Winder

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Title:

Winder

Company:
Cox & Company, Inc.

Location:

Plainview, NY

We are seeking an outgoing individual to join our team as a Coil Winder. As a Coil Winder, you will be responsible for winding coils used in electrical equipment and instruments, or as electronic components, according to wiring diagrams, sample coil, or work order by performing the following duties:

Responsibilities:

• Wind wire onto magnetic cores to specified number of turns, according to wiring diagrams, sample coil, or work order.
• Cut wire to specified lengths, using wire cutters.
• Tins wire ends, using soldering iron.
• Insert and adjust air core, iron core, or laminate core into coil.
• Inspect and test completed coils for continuity, resistance, and shorts, using ohmmeter, and other testing devices.
• Record production and operational data on specified forms.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in coil winding or related field preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and work orders.
• Familiarity with hand tools and soldering equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds.

If you are a reliable and detail-oriented individual with a passion for electronics, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Cox & Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Requirements

Role and Responsibilities

• Reviews wiring diagrams and work order or examines sample coil to ascertain type and size of wire specified, and type, size, length, circumference, and primary and secondary windings of coil to be wound.
• Selects coil-forming device for specified coil and fastens device onto machine arbor, mandrel, or spindle or fastens device between chuck and tail stock.
• Threads end of wire from reel through tension device, guides, and spreader, bends wire ends to form lead and attaches lead to coil core.
• Turns setscrews to adjust tension on wire and sets counter for number of turns specified.
• Starts machine and manually feeds wire over coil core or spreader to obtain even and uniform winding and shape of coil.
• Observes counter and stops machine at specified number of coils.
• Wraps insulation between layers and around wound coil or inserts plastic blocks between turns to form cooling ducts.
• Cuts wire to form leads.
• Pounds coil with hammer or mallet to shape end windings or remove coil from fixtures.
• Winds materials such as cotton, glass mica, paper, or tape around coil, and brushes varnish on coil or dips coil in varnish, epoxy, or wax to reinforce and seal coil.
• Strips insulation from end of lead wires, threads lead wires through insulating sleeves or slides sleeves over leads, and solders lead wires to terminals.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Salary Description

$19-$22 Hourly