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Winder

Location: Corpus Christi, TX Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Description

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as deemed necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Summary/Objective

Repair and wind various types of electromechanical equipment. Ensure smooth operation of various industrial motors. Review work orders and specifications on simultaneous projects to diagnose and repair various electromechanical equipment. This requires knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, machines, tools including their design, uses repair and maintenance.

Essential Skills & Functions

Read job cards to determine: job status, work authorizations / limitations, estimate, description of problems, and/ or expected serviceabilit

  • Read job cards to determine: job status, work authorizations / limitations, estimate, description of problems, and/ or expected serviceability.
  • Inspect various kinds of electromechanical equipment for damage and evidence of electrical malfunctions.
  • Dismantle and/or strip damaged or unserviceable electromechanical equipment.
  • Prepare all reusable parts for winding and inspect renewed parts for hidden, structural damage or unusual conditions.
  • Rewind various kinds of electromechanical equipment, including but not limited to: single-phase, three-phase, DC fields, armatures, wound rotors and transformers. Observe proper insulating techniques and/or requirements during rewinding.
  • Test condition of windings according to EASA AR100.
  • Complete required paperwork for each job accurately and on a timely basis.
  • Operate specialized repair and testing equipment, including but not limited to: winding machines, test panels, surge testers, core-loss testers, cut-off saws, burnout ovens, grinders, cranes, forklift trucks, braising units, dip tanks, VPI systems, and various handheld power and non-power tools.
  • Observe all safety procedures and use proper protective gear (especially eye and ear protection).
  • Keep work are neat and clean as directed by supervisor.
  • Retest reassembled electromechanical equipment for proper output and operation.
  • Perform other skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by supervisor.

Physical Demands

  • Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and adjust body position to climb, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, kneel, walk, turn, pivot, push, pull, reach overhead and stand for 8 or more hours a day.
  • Must display excellent time management skills, be able to work with little or no supervision and communicate regularly.
  • Ability to work in varying temperatures indoor/outdoor, depending upon season.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to hear well, naturally or corrected.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, typically beginning at 7:00a.m. However, Evenings, Overtime, Saturday and Sunday may be required to meet the business demand.

Work Environment

Working environment may include indoor/outdoor areas/sites and will require constant vigilance and care. Frequency in exposure to dust, protective finishes, mechanical parts, electricity, noise and vibration.

Travel

May be required with the use of a company vehicle.

Requirements, Education and Experience

  • Must show eligibility to work in U.S.A.
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate with customers and staff.
  • Minimum of 5+ years relevant work experience in an industrial setting.
  • Prefer 5+ years relevant winding work experience; Must have a strong understanding of industrial electromechanical motor repair and experience in reading technical manuals and schematics.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Must be able to disassemble, evaluate and industrial motors.
  • Must have basic tools to complete tasks in this trade.