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Tasks & work activities — filament winding operator

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 51-2021.00 (Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers).

Task statements

• [Core] 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] Review work orders and specifications to determine materials needed and types of parts to be processed.
• [Core] Cut, strip, and bend wire leads at ends of coils, using pliers and wire scrapers.
• [Core] Select and load materials such as workpieces, objects, and machine parts onto equipment used in coiling processes.
• [Core] Record production and operational data on specified forms.
• [Core] Attach, alter, and trim materials such as wire, insulation, and coils, using hand tools.
• [Core] Stop machines to remove completed components, using hand tools.
• [Supplemental] Examine and test wired electrical components such as motors, armatures, and stators, using measuring devices, and record test results.
• [Supplemental] Apply solutions or paints to wired electrical components, using hand tools, and bake components.
• [Supplemental] Disassemble and assemble motors, and repair and maintain electrical components and machinery parts, using hand tools.
• [Supplemental] Line slots with sheet insulation, and insert coils into slots.

Detailed work activities

• Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.
• Assemble electrical or electronic equipment.
• Assemble metal or plastic parts or products.
• Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
• Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
• Load materials into production equipment.
• Maintain production or processing equipment.
• Operate heating or drying equipment.
• Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.
• Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
• Record operational or production data.
• Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
• Repair production equipment or tools.
• Select production input materials.
• Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Trim excess material from workpieces.