Core & Coil Assembler

Adecco; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a hands-on EHV Core and Coil Assembler in Wisconsin to perform heavy mechanical assembly for transformer components. The role involves using overhead cranes, hydraulic equipment, and forklifts to assemble core laminations, wind coils, and copper connections while following strict safety and quality standards.

You will train new operators and contribute to continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy mechanical assembly and reading blueprints.
• Strong safety mindset and PPE compliance.
• Ability to train and guide new operators.
• Excellent manual dexterity and spatial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Uphold safety protocols and wear PPE.
• Keep work areas clean and organized (5S).
• Collaborate with team leads, engineering, QA, and other functions.
• Follow blueprints and BOMs for precise alignment and assembly of components.
• Land coils into a core using a crane and assemble with hand tools and hydraulics.
• Operate overhead cranes to position large components and land laminations.
• Crimp and insulate copper connections and assemble transformer core components.
• Move parts using forklifts and other industrial vehicles as required.
• Prepare core setup and cap off assembly stages as directed.
• Train new operators and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Hand tools

Cranes

Powered industrial vehicles

Hydraulic presses

Wire cutters/crimpers

Attention to detail

Team orientation

Safety compliance

Craftsmanship

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Hydraulic presses

Torque wrenches

Job description

The EHV Core and Coil Assembler position is a hands‑on, heavy mechanical assembly role responsible for building the internal components of our transformers. In this role, employees perform operations such as manually placing core steel laminations, positioning coils using an overhead crane, pressing coils with hydraulic equipment, and crimping insulated copper cables. Team members in this position are expected to train, develop their technical skills, and demonstrate proficiency in all assigned tasks while upholding the highest standards of safety, craftsmanship, and professionalism — all with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILI

• Safety: Uphold all safety protocols and wear proper Personal Protective Equipment

• 5S: Maintain clean, organized work areas

• Collaboration: Work closely with team members, team leads, engineering, quality assurance departments, and other functions as required

• Precision & Quality: Follow blueprints, bills of material and specifications to ensure exact alignment, spacing and assembly of components

• Receive assignments and instructions from supervisor - both verbal and written.

• Complete specific contamination control and cleanliness maintenance procedures such as vacuuming, performing magnetic sweeps, and cleaning other items

• Train new operators

• Utilize overhead cranes to lift large components, fabrications, and assemblies

• Utilize forklifts or other powered industrial vehicles to move parts/assemblies throughout manufacturing facility

• Set-up stacking table and install core set-up components

• Land coils into a core (E-Assemble) using a crane

• Crimp & insulate copper to copper connections

• Land large copper coils onto transformer core using an overhead crane, coil lifting equipment, and various hand tools

• Assemble rigging structure with overhead crane and hand tools, and utilize hydraulic pressing equipment to apply pressure to coils

• Place large core steel laminations into position using an overhead crane and place onto the top of the core.

• Install remaining core components utilizing crane, common hand tools, torque wrenches and other specific tooling

• Upend and lift core off stacking table and move to next step in the process

KEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIE

• Proficiency with hand tools, cranes, powered industrial vehicles, hydraulic presses, wire cutters, wire crimpers, and other industrial tools

• Strong mechanical aptitude and spatial awareness

• Attention to detail with the ability to interpret complex technical drawings

• Team‑orientated mindset with strong communication skills

• Commitment to safety, precision, craftsmanship

Pay Details: $32.25 to $34.25 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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