1st Shift Braider Mechanic

Times Microwave Systems • Wallingford, CT

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About The Position

The Braider Mechanic maintains departmental braiding equipment and related auxiliary winding units in proper mechanical condition. The role performs routine preventive maintenance, lubrication, adjustments, troubleshooting, repairs, machine changeovers, and setup to ensure equipment operates correctly. Work requires a thorough knowledge of braiding equipment and skill in hand and bench operations, including understanding gearing, fits, and adjustments. The mechanic also maintains repair-parts and supply levels, reports defective materials and unusual conditions, and keeps work and storage areas clean and orderly while following environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Ability to comprehend parts and operator manuals and instructions.
• Solid troubleshooting ability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain departmental braiding and related equipment in proper mechanical condition.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on braiding equipment of all sizes and auxiliary winding units.
• Lubricate equipment, make routine adjustments, and perform other work to ensure continued operation.
• Use work-form instructions, operator requests, and other authorizations to diagnose faulty operation, incorrect braiding, or equipment stoppages.
• Make temporary repairs or replacements when possible to permit continued operation.
• Disassemble machines, assess problems, repair damaged mechanisms or replace worn or defective parts, then reassemble and adjust units for proper operation.
• Use hand and small power tools for fitting, grinding, filing, scraping, reassembly, and adjustment.
• Perform machine changeovers or alterations for special braiding requirements and set up machines as needed when modifications are involved.
• Maintain approved levels of repair parts and supplies and request resupply or special parts as needed.
• Consult with supervision about machining requirements or outside assistance needed in special cases.
• Detect and report defective material, faulty operation, and unusual conditions to appropriate supervision.
• Keep work and storage areas clean and orderly.
• Follow environmental, health, and safety regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED