Winder

ABB•Columbus, MS

13h

About The Position

The Winder supports the production unit in achieving production targets by following established systems and processes. The role operates winding machinery and other shop-floor equipment and reads and interprets technical diagrams and instructions for product, system, or panel assembly. The position involves setting up winding machines to production specifications; loading materials; selecting or programming machine parameters; monitoring operation and adjusting settings; inspecting finished products; recording quality and production data; performing routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting; following safety procedures and production documentation; supporting continuous improvement; and coordinating with assembly, maintenance, and quality teams. The role requires the ability to work any shift in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 6 months of industrial manufacturing experience or equivalent military service; vocational or technical high school or technical college coursework may be considered in lieu of industrial experience.
Work authorization that permits employment in the United States.
Detail-oriented, with a focus on accuracy and quality.
Ability to work independently while functioning effectively in a team environment.
Willingness and ability to work any shift.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear required PPE and operate machinery and related equipment for extended periods.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with noise, temperature variation, and moving equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous motor experience.

Responsibilities

Set up winding machines according to production specifications, including coil size, turns count, wire type, and tension settings.
Load wire spools, cores, bobbins, and other raw materials into machines.
Program or select machine parameters on CNC or automated systems, and start, stop, and adjust machines during operation.
Monitor machine performance, including speed, tension, alignment, and winding pattern, and respond to wire breaks, uneven winding, equipment faults, and alarms.
Make real-time process adjustments to maintain product quality and production efficiency.
Inspect finished wound products for turns/count accuracy, proper layering and tightness, and wire damage or other defects.
Use measuring tools or automated inspection systems, record quality results, and flag defects.
Perform routine machine maintenance, including cleaning equipment and replacing worn guides, tensioners, or tooling.
Troubleshoot common machine issues such as jams, sensor errors, and tension inconsistencies, and escalate major mechanical or electrical problems to maintenance teams.
Record production output, scrap, downtime, machine settings, lot numbers, and material usage.
Follow work instructions, standard operating procedures, and production schedules.
Follow machinery safety procedures, wear required PPE, identify hazards, and promptly report unsafe conditions or incidents.
Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, improve cycle time, and enhance setup or process flow, and support lean manufacturing and uptime initiatives.
Coordinate with assembly, maintenance, and quality teams and communicate production issues or delays.