2nd Shift Winder

Davita Inc.; Sharon (Mercer County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Coil Winding Technician to wind coils used in transformers according to engineering specifications. The ideal candidate will have experience with automated machinery and a willingness to work night shifts from Monday to Thursday. Responsibilities include managing the winding process, ensuring specifications are met, and maintaining quality control.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing/technical environment required.
• Must have experience running automated machines.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.

Responsibilities

• Wind coils according to winding specifications.
• Select wire type, load forms, and operate winding machines.
• Test coils for winding continuity as required.

Skills

Ability to operate automated machines

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Reading comprehension

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CNC machining tools

Automated production equipment

Job description

This position is responsible for winding simple to moderate coils used in Sunbelt-Solomon Solution's transformers according to winding specifications produced by the Engineering Department. Hours are Monday - Thursday 4:00pm - 2:30am

• Complete the following actions per winding design/build sheets:
• Select type and size of wire specified for primary and secondary windings of coil to be wound.
• Creates appropriate form and loads form onto winding machine.
• Threads end of wire from reel through tension device, guides, and spreader, bends wire ends to form lead and attaches lead to coil source.
• Set machine controls to adjust tension on wire and counter is correct.
• Starts machine and manually feeds wire over coil form to obtain even and uniform winding and shape of coil.
• Monitor turns counter and stop machine at specified number of turns.
• Wraps insulation between layers and around wound coil or inserts ducts between turns to form cooling ducts as specified on winding design.
• Cuts wire to form leads.
• Form coils with rubber or plastic mallet to maintain shape during winding.
• Strips insulation from end of lead wires, threads lead wires through insulating sleeves or slides sleeves over leads and solders lead wires to terminals as determined in winding spec.
• Interface with company's time and attendance software to record time spent working on individual jobs.
• Tests coils for winding continuity as required.

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing/technical environment.
• Must have experience running automated machines such as CNC machining tools/automated production equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos as well as write.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to read and use a tape measure.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• A resume is required in order to be considered for the position.
• Physical Requirements
  
  • Employee must be able to stand, operate foot pedal and reach with hands and fingers while performing the duties of this position.
  • The employee is required to walk.
  • The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Lifting devices are available for lifting weights in excess of 30 pounds.