The Braidroom Support position is responsible for preparing spools for collecting braided fishing line and maintaining braider machines by removing fiber debris from eyelets to ensure product quality and reduce non-conforming output.

Tuesday - Friday    5am - 3:45pm     (5th Shift)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety policies for spool qualifying, braider eye cleaning, and bobbin picking.
• Support braidroom operations including eye cleaning and bobbin processing according to SOPs.
• Safely transport unqualified spools to the qualifying area using a pallet jack as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace throughout the shift.
• Perform machine shutdown and remove fiber debris from braider machine eyelets.
• Comply with all safety requirements while operating machinery or working in the department.
• Work overtime as required by business needs, sometimes on short notice.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support organizational needs.

Other Duties:

• Assist in sorting bobbins when necessary.

Key Relationships:

• Works with Braidroom personnel, maintenance team, inventory control, coating personnel, and safety coordinator.

Goals:

• Achieve or exceed required production rates.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good vision and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to safely operate machinery and power tools (e.g., power drill).
• Ability to pull a pallet jack weighing up to 322 lbs.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to distinguish between different fiber deniers.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and lifting/pulling/pushing.
• Fine finger and hand manipulation for handling fishing lines and operating equipment.

Working Conditions:

• Loud warehouse environment. Ear plugs, goggles and closed toed work shoes required.