Braid Operator - 3rd Shift

About the role

Judd Wire Inc., a Sumitomo Electric Group company, is seeking a Braid Machine Operator for their 3rd shift position in their Turners Falls, MA facility. The role involves performing various tasks such as measuring, inspecting, testing, and re-spooling wire and cable, meeting schedules, and working within the BPCS system.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of ordinary arithmetic including decimals, fractions, and simple use of specifications, along with the use of adjustable measuring instruments.
• Moderate physical effort consisting of frequent moving, average weights, lifting up to 50 lbs., pushing, pulling, etc.
• Working conditions may expose employees to noise, fumes, dust, hot and cold temperatures, etc.

Benefits

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

About Judd Wire, Inc.

Judd Wire, a Sumitomo Electric Group company, specializes in high technology wire production, utilizing electron beam crosslinked thermosets for wire insulation. They manufacture over 100 styles of electronic wire and cable recognized by Underwriters Laboratory, Canadian Standards, and/or Military Specifications. Judd Wire operates two U.S. factories as part of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., which provides access to extensive research and product development facilities. For more information, visit Judd Wire's website.

About Sumitomo Electric Group

Founded in 1897, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. has developed numerous new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With over 350 subsidiaries worldwide, Sumitomo Electric Group continues to introduce a wide variety of products that meet societal expectations across five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. For more information, visit Sumitomo Electric Group's website.