Electrical Assembly - Coil Winder

Date Posted:

2025-09-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA806: 8650 Balboa Avenue San Diego 8650 Balboa Avenue San Antonio Building, San Diego, CA, 92123 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

We are a Manufacturing Depot that provides sustainment support of legacy Raytheon magnetics products for the Aegis and Patriot Radar systems.

We build and repair Electrical Transformers, Power Supplies, and other Magnetic assemblies. Some of the tasks performed here are Transformer Coil Winding, Electrical Assembly, Soldering, Encapsulation, Welding/Machining, and Electrical Testing.

A successful candidate will become part of a small, experienced team that is focused on providing quality products to the warfighter. Being our focus is sustainment of fielded systems, our work directly supports the warfighter mission daily. As part of our team, you will be working a 9/80 schedule.

A coil winder job typically involves operating machinery to wind yarn, wire, or other materials. This can include tasks like threading materials into winding machines, running computer programs to control the winding process, and performing quality checks. In some cases, winder jobs may also involve minor repairs to the winding machinery. Precisely winding various types of transformer coils according to established specifications, ensuring optimal performance.

What You Will Do

• Operate coil winding machines such as heavy-duty winder, star winder, toroidal winder to wind wire coils and other materials for transformers according to specifications, often using specialized techniques and tools. 

• Prepare components, such as stators, wires, cores, coil tubes for winding. 

• Apply insulation, soldering leads and other components in accordance with J-STD-001, and trimming materials. 

• Inspect finished coils and components for defects and conduct tests to ensure they meet quality standards. 

• Disassemble and assemble coil winding machine, repair electrical components, and maintain machinery. 

• Follow work orders, record production data, and ensure adherence to quality control standards.

• 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.

• Maintain a clean and safe workspace. Following safety procedures and keeping the workspace organized.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) or vocational/ technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience using hand tools

• J-STD-001 certification

• Experience reading blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

The salary range for this role is $21-$29/hour. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limi