Electric Machinery Company, a division of WEG Electric Corp. Minneapolis, Minnesota
Position: Armature Winder 1st Shift
Team:
Winding Primary Objective of Position: An Armature Winder performs the setup, layout, winding, connecting, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical AC or DC rotating equipment.
Major Areas of Accountability: Winds stators and rotors to Engineering specifications according to documented procedures. Performs layout operations from armature winding specifications and engineering instructions. Assembles temperature sensing devices per engineering and process requirements. Measures, orders, configures, and inserts slot insulation. Brazes or solders connections using torches, solder irons, tinning pots, or induction brazing equipment. Insulates connections, lashings studs, and lashing rings according to process requirements. Layout and connect phase groups per Armature Winding process specifications. Layout and connect sample coils, form connections to tooling guides, life, turn, sand, tape, paint, and transport turbo half coils. Layout, install, connect, insulate, and lug main stator leads. Perform in-process electrical test during winding and assist during final inspection of stators or rotors.
Turbo Rotor Winding Operations: Making armature leads, set up and winding of rotor, hanging pressing fixtures and baking rotor, troubleshooting electrical problems, insulating retaining rings, removing and installing retaining rings, assemble and fit permanent blocking and initiating established repair procedures.
Exciter Rotor Winding Operations: Interpreting winding schematics, layout, insulate, wind, connect, band, and troubleshooting electrical problems.
Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, processes, and bills of materials. Works in other areas of the Winding Team skills matrix, may perform duties in the Winding Team skills matrix such as coil taping, coil manufacturing, VPI, and pole winding.
Demonstrates a commitment to Continuous Improvement by identifying opportunities in day-to-day work. Performs to ISO 9001 Quality Standards and abides to OSHA and EPA regulations.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
High School degree (required) with a 1 year of manufacturing experience (preferred). Ability to be certified in overhead crane, Jib crane, and forklift operation. Math skills required to compute cross-sectional areas for wire splices.
Physical Requirements:
Routinely lifts and moves objects up to 20 lbs. Occasionally lifts and moves objects up to 50 lbs. Routinely ascends/descends ladders and stairs. Occasionally works at heights or on platforms. Occasionally positions self in various works spaces, including low, tight, or confined spaces. Routinely remains in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time. Routinely uses repetitive motions including the wrists, hands, or fingers to operate machinery or tools. Routinely moves from one work station to another to accomplish tasks.
Skills Matrix: The Armature Winder position is part of the Winding Team skills Matrix. This position works as a team member utilizing and performing to the Winding Team skills matrix, which outlines the comprehensive skills in the Winding Team.
Salary: 1st Shift salary range $20.00 hourly to $24.00 hourly. Will compensate with experience. Position is full-time. Pay Types:
Job Type: Monday - Friday, 1st shift 7:00am - 3:30pm Full-time (Union) Benefits:
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