Sr Braider Operator

Job Title: Sr. Braider Operator
Location: Mansfield, TX 76063
Duration: 6 + Months Temp to Hire
Shift : 3rd shift (11:30 PM 07:30 AM) - (Mon-Fri) - MANDATORY OT
Pay: $22/hr + $2 shift differential - $24/hr


Position Summary
Operate TMW-3dk and TMW-4dk braiders and monitor for proper product quality.

Note : looking for someone with a strong mechanical aptitude.

Essential Functions:

1. Know how to operate NEB, OMA, TMW 24/36 braiders and train entry level braider operators as needed
2. Pull tooling and materials according to manufacturing specifications for applicable machine(s), such as springs, braid rings, tube guides, wound bobbin, core tube, etc.
3. Inspect tooling before using and track material used in WW3 system and Braider Logs
4. 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.)
5. 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
6. Mark defects and new preforms with the correct tape color
7. Measure and record OD and pitch on Hose Process Chart (SPC) for all deck levels
8. Perform inspection of carriers and know how to rebuild
9. Perform pull test on all aerospace hose
10. Replace oil barrels when needed
11. Set completed hose to proper staging area
12. Maintain work area in clean and orderly fashion, follow 5s practices
13. Know and practice all safety regulations and quality guidelines
14. Report production issues to Direct Lead
15. Perform work of an equal or lower classification.

Department Specific/Non-Essential function

1. 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.
2. Prevent excess waste of product and/or components by operating the equipment in an efficient manner.
3. 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.
4. Other duties may be assigned at a later time.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE:

• Report directly to Value Stream Team Leader
• Work closely with Maintenance to resolve issues with the equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee may be subject to:

• High noise levels from operating machines and equipment.
• Physical hazards from operating machines

1. Work in areas where safety equipment will be required (steel toe shoes, eye protection, hearing protection)
2. Standing is required for extended periods of time. Walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, turning, twisting, squatting, and lifting is performed on a regular basis
3. Requires high degree of manual dexterity, which could be performed under restrictive conditions
4. Requires flexible hours and short notice for overtime.

The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.