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Coil Winder- 2nd Shift

Woodward · Niles, IL · $15.83–$24.65 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2025 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about any hands-on work you've done winding coils, assembling small parts or working with fine wire.

What they are checking: Whether they have the patience and steady hands for detailed, repetitive work, even if it came from a different job.

This is second shift, 2:30 to 11:30 PM. How has your schedule worked with evening hours in the past?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably show up for a second-shift schedule week after week without attendance problems.

Tell me about a time you did the same task over and over for hours. How did you stay accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they have real habits for staying focused, because mistakes creep in when repetitive work becomes automatic.

How do you feel about working with a lead or quality inspector who points out a mistake in your work?

What they are checking: Whether they take correction without getting defensive, which matters in a shop where quality checks are constant.

Woodward has Level I and Level II for this job. What would you want to learn to move up?

What they are checking: Interest in growing skills over time, which shows they plan to stay and get better rather than just fill a shift.

What would you do

If you're winding a coil and the turn count on the counter doesn't match the work instructions, what do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and flag a problem instead of guessing, since a wrong turn count makes the part useless.

You notice the coil you just finished looks a little different from the last ten. What would you do?

What they are checking: Attention to small changes and willingness to speak up before a batch of bad parts moves down the line.

About the work

How do you keep fine magnet wire from getting nicked or kinked while you work?

What they are checking: Awareness that damaged insulation causes shorts that may not show up until the part is tested or in service.

How comfortable are you reading work instructions, drawings or wire charts, and checking measurements with tools like calipers or an ohmmeter?

What they are checking: Basic ability to follow documents and verify their own work rather than relying on someone else to catch errors.

What do you do to keep your work area clean and safe when you're using tools, solder or varnish?

What they are checking: Basic safety habits and housekeeping that prevent injuries and contamination in a manufacturing area.

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The full job description

As published by Woodward.

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Estimated annual base pay: • Level I: $15.83 -$24.65 • Level II: $16.49-$28.60 • 2nd Shift Hours are 2:30pm-11:30pm CST • 10% Shift Premium • All members included in cash bonus opportunity • 401(k) match (4.5%) • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%) • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members • 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays • Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire • Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave • Paid parental leave • Adoption Assistance • Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits • Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life • Member referral bonus • Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending • Voluntary benefits, including: • Home / Auto Insurance discounts • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re a Coil Winder, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The Coil Winder reports to the manufacturing supervisor and is responsible for operating basic machines and deburring, or light assembly, in an industrial setting. The position works under close supervision, limited decision-making and limited contact with external suppliers or customers. What You Will Be Doing • Communicates information to others about project status, updates, specific instructions, etc. and reviews item status in MRP and ensures item is logged/closed out based on its current status. • Documents non-conformance and dispositions using non-conformance forms. • Cleans and maintains measuring instruments and test equipment; treats and inspects/tests parts (e.g., routed and deburring operations) per applicable work instructions. • Follows all departmental safety rules and regulations and puts on all appropriate safety gear, and clothing/protection required by work activities. • Completes and reviews product paperwork, verifying all paperwork is present and filled out appropriately and complete computer entries accurately and in a timely manner. • Verify the calibration of equipment and expiration dates. • Measure specific dimensions according to the work instruction. Record applicable data as required. • Perform curing process of parts and inspect according to visual requirements. • May require applying hot dip method or touch up method of stacks and return paths. What We Are Looking For • Level I: • High school diploma or equivalent required • No related work experience required. • The ability to see details (e.g., letters, numbers, codes, color, symbols, marks, labels, signs) clearly to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner. • May be required to pass Near Vision and/or Color Vision examinations. Moderate physical activity requiring agility and dexterity, including walking, standing, or bending; and lifting or moving objects. Work is performed in area with moderate risk or discomfort that may require special safety precautions, such as wearing protective clothing or gear. • Level II: • High school diploma or equivalent required • 1-2 years of related experience • P roficiently to perform 3 of the following tasks: winding and ball fusing; prepare wires and cables for solder and encapsulation; perform post encapsulation processes, which includes finishing, epoxy sealing and potting, identifying; electrical testing, which includes hi-potential, resistance measurement; and polarity testing; and setup and operate transfer molding presses for coil and cable molding. • May be required to pass Near Vision and/or Color Vision examinations. Moderate physical activity requiring agility and dexterity, including walking, standing, or bending; and lifting or moving objects. Work is performed in area with moderate risk or discomfort that may require special safety precautions, such as wearing protective clothing or gear This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce.  The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.

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