# Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers

> Wind wire coils used in electrical components, such as resistors and transformers, and in electrical equipment and instruments, such as field cores, bobbins, armature cores, electrical motors, generators, and control equipment.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 51-2021.00
- **Summary:** Wind wire coils used in electrical components, such as resistors and transformers, and in electrical equipment and instruments, such as field cores, bobbins, armature cores, electrical motors, generators, and control equipment.

## Aliases

- Armature Winder
- Coil Finisher
- Coil Winder
- Winder
- Auto-Winder
- Hand Winder
- Motor Winder
- Winder Operator
- Armature Bander
- Armature Connector
- Coil Builder
- Coil Connector

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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. | Core | 4.A.3.a.3.f |
| Attach, alter, and trim materials such as wire, insulation, and coils, using hand tools. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.l |
| Review work orders and specifications to determine materials needed and types of parts to be processed. | Core | 4.A.1.a.1.b |
| Cut, strip, and bend wire leads at ends of coils, using pliers and wire scrapers. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.d |
| Examine and test wired electrical components such as motors, armatures, and stators, using measuring devices, and record test results. | Supplemental | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Select and load materials such as workpieces, objects, and machine parts onto equipment used in coiling processes. | Core | 4.A.2.b.1.j |
| Record production and operational data on specified forms. | Core | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Line slots with sheet insulation, and insert coils into slots. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.2.aj |
| Apply solutions or paints to wired electrical components, using hand tools, and bake components. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.2.ag |
| Stop machines to remove completed components, using hand tools. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.an |
| Disassemble and assemble motors, and repair and maintain electrical components and machinery parts, using hand tools. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.2.s |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Operate metal or plastic forming equipment. | 4.A.3.a.3.f |
| Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. | 4.A.1.a.1.b |
| Assemble electrical or electronic equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.d |
| Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing. | 4.A.3.a.2.l |
| Select production input materials. | 4.A.2.b.1.j |
| Load materials into production equipment. | 4.A.3.a.1.f |
| Record operational or production data. | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Trim excess material from workpieces. | 4.A.3.a.2.l |
| Remove products or workpieces from production equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.an |
| Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning. | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products. | 4.A.3.a.2.ag |
| Operate heating or drying equipment. | 4.A.3.a.3.f |
| Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. | 4.A.3.a.2.s |
| Repair production equipment or tools. | 4.A.3.b.4.c |
| Maintain production or processing equipment. | 4.A.3.b.5.a |
| Assemble metal or plastic parts or products. | 4.A.3.a.2.aj |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | ability | 3.75 |
| Education and Training | knowledge | 3.69 |
| English Language | knowledge | 3.65 |
| Mathematics | knowledge | 3.62 |
| Administration and Management | knowledge | 3.61 |
| Production and Processing | knowledge | 3.53 |
| Mechanical | knowledge | 3.47 |
| Manual Dexterity | ability | 3.38 |
| Design | knowledge | 3.29 |
| Control Precision | ability | 3.25 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.25 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Operations Monitoring | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 3.12 |
| Selective Attention | ability | 3.12 |
| Finger Dexterity | ability | 3.12 |
| Computers and Electronics | knowledge | 3.1 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 3 |
| Operation and Control | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 3 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 3 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 3 |
| Speech Recognition | ability | 3 |
| Speech Clarity | ability | 3 |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 2.89 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 2.88 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 2.88 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 2.88 |
| Coordination | transferable_skill | 2.88 |
| Written Comprehension | ability | 2.88 |
| Inductive Reasoning | ability | 2.88 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 2.88 |
| Multilimb Coordination | ability | 2.88 |
| Far Vision | ability | 2.88 |
| Engineering and Technology | knowledge | 2.77 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | transferable_skill | 2.75 |
| Physics | knowledge | 2.75 |
| Category Flexibility | ability | 2.75 |
| Perceptual Speed | ability | 2.75 |
| Reaction Time | ability | 2.75 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |
| Industrial Control Software | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Blueprint display software | Graphics or photo imaging software | no | no |
| Electronic Systems of Wisconsin Motor Test System software | Analytical or scientific software | no | no |
| Machine Control Specialists CoilPro | Industrial control software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 4.99 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 4.92 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 4.79 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 4.65 |
| Spend Time Standing | 4.62 |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.33 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 4.29 |
| Time Pressure | 4.14 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 4.08 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 3.86 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 3.82 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 3.78 |
| Consequence of Error | 3.75 |
| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | 3.72 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 3.7 |
| Contact With Others | 3.65 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 3.63 |
| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | 3.61 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 3.53 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 3.41 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 3.41 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | 3.39 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 3.36 |
| Physical Proximity | 3.32 |
| Level of Competition | 2.82 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 2.78 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 2.66 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 2.51 |
| Conflict Situations | 2.45 |
| Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment | 2.41 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 2.38 |
| Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance | 2.11 |
| Telephone Conversations | 2.09 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 2.07 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | 2.06 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 2.04 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 2.04 |
| Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | 2 |
| Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | 2 |
| Public Speaking | 1.92 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 2
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- **Experience:** Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- **Svp Range:** (Below 6.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| High School Diploma | 57.18 |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 40.87 |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 1.64 |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 0.3 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 6.54 |
| Mechanics/Electronics | specific_interest_area | 5.85 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 4.17 |
| Physical/Manual Labor | specific_interest_area | 3.84 |
| Engineering | specific_interest_area | 3.34 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 2.5 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 2.28 |
| Dependability | work_style | 2.11 |
| Cautiousness | work_style | 1.56 |
| Transportation/Machine Operation | specific_interest_area | 1.5 |
| Mathematics/Statistics | specific_interest_area | 1.47 |
| Information Technology | specific_interest_area | 1.41 |
| Accounting | specific_interest_area | 1.41 |
| Enterprising | career_interest_type | 1.4 |
| Management/Administration | specific_interest_area | 1.26 |
| Physical Science | specific_interest_area | 1.22 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 51-2022.00 | role-51-2022-00 | Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers | Primary-Short |
| 51-4034.00 | role-51-4034-00 | Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Primary-Short |
| 51-6091.00 | role-51-6091-00 | Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers | Primary-Short |
| 51-4194.00 | role-51-4194-00 | Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners | Primary-Short |
| 51-9032.00 | role-51-9032-00 | Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | Primary-Short |
| 51-4122.00 | role-51-4122-00 | Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | Primary-Long |
| 51-4081.00 | role-51-4081-00 | Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Primary-Long |
| 51-4033.00 | role-51-4033-00 | Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Primary-Long |
| 51-4035.00 | role-51-4035-00 | Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Primary-Long |
| 51-2031.00 | role-51-2031-00 | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | Primary-Long |
| 49-2092.00 | role-49-2092-00 | Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | Supplemental |
| 51-4031.00 | role-51-4031-00 | Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Energy & Natural Resources | energy-natural-resources |

## Education Level

- **Category:** High school diploma or equivalent

## Study Programs


## Market

- **Median Wage:** 47260
- **Mean Wage:** 48940
- **Pct10Wage:** 35180
- **Pct25Wage:** 39380
- **Pct75Wage:** 57800
- **Pct90Wage:** 62790
- **Employment:** 12170
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 11190 | 47220 | 11.11 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 630 | 53730 | 1.8 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 220 | 46350 | 0.31 |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry | 190 | 45030 | 0.91 |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector | 110 | 42290 | 0.23 |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 11190 | 11.11 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 630 | 1.8 |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry | 190 | 0.91 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 220 | 0.31 |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector | 110 | 0.23 |
- **Count:** 5

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| frey_osborne | Computerization probability | 0.73 | 0-1 probability | 2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | -0.8289722 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | -0.817187 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | -0.8689131 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 24
- **Percentile:** 22
- **Band:** Low
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 25 | felten_aioe |
| 27 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 20 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | -0.8289722 | 25 | Low | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.2222222222222222 | 27 | Low | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.0745450301641336 | 20 | Low | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Frey Historical

- **Source:** frey
- **Label:** Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)
- **Value:** 0.73
- **Percentile:** 60
- **Band:** Moderate
- **Note:** A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking.
- **Teleworkable:** no

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.2222222222222222
- **Beta:** 0.2222222222222222
- **Gamma:** 0.2222222222222222

### Usage Tasks


### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** -6.3
- **Growth Percentile:** 10
- **Direction:** Declining
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 1.2
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 18
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 12.2
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 11.5

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| frey_osborne | frey-osborne-automation |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 11
- **Skills:** 32
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 3
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** eb7ed14ac150f84e