Production Technician; Ulm

Description

Ready to Build Your Future? So Are We.

Join a company that invests in your future and shares its success with every employee-owner.

Windings, Inc. is growing, and we’re looking for hands‑on team members ready to grow with us. As a 100% employee‑owned company, we contribute 10–12% of your annual pay toward your retirement—at no cost to you.

For more than 60 years, we’ve built custom motors and components for some of the world’s toughest environments—from outer space to the battlefield, racetracks, and deep drilling sites.

As a Production Assembly team member, you’ll thrive in a hands‑on, fast‑paced environment and play a key role in bringing innovative products from concept to reality. You’ll collaborate with a passionate, supportive team and help us fulfill our mission: “Making our Customer’s Critical Mission Possible.”

You will use a variety of tools—including pneumatic, electric, and hand tools—to build motor assemblies by following detailed work instructions and standard procedures.
No prior experience is required—full training is provided to set you up for success.

• Assemble and test servo motors and gear head products
• Follow detailed manufacturing and test procedures
• Work within an assigned assembly cell to maintain production flow
• Maintain product traceability throughout the assembly process
• Operate hand tools, measuring instruments, machine tools, and fixtures
• Read and interpret schematics and mechanical drawings
• Safely operate hoists throughout the workday (training provided)

• 1st shift (day shift)—enjoy predictable daytime hours and your evenings and weekends free! As our business grows, additional shifts may be added in the future, but this role is focused on 1st shift operations.

High school diploma or equivalent

• Mechanical and/or electronic assembly experience preferred
• Soldering experience is a plus
• Printed Circuit Board (PCB) experience is a plus

• Problem solving skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Fine motor skills and manual dexterity
• Ability to perform basic math and interpret measurement tools
• Able to work with a variety of different hand tools
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and wear required PPE.
• Capable of standing for the duration of a full shift and lifting up to 25 lbs. repeatedly
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as required

• An awesome employee-ownership culture
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, disability, life and more)
• Paid time off
• 401k match and ESOP contributions
• Flexible work environment
• Education reimbursement

$18 - $20 per hour DOQ

We are committed to providing pay ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations. The listed pay range is provided in good faith and is subject to adjustments in accordance with company policies and market conditions.

This position is eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus program based on company performance goals. Bonus payouts are not guaranteed and are determined at the company's discretion.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Specific vision ability by this job includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are…