Braid Operator - 2nd Shift

Description Position at Judd Wire, Inc. Braid Machine Operator 2nd Shift.
Judd Wire Inc., a Sumitomo Electric Group company, is looking for a 2nd shift Braid Machine Operator at our Turners Falls, MA facility. Individuals will be responsible for a variety of duties including performing required operations connected with measuring, inspecting, testing and re‑spooling wire and cable in preparation for shipping or its next operation. Targeted job training is provided for all skill levels starting on day 1 and throughout your career at Judd Wire.
Hiring Range: $19.67–23.62 per hour, plus $2.00 per hour 2nd shift differential.

• Work from orders, special customer requirements, requisitions, and verbal instructions regarding wire gauge, number of ends, number of picks or crossovers per inch; track footage required on order and footage delivered from previous operations; meet schedules; work in BPCS system.
• Maintain desired number of ends; mount bobbins on braider carriers leading to ends of the braiding point.
• Maintain good traverse during braiding operations; use a micrometer to check wire gauges; separate different gauges for use and return to stock; follow SOPs; change take‑up reels before overfilling; make minor adjustments to ensure smooth machine operation, motor speeds, and tension on carrier stems.
• Perform minor maintenance including oiling of machines; cut loose ends of braid; separate bobbins; box for return to vendor; keep guards and shields over pulley gears and chain; know raw material part and lot numbers as necessary.
• Utilize the computer system to determine raw materials inventory as required to complete orders; may contact other departments regarding raw materials.
• Detect and report defective materials, improper compounding, malfunctioning equipment, and unusual conditions to supervision; observe all safety rules and regulations; maintain equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform other similar or related duties as assigned or instructed by supervisor.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of ordinary arithmetic including decimals and fractions, and simple use of specification together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments.
• Position requires moderate physical effort consisting of frequent moving, lifting up to 50 lbs., pushing, pulling, etc.
• Working conditions may expose the employee to noise, fumes, dust, hot and cold temperatures, etc.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• FSA/HSA
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Life, AD&D and Disability
• PTO and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary overtime after 8 hours per day or more than 40 hours per week.

Judd Wire, a Sumitomo Electric Group company, is a high‑technology wire company specializing in the use of electron beam crosslinked thermosets for wire insulation. By applying irradiation cross‑linking technology to insulating materials, Judd Wire meets the needs of the wire and cable industry for economical, high‑performance products. Judd Wire manufactures electronic wire and cable in over 100 styles recognized by UL, CSA and/or Military Specifications.

Judd Wire’s two U.S. based factories are part of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., the largest manufacturer of wire and cable in Japan, which provides Judd Wire with access to an extensive network of research and product development facilities.

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Braid Department – Judd Wire.

Since its founding in 1897 with copper wire production, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. has developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, the company continues to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill society’s expectations in five business fields:
Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. Sumitomo Electric Group is a Fortune Global 500 company.