16C BRAIDER OPERATOR - 2ND SHIFT

About the Role

Operate multiple lines including 16 Carrier braiders and pair stranders to provide a braided covering over pair conductors. Perform setup, monitoring, and minor maintenance of machinery while maintaining production quality and adherence to safety and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Operate 16 Carrier braiders and pair stranders.
• Select gearing using charts and written instructions.
• Load carriers with proper supply and thread ends of braiding material through closing die.
• Load core in payoff and thread through carrier; tie in core to take-up reel.
• Start machine, monitor run time, and replace supply spools as necessary.
• Run machine until end is firmly meshed in braid; stop machine, cut out excess (old & new), and smooth braid coverage.
• Understand mechanics of braiders to replace wear items and perform minor repairs (excluding major breakdowns).
• Maintain housekeeping, 6S responsibilities, and operator preventive maintenance (PM) in immediate area.
• Actively participate in plant safety, 6S, Kaizen, and lean activities/initiatives.
• Keep machinery clean and moving surfaces properly lubricated.
• Properly document production labor and material movements in SAP confirmations.
• Adjust quality during the process and use active machine run time for completion of paperwork and housekeeping.
• Understand, communicate, and adhere to schedule needs (including Kanban).

Requirements

• Exceptional color perception.
• Good physical condition with the strength to apply up to 100 lbs. of force.
• Ability to work to 1/1000 inch tolerance.
• High school education or equivalent; reading, writing, and simple math skills.
• Initiative to adjust quality during the process and manage time effectively.

Equipment Used

• 16 Carrier Braider with counters, chain hoists, payoffs, and takeups.
• Various sizes of metal and wooden reels.
• Pliers (needle-nose), wire cutters, scissors, various hand tools, micrometers.
• Housekeeping equipment.