Braid Operator

Position Summary

Tends braiding machines in a continuous production/processing operation of wire and cable products. Follows production/process specifications as directed and adheres to established procedures and safety guidelines to meet daily goals and objectives.

Follows production/process specifications as directed and adheres to established procedures and safety guidelines to meet daily goals and objectives.

• Reads Shop Order and Manufacturing Specification to determine machine set-up, materials required, and quantity to run.
• Sets up machine as required, including installing the correct change and pinion gears, the correct braid point, tension springs and bobbins.
• Verifies raw materials delivered, to the Manufacturing Specification, especially number of ends and wire size.
• Adjusts tension on the take-up.
• Inspects start-up sample for conformance to requirements, especially correct coverage, picks per inch.
• Inspects product being braided periodically for continued conformance to requirements and visual defects.
• Trims all loose ends after bobbin wire breaks or bobbin changes.
• Keeps braider head clean of loose wire.
• Keeps track plates properly oiled.
• Attaches production tag to conforming material.
• Attaches stop tag to non-conforming material.
• Records all completed work on Tally sheets and on Daily Machine Report.
• Performs all other responsibilities as assigned.
• Runs multiple machines.

• Adequate verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Must be able to operate machinery in compliance with safety standards.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years experience in a manufacturing environment.

Standing or sitting

Walking

Bend, Kneel, Stoop, Crouch, or Crawl

Talk/ Hear

Taste/ Smell

Carry Weight/ Lift (up to 50 lbs.)

Climb

Use hands/ fingers to handle or feel

Push

/Pull

• The degree of each physical demand is representative of what must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Required PPE:
  Gloves, Safety Glasses, and Safety Shoes