Winder

The Winder is responsible for winding simple to moderate coils used in transformers according to winding specifications produced by the Engineering Department. Complete the following actions per winding design/build sheets:

• Select type and size of wire specified for primary and secondary windings of coil to be wound.
• Creates appropriate form and loads form onto winding machine.
• Threads end of wire from reel through tension device, guides, and spreader, bends wire ends to form lead and attaches lead to coil source.
• Set machine controls to adjust tension on wire and counter is correct.
• Starts machine and manually feeds wire over coil form to obtain even and uniform winding and shape of coil.
• Monitor turns counter and stop machine at specified number of turns.
• Wraps insulation between layers and around wound coil or inserts ducts between turns to form cooling ducts as specified on winding design.
• Cuts wire to form leads.
• Form coils with rubber or plastic mallet to maintain shape during winding.
• Strips insulation from end of lead wires, threads lead wires through insulating sleeves or slides sleeves over leads and solders lead wires to terminals as determined in winding spec.
• Interface with company's time and attendance software to record time spent working on individual jobs.
• Tests coils for winding continuity as required.

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing/technical environment.
• Must have experience running automated machines such as CNC machining tools/automated production equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos as well as write.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to read and use a tape measure.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Employee must be able to stand, operate foot pedal and reach with hands and fingers while performing the duties of this position.
• The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Lifting devices are available for lifting weights in excess of 30 pounds.