Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers wind wire coils used in electrical components, such as resistors and transformers, and in electrical equipment and instruments like field cores, bobbins, electrical motors, generators, and control equipment.
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- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers
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What do they typically do
- Record production and operational data on specified forms
- Operate or tend wire-coiling machines to wind wire coils used in electrical components and in electrical equipment and instruments
- Examine and test wired electrical components such as motors, armatures, and stators, using measuring devices, and record test results
- Select and load materials such as workpieces, objects, and machine parts onto equipment used in coiling processes
- Use hand tools to stop machines to remove completed components
- Use pliers and wire scrapers to cut, strip, and bend wire leads at ends of coils
- Attach, alter, and trim materials such as wire, insulation, and coils using hand tools
- Review work orders and specifications to decide materials needed and types of parts to process
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth -1.4%
Job Openings 43
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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