Braid Operator

Belden Inc•Virginia Beach, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Innovation Starts With You Propel your career at Belden, where innovation creates possibilities—for our people, our customers, and the communities we serve. We connect people, information, and ideas to solve the world’s most complex connectivity challenges, turning curiosity into meaningful impact. Here, you’ll take on work that challenges you, supports your growth, and empowers you to shape what’s next. You’ll collaborate with global teams, gain diverse perspectives, and contribute to solutions that extend beyond our business—creating value in the world around us. Together, we are shaping the future of digitization and paving the way for the next generation of innovation. Position Summary: Tends braiding machines in a continuous production/processing operation of wire and cable products. Follows production/process specifications as directed and adheres to established procedures and safety guidelines to meet daily goals and objectives.

Requirements

Adequate verbal and written communication skills.
Basic math skills.
Must be able to operate machinery in compliance with safety standards.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
1-2 years experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Reads Shop Order and Manufacturing Specification to determine machine set-up, materials required, and quantity to run.
Sets up machine as required, including installing the correct change and pinion gears, the correct braid point, tension springs and bobbins.
Verifies raw materials delivered, to the Manufacturing Specification, especially number of ends and wire size.
Adjusts tension on the take-up.
Inspects start-up sample for conformance to requirements, especially correct coverage, picks per inch.
Inspects product being braided periodically for continued conformance to requirements and visual defects.
Trims all loose ends after bobbin wire breaks or bobbin changes.
Keeps braider head clean of loose wire.
Keeps track plates properly oiled.
Attaches production tag to conforming material.
Attaches stop tag to non-conforming material.
Records all completed work on Tally sheets and on Daily Machine Report.
Performs all other responsibilities as assigned.
Runs multiple machines.