Coil Assembler

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision, the Coil Assembler is responsible for operating automatic winding machines, including bobbin winders to produce precision coils for use in components meeting all necessary electronic, dimensional, and functional criteria.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required. An Associates or technical degree and six months of experience preferred. Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time and perform close in precision work on small parts. Must be able to work with accuracy and effective time management. Must have excellent hand-eye coordination and good manual dexterity in both hands. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, process sketches, and understand measuring instruments is a plus.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Wind copper magnet wire of various gauges via armature winding, onto a steel bobbin meeting all production standards.
• Review prints and have manual dexterity with the ability to work with small components such as fine gage wire.
• Utilization of fine gage magnet wire to be wrapped side by side onto lead wire with precision.
• Work with mechanical counters and make necessary adjustments.
• Utilize hand tools to trim wire and thread.
• Review coils for electrical check and submit bobbins to Group Leader for wire and solder inspection.
• Work from moderately difficult charts and operation sheets.
• Perform visual inspection of raw materials and products using magnifiers and microscopes.
• Perform work using 5x and 10x magnification
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person, over the telephone, and on the production floor.

Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly in person, over the telephone, and on the production floor.

Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including visual examination of manufactured parts and reading information from printed sources and computer screens.

Other: May require frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds unassisted, including assisting coworkers when required. Adequate physical ability including sufficient manual dexterity to perform the requisite manufacturing duties. Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some heavy lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.

Status: Non-Exempt

Rate: $17.25 / hr

Shift: Monday - Thursday 6am - 4:30pm