Position: General Production (Evening/Nights) - Winding
Number of openings: 1
Location: Amherst, NS (onsite)
Employment Type: Fulltime Permanent
Please note: May include overtime based on production needs.
About Cam Tran: For more than 35 years, Cam Tran has been Canada’s largest full-line, Canadian-owned manufacturer of oil-filled distribution transformers. From coast to coast, our products help utilities deliver safe and reliable power to homes, businesses, and industries. As a company, we combine strong values with innovation, investing in our people and our technology so we can continue shaping the future of electrical distribution together.
About the Role: This is more than a production job—it's a chance to be part of something essential. Our General Production Operators work across multiple departments, learning to prep materials, operate machines, and assemble components that build high-quality transformer products. It's hands-on, physical work where no two days feel the same, and you'll see how your part fits into the bigger picture—helping power entire communities.
We are currently seeking a motivated General Production to join our Winding department. In this role, you will use coil-winding machines to wind coils used in distribution transformers. Coils are wound by reviewing wiring diagrams and work orders to select the specified wire type by length and circumference.
We're looking for team players who value safety, consistency, and learning new things. If you're always raising your hand to help or improve something, you'll thrive here.
Responsibilities:
• Select coil-forming device for specified coil and fasten device onto machine mandrel
• Feeds strip through the machine and weld start leads onto the strip. Wind strip to specific turn and weld finish leads
• Feeds wire from reel through tension device, guides, and spreader, bends wire ends to form lead and attaches lead to coil core
• Turns setscrews to adjust tension on wire and sets the counter to zero
• Starts machine and manually feeds wire over coil core to obtain an even and uniform winding and shape of coil
• Observes counter and stops machine at a specified number of turns
• Wraps insulation between layers and around wound coil or inserts, cooling ducts
• Cuts wire to form leads, using wire or bolt cutters
• Pounds coil with hammer or mallet to shape end windings or remove coil from fixtures
• Winds paper around the coil
• Strips insulation from end of lead wires, threads lead wires through insulating sleeves or slide
• Sleeves over leads, and solders lead wires winding
• Stop machines to remove completed coils using hand tools
• Other duties assigned by Value Stream Supervisor
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or assembly role is preferred
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Basic mechanical skills and familiarity with hand tools
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Good communication skills and teamwork capabilities
• Willingness to comply with safety regulations and practices
Qualifications:
• High Attention to Detail - verify accuracy of relevant information located on the sticker on the coil. You need to make sure the dimensions are as exact as possible.
• Evaluating Information to Determine with Standards – Using relevant information and individual judgement to determine pack out of the coil with Masonite to meet the specifications
• Inspecting Equipment or Material: Inspecting equipment and the quality of the coil press
• Manual Dexterity – Paying close attention to when you are inserting a wedge that you are cautious to avoid injury to hands
• High Level of Accuracy - Record bake cycle times and verify the specifications as per the sticker.
• Lifting and Pushing – Coils, metal plates and wedges
Working Conditions:
• Working indoors
• Repetitive tasks
• High pace, pressure to perform to expectations
• Potential overtime hours
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to remain standing in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Capable of lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Able to perform moderate physical activities, including frequent handling and movement of materials, use of hands and arms, and operation and positioning of equipment.
• Frequent pushing and pulling of objects as part of daily tasks.