Transformer Coil Winder (Apprenticeship Guideline) | U.S. Department of Labor (US DOL) Registered Apprenticeship

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

MonitoringOperations MonitoringActive ListeningOperation and Control

Knowledge

Education and TrainingEnglish LanguageMathematicsAdministration and ManagementProduction and Processing

Abilities

Arm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityControl PrecisionNear VisionProblem SensitivitySelective AttentionFinger DexterityOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive Reasoning

Tasks

Operate or tend wire-coiling machines to wind wire coils used in electrical components such as resis
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

Graphics or photo imaging softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareIndustrial control software

Tools

Alternating current AC generatorsArbor pressesBanding machinesBolt cuttersBrazing torchesCable forming fixturesCable tensionmetersClaw hammersCoil spreading machinesCoil taping machinesCuring ovensDigital calipersDigital micrometersDigital ohmmetersDigital voltage meters

Work Values

SupportWorking ConditionsRelationshipsIndependenceAchievementRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium51-2021.00	Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Apprenticeship)

Wire-coiling machines for resistors, transformers, and generators — operate routinely with minimal oversight on a standard production schedule.
Work orders and engineering specifications — review independently to select correct wire gauges, coil counts, and insulation materials without prompting.
Wire leads at coil ends — cut, strip, and bend with consistent precision using pliers and scrapers across multiple component types.
Material attachments and insulation trim — complete accurately on a range of electrical parts, adapting technique to part geometry in familiar production contexts.
Machine parameters including speed and tension — adjust and monitor during coiling runs to maintain output quality within established tolerances.
Production and operational data — record on designated forms with accuracy and timeliness, flagging discrepancies to the shift lead.
Completed electrical components — remove and inspect using hand tools, confirming dimensional and visual quality before forwarding to the next station.
Material loading sequences for coiling processes — execute efficiently to reduce setup time and minimize waste on the production floor.
Minor machine stoppages and feed irregularities — detect, troubleshoot, and resolve using standard operating procedures in a high-volume winding environment.
Verbal instructions and safety briefings from supervisors — listen actively and apply correctly to day-to-day coiling and finishing tasks.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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