Coil Operator

Job Title: Coil Winder

Job Description:

The Coil Winder is responsible for reading and interpreting work orders, blueprints, winding diagrams, drawings, specifications, and measurements to determine the materials and parts needed to produce transformer coils. This role operates coil-winding machines and related production equipment to wind wire, copper foil, and sheet coils, while safely using hand tools, power tools, shears, saws, brakes, punches, and overhead cranes. The Coil Winder must follow plant directives, maintain safe work practices, adhere to all PPE requirements, and perform physical manufacturing tasks including standing for long periods, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, bending, reaching, and completing repetitive production work.

In this role you will:

• Read and follow work orders, blueprints, winding diagrams, specifications, drawings, and measurements to determine required materials, parts, and production steps.
• Operate coil-winding machines to wind wire, copper foil, and sheet coils used in transformer production.
• Use hand tools, power tools, shears, saws, brakes, punches, and other production equipment safely and effectively.
• Move completed components from machines using an overhead crane in accordance with safety procedures.
• Measure materials accurately, including reading tape measure markings down to 1/16th of an inch.
• Follow plant directives, work instructions, and PPE requirements to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Perform physical production tasks, including standing for extended periods and completing repetitive movement throughout the shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Ability to read, write, and understand plant directives, work instructions, and safety requirements.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, measurements, and related production documentation.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted and perform frequent standing, bending, reaching, and repetitive movement throughout the shift.
• Ability to follow all PPE requirements, including eye, hand, foot, and hearing protection.
• Forklift operation certification preferred.
• Experience operating a brake press or punch press preferred.

Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret work orders, blueprints, winding diagrams, specifications, drawings, and measurements.
• Proficient with tape measure readings down to 1/16th of an inch.
• Ability to operate coil-winding machines and related manufacturing equipment.
• Skilled in the safe use of hand tools, power tools, shears, saws, brakes, punches, and other production equipment.
• Ability to safely use overhead cranes to move completed components.
• Basic manufacturing knowledge, including material selection, part identification, and process execution.
• Ability to follow plant directives, PPE requirements, and safe work practices.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, bend, reach, and perform repetitive production tasks.
• Forklift operation experience or certification preferred.
• Brake press or punch press experience preferred.

First Shift: Monday - Thursday, 5:00am - 3:30pm