What You'll Do

  • Operate or tend wire-coiling machines to wind wire coils used in electrical components such as resistors and transformers, and in electrical equipment and instruments such as bobbins and generators.
  • Review work orders and specifications to determine materials needed and types of parts to be processed.
  • Cut, strip, and bend wire leads at ends of coils, using pliers and wire scrapers.
  • Select and load materials such as workpieces, objects, and machine parts onto equipment used in coiling processes.
  • Record production and operational data on specified forms.
  • Attach, alter, and trim materials such as wire, insulation, and coils, using hand tools.
  • Stop machines to remove completed components, using hand tools.
  • Examine and test wired electrical components such as motors, armatures, and stators, using measuring devices, and record test results.
  • Apply solutions or paints to wired electrical components, using hand tools, and bake components.
  • Disassemble and assemble motors, and repair and maintain electrical components and machinery parts, using hand tools.

Essential Skills

Monitoring 3.12/5
Operations Monitoring 3.12/5
Active Listening 3.0/5
Operation and Control 3.0/5
Reading Comprehension 2.88/5
Speaking 2.88/5
Critical Thinking 2.88/5
Coordination 2.88/5
Judgment and Decision Making 2.75/5
Social Perceptiveness 2.62/5
Complex Problem Solving 2.38/5
Time Management 2.38/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.

Common styles

Attention to Detail, Dependability, Achievement/Effort, Leadership, Integrity

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Arm-Hand Steadiness 3.75/5
Manual Dexterity 3.38/5
Control Precision 3.25/5
Near Vision 3.25/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.12/5
Selective Attention 3.12/5
Finger Dexterity 3.12/5
Oral Comprehension 3.0/5

Technologies & Tools

Blueprint display software Electronic Systems of Wisconsin Motor Test System software Machine Control Specialists CoilPro

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.41/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.3/5)
  • Achievement/Effort (High importance: 4.18/5)
  • Leadership (High importance: 4.15/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 4.03/5)

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How to Become One

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful but is usually not required. Training is often provided on the job.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

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