Braider Operator- 3Rd Shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all required duties to operate a bank of braiding machines; obtain and position operational supplies and maintain related records. 
• Cooperate as necessary to maintain continuous operation of assigned units.  Set-up and operate 48 carrier machines as directed.
• Maintain operational supplies to machine and when machine requires, replace minor worn parts such as pawls, sleeves and ratchets, make set-ups where required.
• Obtain empty take-up reels, additional filled bobbins and other normal supplies for all assigned machines. 
• Change take-up reels, remove filled reel, replace with empty; resupply care material (wire, cable or filler); maintain bobbin racks requiring heavy physical exertion at times to move and/or position items.
• Operate braiding units as necessary.  Remain alert to detect broken wires, empty bobbins, filled reels, empty supply reels and other operational failures or faults. 
• Take necessary corrective action to restart units within limits of accepted practice; notify Maintenance Dept and/or supervision of continuing stoppage or other unusual conditions.
• Accumulate all scrap and short ends of wire from bobbins at shift end; weigh, and complete scrap report. 
• Accumulate empty bobbins and return to respooling or other designated area. 
• Prepare braid report for shift operation and perform other duties as directed.
• Detect and report defective material, faulty operation and unusual conditions to proper supervision.  Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition. 
• Follow environmental, health and safety regulations.

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• 2 years relevant experience.
• Ability to comprehend parts/operator manuals/instructions.
• Solid troubleshooting ability.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran