Coil winders, tapers, and finishers
SOC Code: 51-2021Also known as:
Armature Bander, Armature Connector, Armature Winder, Auto-Winder, Coil Builder
Median Annual Salary
$47,260
-6.3% growth (2024-2034)
1K
Openings/Year
12K
Current Jobs
What Coil winders, tapers, and finishers Do
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.
💰 Salary
$47,260
Median annual wage (2024)
📈 Job Growth
-6.3%
Decline
🎓 Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical entry-level requirement
🚀 Annual Openings
1K
Projected average per year
📚 On-the-Job Training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Expected training period
Employment Projections (2024-2034)
Current Employment (2024)
12,200
Projected Employment (2034)
11,500
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Top Skills Required
Monitoring
Operations Monitoring
Active Listening
Operation and Control
Reading Comprehension
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
- 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.
- Attach, alter, and trim materials such as wire, insulation, and coils, using hand tools.
- Cut, strip, and bend wire leads at ends of coils, using pliers and wire scrapers.
- Review work orders and specifications to determine materials needed and types of parts to be processed.
- 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.
- Stop machines to remove completed components, using hand tools.
📚 Entry-Level Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Most common requirement
🎯 Recommended Education
High School Diploma
O*NET recommended level
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do coil winders, tapers, and finishers make?
The median annual salary for coil winders, tapers, and finishers is $47,260.
What education do coil winders, tapers, and finishers need?
Most coil winders, tapers, and finishers positions require a high school diploma or equivalent.
Is becoming coil winders, tapers, and finishers a good career choice?
Coil winders, tapers, and finishers is projected to see -6.3% job growth from 2024 to 2034,
which reflects some decline in the field. With approximately 1,200 job openings expected annually,
there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for coil winders, tapers, and finishers?
The best colleges offer strong programs in related fields with experienced faculty and industry connections.
What other job titles are similar to coil winders, tapers, and finishers?
Coil winders, tapers, and finishers may also be known as: Armature Bander, Armature Connector, Armature Winder, Auto-Winder, Coil Builder, Coil Connector, Coil Finisher, Coil Former, Coil Maker, Coil Taper, Coil Winder, Condenser Winder, Connector, Core Winder, Electric Motor Winders Assembler, Element Winding Machine Tender, Hand Winder, Machine Coil Assembler, Manufacturing Winder, Motor Rewinder.
These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.