Motor Winder/Electric Motor Repair Technician

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an experienced Motor Winder to rewind, repair, test, and service AC and DC motors and related equipment. You will disassemble motors, remove and wind windings, install coils, and verify operation with diagnostic tools.

Ideal candidates will read winding diagrams and nameplates, work with hand and power tools, and lift heavy components safely while maintaining safety and quality standards on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Previous experience winding and repairing electric motors required.
• Knowledge of single-phase and three-phase motors.
• Ability to read winding diagrams and motor nameplates.
• Basic understanding of electrical theory and motor operation.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift and move heavy motor components safely.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Experience with industrial motors, pumps, or generators is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and inspect electric motors and generators.
• Remove old windings and prepare stators and rotors for rewinding.
• Wind and install coils according to manufacturer specifications.
• Connect, insulate, and secure motor windings.
• Perform soldering, brazing, and lead connections as required.
• Install insulation, wedges, sleeving, and other winding materials.
• Reassemble motors and perform electrical and mechanical testing.
• Use test equipment such as megohmmeters, multimeters, surge testers, and resistance meters.
• Diagnose motor failures and determine necessary repairs.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Follow electrical safety procedures and company quality standards.

Skills

Motor winding

Electrical theory

Mechanical aptitude

Hand & power tools

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Read diagrams & nameplates

Tools

Megohmmeters

Multimeters

Surge testers

Resistance meters

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and dependable Motor Winder to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for rewinding, repairing, testing, and servicing AC and DC electric motors and related electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and inspect electric motors and generators.
• Remove old windings and prepare stators and rotors for rewinding.
• Wind and install coils according to manufacturer specifications.
• Connect, insulate, and secure motor windings.
• Perform soldering, brazing, and lead connections as required.
• Install insulation, wedges, sleeving, and other winding materials.
• Reassemble motors and perform electrical and mechanical testing.
• Use test equipment such as megohmmeters, multimeters, surge testers, and resistance meters.
• Diagnose motor failures and determine necessary repairs.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Follow electrical safety procedures and company quality standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience winding and repairing electric motors required.
• Knowledge of single-phase and three-phase motors.
• Ability to read winding diagrams and motor nameplates.
• Basic understanding of electrical theory and motor operation.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift and move heavy motor components safely.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Experience with industrial motors, pumps, or generators is a plus.