Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers Go Back to List Wind wire coils used in electrical components, such as resistors and transformers, and in electrical equipment and instruments, such as field cores, bobbins, armature cores, electrical motors, generators, and control equipment.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Graphics or photo imaging software

Tasks
	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.

Skills
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
	Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Knowledge
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $48,083.00 $23.12  $17.04  $17.46 - $24.66  Hartford $48,703.00 $23.41  $16.84  $17.26 - $23.54  New Haven $45,362.00 $21.81  $17.35  $17.46 - $23.74

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   27   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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