Modification Technician - Houston TX

WEG Company; Duluth, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. has a great opportunity for a Modification Technician to join our team in Houston, TX. This role provides in-house modifications to electric motors, requires high school/ GED and up to 5 years relevant experience.

The candidate will produce reports, track activities, and work with QA and visiting engineers to address factory issues while maintaining inventory flow and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 0–5 years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of low voltage AC motors.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Modify electric motors per customer specification.
• Produce reports and track activities performed in the Mod shop.
• 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.
• Work in conjunction with the warehouse team to insure proper placement of modified motors in inventory.
• Support the Mod Shop Lead in accomplishing team goals and projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Low voltage AC motors

Manual and power tools

Safety procedures

Modification procedures

Inventory control system

Microsoft Office

Industry certification requirements

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Career Opportunities with WEG - A First Class Company!

Founded in 1961, WEG is recognized as one of the largest electric machine manufacturers in the world. WEG employs over 47,000 people around the globe and offers a diversified and integrated product line, with sales to more than 135 countries worldwide. Our U.S. operations are growing at an impressive rate and we're looking for talented individuals to help us move forward with this aggressive growth plan. WEG offers competitive compensation, challenging and exciting career options, as well as great benefits, including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and disability.

A Note About Applying at WEG

Over the past several years, WEG has grown through the acquisition of several industry-leading companies. While all roles are part of the WEG organization, hiring is currently managed through separate systems aligned to each business.

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WEG Electric Corp. has a great opportunity for a Modification Technician to join our team in Houston TX. This role provides in-house modifications to electric motors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Modify electric motors per customer specification.
• Produce reports and track activities performed in the Mod shop.
• 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.
• Work in conjunction with the warehouse team to insure proper placement of modified motors in inventory.
• Support the Mod Shop Lead in accomplishing team goals and projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Knowledge / training

• Strong knowledge of low voltage AC motors.
• 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.

Experience

• 0 - 5 years of related experience.

About WEG Electric Corp.

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 full benefits package.

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.

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