, crimping pins on wire
using machine and assembling wire into connector housing and checking assembly
Scope
This unit/task covers the following:
Understand the work requirement
Cut wire using machine or manually
Crimp pins on wire manually or using machine
Assemble wire in connector and check
Achieve productivity and quality of standards
Performance Criteria Understanding work requirement
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
understand the day’s work target from superior
read the job sheet for product type, number, run shifts
understand the material handling and dust free requirements
Cutting wire
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
program the cutting machine for wire type and length of cut and insulation
stripping
insert wire in machine and run the cutting program
ensure that wires do not get bunched up
cut and strip wire manually as per instructions on length of cut
check wire cutting for consistency and conforming to standards
maintain ambient temperature, humidity, contamination and dust free
environment as per company’s policy
Crimping pins
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
use hand and leg combination to press machine for crimping wire
ensure that wastage is minimum
check combination of single side or double side crimping as per drawing
check visually for straight and damage-free pins
maintain ambient temperature, humidity, contamination and dust free
environment as per company’s policy
Assembling connector
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
use certified and cut wire
insert wire into housing manually and lock
check for loose wiring or crimping or wrong combinations
Achieving productivity and quality standards
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
achieve 100% target number to be assembled
achieve zero rejects
Organizational Context
The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
company’s policies on: incentives, delivery standards and personnel
management and quality
work flow involved in production process of the company
importance of the individual’s role in the workflow
reporting structure
profile of clients
raw material stocking standards
safety and quality standards followed in the organization
Technical Knowledge
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
basic electronics and component identification
different types of cables and wires
machine programs and operations for cutting and crimping
wire combinations and housing assembly
ISO standards
FIFO system of inventory control
handling of raw materials
traceability back to original materialsroutine maintenance of machines and basic repairs
5S standards (sorting, setting, standardise, sustain, shining) + safety, security
commonly occurring machine and component defects
Skills (S) [Optional] Core Skills/ Generic Skills
Reading and Writing Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
to maintain job sheet, logs and records
to operate computer and machine
to read production schedules and operations manuals
to document the outcome
Communication Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
to effectively communicate with the supervisor on the process issues
to effectively communicate maintenance issues to the maintenance personnel
Team work and Multitasking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
to be able to work on multiple lots at a time, as instructed
to work as a team and deliver on time to next work process
Professional Skills Reflective Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
to reduce repetitive errors
to improve work process
Cut wire, crimp pins and assemble connector
Analytical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
to promptly resolve problems
to enhance machine performance
Using Test instruments and Machines
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
to operate the transformer analyser machine
to operate cutting and crimping machine
Critical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
to spot process disruptions and delays
to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form
Problem solving and Troubleshooting
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
to identify and resolve problem during crimping and cutting process
. to troubleshoot and rectify mechanical problems and reduce unscheduled
down time
Work with superiors and colleagues
Description
This OS unit is about communicating, coordinating and maintaining proper
relationship with colleagues and seniors in order to achieve smooth work flow
Scope
This unit/ task covers the following:
Interact with supervisor or superior
Coordinate with colleagues
Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element Performance Criteria
Interacting with supervisor
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
understand work requirements by receiving instructions from reporting
supervisor
understand standard operating procedure of the company
escalate problems that cannot be handled including repetitive PCB defects,
machine failures, potential hazards, process disruptions, repairs and
maintenance of machine
report work completed and receive feedback on work done
resolve personnel issues
rectify errors as per feedback and minimize mistakes to zero in future
communicate about process flow improvements, quality of output, product
defects received from previous process, repairs and maintenance of tools and
machinery as required and find technical solutions on specific issues
handover completed work and deliver the work of expected quality despite
constraints Interacting with colleagues
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
collect required spares and raw materials from tool room or stores
deposit unused or faulty materials, parts and tools to stores
assist colleagues where necessary and as per capability
resolve conflicts with colleagues at work to achieve smooth workflow
complete rework in time based on feedback from quality or process
departments
put team over individual goals
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
Organizational Context
The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
company’s policies on: incentives, delivery standards, and personnel
reporting structure
