Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
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.
Median pay: $48,220/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -6.3% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 1,200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• 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.
• Attach, alter, and trim materials such as wire, insulation, and coils, using hand tools.
• Cut, strip, and bend wire leads at ends of coils, using pliers and wire scrapers.
• Review work orders and specifications to determine materials needed and types of parts to be processed.
• Select and load materials such as workpieces, objects, and machine parts onto equipment used in coiling processes.
• Record production and operational data on specified forms.
• Stop machines to remove completed components, using hand tools.
What's the median pay for Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers?
The median pay for Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers is $48,220 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers?
Employment for Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers is projected to change -6.3% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers?
About 1,200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.