Braider Operator - 1st Shift

Pull tooling and materials according to manufacturing specifications for applicable machine(s), such as springs, braid rings, tube guides, wound bobbin, core tube, etc.

Inspect tooling before using and track material used in WW3 system and Braider Logs

Set up applicable machine(s) according to manufacturing specifications (braid ring height, install tube guide, change deck/puller gear, unload/load carriers, unload/load bobbins, etc.) and mark defects/new preforms with the correct tape color

Measure and record OD and pitch on Hose Process Chart (SPC)

Run braided hose through wash tank and stage in hose coiling area for inspection

Maintain work area in clean and orderly fashion, follow 5s practices

Know and practice all safety regulations and quality guidelines

Report production issues to Direct Lead

Perform work of an equal or lower classification

Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures, and in a manner that eliminates unreasonable risk to health and the environment. Notify management of unsafe conditions or practices, unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to management immediately.

Prevent excess waste of product and/or components by operating the equipment in an efficient manner.

Participate in peer-based teams (i.e., Natural High Performance Teams), and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S.

Other duties may be assigned at a later time.

Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Basic knowledge and use of hand tools

Sound decision making skills

Good math, reading, writing skills

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude

Strong trouble shooting skills

Be able to exercise continuous mental, visual, and audio attention

Ability to work well in a team environment

Basic computer skills

Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.

Vision:
Near acuity and accommodation for reading information to perform job tasks.

Requires constant alertness to surroundings and product quality with attention to detail.

Must be able to read work orders and interpret manufacturing specifications.

Ability to use and interpret measuring instruments (i.e. calipers, micrometers, pi tape, etc.)

Must be able to demonstrate ability to operate department equipment (i.e. NEB braiders, TMW, OMA braiders, etc.)

Work in areas where safety equipment will be required (steel toe shoes, eye protection, hearing protection)

Standing is required for extended periods of time. Walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, turning, twisting, squatting, and lifting is performed on a regular basis

Requires high degree of manual dexterity, which could be performed under restrictive conditions

Requires flexible hours and short notice for overtime.