Electro-Mechanical Assembler - Coil Winder - 2nd Shift

Butler America Aerospace L.L.C.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

medical

dental

vision

sick time as applicable to state law

Job summary

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is seeking an electro-mechanical assembler to operate coil winding machines on the 2nd shift at our San Diego depot production site. You will prepare materials, apply insulation, terminate and solder leads per J-STD-001, and inspect coils for conformance with drawings.

This onsite role requires HS diploma or GED, at least one year of manufacturing/assembly experience, and the ability to read blueprints. Lifting up to 25 lbs and a 9/80 schedule are required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with related vocational/technical education and 1 year of relevant experience.
• Minimum 1 year manufacturing or assembly experience.
• Minimum 1 year production hand-soldering experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and/or work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate coil winding machines to wind wire coils to exact specifications.
• Prepare materials and components for winding operations.
• Apply insulation materials, terminate and solder leads per J-STD-001.
• Conduct inspections and tests to verify quality per drawings.
• Assist with basic maintenance, setup, calibration, or minor repairs of machines and tooling.
• Record production data and quality results.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Hand-eye coordination

Safety-consciousness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Coil winding equipment

Soldering tools

Micrometers/Calipers

Job description

Electro-Mechanical Assembler - Coil Winder - 2nd Shift

Location: San Diego, CA

Job ID: #72995

Pay Range: $20 - 22 ph (W2)

Duration: 6 mos

Job Description

• Operate heavy-duty, star, and toroidal coil winding machines to wind wire coils to exact specifications using specialized tools and techniques.
• Prepare materials and components-including cores, wire, coil tubes, insulation, and stators-for winding operations.
• Apply insulation materials, terminate and solder leads in accordance with J-STD-001, and perform necessary trimming and preparation steps.
• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of wound coils; perform tests to verify compliance with quality requirements and engineering drawings.
• Assist with basic maintenance, setup, calibration, or minor repairs of coil-winding machines and tooling.
• Follow detailed work instructions, travelers, and engineering documentation; accurately record production data and quality results.
• Cut, strip, bend, route, and secure wire leads using pliers, wire scrapers, and other hand tools.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; adhere strictly to safety procedures and EHS requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers, supervisors, and team members to resolve issues, improve processes, and support continuous improvement.
• Lift, carry, or move components up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to work independently and within a small, highly skilled team on a 9/80 schedule.
• This is an onsite, 2nd shift position supporting depot production operations.

**Training will take place on 1st shift for 6-8 weeks.**

What You Will Learn

• Strong understanding of electrical components and basic electrical principles.
• Proficiency with hand tools and wire-handling tools.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move materials as required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant manufacturing or assembly experience.
• Minimum 1 year of production hand-soldering experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and/or work instructions.

Qualifications We Prefer

• J-STD-001 soldering certification.
• Experience winding coils for transformers or magnetic assemblies.
• Familiarity with military/defense manufacturing environments or AS9100/ISO-certified facilities.
• Experience with electrical testing, insulation materials, or measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, etc.).
• Experience troubleshooting winding machine issues and support continuous improvement.

Relocation Assistance is not provided for this role.

US Citizen

Benefits provided:

• 401K
• medical
• dental
• vision
• sick time as applicable to state law

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

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Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].