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Coil Winder jobs are available to F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in electrical engineering, electromechanical technology, or manufacturing engineering. These roles qualify for STEM OPT extension when the position directly applies your degree field. Most employers in this sector are manufacturers, defense contractors, and electronics firms.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Columbus, OH, US, 43085
Business Unit: Power Protection & Quality Solutions
Posting Date: Mar 19, 2026
Job Description:
The Transformer Coil Winder is responsible for fabricating parts using blueprints, drawings, specification sheets and verbal instructions, winding high quality transformer coils for use in transformer assemblies in the production of UPS’s.
Key Responsibilities:
- Winds transformer coils by using engineering specifications
- Stages completed product to assemble
- Utilizes materials in an efficient manner with minimal waste
- Reads and interprets work instructions, specification sheets, or prints and applies data to work types
- Uses company tools with reasonable care
- Operates tools and machinery such as: winding machine, sizing plates, torch, air tools, band saw, hand tools, belt sander, scale, shear and hoist
- Follows all company policies including but not limited to, safety, attendance, breaks, etc.
- All other duties as assigned
- Must be able to work overtime when warranted
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent. Four years’ experience working in a similar position with experience in basic electronics.
Desired Qualifications:
- Be safety conscious
- Possess experience and knowledge in basic electronics
- Ability to read and interpret schematics
- Possess excellent mechanical ability
- Ability to read and write English
- Ability to speak effectively with other employees
- Able to read and use measuring devices including but not limited to, rule in increments of tenths and hundredths of an inch, rule in increments of fractions of an inch
- Micrometer in increments of thousandths of an inch
- Calipers in increments of thousandths of an inch
- Able to read work instructions and apply them to specific work types
- Able to read supplied specification sheets and apply the data to specific work types
Additional Details:
This position is located in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus will keep you entertained all year. During the warmer months, Columbus hosts food and music festivals, organizes art walks, and provides plenty of beautiful spots for hiking and biking. During the colder months, Columbus offers ice skating, sledding, and holiday markets and festivals. All year long, one can visit museums such as COSI Columbus (which was voted the best science museum in the US in 2020, 2021, and 2022!), check out art galleries, walk around the zoo, patron the North Market (a public market that has been around for 145 years), and spend time at the many local parks.
Compensation
Employee Type: Hourly
Salary Minimum: $45,000
Salary Maximum: $50,000
Incentive: No
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.
Location: Columbus, OH, US, 43085
Business Unit: Power Protection & Quality Solutions
Posting Date: Mar 19, 2026
Job Description:
The Transformer Coil Winder is responsible for fabricating parts using blueprints, drawings, specification sheets and verbal instructions, winding high quality transformer coils for use in transformer assemblies in the production of UPS’s.
Key Responsibilities:
- Winds transformer coils by using engineering specifications
- Stages completed product to assemble
- Utilizes materials in an efficient manner with minimal waste
- Reads and interprets work instructions, specification sheets, or prints and applies data to work types
- Uses company tools with reasonable care
- Operates tools and machinery such as: winding machine, sizing plates, torch, air tools, band saw, hand tools, belt sander, scale, shear and hoist
- Follows all company policies including but not limited to, safety, attendance, breaks, etc.
- All other duties as assigned
- Must be able to work overtime when warranted
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent. Four years’ experience working in a similar position with experience in basic electronics.
Desired Qualifications:
- Be safety conscious
- Possess experience and knowledge in basic electronics
- Ability to read and interpret schematics
- Possess excellent mechanical ability
- Ability to read and write English
- Ability to speak effectively with other employees
- Able to read and use measuring devices including but not limited to, rule in increments of tenths and hundredths of an inch, rule in increments of fractions of an inch
- Micrometer in increments of thousandths of an inch
- Calipers in increments of thousandths of an inch
- Able to read work instructions and apply them to specific work types
- Able to read supplied specification sheets and apply the data to specific work types
Additional Details:
This position is located in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus will keep you entertained all year. During the warmer months, Columbus hosts food and music festivals, organizes art walks, and provides plenty of beautiful spots for hiking and biking. During the colder months, Columbus offers ice skating, sledding, and holiday markets and festivals. All year long, one can visit museums such as COSI Columbus (which was voted the best science museum in the US in 2020, 2021, and 2022!), check out art galleries, walk around the zoo, patron the North Market (a public market that has been around for 145 years), and spend time at the many local parks.
Compensation
Employee Type: Hourly
Salary Minimum: $45,000
Salary Maximum: $50,000
Incentive: No
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Coil Winder
Target manufacturing-heavy regions
Coil winding roles concentrate in the Midwest, Texas, and California, where electronics and defense manufacturing clusters operate. Focusing your search on these regions increases your odds of finding employers already familiar with OPT work authorization and STEM extension eligibility.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
Electrical engineering, electromechanical technology, and manufacturing engineering degrees typically support STEM OPT extension for coil winder roles. Verify your CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer to confirm your 24-month extension is available for this position.
Emphasize hands-on technical skills upfront
Hiring managers for coil winder roles prioritize candidates who can demonstrate winding techniques, blueprint reading, and quality inspection experience. Lead with those specifics in your resume and application rather than burying them under general engineering coursework descriptions.
Ask about E-Verify enrollment before applying
OPT employers must be E-Verify enrolled to hire STEM OPT students. Confirm this during your initial outreach or screening call, not after receiving an offer. Most established manufacturers and defense contractors are already enrolled, making them stronger targets.
Frame your OPT timeline proactively
Employers unfamiliar with OPT sometimes hesitate over authorization timelines. Explain your current OPT period, your STEM extension eligibility, and the employer reporting obligations clearly. A one-page OPT summary document shared early in the process can reduce hiring friction significantly.
Look beyond job title to find qualifying roles
Coil winder openings are sometimes posted under titles like winding technician, electromechanical assembler, or transformer production specialist. Searching across related titles on Migrate Mate ensures you're not missing qualifying positions that support your OPT work authorization.
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Do coil winder jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
They can, depending on your degree. Coil winder roles typically qualify for STEM OPT extension when the position is directly related to a STEM-designated degree such as electrical engineering, electromechanical technology, or manufacturing engineering. Your DSO will confirm whether your specific CIP code and job duties satisfy the degree-relationship requirement before you file the extension.
What work authorization documents do I need to start a coil winder job on OPT?
You'll need a valid EAD card showing your OPT authorization, your F-1 visa, your I-20 with your DSO's OPT recommendation, and your passport. The employer will complete Form I-9 using these documents. For STEM OPT, the employer also needs to sign a training plan on Form I-983. Keep copies of everything and report the job to your DSO within 10 days of starting.
How do I find coil winder employers that are already familiar with OPT hiring?
Migrate Mate filters for employers with a history of sponsoring and hiring international students, which makes it the most efficient starting point for OPT job seekers in manufacturing roles. Established defense contractors, transformer manufacturers, and motor production companies are the most likely to already be E-Verify enrolled and comfortable with OPT work authorization requirements.
Can I work as a coil winder during the 60-day grace period after my previous OPT job ends?
No. The 60-day grace period is for job searching only. You cannot start a new coil winder position until your EAD reflects the new employment authorization or, for STEM OPT, until the extension is properly filed and in effect. Starting work before authorization is in place is a serious immigration violation, so confirm timing with your DSO before your first day.
Are coil winder roles typically full-time, and does that affect my OPT status?
Most coil winder positions in production environments are full-time, which is straightforward for OPT compliance. Standard OPT requires you to work at least 20 hours per week in a job related to your degree. If a role is part-time, you can combine it with another qualifying position to meet the threshold, but both jobs must relate to your field of study.
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