Coil Winder (Stator and Rotor Manufacturing)
まきせんこう（こていし・かいてんしせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing technician who accurately winds copper wire coils for stators and rotors of motors and generators using machines or manual labor.
Description
The Stator and Rotor Winder manufactures coil components necessary for electric motors, generators, and transformers. Based on design drawings, sets up copper wire and insulating materials, and forms coils using winding machines or hand winding. Manages the number of turns and tension while performing dimensional measurements and insulation processing, and verifies quality using inspection equipment. Also handles mass production line operations, small-lot and prototype processing, and machine maintenance and inspection, supporting product performance and safety.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of electric vehicles and renewable energy fields, demand for winding remains stable and is growing. However, as automation advances, highly skilled experts will continue to be needed.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / High concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Factory Work / Manufacturing Line / Shift Work / Standing Work / Wear Protective Gear
Career Path
Junior Winder → Senior Winder → Production Line Leader → Production Engineer → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Coil Winding Machine Operation / Dimensional Measurement (Calipers, Micrometer) / Handling Insulating Materials
Recommended Skills
5S Activities / Process Improvement Suggestions / Quality Control Techniques (QC) / Winding Machine Programming
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Since it affects product quality, accurate coil winding is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Mainly centered on machine operation, with little interpersonal communication. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Work is mainly based on standard procedures, requiring little creativity. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Work procedures are specified, so little initiative is required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | There is little calculation in the process, mainly relying on machines. |
Aliases
- Coil Winder
- Winding Operator
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