Electro-Mechanical Assembler - Coil Winder (2nd shift)

About the role

The Electro-Mechanical Assembler – Coil Winder plays a crucial role in sustaining legacy Raytheon magnetics products used in Aegis and Patriot Radar systems. This position supports the warfighter mission by ensuring the precision winding of transformer coils and magnetic assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty, star, and toroidal coil winding machines to wind wire coils to exact specifications using specialized tools and techniques.
• Prepare materials and components—including cores, wire, coil tubes, insulation, and stators—for winding operations.
• Apply insulation materials, terminate and solder leads in accordance with J-STD-001, and perform necessary trimming and preparation steps.
• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of wound coils; perform tests to verify compliance with quality requirements and engineering drawings.
• Assist with basic maintenance, setup, calibration, or minor repairs of coil-winding machines and tooling.
• Follow detailed work instructions, travelers, and engineering documentation; accurately record production data and quality results.
• Cut, strip, bend, route, and secure wire leads using pliers, wire scrapers, and other hand tools.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; adhere strictly to Raytheon safety procedures and EHS requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers, supervisors, and team members to resolve issues, improve processes, and support continuous improvement.
• Lift, carry, or move components up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to work independently and within a small, highly skilled team on a 9/80 schedule.

Qualifications

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant manufacturing or assembly experience.
• Minimum 1 year of production hand-soldering experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and/or work instructions.
• J-STD-001 soldering certification preferred.
• Experience winding coils for transformers or magnetic assemblies preferred.
• Familiarity with military/defense manufacturing environments or AS9100/ISO-certified facilities preferred.
• Experience with electrical testing, insulation materials, or measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, etc.) preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting winding machine issues and support continuous improvement preferred.

What We Offer

• Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Assistance is not provided for this role.
• Salary range: $25-$32/hour.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.