Coil Winder (Musical Instrument Manufacturing)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized occupation that winds wires such as metal wires or nylon wires using dedicated machines or by hand to manufacture and finish musical instrument strings and coil parts.
Description
Coil winder (musical instrument manufacturing) is a specialized job manufacturing guitar strings and coil parts for electronic musical instruments. Select materials such as metal wires or nylon wires, and use winding machines or hand tools to wind to the designed diameter and winding density. Inspect for winding irregularities or defects using calipers or micrometers, and correct any issues through machine adjustments or manual work. Finished products are polished, finished, packaged, and thoroughly quality controlled.
Future Outlook
The high-end musical instrument market and demand for coils in electronic musical instruments remain stable. While automation is advancing, demand for skilled workers with high-precision manual techniques continues to be high.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Coil Winder Apprentice → Coil Winder → Team Leader → Manufacturing Section Chief → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Coil Winding Work / Knowledge of String Instrument Characteristics / Operation and Maintenance of Coil Winding Machines / Quality Inspection and Measurement / Wire Tension Adjustment
Recommended Skills
Basic Materials Knowledge / CAD Basics / Machine Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because fine winding irregularities affect sound quality and function. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because work is basically done according to specified specifications. |
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