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Winder/Assembler

AMETEK and Careers
Wichita, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/26/2026

Location: Wichita, KS, US, 67210
Business Unit: Power & Data Systems
Posting Date: Dec 25, 2025
Job Description:
The Winder/Assembler winds wire for armatures used in aerospace equipment according to blue print and work order instructions
Key Responsibilities:
  • Reviews blue print and work order to ascertain type and size of wire specified, including size, length, and circumference.
  • Winds wire by hand or machine. If winding by machine, starts machine and manually feeds wire to obtain even and uniform winding and shape of armature.
  • Fabricates the armature, including assembling the com, visual inspection, and measuring the stack to ensure it meets specifications.
  • Cuts insulators and wire.
  • Bands the armature with string or wire banding by hand; solders bands.
  • Ensures revision of print is same as what is called out.
  • Tests the armature with ohmmeter and surge tester. Sets up parameters and observes read out.
  • Rewinds armatures that are in for overhaul.
  • When warranties come back, checks the part to determine the nature of the problem, completes paperwork, takes to proper station, and determines if it should be rewound. Contacts the Production Manager if there is a recurring issue.

Job Requirements:
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six to nine months previous industry-related experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to communicate verbally in one-on-one situations with management and co-workers, including the ability to speak simple sentences; listen to others without interrupting and get clarification when needed.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, work orders, and memos. Ability to read and understand blue prints. Ability to write simple correspondence.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions and procedures furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to operate the equipment used in the department, including but not limited to an ohmmeter, winding machine, growler, hydraulic press, surge tester, and measuring devices.
  • Strong attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracy.
  • Develops and encourages original, creative and successful approaches to issues; continually improves processes; takes smart risks.
  • Motivated individual, fast learner, and capable of working independently
  • Must have aptitude and the physical abilities to learn soldering and become solder certified
  • Must have knowledge of prototype, assembly drawings and blueprint reading.
  • Must be able to perform soldering and mechanical assembly of a complex and critical nature that may require an extensive knowledge of techniques, tools, materials, military standards and ISO 9000.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly
Salary Minimum: $35,000
Salary Maximum: $45,000
Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

Salary : $35,000 - $45,000

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