Motor Winder- 1st Shift

FLANDERS Inc.; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

FLANDERS Inc. in Evansville, IN, seeks a Winder to rewind and inspect electromechanical equipment, document test results, and prepare parts for service.

You will operate winding machines, ocassionally dismantle damaged units, and perform testing according to industry standards, maintaining safety and quality throughout the process. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and basic mechanical knowledge, with strong attention to detail and safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with basic mechanical knowledge.
• Ability to perform basic math operations and understand fractions.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple to moderately complex instructions.
• Ability to follow training, operational, and safety procedures.
• Ability to exercise initiative and judgment within company standards.

Responsibilities

• Rewind various electromechanical equipment and inspect for winding issues.
• Dismantle and strip damaged equipment and perform media blasting as needed.
• Inspect equipment for winding damage and electrical faults.
• Document data related to unit’s electromagnetic characteristics and operating conditions.
• Prepare reusable parts for rewinding and inspect for hidden damage.
• Wind various kinds of electromechanical equipment.
• Test rewound equipment according to standards and document results.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and timely.
• Operate repair and testing equipment including winding machines and testers.
• Maintain safety procedures and a clean work environment.
• Provide outstanding customer service and professional conduct.

Skills

Basic mechanical knowledge

Mathematical ability

Reading and comprehension

Safety procedures

Initiative and decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Winding machines

Test panels

Surge testers

Hipot

Core-loss testers

Cut-off saws

Burnout ovens

Bake ovens

Grinders

Cranes

Forklift trucks

Pallet trucks

Brazing units

Dip tanks

VPI systems

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Our Evansville Operations team has an opening for a Winder!Our Winder role is a great opportunity for someone to learn and grow with us! The Winder will rewind various kinds of basic electromechanical equipment including removing the original winding, inspecting for winding failure damage, recording data from the original welding, making new coils and performing voltage testing on standard/basic windings.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Rewind various kinds of electromechanical equipment, including but not limited to single-phase stators, three-phase stators, three phase rotors, fields, and coils. Operate proper insulating techniques and/or requirements during rewinding.
• Dismantle and/or strip damaged or unserviceable electromechanical equipment, including media blasting.
• Inspect various kinds of electromechanical equipment for winding damage and evidence of electrical malfunctions.
• Document/record all relevant data specific to unit's electromagnetic characteristics, operating conditions, existing damage, or intended serviceability.
• Prepare all reusable parts for rewinding and inspect renewed parts for hidden, structural damage or unusual conditions.
• Wind various kinds electromechanical equipment.
• Test rewound electromechanical equipment according to EASA Standards and document test results.
• Complete required paperwork for each job accurately and on a timely basis.
• Operate specified repair and testing equipment, including but not limited to winding machines, test panels, surge testers, Hipot, core-loss testers, cut-off saws, burnout ovens, bake ovens, grinders, cranes, forklift trucks, pallet trucks, brazing units, dip tanks, VPI systems, and various hand held power and non-power tools.
• Observe all safety procedures and use proper safety equipment including eye, ear, and hand protection.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and safe work environment at all times.
• Operate and maintain equipment in a safe manner at all times.
• Promote strong company image and maintain positive working relationships at all times including professional behavior with customers (very limited) and co-workers including coordinators (daily basis).
• Provide outstanding customer service at all times.
• Perform work according to established company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent along with basic mechanical knowledge
• Ability to perform basic math functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division including understanding fractions
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple to moderately complex written and verbal instructions
• Ability to understand, perform, and retain various job related training, operational, and safety procedures
• Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, and decision making related to routine duties within set company standards