Electric Motor Winder

Air Technologies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electric Motor Winder to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of troubleshooting, inspecting, and repairing electric motors, ensuring they operate at peak performance. Your expertise will be crucial in rewinding and reconditioning motors, while also providing preventative maintenance to enhance equipment reliability. With a strong emphasis on safety and quality, this position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency of vital industrial systems. If you're passionate about mechanical systems and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision care coverage

Short-and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellness Discount

401(k) savings plan with employer match

Relocation assistance

PTO

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in field service or commissioning in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of rotating machine systems and electric motors maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Rewind and repair electric motors, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Inspect and diagnose equipment for potential failures and provide maintenance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electric Motor Repair

Precision Measuring Devices

Field Service Experience

Mechanical Equipment Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

JCI Industries is looking for an Electric Motor Winder to join our team in Lee’s Summit, MO!

As an Electric Motor Winder, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, inspecting, repairing, reconditioning, rewinding, and testing electrical equipment. You will disassemble and inspect the motors, rewind AC/DC motors/generators, and then reassemble the motor and AC/DC generators. Do you have knowledge of the maintenance and repair of electric motors? Then read on!

What You’ll Do:

• Rewind medium and low voltage electric motors, stators, and armatures.
• Tear down equipment utilizing manufacturer’s recommendations and industry best practices using necessary tools.
• Inspect equipment and parts for damage, diagnose possible reason(s) for failure.
• Provide information on parts/work required for repair.
• Provide feedback to assist in accurate costing and work scope development for installation work.
• Provide recommendations to improve reliability of equipment.
• Cleaning, staging, and checking of parts for accuracy.
• Assembly utilizing manufacturer’s recommendations and industry best practices using necessary tools in a safe and timely manner.
• Test completed repair as necessary.
• Prepare for shipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment/system/electric control difficulties in the field.
• Provide preventative maintenance as required for equipment type and for extended equipment life.
• Clean/organize shop, as required.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years' experience of field service and/or commissioning experience in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of rotating machine systems, generators, electric motors, or similar mechanical equipment maintenance and repair.
• Must be capable of using and reading precision measuring devices, such as micrometers and calipers.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds frequently.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.
• Must be capable of wearing personal protection equipment, including a respirator.
• Must be capable of working outdoors and possibly in inclement weather.
• Willingness to travel 85% of the time into the field, with the possibility of overtime hours, or weekends and holidays.

Perks of Working with OTC Industrial Technologies:

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision care coverage.
• Short-and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance.
• Wellness Discount.
• Safety shoes & glasses reimbursement stipend.
• 401(k) savings plan with an employer match of 50% on the dollar up to 6%.
• Relocation assistance.

Work-Life Balance

• PTO.
• Tuition assistance.

Who we are:

JCI Industries is the leading regional provider of electrical and mechanical solutions for industrial and municipal water and wastewater markets. With eight sales, pump & motor repair and field service locations, JCI Industries provides pumps, motors, controls, field service and remanufacturing to commercial, industrial and environmental customers throughout the Midwest. JCI is now part of OTC Industrial Technologies, particularly the Pump & Motor Technology group. To learn more about OTC, CLICK HERE.