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$29.93/hr + $2 Shift Premium | 2nd Shift | Waukesha, WI

Kelly Services is hiring Coil Winders / Heavy Assembly Technicians for a specialized manufacturing opportunity in Waukesha, WI.

If you enjoy hands-on mechanical work, working with copper, tools, technical drawings, and large industrial equipment, this could be a strong next step.

You’ll train to build the precision coil windings used inside medium-power, large-power, and extra-high-voltage transformers. This is skilled assembly work that combines mechanical ability, craftsmanship, attention to detail, and teamwork.

Location: Waukesha, WI
Base Pay: $29.93/hour
Shift Premium: +$2.00/hour
Effective Hourly Rate: $31.93/hour

Shift: 2nd Shift
Hours: 3:00 PM–11:00 PM

• $31.93/hour including shift premium

• Consistent 2nd-shift schedule

• Hands-on work building critical transformer components

• Learn specialized coil winding and copper fabrication skills

• Work with winding machines, overhead cranes, pneumatic tools, and precision equipment

• Opportunity to advance into higher skill levels as your proficiency grows

• Build experience in large-scale power equipment manufacturing

• Combination of individual craftsmanship and team-based assembly

• Work from technical drawings, bills of material, and detailed production instructions

• Opportunity to develop highly specialized manufacturing skills

As a Coil Winder, you’ll learn how to set up, wind, assemble, and finish large transformer coils from start to completion.

Your work may include:

• Setting up and operating horizontal and vertical winding machines

• Building medium-power, large-power, and extra-high-voltage transformer coils

• Loading cylinders onto mandrels and winding equipment

• Pulling copper conductor from de-reelers

• Setting up copper, insulation, tooling, and other required materials

• Bending, shaping, spinning, and positioning copper conductor

• Performing induction brazing

• Insulating copper conductors according to established procedures

• Aligning and placing spacers and other internal coil components

• Reading and following print drawings, winding sheets, specifications, and bills of material

• Using calibrated tools and equipment to verify dimensions and tolerances

• Inspecting your work throughout the winding process

• Unloading and positioning completed coils

• Repairing minor winding defects when required

• Supporting other operators with inspections and quality checks

• Performing basic equipment and tool maintenance

Depending on the assignment, you may work with:

• Horizontal and vertical winding machines

• Overhead cranes

• Forklifts and powered industrial vehicles

• Pneumatic tooling

• Copper benders

• Brazing equipment

• Wire cutters

• De-reelers

• Upenders

• Disc sanders

• Copper saws

• Hand tools

• Calibrated measuring equipment

This could be a strong fit if you have experience in:

• Heavy mechanical assembly

• Industrial manufacturing

• Coil winding

• Electrical or electromechanical assembly

• Power equipment manufacturing

• Machine operation

• Fabrication or other hands-on skilled production work

Prior coil winding experience is helpful, but candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and relevant manufacturing experience can be trained.

We're especially interested in candidates who:

• Have strong mechanical aptitude and spatial awareness

• Are comfortable working with tools and industrial equipment

• Can read and follow technical drawings and work instructions

• Have strong attention to detail

• Take pride in precision and quality

• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team

• Are willing to learn increasingly advanced winding techniques

• Have a strong commitment to safety and craftsmanship

This is an active, hands-on manufacturing position.

Candidates should be comfortable:

• Standing for 7 hours or more during the shift

• Frequently walking and standing

• Bending, kneeling, twisting, pushing, and pulling

• Lifting at least 50 lbs. multiple times during a shift

• Working around large industrial equipment

• Working at heights of 12 feet or more

• Using overhead cranes and powered industrial equipment

• Wearing required PPE and following all safety procedures

• High school diploma or GED required

• Prior experience in coil winding, heavy mechanical assembly, manufacturing, or power equipment is preferred

• Candidates with strong mechanical skills and the ability to learn technical processes are encouraged to apply

If you like working with your hands and want to develop a skill set that goes beyond basic assembly, this role offers the opportunity to learn precision transformer coil winding, copper brazing, technical assembly, and large-scale power equipment manufacturing.

Apply today for this Coil Winder / Heavy Assembly Technician opportunity with Kelly Services in Waukesha, WI.