Coil Winder Tech II

Doble Engineering; Accident (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Doble Engineering in Accident, MD, is seeking a Coil Winder II to operate and tend winding machines for transformer windings. You will attach and trim wire, insulation, and coils, using hand tools, and follow detailed procedures in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires 2–4 years of precision work with hand and power tools, with willingness to learn coil winding machinery and crane operation. Overtime may be needed to meet schedules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical coursework in electronics is preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience with hand and power tools and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate or tend coil winding machines to produce transformer windings.
• Attach, alter, and trim materials such as wire, insulation, and coils using hand tools.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Independently winds transformers following instructions using a coil winding machine.
• Fabricate and install coil forms onto the winding machine.
• Install taps and insulating materials between conductor layers.

Skills

Extreme attention to detail

Read and follow written instructions

Proficient in Math

Stay focused and work well alone or as

Ability to learn to operate coil wind

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical coursework in electronics is preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Overhead crane

Coil winding machine

Soldering

Brazing

Job description

Job Summary

The Coil Winder II will work in our Transformer Fabrication Winding Department. A Coil Winder II will work in our Transformer Fabrication Winding Department. They will operate or tend coil winding machines to produce the winding portion of low voltage, medium voltage, high voltage, high current, high power transformers including potential transformers, current transformers, dielectric, regulators, motor test sets, compensation reactors, resonance test sets, core loss, re-closer, column regulators, AC, DC transformers. Attach, alter, and trim materials such as wire, insulation, and coils, using hand tools. The role will be based in our Accident Maryland Facility reporting to the Production Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to work on small or medium winding machines; learned capability to run the column winder machine.
• Ability to work independently on small, standard jobs, while learning more complex tasks.
• Assist team members in completing tasks and jobs.
• Material usage is accurate and extra efficient.
• Performance consistently meets and sometimes exceeds expectations in quality, accuracy and time management.
• Independently winds transformers following instructions using a coil winding machine.
• Fabricate and install coil forms onto the winding machine while working independently.
• Winds copper or aluminum conductors around the form.
• Install taps in the required location using a soldering iron or torch.
• Install insulating materials between the layers of conductors.
• Follows coil treatment procedures as outlined on the winding sheet (JobPack).
• Take resistance reading and do continuity checks on coils.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and functional work environment
• Operate coil processing equipment and bake oven.
• Overtime may be required in order to meet scheduling requirements
• Accurately track material usage.
• Alert Supervisor of low inventory.
• Assist team members in organizing and storing parts and materials used in the Winding Shop

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Technical coursework in electronics is preferred

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 2-4 years of experience working in an environment requiring extreme attention to detail while working with both hand and power tools, preferred.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE (Not Required):

• 2-4 years of experience working in an Industrial type setting
• 2-4 years of experience operating manufacturing equipment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Extreme attention to detail
• Operate hand tools
• Operate power tools
• Read and follow written instructions
• Knowledge of soldering
• Knowledge of brazing
• Ability to learn to operate a coil winding machine
• Ability to learn to operate an overhead crane, coil processing equipment and bake oven.
• Stay focused and work well alone or as part of a team
• Proficient in Math

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is often required to stand, sit, use computers, read, write, type, use copy machines, file paperwork, use telephones, and utilize written and oral communication to interact with clients, co-workers and customers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job. Must be capable of lifting 30 pounds. Must use assistance when lifting 50 or more pounds.

Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job related skills, as well as relevant education or training experience.

Hourly Pay Range Minimum $20.78 - Midpoint $25.98

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the "essential functions" of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United Sates. Doble Engineering is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.