Mod Shop Lead - Portland OR

WEG; Fairview (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Modification Shop Lead to oversee motor modification activities. This role involves driving team performance, managing schedules, and ensuring safety compliance while working with low voltage AC motors. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude and experience with engineering tools, enabling them to produce reports and track activities efficiently. This position offers a collaborative work environment within a leading electric motor manufacturer, providing opportunities for professional development and competitive compensation. If you are passionate about electric motors and team leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Full Benefits Package

Pleasant Work Environment

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in motor modification and team leadership.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Modify electric motors as per customer specifications.
• Mentor team members and facilitate training initiatives.

Skills

Low Voltage AC Motors Knowledge

Proficiency in Engineering Tools

Manual and Power Tools Handling

Safety Procedures Understanding

Modification Procedures Familiarity

Inventory Control System Familiarity

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Industry Certification Knowledge

Mechanical Aptitude

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

WEG Electric Corp. has a great opportunity for a Modification Shop Lead to join our team. This role will be responsible for all motor modification shop activities and personnel. The correct candidate will be able to drive team performance to meet team goals, ensure the shop is properly supplied, ensure all equipment is within calibration requirements, manage team schedules, provide training and guidance to junior technicians, set workload assignments for the team, prioritize work to meet customer demands, and communicate any issues with the department manager.

Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of low voltage AC motors.
• Proficient in using systems and engineering tools that are used for quotations, order entry, and analysis of customer performance data.
• Ability to handle manual and power tools.
• Understand and follow safety procedures.
• Familiar with modification procedures.
• Familiar with the inventory control system.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong knowledge of industry certification requirements.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Modify electric motors as per customer specification.
• Perform investigation of returned motors and prepare written reports on issues.
• Work with visiting engineers and QA personnel to evaluate possible factory issues.
• Be proficient enough with Word and Excel to produce reports and track activities performed in the Mod shop.
• Test motors to ensure operation following modification.
• Work in conjunction with the warehouse manager to ensure proper placement of modified motors in inventory.
• Actively mentor and facilitate professional development among the team members.
• Facilitate training initiatives for the Mod Shop team and other employee teams to promote efficient and collaborative work practices.
• Assist Mod Shop Manager with workforce management (hiring needs, separations, etc.).

Experience:

5-7 years of experience.

WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world, producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings, Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana, and Missouri, with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net.

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation, and a full benefits package. To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position. Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.