A professional who constructs wire lampshade frames, working from blueprints, sketches, and models, using handtools and wireworking machines. Responsibilities include:

• Builds jig of heavy gauge wire to fix position of framing members and hold them in position during production assembly and welding operations, using handtools.
• Inserts forming blocks and wire stops into machines and adjusts stops and rollers, using handtools.
• Loads automatic wire-cutting machine and feeds lengths of wire cut to size into wire-forming roller and bending machines.
• Positions top and bottom frame rings over jig and spot welds framing members to rings.