Bobbin/Coil Winding Operator

Job title

Bobbin/Coil Winding Operator

Department

Bobbin/Coil

Reports to

Bobbin Lead

Job Description

Responsible for winding products (post-assembled with or without a magnetic core) in accordance with drawings, procedures, manufacturing instructions, Job Traveler operations, and Bill of Materials. The winding is performed on a bobbin, coil former, winding form, or can be free-standing.

Duties and responsibilities

• Able to meet individual weekly production schedule of existing or new products (prototypes)
• Verify Job Kit materials before the start of any job
• Perform set-up inspection before the start of any job operation
• Perform winding machine setup (traverse, wire guide, different wire sizes, wire tension, and winding mandrel)
• Perform winding with different types of machines dependent on the size of the product (Winding methods = layer, random, and wet (varnish) winding)
• Perform different insulating techniques for low and high voltage applications with different materials
• Perform wire stripping - mechanically (sand paper, razor blade, handheld stripper, twin cone stripper, rotary stripper) or by a chemical pot
• Perform splicing of joints (Sigma method or Customer specific method)
• Perform soldering to specified termination (Soft leads, Buss Wire, Pins, Lugs, Connectors, etc.)
• Perform heat shrinking sleeving over solder joints using Heat Gun
• Perform any cleaning as necessary (can be between several operations)
• Perform additional assembly operation(s) (Epoxy, RTV, sanding, drilling, Raw material modification, etc.)
• Perform quality inspection of all products (Electrical continuity, Mechanical and Visual-under microscope)
• Assist in the training of new employees
• Collaborate with the Engineering department with engineering samples and prototypes
• Collaborate with Documentation (manufacturing details, product photos, and manufacturing videos)

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in manufacturing is a plus

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

• Manual Dexterity/Tools – Pliers, Screwdriver, Wire Cutters, Wire Tensioners, Tweezers, Scissors, Heat Gun, Epoxy Dispenser, Sander, Drill
• Miniature Components – Must have good eyesight
• Knowledge of Quality Inspection equipment (Microscope, Ruler, Caliper, ID gauges)
• Units of Measurement – Decimal and Fractions
• Basic Electrical/Electronics schematic and mechanical drawing interpretation
• Critical Components/Complex Designs
• IPC-A-610/HMP Soldering/Lead Free Soldering/Soldering Iron/Soldering Pot
• Detail Oriented/Communication Skills/Organizational Skills/Troubleshooting
• Production Efficiency
• ISO 9001 knowledge is a plus
• Basic Computer Skills/Basic Tablet Skills
• Bilingual – English/Spanish preferred, but not required

Physical requirements

• Able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Calipers: 1 year (Preferred)
• Spanish: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person