Braid Operator

Belden; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Belden is seeking a braiding operator to tend continuous braiding machines in a manufacturing environment. You will follow production specs, set up machines, and monitor outputs to meet daily goals while adhering to safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include reading shop orders, installing gears and bobbins, verifying materials, adjusting tension, inspecting start-up samples, and maintaining equipment. A high school diploma and 1–2 years in manufacturing are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1–2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to operate machinery safely and follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Reads Shop Order and Manufacturing Specification to determine machine set-up, materials required, and quantity to run.
• Sets up machine as required, including installing change gears, tension components, and bobbins.
• Verifies raw materials delivered per Manufacturing Specification.
• Adjusts tension on the take-up.
• Inspects start-up sample for conformance and coverage.
• Inspects braided product for conformance and defects.
• Trims loose ends after bobbin changes.
• Keeps braider head clean and track plates oiled.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic math skills

Machinery operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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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.