Winder Helper — Apprentice in Condenser Winding

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Alamo, TN is seeking Winder Helpers to support the OIP Bushing area. This role provides hands-on training while working alongside experienced Winders to learn winding processes and contribute to materials, tools, and production readiness.

You will assist with winding activities, read drawings and specs, maintain safety, quality, and teamwork, and prepare for a future as a Winder through apprentice-style development and continuous training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability and willingness to learn assembly drawings, measuring devices, and winding processes through structured training.
• Strong attention to safety, quality, detail, and teamwork.
• Interest in developing skills toward a future Winder role.

Responsibilities

• Assist Winder Operators by preparing materials, tools, equipment, and work areas to help keep the winding process moving efficiently.
• Work side by side with experienced Winders to learn the condenser bushing winding process through an apprentice-style training approach.
• Support winding activities using winding machines, overhead cranes, lifting devices, hand tools, winding templates, tape measures, calipers, and other measuring devices.
• Read and follow assembly drawings, work instructions, and customer specifications with guidance from trained team members.
• Communicate equipment, material, quality, or process concerns to the Winder Operator, supervisor, maintenance, engineering, or quality team as needed.
• Participate in continuous training to build the skills needed to progress into a Winder role.
• Work safely within a team environment and follow all safety, quality, and production requirements.
• Operate a computer and learn specialized programs as needed to perform job functions.
• Stand and/or walk on hard surfaces for up to 12 hours per day and regularly lift or manipulate up to 35 pounds safely.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality focus

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Winding machines

Overhead cranes

Calipers

Tape measures

Measuring devices

Hand tools

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Alamo, TN is seeking Winder Helpers to support the OIP Bushing area. This role provides hands-on training while working alongside experienced Winders to learn winding processes and contribute to materials, tools, and production readiness.

You will assist with winding activities, read drawings and specs, maintain safety, quality, and teamwork, and prepare for a future as a Winder through apprentice-style development and continuous training.