Coil Winder & Assembly Operative

Eta Projects Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

BRUSH Group is seeking a coil winding operator to join its manufacturing team in the UK. You will read engineering drawings, build transformers coils, and ensure work is carried out safely and efficiently following the process requirements.

The role requires attention to detail, good communication, and a proactive attitude to learn and adapt. You will work as part of a team to deliver quality transformer products on time and maintain shop-floor standards.

Qualifications

• GCSE passes in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Engineering related apprenticeship would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Understand and work to engineering drawings and specifications in line with SOPs.
• Carry out inspections using calibration equipment as required.
• Assemble and prepare units for testing.
• Operate and control a coil winding machine.
• Maintain 5S standards and housekeeping in winding shop area.
• Ensure process and quality control plans are updated regularly.
• Move materials and parts between areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Learn and teach new skills

Flexibility & problem solving

Analytical approach

Team player

Education

GCSEs Maths & English

Engineering apprenticeship (advantage)

Tools

Calibration equipment

Job description

About The Role

Why choose us?

BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence.

We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

What's the role?

To build different types of coil windings.Work as part of a team and closely to deliver quality transformer products on time and to manufacturing & design standards. Read engineering drawings, to build transformers, and to ensure that all work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner as per the process requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understanding and working to engineering drawings and specifications, in line with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Carrying out inspections using calibration equipment as required.
• Assembling and preparing units for testing.
• Operating and controlling a coil winding machine.
• Maintaining 5S standards and other housekeeping activities of winding shop area.
• Ensuring process and quality control plans are filled in regularly and kept up to date.
• Movement of materials & parts between areas.
• The job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive and you may be required to undertake various duties as may reasonably be required of you by the Company.

What we’re looking for:

Qualifications

• Engineering related apprenticeship would be an advantage.
• Good standard of general education including GCSE passes in Maths and English or equivalent

Skills

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be prepared to learn and teach new skills as and when required.
• Flexibility and have problem solving skills.
• Analytical approach and practical skills.
• Must be an excellent team player.

Experience

• Relevant experience in working in a manufacturing environment.

About The Company

We are a private, family owned engineering company founded in 1950's specialising in the design and manufacture of instrument transformers, both current and voltage transformers. Combined with the extensive design knowledge of instrument transformers this allowed the company to develop a reputation not only as a manufacturer of product, but also as the provider of a technical support service to guide and assist customers in the determination of the correct instrument transformer solution for their needs.