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Winding - Utility Technician (2nd Shift)

Columbus, MSOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 5 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • High School Diploma
  • GED
  • manufacturing experience
  • military experience
  • technical coursework
  • forklift experience
  • motor experience
  • detail-oriented
  • dependable
  • follow instructions

Nice to have

  • forklift

Role summary

ABB is seeking a Winding Utility Technician for their 2nd shift production team. This onsite role involves operating winding equipment, ensuring safe setup and operation, and providing cross-functional coverage to maintain production uptime. Responsibilities include managing work cell flow, prioritizing jobs, tracking output, and troubleshooting machine issues. The technician will also perform in-process inspections, address nonconforming material, and drive efficiency improvements through Lean initiatives. A High School Diploma or GED and 1+ year of manufacturing or equivalent military experience are required. Forklift and motor experience are preferred.

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

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Your role and responsibilities


The Winding Utility Technician is responsible for supporting the unit in achieving the set production targets by adhering to the systems and processes. Uses machinery and equipment on the shop floor. Reads and interprets the technical diagrams/instructions for assembly of products/systems/panels.

The work model for the role is: Onsite

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Operate BWS and other winding equipment across multiple positions; ensure proper setup, safe operation, and provide cross-functional coverage to maintain uptime.
  • Balance work cell flow, monitor WIP, prioritize jobs, and track output, downtime, and scrap to meet production goals and maintain continuous operations.
  • Lead/assist with changeovers, verify first-piece quality, troubleshoot common machine issues, and perform basic preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
  • Perform in-process inspections, address nonconforming material, follow safety standards, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive efficiency improvements through Lean initiatives.


Qualifications for the role

  • Education & Experience: High School Diploma or GED required; 1+ year of manufacturing or equivalent military experience (technical coursework may substitute). Forklift and motor experience preferred; must be eligible to work in the U.S.
  • Core Skills & Teamwork: Detail-oriented, dependable, and able to follow written/verbal instructions; willing to cross-train, learn new roles, and support training others in a team environment.
  • Physical Capabilities: Able to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform repetitive motions; lift up to 50 lbs and operate machinery for extended periods while wearing required PPE.
  • Work Environment Readiness: Comfortable working in a manufacturing setting with noise, temperature changes, and moving equipment.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

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