Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finisher

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Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finisher

Also Called: Armature Winder, Auto-Winder, Coil Finisher, Coil Winder, Hand Winder, Motor Winder, Winder, Winder Operator, Armature Winder, Auto-Winder, Coil Finisher, Coil Winder, Hand Winder, Motor Winder, Winder, Winder Operator

What they do

Wind wire coils used in electrical components, such as resistors and transformers, and in electrical equipment and instruments, such as field cores, bobbins, armature cores, electrical motors, generators, and control equipment.

$32,890
Starting Salary (2023)
$44,890
Median Salary (2023)
-16.6%
Projected Job Growth
11,900
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Attach, alter, and trim materials such as wire, insulation, and coils, using hand tools.
Record production and operational data on specified forms.
Cut, strip, and bend wire leads at ends of coils, using pliers and wire scrapers.
Stop machines to remove completed components, using hand tools.
Review work orders and specifications to determine materials needed and types of parts to be processed.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Attention to Detail
Dependability
Achievement/Effort
Leadership
Integrity
Initiative

What key skills are needed for this job?

Monitoring
Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control
Active Listening
Speaking
Critical Thinking

Expected Knowledge

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Common Activities

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Handling and Moving Objects
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

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