Job Description

Description

Description

Windings, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company, meaning every employee-owner shares in our success. As an ESOP since 1998, we contribute 10–12% of your annual pay toward your retirement—at no cost to you.

For over 60 years, we’ve built custom motors and components for some of the world’s toughest environments—from outer space to the battlefield, racetracks, and deep drilling sites.

What You’ll Do:

We're looking for a Production Assembly team member who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and wants to make a real impact, helping bring products from concept to reality. If you're energized by complex challenges and inspired by purpose-driven work, join our collaborative team and help us fulfill our mission: “Making our Customer’s Critical Mission Possible.”

 What you will be responsible for: 

As a Production Assembly team member, you will use a variety of tools including pneumatic, electric, and hand tools to build motor assemblies by following detailed work instructions and standard procedures. Full training will be provided to ensure your success.

The ideal candidate has mechanical aptitude, a positive attitude, and a strong willingness to learn. You should be motivated to produce quality work, open to taking on challenges, and able to communicate effectively. We are looking for team players who are flexible, collaborative, and enthusiastic about contributing to continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assemble and test servo motors and gear head products
• Follow detailed manufacturing and test procedures
• Work within an assigned assembly cell to maintain production flow
• Maintain product traceability throughout the assembly process
• Operate hand tools, measuring instruments, machine tools, and fixtures
• Read and interpret schematics and mechanical drawings
• Safely operate hoists throughout the workday (training provided)

Requirements

Requirements

What you will need:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Mechanical and/or electronic assembly experience preferred
• Soldering experience is a plus

Knowledge/Skills:

• Problem solving skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Fine motor skills and manual dexterity
• Ability to perform basic math and interpret measurement tools
• Able to work with a variety of different hand tools 
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and wear required PPE.
• Capable of standing for the duration of a full shift and lifting up to 25 lbs. repeatedly
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as required

What you will get:

• An awesome employee-ownership culture
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, disability, life and more)
• Paid time off
• 401k match and ESOP contributions
• Flexible work environment
• Education reimbursement

Salary Description:

$18 - $20 per hour DOQ

We are committed to providing pay ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations. The listed pay range is provided in good faith and is subject to adjustments in accordance with company policies and market conditions.

This position is eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus program based on company performance goals. Bonus payouts are not guaranteed and are determined at the company's discretion.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Specific vision ability by this job includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other Requirements:

Because employees in this position must handle information covered by the International Trade and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), successful applicants will be: (1) required to verify their identity and their status as a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or person granted refugee or asylee status (or equivalent) in the U.S.; OR (2) undergo additional steps, including but not limited to licensure from the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and/or the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the U.S. Department of Commerce. 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Windings is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected Veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

No Soliciting:

Windings will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to Windings job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Windings Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Windings Talent Acquisition team.