Braider Operator- 3rd Shift

Times Microwave Systems; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Times Microwave Systems is seeking an operator to run and maintain a bank of braiding machines, ensuring continuous production and efficient use of supplies. The role requires attention to manuals and basic troubleshooting to minimize downtime.

Candidate will work on a shift basis, handling reels and bobbins, reporting issues promptly, and contributing to a clean, safe work environment in compliance with EH&S policies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate a bank of braiding machines and position supplies while maintaining related records.
• Set-up and operate 48 carrier machines as directed to ensure continuous operation.
• Maintain operational supplies and replace minor worn parts (pawls, sleeves, ratchets) as needed.
• Procure empty take-up reels, filled bobbins and other supplies for all machines.
• Change take-up reels, reload materials, and resupply care material as required.
• Run braiding units and monitor for broken wires, empty bobbins, and other faults.
• Take corrective action to restart units and report ongoing issues to maintenance or supervision.
• Accumulate scrap and short ends of wire, weigh and report.
• Return empty bobbins and resupply areas as directed.
• Prepare braid reports and perform other duties as assigned.
• Detect defective material or unusual conditions and report to supervision; keep area clean and orderly.
• Adhere to environmental, health and safety regulations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

FLSA: Hourly

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

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