Coil Winders, Tapers, & Finishers
Code: 51-2021.00
Zone 2
Median Annual Salary
£48,220
Range: £37,540 - £63,300
Preparation & Education
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Job Zone 2
Industry Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They 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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Armature Winder
Auto-Winder
Coil Finisher
Coil Winder
Hand Winder
Motor Winder
Winder
Winder Operator
Daily Duties & On-The-Job 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.
- 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.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Graphics or photo imaging software
Blueprint display software
Analytical or scientific software
Electronic Systems of Wisconsin Motor Test System software
Industrial control software
Machine Control Specialists CoilPro
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Arts and Humanities
English language
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Business
management
Hand and Finger Use
keep your arm or hand steady
hold or move items with your hands
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cautiousness
Frequently Asked Questions About Coil Winders, Tapers, & Finishers
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Coil Winders, Tapers, & Finishers is £48,220. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £37,540, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £63,300 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Coil Winders, Tapers, & Finishers typically aligns with Job Zone 2 (Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed). Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some careers may not.
Essential skills and tooling for a Coil Winders, Tapers, & Finishers include: Blueprint display software, Electronic Systems of Wisconsin Motor Test System software, Machine Control Specialists CoilPro. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Below Average).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£37,540
Median Annual (Average):
£48,220
90th Percentile (Senior):
£63,300
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Occupational Terms
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#hand tool
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