2nd Shift Braider Operator

Times Microwave Systems; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Times Microwave Systems seeks a machine operator to run a bank of braiding machines and manage daily setup, supply replenishment, and routine maintenance. The role requires vigilance for faults, accurate record keeping, and adherence to safety procedures.

You will monitor machine performance, replace worn parts, and communicate issues to supervision. Training may be provided for complex setups and quality checks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate a bank of braiding machines and prepare and maintain related records.
• Cooperate to maintain continuous operation; set up and operate 48 carrier machines as directed.
• Maintain supplies and replace minor worn parts (pawls, sleeves, ratchets) as needed and perform set-ups.
• Gather empty take-up reels and bobbins; weigh scrap and complete scrap report.
• Detect and report defective material and machine faults; restart units as needed and inform supervision.

Skills

Solid troubleshooting

Ability to comprehend manuals

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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

We are pleased to provide high-quality, competitive and comprehensive benefits for our employees. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage, HSA and FSA, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and the employee assistance program. Full-time and part-time employees are eligible for paid time off, 12 paid holidays per year, and may participate in our 401(k) plan, which includes an automatic 3% company contribution, plus a 50% company match on the first 8% of employee contributions.

Times Microwave Systems is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.