Job Title: Sr Braider Operator
Location: Mansfield, TX 76063
Duration: Temp to hire
Payrate: $24/hr on W2
Shift: 2nd shift (3:30 PM 11:30 PM) - (Mon-Fri) - Mandatory OT
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Operate TMW-3dk and TMW-4dk braiders and monitor for proper product quality.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Know how to operate NEB, OMA, TMW 24/36 braiders and train entry level braider operators as needed
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.)
Identify correct mandrel size for the core tube to help guide thorugh machine, rotate mandrel till job finishes and strip when done, resize and rework as needed
Mark defects and new preforms with the correct tape color
Measure and record OD and pitch on Hose Process Chart (SPC) for all deck levels
Perform inspection of carriers and know how to rebuild
Perform pull test on all aerospace hose
Replace oil barrels when needed
Set completed hose to proper staging area
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
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures, and in a manner that eliminates unreasonable risk to health and the environment. Notify management of unsafe conditions or practices, unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to management immediately.
Prevent excess waste of product and/or components by operating the equipment in an efficient manner.
Participate in peer-based teams (i.e., Natural High Performance Teams), and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S.
Other duties may be assigned at a later time.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education required:
High School diploma or GED
Experience:
Production work preferred but not required
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Basic knowledge and use of hand tools
Sound decision making skills
Good math, reading, writing skills
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
Strong trouble shooting skills
Be able to exercise continuous mental, visual, and audio attention
Ability to work well in a team environment
Skills/Competencies:
1. Basic computer skills
2. Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.
3. Vision: Near acuity and accommodation for reading information to perform job tasks.
4. Requires constant alertness to surroundings and product quality with attention to detail.
5. Must be able to demonstrate ability to operate department equipment (i.e. NEB braiders, TMW and OMA braiders, etc.)
6. Must be able to read work orders and interpret manufacturing specifications.
7. Ability to use and interpret measuring instruments (i.e. calipers, micrometers, pi tape, etc.)