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We are currently seeking a Winder for the Pasco, Washington site. The role of the Winder is to rewind various types of electro-mechanical equipment. This position reports into the Operations Manager.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Inspect various kinds of electro-mechanical equipment for damage and evidence of electrical malfunctions
• Test condition of windings according to EASA standards
• Illustrate and/or document all relevant data specific to unit’s electro-magnetic characteristics, operating conditions, existing damage, or intended serviceability
• Dismantle and/or strip damaged or unserviceable electro-mechanical equipment
• Prepare all reusable parts for rewinding and inspect renewed parts for hidden, structural damage, or unusual conditions
• Rewind various kinds of electro-mechanical equipment, including, but not limited to: single-phase, three-phase, DC fields, armatures, wound rotors, and synchronous fields
• Observe proper insulating techniques and/or requirements during rewinding
• Test rewound electro-mechanical equipment according to EASA standards and document test results
• 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, bake ovens, grinders, cranes, forklift trucks, brazing units, dip tanks, VPI systems, and various hand-held power and non-power tools
• Observe all safety procedures and use proper protective equipment
• Maintain clean and neat work area 
• Complete required paperwork for each job accurately and on a timely basis
• Assist other winders or shop personnel in skilled or non-skilled duties
• Perform other skilled and/or non-skilled duties as directed

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• 2 years of electric rewind experience required; 5 preferred
• Understand, perform, and retain various skill-related training and operational and safety procedures
• Work well independently and with others in a team effort
• Able and willing to work weekends and/or overtime as neede