Coil Winder | 2nd Shift | $26.26 – $29.26/hr
Niagara Power Transformer | 1755 Dale Road, Buffalo, NY 14225
About Niagara Power Transformer
At Niagara Power Transformer, we’re building more than transformers. We’re building careers.
We’re a fast-growing manufacturing team where people step up, learn quickly, and take pride in doing work that matters. Many of our supervisors and leaders started on the manufacturing floor and grew into their roles. That’s not an accident. It’s how we operate.
What you can expect here:
- A hands-on, team-first environment where your work has a direct impact every day
- A climate-controlled facility, so you’re comfortable year-round no matter what the weather is doing outside
- Real opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career
- A strong commitment to safety and doing things the right way
- A workplace that values accountability, reliability, and effort
If you show up, work hard, and want to be part of a team that’s building something real, you’ll fit in here.
About the Role
As a Coil Winder at Niagara Power Transformer, you’ll be hands-on in producing the coils at the core of every transformer we build. It’s skilled, precise work that directly impacts the quality of infrastructure powering communities across the country. If you’re mechanically inclined, comfortable with technical work, and looking for stable employment in a clean, climate-controlled facility, we want to hear from you. This is a 2nd shift position, Monday through Friday, 8-hour days with occasional overtime. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local 41.
What You’ll Do
- Operate wire-coiling machines to wind wire and sheet coils used in transformer production
- Review work orders and specifications to determine materials and processing requirements
- Read and interpret winding sheets, drawings, and sketches
- Operate winding lathes, punches, brakes, slitters, and shears
- Cut, strip, and bend wire leads at coil ends using hand tools
- Select, load, and handle materials including wire, insulation, and coil components
- Attach, alter, and trim materials using hand tools
- Apply solutions or adhesives to electrical components and bake as required
- Examine and test completed components using measuring devices and record results accurately
- Remove completed components using overhead cranes
- Record production and operational data on required forms
What We’re Looking For
- Ability to read and interpret winding sheets, drawings, and sketches
- Experience with or willingness to learn brazing and welding equipment
- Good math skills, able to read a tape measure and take accurate measurements
- Must own your own tools
- Reliable and able to work independently
Physical Requirements:
- Above average grip and pinch strength with firm grip for tool and paddle use
- Above average hand coordination
- Ability to stand for extended periods, including in a bent-forward position
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; two-person lift procedures in place for heavier items
Required PPE:
- Hard sole, non-skid work shoes
- Safety glasses
- Hearing protection
- Gloves
Compensation & Benefits
Starting pay: $26.26 – $29.26 per hour depending on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Health savings account
- Employee assistance program
- On-the-job training
- Referral bonus program
- $2.00 per hour shift differential
Ready to apply? We’d love to hear from you.
Pay: $26.26 - $29.26 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person