Transformer Winder- Nights

SGB-SMIT USA; Louisville (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Rx

401k with match

Life insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Job summary

SGB-SMIT USA is seeking a skilled winding technician to assemble and wind coils for transformers. You will interpret engineering drawings, braze connections, wind coils, prepare and size coils, and maintain clean winding facilities and equipment. The role requires a high school diploma, welding certification preferred, and 1 year of manufacturing experience; transformer manufacturing experience is a plus.

Join a dynamic team and contribute to energy infrastructure projects across the Americas.

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.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Welding certification

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.

As a key link between power generation, transmission and distribution, 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.

If you value a dynamic, growing, and intercultural environment and enjoy hands-on work, then become part of the SGB-SMIT USA - transform with us the future of energy.

SGB-SMIT USA is an equal Opportunity Employer.

We look forward to receiving your application!