Braider Operator — Afternoons

Job overview

The Braider Operator — Afternoons role is onsite in Rome, NY. Pay is $18.60 per hour. The position supports Varflex Corporation’s manufacturing production by operating braiding machines and maintaining product quality and a safe, organized work area. The operator keeps production moving by monitoring machine performance, replacing empty spool packages, removing completed spools, and addressing product defects. Accurate production records, equipment reporting, and adherence to safety protocols help maintain efficient operations and consistent output.

What you'll do

• Operate and maintain braiding machines according to production requirements
• replace empty spool packages with full packages
• monitor and adjust machine performance
• identify, troubleshoot, and resolve braided-product defects
• report malfunctioning or inefficient equipment to maintenance
• remove completed spools and prepare machines for continued production
• record production data and output
• maintain an orderly work area
• use required PPE and follow safety protocols.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

braider operator

afternoons

varflex corporation

rome ny

onsite

$18.60/hour

machine operation

braiding machines

production quality

spool replacement

defect troubleshooting

ppe

manufacturing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

High school diploma or equivalent and prior manufacturing or machine-operation experience are preferred. The posting describes lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 80 pounds occasionally.

About the employer

VARFLEX CORPORATION is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing. Sector: 32.