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Winding Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Operating within standard operating procedures and maintaining a clean work area. * Demonstrate the ability to satisfactorily perform in two (2) Winding department work centers within an eighteen (18 ...

Operating within standard operating procedures and maintaining a clean work area. * Demonstrate the ability to satisfactorily perform in two (2) Winding department work centers within an eighteen (18 ...

Production Operator

Humble, TX · On-site

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

OverviewThe FWPO III (Fulfillment Winder Production Operator) plays a critical role in ensuring ... Ensure winding room cleanliness and maintain a safe, organized work environment.Inspect and ...

Material Handler

Sharon, PA · On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

Communicate with winding operators, planners, and supervisors regarding material needs or discrepancies. * Monitor material stock levels and notify the supervisor of potential shortages. * Following ...

Communicate with winding operators, planners, and supervisors regarding material needs or discrepancies. * Monitor material stock levels and notify the supervisor of potential shortages. * Following ...

The Production Support Operator will complete various tasks to support the production of ... winding to operators. • Assemble kits for coil orders and stock bins with coil materials. • ...

Winder Operator: 3rd Shift

Walkerton, IN · On-site

$15.25 - $18/hr

This role involves preparing materials, monitoring the winding process, ensuring quality standards, and performing routine maintenance. The operator must adhere to safety protocols and work ...

Winder Operator: 3rd Shift

Walkerton, IN · On-site

$15.25 - $18/hr

This role involves preparing materials, monitoring the winding process, ensuring quality standards, and performing routine maintenance. The operator must adhere to safety protocols and work ...

Winder Operator: 3rd Shift

Walkerton, IN

$15.25 - $18/hr

This role involves preparing materials, monitoring the winding process, ensuring quality standards, and performing routine maintenance. The operator must adhere to safety protocols and work ...

Winder Operator: 3rd Shift

Walkerton, IN · On-site

$15.25 - $18/hr

This role involves preparing materials, monitoring the winding process, ensuring quality standards, and performing routine maintenance. The operator must adhere to safety protocols and work ...

Winder Operator: 3rd Shift

Walkerton, IN · On-site

$15.25 - $18/hr

This role involves preparing materials, monitoring the winding process, ensuring quality standards, and performing routine maintenance. The operator must adhere to safety protocols and work ...

Winder Operator: 2nd Shift

Walkerton, IN · On-site

$15.25 - $18/hr

This role involves preparing materials, monitoring the winding process, ensuring quality standards, and performing routine maintenance. The operator must adhere to safety protocols and work ...

Machine Operator

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$16.50 - $19.75/hr

Machine Operator Be part of building something extraordinary HSP US: Building the Future of Energy ... Perform precision converting/winding using paper, crepe, film, laminates, insulation tapes, and ...

Operating within standard operating procedures and maintaining a clean work area. * Demonstrate the ability to satisfactorily perform in two (2) Winding department work centers within an eighteen (18 ...

Winder Operator: 2nd Shift

Walkerton, IN · On-site

$15.25 - $18/hr

This role involves preparing materials, monitoring the winding process, ensuring quality standards, and performing routine maintenance. The operator must adhere to safety protocols and work ...

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How much do winding operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for winding operator 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 winding operator?

Winding Operators are skilled workers who operate machines that wind materials such as wire, yarn, thread, or film onto bobbins, spools, or reels. They monitor the winding process to ensure consistent tension and proper placement of material, adjust machine settings as needed, and perform quality checks. Winding Operators are commonly employed in manufacturing industries including textiles, electronics, and cable production. Their role is essential in ensuring that products are prepared correctly for the next stages of manufacturing or distribution.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a winding operator?

To thrive as a Winding Operator, you need a solid understanding of mechanical processes, attention to detail, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with winding machinery, measuring instruments, and sometimes basic computer systems is important, along with any job-specific safety certifications. Strong hand-eye coordination, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work well independently or as part of a team distinguish top performers in this role. These abilities are crucial for maintaining product quality, ensuring safety, and meeting production targets efficiently.

What are some common challenges faced by winding operators, and how can they be overcome?

Winding Operators often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistent tension and alignment during the winding process, which can impact product quality. Troubleshooting mechanical issues with winding machines and managing different materials also require attention to detail and adaptability. Developing a strong understanding of machine settings, following maintenance schedules, and collaborating with quality control teams can help minimize errors and ensure smooth operations. Continuous training and open communication with supervisors and maintenance staff are key to overcoming these challenges.

What is the difference between Winding Operator vs Coil Winder?

AspectWinding OperatorCoil Winder
CertificationsTypically requires electrical or manufacturing certificationsOften requires similar electrical or mechanical certifications
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, electrical equipment factoriesElectrical component manufacturing, transformer factories
Job ResponsibilitiesOperating machinery to wind wires onto components, ensuring qualityWinding coils for transformers, motors, or inductors
Industry UsageElectrical equipment manufacturing, power generationElectrical device manufacturing, transformer production

Winding Operators and Coil Winders both work in electrical manufacturing environments, focusing on winding wires onto components. While their roles overlap, Winding Operators often handle a broader range of machinery and quality checks, whereas Coil Winders specialize in winding coils for specific electrical devices. Both roles require similar certifications and are essential in electrical component production.

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Infographic showing various Winding Operator job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $36,500 per year, or $17.5 per hour.

Winding Tech

Athens, GA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Production Supervisor
The work model for the role is: Onsite #LI-Onsite (Athens, GA)
Our Team Dynamics
Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
Your role and responsibilities:
  • Conducting all types of assembly work to produce semi-finished or final products/systems/panels, including the packing where integrated with production lines.
  • Performing work manually or by using light hand tools.
  • Carrying out regular quality testing as part of a defined production process.
  • Operating within standard operating procedures and maintaining a clean work area.
  • Demonstrate the ability to satisfactorily perform in two (2) Winding department work centers within an eighteen (18) month period.
  • Ability to receive and understand verbal and written technical instructions in English and respond in English.
  • The ability to read and interpret information from prints, factory orders, routings and other internal documentation in hard copy or electronic formats.
  • Function safely in an industrial manufacturing setting where factory physical conditions exist, including shift work as required.
  • Use appropriate gauges and measuring devices.
  • Have the knowledge of basic mathematics needed to measure in fractions.
  • Meet quality and productivity requirements.
  • Follow lock out/tag out and other safety procedures.

The following are considered work centers withing the Winding Department:
Insulation, Coil Wind, Small Hand Wind, Large Hand Wind, Automatic Stator Wind, Final Form/Trim/Sleeve, Connect, Braze, Lash, Surge Test, Repair, Material Mover, Upender
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conform to policies and procedures as an ABB employee. Perform housekeeping duties as required. Train, share knowledge & information with coworkers. Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The ability to lift up to 50 lbs. close to the body and 35 lbs. away from the body 60% of the time. More than 50 lbs. 40% of the time with assistance. The ability and willingness to use the company designated personal protective equipment. Visual acuity (corrected) to read directions, prints and gauges. Frequent bending, stooping, twisting and lifting (assisted and unassisted). Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Ability to work in a factory environment (concrete floor, heat, cold, noise, allergies, etc.) Physically highly repetitive in nature.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
Utilize and function with basic computer skills as defined by the company.
More About Us:
ABB's NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.
What's In It For You
We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their - sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com . Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
  • Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account).
  • Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
  • Vision benefit
  • Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
  • Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
  • Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
  • Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
  • Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
  • Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
  • Employee discount program

Retirement
  • 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
  • Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.
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