Winding Technician

Maddox Industrial Transformer; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 37,195 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Paid holidays, PTO

401(k) with 8% match

Family leave

Vision & dental

Job summary

Maddox Industrial Transformer in Ohio seeks a Winding Technician to rebuild transformers by fitting new coils and reconditioning units. You will cut lids, disassemble core & coil, take precise measurements, and wind new coils just across the shop.

You’ll work with heavy components, stacking core steel, welding bus, and wiring complete units for the next production stage. The role blends heavy mechanical work with technical accuracy, learning the transformer inside and out.

Qualifications

• Welding, fabrication or general shop/mechanical skills valued.
• Willing to train early-career candidates with the right attitude.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble transformer core & coil and measure components.
• Wind new coils and reassemble transformer units.
• Stack core steel, insulate and set head frame, and weld bus connections.
• Wire up complete units for the next production stage.
• Assist with electrical testing, component function and installation.

Skills

Hands-on repair

Communication

Teamwork

Welding

Fabrication

Shop/mechanical skills

Basic tools familiarity

Tools

Basic hand tools

Shop equipment

Job description

Maddox is the nation’s leading provider of electrical transformers to the commercial and industrial market, with primary locations in South Carolina, Washington State, Texas, Idaho, and Ohio. We have been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in America for the past 8 years and counting.

Maddox was founded on Christian values, and we are serious about investing in the people, processes, and culture that make this a great place to work. We build real things, solve real problems, and expect professionalism, competence, and integrity from our team.

As a Winding Technician, you're the first and last hands on every core & coil we rewind. The transformers you rebuild have powered American factories and communities for decades. Your job is to fit them with new coils and put them back in service for decades more.

This is not an assembly-line factory job. The work runs from heavy and mechanical to fine and technical. You cut the lid off each transformer, remove and disassemble the transformer’s core & coil (the heart of the machine), and take the measurements our winders need to wind new coils just across the shop. When the coils come back, you stack in thousands of pounds of core steel, insulate and set the head frame, weld on aluminum/copper bus, and wire up the complete unit, ready for the next stage of production.

This is a career, not a gig. You'll learn a skilled trade, working on a team that takes pride in doing the job right, for an employer who values your work ethic, character, and stable lifestyle. You'll also work with our production team on electrical testing, component function and installation, and the full reconditioning process, learning the transformer inside and out.

More about You

• You love working with your hands to fix things and solve problems.
• You're comfortable with online documentation and web-based software systems (computer & smartphone).
• You're a good communicator; in-person, over the phone, and via email.
• You enjoy working with others.
• You're a good learner; not a know‑it‑all.
• Experience in welding, fabrication, or general shop/mechanical work is a plus — but not required. We're willing to train candidates with the right attitude and ambition.

Basics

• This position currently works 45 hours on a 5-day a week schedule. All day-time schedule (not night shift). The schedule changes slightly during Summer/Winter, but is generally 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
• Employees are required to meet the basic physical requirements of a heavy-equipment environment, including the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must know how to use basic hand tools, follow written instructions, etc.

Experience & Education

We value skills and experience (welding, fabrication, general shop/mechanical skills), but we're also willing to invest in training early‑career candidates with the right attitude and ambition.

• Comprehensive full-time benefits package averaging $20,000+ per year (amount varies based on age, family size, and eligibility), including:
• Health & wellness benefits (insurance or cash-in-lieu options)
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 8% of wages
• Paid holidays, PTO, and family‑life gifts
• Vision, dental, disability, life insurance, and other voluntary benefits

Hourly range

$26.57 - $34.65 USD