Electric Motor Winder (First Class)

Electric Motor & Contracting Co., Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Career growth

Training opportunities

Job summary

Electric Motor & Contracting Co., Inc. in Virginia is hiring an Electric Motor Winder to rewind 3-phase form coils and random wound stators, and to rewind DC armatures and fields. The role requires knowledge of electrical test equipment and routine electrical tests, with a hands-on approach and a commitment to safety.

The successful candidate will provide own basic hand tools, maintain strong communication, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must provide own basic hand tools (testing equipment provided by the company).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Physically able to safely operate equipment, lift up to 50 pounds, and stand/kneel for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Rewind 3-phase form coil and random wound stators.
• Rewind DC armatures and fields.
• Familiar with electrical test equipment and tests (surge, hi-pot, resistance, megger).
• Adhere to safety protocols; overtime and weekend work may be required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Megohmmeter

Multimeter

Surge tester

Job description

Job Description

Electric Motor & Contracting Company, Inc., founded in 1960, is one of the largest independently owned repair facilities for electrical rotating machinery, pumps, and switchgear in the United States. We are conveniently located in Hampton Roads, Virginia just miles from Virginia Beach and Norfolk.

Our company prides itself on:

• Maintaining a clean, state of the art facility
• Providing quality service to our customers
• Employing and retaining great people
• Our shop is AIR CONDITIONED!!!

We are currently seeking an Electric Motor Winder.

Job Description:

• Knowledge of rewinding 3 phase form coil and random wound stators
• Knowledge of rewinding DC armatures and fields
• Familiarity with electrical test equipment (i.e. surge tester, low resistance bridge, multimeter, megohmeter, ampmeter, voltmeter)
• Familiarity with electrical tests (i.e. surge test, hi-pot test, checking polarity and resistance on windings, taking megger readings).

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must provide own basic hand tools (testing equipment is provided by the company).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be physically able to safely operate equipment, able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and capable of standing/stooping/kneeling for long periods of time.

• We are a service industry on call to our customers 24/7/265. To meet our customers’ needs, employees must be able to work overtime as needed, including extending hours outside of the assigned shift. This also includes weekends/holidays.

NOTE: All positions require drug and background screening.

Why Join Electric Motor & Contracting Co., Inc.?

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• A supportive and safety-conscious work environment.
• Career growth opportunities within the company.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development.

Company Description

EMC's greatest asset is our skilled people. These employees are skilled in rebuilding and re-manufacturing rotating electrical & mechanical equipment. We have approximately 275 full time employees on the payroll, their areas of expertise are: motor winders, motor mechanics, machinists, engineers (electrical and mechanical), quality assurance technicians, switchgear technicians, field service technicians (switchgear, vibration analysis, infrared scanning, laser alignment, troubleshooting and repair of marine and industrial systems), administrative, sales and management personnel.