Electric Motor Winder

Brehob Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Brehob Corporation in Indianapolis is seeking a skilled Motor Winder to join the winding department. You will diagnose, repair, and reassemble AC/DC motors and generators, document data, and perform final tests to ensure performance and reliability.

The role requires familiarity with winding procedures, ability to lift up to 70 pounds, and teamwork or independent work as needed. Join a stable, longtime industry leader in a facility supporting diverse industrial applications.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in electrical/mechanical repair or motor shop experience.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test, and random drug tests.
• Able to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify equipment needing repair (AC/DC motors, generators, armatures, transformers, coils).
• Document external data for equipment or winding.
• Diagnose and test equipment for malfunctions using diagnostic equipment.
• Dismantle equipment and collect internal data.
• Identify and document internal winding data and convert per EASA guidelines.
• Remove old winding from core or bobbin and wind coils or wires.
• Prepare insulation, test results, and coating processes.
• Perform final electrical and mechanical tests and document results.
• Ensure proper setup for insulation and windings.

Skills

Electric motor knowledge

AC/DC theory

Repair experience

Drug test clearance

Team/independent work

High school diploma

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

EASA or military training program

Tools

Megger

Hi-pot tester

AC/DC test panels

Job description

Job Description

Brehob Corporation has been serving the Industrial and Manufacturing market for over 70 years with industry leading products and engineering solutions. Brehob is a leader in products, systems, applications expertise, service and repair. Brehob Corporation is seeking a well-qualified Motor Winder to work in our motor winding department in our Indianapolis Division.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Familiarity with various electric motor & generator connections.
• Knowledge of AC and DC theory and electrical circuits.
• A minimum of 1 to 3 years’ experience in electrical / mechanical repair, motor shop servicing or completion of an accredited EASA or military training program.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team as applicable.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify the type of equipment needing repair such as AC/DC Motors, generators, armatures, transformers, coils, etc.
• Document the external data associated with the equipment or winding.
• Diagnose and/or test the equipment for malfunctions, failures or damage using diagnostic equipment such as megger, hi pot, AC or DC test panels and related equipment.
• Dismantle equipment and collection internal data.
• Identify and document internal winding data.
• Convert internal winding data as applicable per EASA guidelines.
• Remove old winding from core or bobbin.
• Utilize available core test equipment and programs to determine core viability and proper heat dispersion.
• Repair or modify existing core to meet test criteria.
• Complete full or partial core re-stack, if necessary
• Determine correct insulation of core and component parts applicable to the equipment Insulation Classification.
• Correctly size and wind coils or wire applicable to insulated equipmment.
• Perform appropriate wire insertion, wedging and tying of winding or wire.
• Perform connection sequence including equipment necessary for final soldering, brazing or welding of internal coil leads to exterior leads.
• Tie and proof end clearance of finished winding.
• Perform and document final electrical and mechanical test results of the winding, insulation and connections.
• Apply the necessary fit, thread and identification coating to allow the correct insulating varnish application.
• Dip and bake winding, if applicable.
• Clean up coated fits, threads and identification plates of dip & baked winding.
• Perform final testing and documentation, if applicable.
• Requires oral and written skills to effectively communicate with co-workers, shop staff, supervisors and managers.
• Qualified person must have at least basic mechanical skills, preferably industrial. They must be able to pass a preemployment drug screen. He/she must be able to lift, push or pull up to 70 pounds.

Brehob Corporation is a federal government contractor. As such, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

AA/EOE/M/W/VETS/DISABLED

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