Precision Cable Braid Technician

Data-Guide-Cable-Corp; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Guide Cable in Gardner, MA seeks a Braid Operator to set up, run, monitor, and maintain braiding equipment used to apply shielding and reinforcing layers over cable cores. You will mount bobbins, thread materials, adjust tension and speed, inspect outputs, record production data, and perform basic maintenance, ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality production.

Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and teamwork are essential; rotating shifts and frequent manual handling are

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude with ability to understand basic machine operation.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, specifications and travelers.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects.
• Reliable attendance in a production environment.
• Basic math for measurements and data recording.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start up, operate, and shut down braiding machines according to work instructions, customer specifications, and standard operating procedures.
• Mount bobbins, carriers, reels, or packages of wire and shielding material onto machine spindles and braiding heads.
• Thread braid material through guides and carriers according to braid pattern and requirements.
• Adjust machine settings such as tension, speed, traverse, pitch, and take-up to maintain quality.
• Operate braiding equipment to apply shielding or reinforcing materials over cable cores.
• Monitor machine performance and make minor adjustments for defects, tension issues, or coverage variation.
• Inspect in-process and finished product for braid coverage and workmanship; verify conformance with specs.
• Use micrometers, calipers, gauges to measure and verify dimensions.
• Complete production reports, quality checks, and material usage forms.
• Perform routine housekeeping, lubrication, and basic preventive maintenance.
• Communicate issues to lead operator, supervisor, maintenance, or quality team.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Reading work orders

Teamwork / communication

Basic math

Fine motor skills

Problem solving

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

Job description

Data Guide Cable in Gardner, MA seeks a Braid Operator to set up, run, monitor, and maintain braiding equipment used to apply shielding and reinforcing layers over cable cores. You will mount bobbins, thread materials, adjust tension and speed, inspect outputs, record production data, and perform basic maintenance, ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality production.

Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and teamwork are essential; rotating shifts and frequent manual handling are