Braid Operator

Belden Inc.; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Belden Inc. is seeking a Braid Operator in Leominster, MA to operate braiding machines and follow detailed specifications and safety guidelines. The role involves setup, materials verification, tension control, in-process inspection, and maintenance of equipment to meet daily production goals.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years in manufacturing, with good verbal and written communication, basic math, and the ability to work safely around machinery.

Qualifications

• Adequate verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Must be able to operate machinery in compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Reads Shop Order and Manufacturing Specification to determine machine setup, materials, and quantity.
• Sets up machine with correct gears, braid point, tension springs, and bobbins.
• Verifies raw materials delivered per Manufacturing Specification, including ends and wire size.
• Adjusts tension on the take-up.
• Inspects start-up sample for conformance to requirements like coverage and picks per inch.
• Inspects braided product for conformance and visual defects.
• Trims loose ends after bobbin wire breaks or bobbin changes.
• Keeps braider head clean of loose wire.
• Keeps track plates properly oiled.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic math

Machinery safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Braid Operator

Date: Oct 1, 2026

Location: Leominster, MA, US, 1453

Company: Belden Inc

Innovation Starts With You

Propel your career at Belden, where innovation creates possibilities-for our people, our customers, and the communities we serve. We connect people, information, and ideas to solve the world's most complex connectivity challenges, turning curiosity into meaningful impact. Here, you'll take on work that challenges you, supports your growth, and empowers you to shape what's next. You'll collaborate with global teams, gain diverse perspectives, and contribute to solutions that extend beyond our business-creating value in the world around us.

Together, we are shaping the future of digitization and paving the way for the next generation of innovation.

Position Summary

Tends braiding machines in a continuous production/processing operation of wire and cable products. Follows production/process specifications as directed and adheres to established procedures and safety guidelines to meet daily goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

• Reads Shop Order and Manufacturing Specification to determine machine set-up, materials required, and quantity to run.
• Sets up machine as required, including installing the correct change and pinion gears, the correct braid point, tension springs and bobbins.
• Verifies raw materials delivered, to the Manufacturing Specification, especially number of ends and wire size.
• Adjusts tension on the take-up.
• Inspects start-up sample for conformance to requirements, especially correct coverage, picks per inch.
• Inspects product being braided periodically for continued conformance to requirements and visual defects.
• Trims all loose ends after bobbin wire breaks or bobbin changes.
• Keeps braider head clean of loose wire.
• Keeps track plates properly oiled.

Qualifications

Skills

• Adequate verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Must be able to operate machinery in compliance with safety standards.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years experience in a manufacturing environment

Let's Create Possibilities Together.

Join a global community shaping the future of intelligent connectivity. At Belden, you'll help push the boundaries of technology and write the next chapter of innovation, creating possibilities for your career, your future, and the world around you.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.