Winding - Utility Technician (2nd Shift)

ABB • Columbus, MS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Winding Utility Technician supports the production unit in achieving production targets by following established systems and processes. The role uses shop-floor machinery and equipment and requires reading and interpreting technical diagrams and instructions for assembling products, systems, and panels. This is an onsite position on the second shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing or equivalent military experience; technical coursework may substitute.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Detail-oriented and dependable, with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to cross-train, learn new roles, and support training others in a team environment.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform repetitive motions; lift up to 50 pounds and operate machinery for extended periods while wearing required PPE.
• Comfort working in a manufacturing setting with noise, temperature changes, and moving equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience.
• Motor experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate BWS and other winding equipment across multiple positions, ensuring proper setup and safe operation and providing cross-functional coverage to maintain uptime.
• Balance work-cell flow, monitor work in progress, prioritize jobs, and track output, downtime, and scrap to meet production goals and maintain continuous operations.
• Lead or assist with changeovers, verify first-piece quality, troubleshoot common machine issues, and perform basic preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Perform in-process inspections, address nonconforming material, follow safety standards, collaborate across functions, and contribute to efficiency improvements through Lean initiatives.
• Read and interpret technical diagrams and assembly instructions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED