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HSP US: Building the Future of Energy
HSP US is expanding rapidly as we establish a world‑class manufacturing and operations hub in Charlotte, North Carolina. As we scale, we are looking for a highly skilled Winding Technician to support the production of high‑voltage bushings, critical components used across the power grid.
This is a rare opportunity to join a once‑in‑a‑generation startup operation backed by over 100 years of global high‑voltage innovation. You will play a key role in producing precision‑wound insulation structures that form the core of our bushing technology.
If you thrive in environments where craftsmanship, precision, and ownership matter, this role places you at the center of building high‑performance products that power the energy sector.
Joining our team means being part of a startup environment where you help lay the foundation for operational excellence for years to come.
What You Can Expect from HSP!
Growth Opportunity: Join a high‑performance manufacturing environment where your winding expertise directly shapes product quality. You’ll work with advanced winding equipment, specialty insulation materials, and engineering teams to build components essential to high‑voltage bushings.
Competitive Pay & Benefits: Strong compensation, bonus potential, full health coverage, and meaningful PTO, including diverse days to celebrate what matters to you.
Impact from Day One: Every winding you produce becomes part of a safety‑critical, high‑voltage product. Your craftsmanship directly influences reliability, performance, and grid stability.
What We Are Looking For!
Trench Group invites applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to fostering workplace diversity. We provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in an alternate format, need communication support, or need accommodation in applying for a posting and/or are selected for an interview, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Trench utilizes artificial intelligence in its job scanning and recruitment process to effectively find the candidate most suitable for each position.
HAVE WE PIQUED YOUR INTEREST? We are looking forward to receiving your application - just click on the "Apply Now" button and send us your application.
HSP US: Building the Future of Energy
HSP US is expanding rapidly as we establish a world‑class manufacturing and operations hub in Charlotte, North Carolina. As we scale, we are looking for a highly skilled Winding Technician to support the production of high‑voltage bushings, critical components used across the power grid.
This is a rare opportunity to join a once‑in‑a‑generation startup operation backed by over 100 years of global high‑voltage innovation. You will play a key role in producing precision‑wound insulation structures that form the core of our bushing technology.
If you thrive in environments where craftsmanship, precision, and ownership matter, this role places you at the center of building high‑performance products that power the energy sector.
Joining our team means being part of a startup environment where you help lay the foundation for operational excellence for years to come.
What You Can Expect from HSP!
Growth Opportunity: Join a high‑performance manufacturing environment where your winding expertise directly shapes product quality. You’ll work with advanced winding equipment, specialty insulation materials, and engineering teams to build components essential to high‑voltage bushings.
Competitive Pay & Benefits: Strong compensation, bonus potential, full health coverage, and meaningful PTO, including diverse days to celebrate what matters to you.
Impact from Day One: Every winding you produce becomes part of a safety‑critical, high‑voltage product. Your craftsmanship directly influences reliability, performance, and grid stability.
What We Are Looking For!
- Prepare, set up, and adjust manual, semi‑automatic, and PLC‑controlled winding machines according to SAP production orders, work instructions, and engineering specifications
- Set and optimize machine parameters including speed, tension, width, start position, and cutting length
- Interpret technical drawings, schematics, BOMs, and special production instructions
- Perform precision winding operations using paper, crepe, film, insulation tapes, and specialty materials used in bushing insulation systems
- Load, align, and secure materials on mandrels, shafts, bolts, or tubes with accuracy
- Conduct in‑process and final inspections to ensure dimensional accuracy, surface quality, and compliance with specifications Use calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision tools to verify measurements
- Complete production reporting in SAP, including order confirmations, quantities, rework, and labeling
- Cut, secure, tape, and label finished windings according to SOPs and safety requirements
- Troubleshoot material feed, tension variation, wrinkling, telescoping, and machine performance issues
- Perform routine maintenance and minor mechanical repairs to minimize downtime
- Report process deviations and support root‑cause analysis and continuous improvement
- Follow all safety procedures, including OSHA regulations and lockout/tagout requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Technical training, trade school certification, or apprenticeship in industrial mechanics, manufacturing technology, or machine operation
- Minimum 3 years of experience operating industrial winding equipment or similar converting machinery
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to independently set up and optimize equipment
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, routings, BOMs, and work instructions
- High attention to detail, quality awareness, and cost consciousness
- Confident and accurate use of SAP for production tracking and documentation
- Dependable, safety‑focused, and effective in a team‑oriented manufacturing environment
- HSP is a global leader in high‑voltage bushing technology, delivering innovative, reliable solutions that keep the energy sector moving. For over a century, our expertise has supported grid stability and the evolution of modern power systems.
- Now, we’re bringing that legacy to Charlotte, North Carolina. HSP US is growing fast, uniting engineering, operations, and manufacturing talent to build high‑performance products for customers across the country.
- With Charlotte’s booming energy industry and vibrant workforce, it’s the perfect place to shape the future of high‑voltage technology
Trench Group invites applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to fostering workplace diversity. We provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in an alternate format, need communication support, or need accommodation in applying for a posting and/or are selected for an interview, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Trench utilizes artificial intelligence in its job scanning and recruitment process to effectively find the candidate most suitable for each position.
HAVE WE PIQUED YOUR INTEREST? We are looking forward to receiving your application - just click on the "Apply Now" button and send us your application.