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Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers

  • Manufacturing

Tasks

What tasks do Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers perform?

  • 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.

  • 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.


Knowledge

What do Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers need to know?

  • 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.


Skills

What skills do Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers need?

  • Operations Monitoring

    Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

  • Monitoring

    Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

  • Operation and Control

    Controlling operations of equipment or systems.



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