What are the responsibilities and job description for the Winder position at Sunbelt Solomon?
This position is responsible for winding simple to moderate coils used in Sunbelt-Solomon Solution’s transformers according to winding specifications produced by the Engineering Department.
This is a 2nd shift position from 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM Monday to Thursday but requires 6-8 weeks of training on 1st shift (6 to 430)
- 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.
- A resume is required in order to be considered for the position.
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Physical Requirements
- Employee must be able to stand, operate foot pedal and reach with hands and fingers while performing the duties of this position.
- The employee is required to walk.
- The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Lifting devices are available for lifting weights in excess of 30 pounds.
Where Potential Powers Progress
At Sunbelt Solomon, we believe progress starts with people — their ideas, their expertise, and their drive to make energy work better. With more than a century of combined experience, we deliver full-lifecycle power, energy, and automation solutions across the Americas.
From our 39 locations and a team of over 1,600 skilled professionals, we serve nearly every industry with the people, products, and insight needed to keep the electricity running. Our solutions span low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems, covering the complete electrical lifecycle, from design and engineering to operation, maintenance, modernization, and sustainable decommissioning. We’re known for our expertise in remanufacturing electrical equipment, including transformers and switchgear, and for providing flexible, reliable temporary power rental solutions. Through the Sunbelt Solomon family of brands, including Trinity Power, Magna IV Engineering, and Power Solutions Group, we combine deep technical field experience with advanced engineering and turnkey project delivery.
Together, we help customers optimize performance, extend asset life, and achieve sustainability goals while building a more resilient, efficient energy future. At our core, we’re powered by people — innovators, engineers, technicians, and problem solvers — all working together to deliver energy solutions that move industries forward.
Mission, Purpose, Vision & Core Values
In developing our mission, purpose, vision and core business values, we engaged in a thoughtful process that incorporated the combined principles of our family of companies and reflects our commitment to valuing our history and investing in our people, services, and products.
Mission: Through a culture of integrity, bold innovation, and customer-centricity we create value for our partners and team members with safe and reliable electrical power solutions and services.
Purpose: To enhance the lives of our team members and partners through sustainable products and services in the communities we serve.
Vision: To be the leading provider of customized electrical power solutions and services.
Core Values:
- People: The core of our success.
- Safety: It’s in our DNA.
- Strategic: We forge our own future.
- Sustainability: Industry leaders in power distribution life cycle management.
- Performance: Delivering excellence at every opportunity.
Company Benefits
Sunbelt Solomon offers a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package to employees who work 30 hours per week or more following 90 days of employment. Benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, 401k with company match, life insurance and disability, paid vacation, sick time, and holiday. Temp employees are not eligible for company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Pre-Employment Screening
Following an offer of employment all candidates are required to complete a background check and drug screen prior to being cleared to start employment. A physical and respiratory fit test may also be required based on the job responsibilities and location of the position.
Salary : $22 - $24