A copper drawing machine operator's responsibilities include:

1. Operating the machine: Setting up, operating, and monitoring the machine to draw copper wire to the desired size, length, and quality
2. Quality control: Ensuring the quality of the wire by measuring it, checking the concentration of the drawing solution, and diagnosing feeder stock problems
3. Safety: Following safety rules and maintaining good housekeeping practices
4. Production: Coordinating with lift drivers to ensure a continuous production process, and recording production information
5. Maintenance: Maintaining secondary equipment and performing ongoing safety inspections
6. Adaptability: Being able to work in hot and cold environments, and around fumes