Braiding Technician: Precision Wire Manufacturing

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

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.