Sr Braider Operator - 3rd shift Job Mansfield area,Texas USA,Manufacturing / Production

Position Summary

The 3rd shift Senior Braider Operator will operate and set up TMW-3deck and TMW-4deck braiders and monitor for proper product quality.

Responsibilities

Know how to operate NEB, OMA, TMW 24/36 braiders and train entry level braider operators as needed

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.)

Identify correct mandrel size for the core tube to help guide through machine, rotate mandrel till job finishes and strip when done, resize and rework as needed

Mark defects and new preforms with the correct tape color

Measure and record OD and pitch on Hose Process Chart (SPC) for all deck levels

Perform inspection of carriers and know how to rebuild

Perform pull test on all aerospace hose

Replace oil barrels when needed

Set completed hose to proper staging area

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

Department Specific / Non–Essential Functions

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.

Qualifications

Education required: High School diploma or GED

Experience: Production work preferred but not required

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

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 troubleshooting skills
Be able to exercise continuous mental, visual, and audio attention
Ability to work well in a team environment

Skills / Competencies

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
Operates department equipment (i.e., NEB braiders, TMW and OMA braiders, etc.)
Reads work orders and interprets manufacturing specifications
Uses and interprets measuring instruments (i.e., calipers, micrometers, pi tape, etc.)

Physical Requirements

Lifting / Carrying: up to 10 lbs, 11‑20 lbs, 21‑30 lbs
Bending, twisting, turning, reaching below knee
Push / pull, squat / kneel, stand / walk, sit
Lifting above shoulders
Possible flex hours and short notice for overtime

Organizational Relationships / Scope

Report directly to Value Stream Team Leader
Work closely with Maintenance to resolve issues with the equipment

Working Conditions

The employee may be subject to:

High noise levels from operating machines and equipment
Physical hazards from operating machines

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

Standing is required for extended periods. Walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, turning, twisting, squatting, and lifting performed regularly

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

Requires flexible hours and short notice for overtime

The employee may be required to follow other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duties as…