Wire Taping Machine Operator

R196,745 (ZAR)/yr

R94.59 (ZAR)/hr

R2,538 (ZAR)/yr

The average wire taping machine operator gross salary in South Africa is R196,745 or an equivalent hourly rate of R95. In addition, they earn an average bonus of R2,538. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in South Africa. An entry level wire taping machine operator (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of R151,205. On the other end, a senior level wire taping machine operator (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of R237,406.

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R228,081 (ZAR)

16 %

Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Wire Taping Machine Operator will increase 16 % over 5 years.

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South Africa

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South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA or R.S.A.), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by 2,798 kilometres (1,739 mi) of coastline that stretches along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini. It also completely enclaves Lesotho. It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World, and the second-most populous...

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Operates machine to wind insulating material, such as tape, yarn, and cloth around electric wire and cable: loads reel of wire onto machine spindle and threads wire between metal and felt cleaning strips, through tank of liquid adhesive, and through taping mechanism. Fastens wire to takeup reel. Winds end of insulating material around wire and starts machine. Observes automatic wrapping... of material around wire to detect broken or loose wrapping or uneven winding of wire on reel. Stops machine to repair breaks, adjust guides, and replenish supply of insulating material and liquid adhesive. Forms continuous wire by clamping ends of wire to be joined in electrodes of electric brazing torch, turning on current, and holding filler rod to heated wire ends. Measures wire with micrometer to determine that insulation meets specifications. Wraps paper around full wire reels, attaches identification tag, and lifts reel from machine. May operate machine, equipped with winding device, to wrap protective metal strip over insulation. May thread insulated wire through melted paraffin and polishing wipers to make insulation waterproof. May be designated according to insulating material applied as paper-wrapping-machine operator; varnish-cambric-covering-machine operator; or type of machine operated as double-lay-winder-and-paraffin-unit operator; tandem-taping-and-paper-wrapping-machine operator. Read More

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