Winding Technician I- 3rd Shift

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Job Summary

The Winding Technician I is an entry‑level skilled role responsible for performing basic winding and coil assembly operations in accordance with established procedures, specifications, and safety standards. This role supports the manufacture of electrical components such as coils, transformers, motors, or similar assemblies while developing foundational technical and production skills.

Job Description

Role Overview

The Winding Technician I performs routine winding and assembly tasks under close supervision, following standard work instructions and using basic winding equipment and tools. The role emphasizes learning proper techniques, material handling, and quality requirements while contributing to production output.

This position does not have people‑management responsibility and typically reports to a Senior Winding Technician, Lead Technician, Manufacturing Supervisor, or Production Supervisor (S2-S3 / M1).

Key Responsibilities

Basic Winding & Coil Assembly

Perform basic winding operations using manual or semi‑automatic winding equipment

Wind wire, cable, or conductor material onto forms, cores, or bobbins per instructions

Assemble simple coils or sub‑assemblies as part of electrical components

Material Preparation & Setup

Prepare materials for winding, including wire setup, insulation placement, and component staging

Assist with equipment setup and adjustment under supervision

Verify correct materials and job requirements prior to execution

Quality & Workmanship

Follow winding specifications, patterns, and tension guidelines

Inspect finished work for basic defects such as misalignment, damage, or incorrect turns

Report quality concerns or deviations promptly

Safety & Compliance

Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and machine‑safety rules

Handle wire, tools, and materials safely

Maintain clean and organized workstations

Documentation & Process Adherence

Read and follow work instructions, travelers, or basic drawings

Complete required production or quality documentation

Adhere to standard operating procedures and quality requirements

Equipment & Tool Care

Use winding equipment, hand tools, and measuring devices properly

Perform basic care and housekeeping of tools and machines

Report equipment issues or malfunctions

Team & Production Support

Work cooperatively with other technicians, assemblers, and supervisors

Support meeting daily production goals and schedules

Assist with general assembly or production tasks as assigned

Training & Skill Development

Learn winding techniques, materials, and electrical component basics

Participate in required training and skill‑development activities

Apply feedback to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality

Qualifications

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

0-1 year of manufacturing, assembly, electrical, or winding experience preferred

Vocational training, technical coursework, or electrical assembly exposure preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Basic mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity

Ability to follow instructions, procedures, and visual work guides

Attention to detail and quality

Willingness to learn technical processes and equipment

Ability to work in a production or manufacturing environment

Physical ability to perform repetitive tasks safely

Additional Job Details

Support & Production - S1

Organizational Impact

• Works to deliver on day-to-day objectives with minor impact on achievement results for the team
• Delivers job responsibilities following a defined standard output or set of procedures
• Work consists of tasks that are routine, or well defined, with specific instructions to achieve standardized solutions
• Work is closely supervised

Communication & Influence

• Communicates with contacts typically within immediate job area on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring little explanation or interpretation

Innovation & Complexity

• Responsible for checking data and information or troubleshooting when minor changes may be required based on review
• Daily challenges faced are routine and solutions clearly prescribed
• Follows a well-established and familiar set of activities and/or processes to derive a solution

Leadership & Talent Management

• N/A - Jobs at this level are focused on self-development

Knowledge & Experience

• Requires limited job knowledge of systems and procedures. Follows basic work routines and standards
• Does not require advanced education and requires little to no prior experience

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Work Shift Schedule

Third Shift (United States of America)

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.