Winding Technician

Position Summary:

The Winding Technician is responsible for manufacturing transformer windings and coils used in power, distribution, and specialty transformers. This position performs precision winding of copper and aluminum conductors, insulation application, lead installation, and coil assembly in accordance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, and company quality standards. The Winding Technician plays a critical role in ensuring transformer performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor transformer winding machines, coil winding equipment, and related manufacturing tools.
• Wind low-voltage (LV), high-voltage (HV), regulation, and tertiary transformer coils according to engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions.
• Install insulation materials including paper, pressboard, Nomex®, Mylar®, spacers, and barriers as specified.
• Perform conductor splicing, brazing, soldering, and lead preparation as required.
• Verify winding dimensions, turn counts, conductor placement, tension, and insulation clearances throughout the manufacturing process.
• Assembling coils and winding structures for power and distribution transformers.
• Interpret transformer design drawings, winding schedules, bills of materials (BOMs), and work orders.
• Conduct in-process quality inspections to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Record production data, measurements, and inspection results accurately.
• Identify and report manufacturing defects, material discrepancies, or equipment malfunctions.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Assembly departments to resolve production issues.
• Support transformer core-and-coil assembly operations when required.
• Follow all safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and company manufacturing standards.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations in accordance with 5S and lean manufacturing practices.

Required

• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in transformer, motor, generator, or electrical equipment manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and winding specifications.
• Experience using measuring instruments such as calipers, tape measures, micrometers, and height gauges.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to winding dimensions and conductor placement.

Preferred

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience winding coils for power transformers, distribution transformers, or dry-type transformers.
• Knowledge of transformer construction and insulation systems.
• Experience operating CNC or programmable winding equipment.
• Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, or IEC transformer manufacturing standards.
• Forklift and overhead crane certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of transformer winding techniques and conductor handling.
• Knowledge of copper and aluminum conductor properties and winding practices.
• Ability to maintain winding accuracy and dimensional tolerances.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a manufacturing team.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently lift, push, pull, and move materials up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm motions.
• Ability to work around manufacturing equipment, moving machinery, and overhead lifting devices.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• First-pass quality yield.
• Winding accuracy and dimensional compliance.
• Production output and schedule adherence.
• Safety performance.
• Rework and scrap reduction.
• On-time completion of manufacturing orders.

This position directly impacts transformer quality, electrical performance, and delivery schedules through the precise manufacturing of transformer windings and coil assemblies.