Electric Motor Winder Lead

Ohio Transmission Corporation; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) match

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

OTC Industrial Technologies in Spartanburg, SC, seeks a Motor Winder Lead to guide the winding team, apply technical expertise, and ensure repairs meet safety, quality, and performance standards.

You will lead daily windings work, mentor the crew in AC/DC winding and repair, and oversee testing and documentation to maintain high quality and throughput.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or related certification preferred.
• Five+ years of motor-winding experience, including AC and DC motors; medium-voltage experience strongly preferred.
• Previous lead, training, or mentoring experience in a motor repair or industrial service environment preferred.
• Advanced understanding of electrical principles, motor components, winding configurations, and insulation systems.
• Ability to read winding data sheets, work orders, technical drawings, and customer specifications.
• Experience operating winding machines, bake ovens, VPI systems, and related shop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of motor winders, adjusting priorities to meet production schedules and customer commitments.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance, training, and mentorship to team members on AC and DC motor winding and repair processes.
• Monitor workflow, workmanship, and productivity while communicating staffing, material, quality, or scheduling concerns to management.
• Review work orders and winding data to confirm repair requirements and procedures.
• Manufacture, form, and shape coils using winding techniques, tools, and specifications.
• Perform and oversee electrical testing, including surge and resistance testing, to verify winding integrity and performance.

Skills

Motor winding expertise

Leadership

Technical training

AC/DC motor knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or related certification preferred

Tools

Winding equipment

VPI systems

Bake ovens

Measurement tools (micrometers, calipers)

Job description

About this role

At OTC Industrial Technologies, being a Motor Winder Lead means more than repairing motors-it's about applying your technical expertise, guiding the work of the winding team, and ensuring every repair meets our standards for safety, quality, and performance. If you take pride in precision craftsmanship, developing others, and keeping work moving efficiently, we want you on our team.

Competitive Pay: This position offers an hourly wage ranging from $40/hr. to $50/hr., depending on experience and qualifications. With a sign-on bonus of $5,000.00.

What You'll Do

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of motor winders, adjusting priorities to meet production schedules and customer commitments.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance, training, and mentorship to team members on AC and DC motor winding and repair processes.
• Monitor workflow, workmanship, and productivity while promptly communicating staffing, material, quality, or scheduling concerns to management.
• Review work orders, winding data, specifications, and technical drawings to confirm repair requirements and proper procedures.
• Cut out, clean, and evaluate stators and armatures from failed AC and DC motors, including medium-voltage equipment.
• Remove, label, and document coils, leads, insulation materials, and winding data to support accurate rebuilds.
• Inspect core laminations and document visual, electrical, and mechanical findings to help determine repair scope.
• Manufacture, form, and shape coils using the appropriate winding techniques, tools, materials, and specifications.
• Measure, cut, and install slot paper, phase insulation, coils, and related materials in accordance with winding data sheets and quality standards.
• Tie, lace, connect, trim, solder, and insulate coil ends and leads using industry-standard practices.
• Perform and oversee electrical testing, including surge and resistance testing, to verify winding integrity and performance.
• Troubleshoot complex winding, insulation, connection, and testing issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Prepare motors for varnish processes and operate bake ovens in accordance with established operating and safety procedures.
• Set up and execute Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI) cycles, including vacuum and pressure stages.
• Review and maintain accurate documentation of winding data, testing results, VPI cycles, inspections, and quality checks.
• Perform and support mechanical assembly activities, including the installation of bearings, end bells, and related motor components.
• Monitor winding materials and supplies and communicate inventory or purchasing needs to management.
• Ensure tools, equipment, and work areas are properly maintained and used safely.
• Promote a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment that complies with company policies and procedures.
• Assist management with employee training, performance feedback, process improvements, and adherence to established shop standards.

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training, electrical coursework, or related certification preferred.
• Five or more years of motor-winding experience, including experience with AC and DC motors; medium-voltage experience strongly preferred.
• Previous lead, training, or mentoring experience in a motor repair or industrial service environment preferred.
• Advanced understanding of electrical principles, motor components, winding configurations, and insulation systems.
• Demonstrated ability to complete and troubleshoot complex motor-winding repairs independently.
• Ability to read and interpret winding data sheets, work orders, technical drawings, and customer specifications.
• Advanced experience with coil manufacturing, installation, insulation, connection, and varnish processes.
• Proficiency in electrical testing methods, including surge and resistance testing, and the ability to interpret test results.
• Experience operating winding machines, bake ovens, VPI systems, and related shop equipment.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments, including micrometers and calipers.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, coordinate multiple assignments, and maintain production and quality expectations.
• Strong attention to detail with a demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently bend, reach, kneel, and handle motor components.
• Ability to safely operate tools, machinery, and material-handling equipment required for the position.
• Ability to work in an industrial environment with exposure to heat, noise, dust, and varnish fumes while wearing required personal protective equipment.

Why Join OTC Industrial Technologies?

• Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision care coverage, short-and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance. We also offer a wellness discount and a stipend for safety shoes & glasses.
• Financial Security: We provide a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match of 50% on the dollar up to 6%, robust referral bonuses, and relocation assistance.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy paid time off (PTO) and tuition assistance to support your career growth and personal life.
• Career Growth Opportunities: At OTC Industrial Technologies, we believe in investing in our employees' development. We offer various training programs and career advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

Learn more about OTC here: About Us | OTC Industrial Technologies