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Coil Winding Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Motor Winder (AC & DC)

Huntington, WV · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Motor Coil Winding : Set up and operate winding machines and hand tools to wind stator and rotor coils for AC and DC motors, ensuring precise coil winding patterns and correct wire placement.

Motor Winder (AC & DC)

Columbus, GA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Motor Coil Winding : Set up and operate winding machines and hand tools to wind stator and rotor coils for AC and DC motors, ensuring precise coil winding patterns and correct wire placement.

Motor Winder (AC & DC)

Massillon, OH · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Motor Coil Winding : Set up and operate winding machines and hand tools to wind stator and rotor coils for AC and DC motors, ensuring precise coil winding patterns and correct wire placement.

Motor Winder (AC & DC)

Riverdale, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Motor Coil Winding : Set up and operate winding machines and hand tools to wind stator and rotor coils for AC and DC motors, ensuring precise coil winding patterns and correct wire placement.

Regs Winder - 3rd Shift

Nacogdoches, TX · On-site

$21/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

The Regs Winder uses defined procedures/processes/specifications and computer-controlled coil winding machine to set-up, wind, and insulate Main, PT and/or Reactor coils. In this function, you will ...

Production Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$28 - $33/hr

Support day to day production of transformer components, including coil winding, insulation, core building, welding, tank assembly, and electrical testing. * Analyze workflow bottlenecks and ...

Job Overview One of our clients is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our innovative team that specializes in design and manufacture of coil winding equipment. The ideal candidate ...

Solder, crimp, or braid connections to coil ends using cold or hot methods. Operate winding machines, core-loss testers, surge testers, ovens, grinders, and other specialized equipment. Use varnish ...

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How much do coil winding jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for coil winding in the United States is $17.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a coil winding?

A Coil Winding job involves winding wire around a core or form to create coils used in electrical components like transformers, motors, and inductors. Workers use manual or automated winding machines to ensure precise wire placement and proper insulation. This role requires attention to detail, dexterity, and an understanding of electrical specifications. Coil winders may also inspect finished coils for defects and ensure compliance with quality standards.

What are some typical daily responsibilities for a coil winding professional?

As a Coil Winding professional, your typical day includes setting up and operating winding machines, carefully measuring wire specifications, and ensuring each coil meets precise design standards. You will regularly inspect finished coils for defects, make adjustments to equipment as needed, and document production data to maintain quality control. In many workplaces, you may also collaborate with engineers or supervisors to resolve technical issues and support the continuous improvement of production processes. The role often involves standing for extended periods and handling delicate materials, making attention to detail and focus essential to your success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the coil winding position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Coil Winding professional, you need strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of electrical or mechanical components, often supported by a high school diploma or vocational training. Familiarity with coil winding machines, precision measuring tools, and quality control systems is typically required, and some employers may value certification in electrical assembly. Patience, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork are important soft skills for efficiently handling repetitive tasks and collaborating with others. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring that coils are produced accurately and efficiently, meeting safety and performance standards.

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Infographic showing various Coil Winding job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,500 per year, or $17.5 per hour.

Machine Operator Apprentice - 3rd Shift (Coils)-Waukesha,Wisconsin

Eaton Aerospace

Waterford, WI

$24.45/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago


Job description

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Machine Operator Apprentice - 3rd Shift (Coils) to join our team on Badger Drive in Waukesha, WI!
The hourly rate for this position is $24.45 + $2.50 shift differential per hour + $2.50 per hour shift premium.
The core hours are 11 pm - 7 am. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
This position is offering a sign-on bonus of $3,000* paid in two installments, less applicable withholding.
*Bonus terms:
  • Bonuses are being offered for a limited time only. Applications must be submitted on or after January 1st, 2026 to qualify.
  • Bonuses are only applicable to specific job types and shifts; additional terms and conditions may apply.
  • Associates must be employed at the time of the payout.

Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:
  • Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
  • Paid holidays - up to 12!
  • Weekly pay
  • Shift premiums - $2.50/hr for off shifts & Opportunities for overtime.
  • Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
  • Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

What you'll do:
The Coil Winder Machine Operator Apprentice will set-up and operate winding machines to produce coils of various size to specifications called for on winding sheets, winding diagrams, and order pouches. Coil conductor configurations include strip, round, and rectangular wire, in various combinations. The training apprenticeship program will include classroom technical training, welding and brazing training at WCTC, use of HoloLens virtual reality smart glasses, and on the job training.
In this function you will:
  • Read and interpret winding specification documents.
  • Find the coil number, quantity, and revision, and also record the coil number on the coil and on labor recording paperwork.
  • Install and adjust appropriate devices as needed onto the coil winding machine in order to meet window sizing specifications.
  • Load strip, conductor, and insulating paper to dereeling mechanisms on the machine.
  • Measure materials, make adjustments to the machine to accommodate materials, and verify proper alignment.
  • Place and adjust the coil form as specified.
  • Apply pack out as needed per specification, repeated on each section of the coil.
  • Fold, insulate, and tape-weld pre-cut leads to strip stock of coil body.
  • Operate a crimping tool to crimp wire to static shielding.
  • Complete two-week welding and brazing training at WCTC

Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 6 months of experience OR education in manufacturing, military, or a related field
  • Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
  • No relocation is being offered for this role. All candidates considered must live within 50 miles of the Waukesha, WI facility. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED (General Education Degree) from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of manufacturing experience or military technical training.
  • Minimum of six (6) months prior coil winding experience.

Skills:
  • Ability to interpret prints, quality specifications, and applicable instructions for safety, maintenance, operating, and engineering.
  • Ability to work overtime when required.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 LBS; bend, twist, grab, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, use both hands to lift and lower materials, and perform all other essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.