Braider Operator- 3rd Shift

Company: TIMES MICROWAVE SYSTEMS
Location: Wallingford
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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

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