2nd Shift Braider Operator

Location: Wallingford, CT Department: Production Posted: 10/12/2026 Location Name: Wallingford, CT

Wage Max: 26.05 Wage Min: 24.30 Position Type: Full Time Shift: 2nd Shift 3:00PM-11:00PM

Flsa Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all required duties to operate a bank of braiding machines; obtain and position operational supplies and maintain related records.
• Cooperate as necessary to maintain continuous operation of assigned units. Set-up and operate 48 carrier machines as directed.
• Maintain operational supplies to machine and when machine requires, replace minor worn parts such as pawls, sleeves and ratchets, make set-ups where required.
• Obtain empty take-up reels, additional filled bobbins and other normal supplies for all assigned machines.
• Change take-up reels, remove filled reel, replace with empty; resupply care material (wire, cable or filler); maintain bobbin racks requiring heavy physical exertion at times to move and/or position items.
• Operate braiding units as necessary. Remain alert to detect broken wires, empty bobbins, filled reels, empty supply reels and other operational failures or faults.
• Take necessary corrective action to restart units within limits of accepted practice; notify Maintenance Dept and/or supervision of continuing stoppage or other unusual conditions.
• Accumulate all scrap and short ends of wire from bobbins at shift end; weigh, and complete scrap report.
• Accumulate empty bobbins and return to respooling or other designated area.
• Prepare braid report for shift operation and perform other duties as directed.
• Detect and report defective material, faulty operation and unusual conditions to proper supervision. Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Follow environmental, health and safety regulations.

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• 2 years relevant experience.
• Ability to comprehend parts/operator manuals/instructions.
• Solid troubleshooting ability.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

We are pleased to provide high-quality, competitive and comprehensive benefits for our employees. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage, HSA and FSA, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and the employee assistance program. Full-time and part-time employees are eligible for paid time off, 12 paid holidays per year, and may participate in our 401(k) plan, which includes an automatic 3% company contribution, plus a 50% company match on the first 8% of employee contributions. Times Microwave Systems is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.