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
