Braider Operator

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:

Operate either the NEB, OMA and/or TMW 24/36 braiders and monitor for proper product quality.

* Pull tooling and materials according to manufacturing specifications for applicable machine(s), such as springs, braid rings, tube guides, wound bobbin, core tube, etc.

* Inspect tooling before using and track material used in WW3 system and Braider Logs

* Set up applicable machine(s) according to manufacturing specifications (braid ring height, install tube guide, change deck/puller gear, unload/load carriers, unload/load bobbins, etc.) and mark defects/new preforms with the correct tape color

* Measure and record OD and pitch on Hose Process Chart (SPC)

* Run braided hose through wash tank and stage in hose coiling area for inspection

* Maintain work area in clean and orderly fashion, follow 5s practices

* Know and practice all safety regulations and quality guidelines

* Report production issues to Direct Lead

* Perform work of an equal or lower classification

Minimum Qualifications (relevant experience, education and/or training):

• High School Diploma or GED, recognizes International Diplomas (may need to be translated to English)
• U.S. citizen or permanent residency status required

* Must be able to work and communicate with peers

• Must be able to write legibly, read and speak English
• Must be able to adapt to production needs to satisfy customer demands
• Must be able to read work orders and interpret manufacturing specifications, understand and use shop math, use and interpret measuring instruments (i.e. calipers, micrometers, pi tape, etc.)
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to operate department equipment (i.e. NEB braiders, TMW and OMA braiders, etc)
• Basic understanding of lean fundamentals and good attention to detail preferred

Physical & PPE Requirements:

Standing, bending, pushing, pulling, handling, rotating, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), walking, work under normal conditions. Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and ear plugs (85-90 dB) are all required PPE when working in the mfg plant. All PPE provided by Company.

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.