Braider Operator

Belcan Corporation; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Health Benefits

401k

On the job training / cross-training

Life Insurance

disability insurance

Voluntary life insurance for family

Accident and critical illness ins.

Scheduled performance reviews

Referral program

Job summary

Belcan Corporation is seeking a Braider Operator in Mansfield, TX for the 3rd shift (11:30 PM - 7:30 AM, Mon-Fri) with mandatory overtime. The role involves setting up NEB/OMA/TMW braiders, monitoring quality, and maintaining tooling and logs. Starting right away with on-the-job training and safety adherence.

The position offers benefits and opportunities to work cross-trained in related processes, with emphasis on precision, math skills, and teamwork in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: Production work preferred but not required.
• Ability to read manufacturing specifications.
• Comfort with basic math and measuring tasks.

Responsibilities

• Pull tooling and materials according to specs for machines (springs, braid rings, tube guides, bobbins).
• Inspect tooling before use and log material usage in Braider system and logs.
• Set up machines per specs (braid ring height, deck/puller gear, etc.).
• Measure and record OD and pitch on process charts.
• Operate braiders and stage hoses for inspection; maintain clean work area.

Skills

Verbal communication

Mechanical aptitude

Math and literacy

Troubleshooting

Team player

Basic computer skills

Machine sound monitoring

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Job Title: Braider Operator
Pay Rate: $20.25/hr. + $2 shift differential
Location: Mansfield, TX
Area Code: 817
ZIP Code: 76063
Start Date: Right Away
Shift: 3rd shift (11:30 PM - 7:30 AM) - (Mon-Fri) - MANDATORY OT
Keywords: #BraiderOperatorjobs; #MansfieldJobs; #INDP+

Benefits:

• Medical / Health Benefits with multiple plan options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• On the job training / cross-training
• Life Insurance, disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance for family members available.
• Accident and critical illness insurance optional.
• Scheduled performance reviews
• Referral program

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Operate either the NEB, OMA and/or TMW 24/36 braiders and monitor for proper product quality

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Pull tooling and materials according to manufacturing specifications for applicable machine(s), such as springs, braid rings, tube guides, wound bobbin, core tube, etc.
• Inspect tooling before using and track material used in WW3 system and Braider Logs
• Set up applicable machine(s) according to manufacturing specifications (braid ring height, install tube guide, change deck/puller gear, unload/load carriers, unload/load bobbins, etc.) and mark defects/new preforms with the correct tape color
• Measure and record OD and pitch on Hose Process Chart (SPC)
• Run braided hose through wash tank and stage in hose coiling area for inspection
• Maintain work area in clean and orderly fashion, follow 5s practices
• Know and practice all safety regulations and quality guidelines
• Report production issues to Direct Lead
• Perform work of an equal or lower classification

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures, and in a manner that eliminates unreasonable risk to health and the environment.
• Notify management of unsafe conditions or practices, unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk.
• Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to management immediately.
• Prevent excess waste of product and/or components by operating the equipment in an efficient manner.
• Participate in peer-based teams (i.e., Natural High Performance Teams), and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S.
• Other duties may be assigned at a later time.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education required: High School diploma or GED
Experience: Production work preferred but not required

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Basic knowledge and use of hand tools
• Sound decision making skills
• Good math, reading, writing skills
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Strong trouble shooting skills
• Be able to exercise continuous mental, visual, and audio attention
• Ability to work well in a team environment

Skills/Competencies:

• 1. Basic computer skills
• 2. Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.
• 3. Vision: Near acuity and accommodation for reading information to perform job tasks.
• 4. Requires constant alertness to surroundings and product quality with attention to detail.
• 5. Must be able to read work orders and interpret manufacturing specifications.
• 6. Ability to use and interpret measuring instruments (i.e. calipers, micrometers, pi tape, etc.)
• 7. Must be able to demonstrate ability to operate department equipment (i.e. NEB braiders, TMW, OMA braiders, etc.)

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.