Precision Braiding Technician — Wire & Cable

Belden; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Belden is seeking a Braiding Machine Operator to tend multiple braiding machines in a continuous production line. You will follow shop specs, set up gear, verify materials, and monitor coverage and consistency to meet daily goals.

Requires a high school diploma and 1–2 years in manufacturing. Strong verbal and written communication, basic math, and the ability to operate machinery safely are essential. This on-site role involves PPE and daily documentation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Tends braiding machines to meet daily production goals.
• Sets up machines including gears, braiding points, tension springs and bobbins.
• Verifies raw materials against specifications and checks coverage and picks per inch.
• Inspects start-up samples and finished braids for conformance.
• Records production data on logs and reports; maintains clean equipment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic math

Machinery operation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

1-2 years manufacturing experience

Job description

Belden is seeking a Braiding Machine Operator to tend multiple braiding machines in a continuous production line. You will follow shop specs, set up gear, verify materials, and monitor coverage and consistency to meet daily goals.

Requires a high school diploma and 1–2 years in manufacturing. Strong verbal and written communication, basic math, and the ability to operate machinery safely are essential. This on-site role involves PPE and daily documentation.