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 use and track material used in the 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 guide through the machine, rotate mandrel until 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 a 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
- Ability 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 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 demonstrate ability to operate department equipment (i.e., NEB braiders, TMW and OMA braiders, etc.)
- Must be able to read work orders and interpret manufacturing specifications.
- Ability to use and interpret measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, pi tape, etc.)
Physical Requirements:
- Lift/carry up to 30 lbs (includes bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, squatting, and lifting).
- No requirements for lifting above shoulders or over 34% of time continuously.
Assessment: Employee must pass pre‑employment screening.

Organizational Relationships / Scope

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

Working Conditions

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 required for extended periods of time. 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…