3rd-Shift Braid Machine Operator

judd; Montague (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

FSA/HSA

401(k) with employer match

Life, AD&D and Disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Employee assistance program

Voluntary overtime

Job summary

Judd Wire Inc. in Turners Falls, MA is seeking a 3rd shift Braid Machine Operator. You will perform operations to braid wire, inspect materials, and re-spool for shipping, with training provided from day one.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to schedules in a fast-paced environment. The position requires a High School diploma or GED, basic arithmetic, and physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ordinary arithmetic including decimals, fractions, and simple use of specification together with use of adjustable measuring instruments.
• Position requires moderate physical effort consisting of frequent moving, average weights, lifting up to 50 lbs., pushing, pulling etc.
• Working conditions may expose employee to noise, fumes, dust, hot and cold temperatures etc.

Responsibilities

• Work from orders, special customer requirements, requisitions, verbal instructions as to type of wire gauge and number of ends, number of picks or crossovers per inch; footage required on order and footage delivered from previous operations; meet schedules, work in BPCS system.
• Maintain desired number of ends; mount bobbins on braider carriers leading to ends of braiding point.
• Maintain good traverse during braiding operations; use micrometer to check wire gauges. Separate different gauges for use, return to stock. Follow SOP’s; change take up reels before being overfilled.
• Make minor adjustments to ensure smooth machine operation, motor speeds, 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 shield over pulley gears and chain.
• Know raw material part and lot numbers as necessary.
• Utilize computer system to determine raw materials inventory as required to complete orders.
• May contact other departments regarding raw materials.
• 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.

Skills

Arithmetic basics

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Judd Wire Inc. in Turners Falls, MA is seeking a 3rd shift Braid Machine Operator. You will perform operations to braid wire, inspect materials, and re-spool for shipping, with training provided from day one.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to schedules in a fast-paced environment. The position requires a High School diploma or GED, basic arithmetic, and physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.