Transformer Winder- Afternoons

Sgb Smit USA; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx

401k with match

Life insurance

Long and short-term disability

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Job summary

SGB-SMIT USA is seeking a skilled windings technician to join our Louisville manufacturing team. You will set winding mandrels, interpret drawings, wind coils, braze connections, and perform hand taping according to engineering instructions.

We value precision, clean facilities, and safe work practices. A High School diploma or GED is required, with welding certification preferred; manufacturing experience and transformer background are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Welding certification preferred.
• 1 year of manufacturing experience required; transformer manufacturing experience preferred.
• Military experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Setup winding mandrels by building forms.
• Interpret engineering drawings and instructions.
• Wind coils per engineering instructions.
• Braze connections as required by engineering instructions.
• Hand taping of all exposed conductor according to engineering instructions.
• Create crossovers as required by engineering instructions.
• Modify stock materials within tolerances according to engineering instructions.
• Perform and verify all work accordance with manufacturing methods (checklists).
• Prepare and size coils
• Use tow-motor, coil up-ender, coil press and overhead crane as required for job duties.
• Maintain extremely clean winding facilities and equipment.

Skills

Wind coils

Interpret drawings

Braze connections

Taping conductors

Material modification

Quality checks

Education

High School diploma or GED

Welding certification (preferred)

Tools

Winding mandrels

Forming equipment

Tow-motor/coil equipment

Overhead crane

Job description

Transform with us the future of energy

SGB-SMIT USA is a division of SGB‑SMIT Group an international transformer manufacturer with locations in Europe, Asia and America. With reliable transformer technology, the company actively supports the global energy transition in areas such as renewable energy, industry and urban energy infrastructure.

SGB‑SMIT Group develops and manufactures power transformers, distribution transformers, cast‑resin transformers and custom solutions for data centers, industrial applications and e‑mobility. These products ensure efficient, stable and secure energy flows worldwide.

With more than 3,800 employees worldwide, the SGB‑SMIT Group stands for quality, innovation and sustainability and offers a stable environment to work on technologies that shape the energy systems of the future.

What sets the SGB-SMIT USA apart:

We combine the strength of an international technology company with an employee-oriented corporate culture:

• Meaningful work at the heart of the energy transition
• Short decision‑making processes and direct cooperation
• Stable, growing company with long‑term prospects

Your contribution counts – both professionally and personally.

Your benefits at SGB-SMIT USA:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx
• 401k with match
• Life insurance
• Long and short‑term disability
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending account

Your tasks:

• Setup winding mandrels by building forms.
• Interpret engineering drawings and instructions.
• Wind coils per engineering instructions.
• Braze connections as required by engineering instructions.
• Hand taping of all exposed conductor according to engineering instructions.
• Create crossovers as required by engineering instructions.
• Modify stock materials within tolerances according to engineering instructions.
• Perform and verify all work accordance with manufacturing methods (checklists)
• Prepare and size coils
• Use tow‑motor, coil up‑ender, coil press and overhead crane as required for job duties.
• Maintain extremely clean winding facilities and equipment.

Your profile:

• High School diploma or GED required; Welding certification preferred.
• 1 year of manufacturing experience required; transformer manufacturing experience preferred.
• Military experience a plus.

SGB-SMIT USA is an equal Opportunity Employer.