Braider Operator- 3rd Shift

Location: Wallingford, CT • Production Department • Full Time • 3rd Shift (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM) • Hourly

Responsibilities

• Operate a bank of braiding machines; obtain and position operational supplies and maintain related records.
• Cooperate to maintain continuous operation of assigned units.
• Set up and operate 48-carrier machines as directed.
• Maintain operational supplies; 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 supplies for assigned machines.
• Change take-up reels, remove filled reels, replace with empty reels, and resupply core material (wire, cable, or filler).
• Maintain bobbin racks, requiring heavy physical exertion at times to move and/or position items.
• Operate braiding units; detect broken wires, empty bobbins, filled reels, empty supply reels, and other operational failures or faults.
• Take corrective action to restart units within accepted practice; notify Maintenance Department and/or supervision of continuing stoppage or unusual conditions.
• Accumulate scrap and short ends of wire at shift end; weigh and complete scrap report.
• Accumulate empty bobbins and return to respooling or 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 supervision.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Follow environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Requirements

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

Pay

$23.52 – $25.37 per hour