Pole Winder

Electric Machinery Company LLC.

Minneapolis (MN)

On-site

USD 27,552 - 33,062

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K with Match

Quarterly Bonus Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company provided tools

Secure onsite parking

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Minneapolis is seeking a full-time Pole Winder for the Winding Team. Responsibilities include setting up winding machines, performing various wind jobs, and maintaining quality standards. The position requires manufacturing experience and the ability to read specifications. Benefits include medical insurance from day one, a 401K plan with matching, and a tuition reimbursement program. The salary ranges from $20 to $24 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

Must have at least 1 year of manufacturing experience.
Ability to read winding specifications is essential.
Certification in crane and forklift operation preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate various winding machines.
Perform layer, random, and step windings.
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Standards.
Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Operation of overhead crane

Reading prints and specifications

Education

High School degree

Tools

Various winding machinery

TIG welder

Automatic bonding machine

Blanking presses

Job description

Electric Machinery Company, a division of WEG Electric Corp.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Position: Pole Winder - 1st Shift

Team: Winding

Primary Objective of Position

A Pole Winder will set up, mount and insulate various wind jobs.

Major Areas of Accountability

Set up winding machine, mount conductor on dereeler, clamp, cut, fit and apply insulation as necessary.
Wind jobs such as one piece rotors and all sizes of field coils on fixtures or on poles up to the capacity of the winding machines.
Record weights on field poles.
Read prints & winding specifications.
Do layer, random and step windings, assemble fabricated and wound coils onto poles applying resin when required.
Apply epoxy to winding layers.
Set up and operate various blanking presses for field straps such as trimming, notching, piercing vent holes, mashing and coining corners and straightening.
Set up and operate automatic bonding machine to fuse flat copper sections into assembled coil and coil connectors, including pole cross oversee, set up to include adjusting various settings for individual copper.
Operate portable TIG welder to make minor repairs and coil leads when required.
Paint poles per process specs when required.
Set and operate ovens per specifications.
Works in other areas of the Winding Team skills matrix, may perform duties in the Winding Team skills matrix such as coil taping, coil manufacturing, VPI, and armature winding.
Demonstrates a commitment to Continuous Improvement by identifying opportunities in day to day work.
Performs to ISO 9001 Quality Standards and abides to OSHA and EPA regulations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

High School degree (preferred) with a 1 year of manufacturing experience (preferred).
Ability to be certified in overhead crane, Jib crane and forklift operation.
Must be able to read prints and winding specifications.

Physical Requirements

Routinely lifts and moves objects up to 20 lbs.
Occasionally lifts and moves objects up to 50 lbs.
Routinely ascends/descends ladders and stairs.
Occasionally works at heights or on platforms.
Occasionally positions self in various works spaces, including low, tight or confined spaces.
Routinely remains in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
Routinely uses repetitive motions including the wrists, hands or fingers to operate machinery or tools.
Routinely moves from one work station to another to accomplish tasks.

Skills Matrix

The Pole Winder position is part of the Winding Team skills Matrix. This position works as a team member utilizing and performing to the Winding Team skills matrix, which outlines the comprehensive skills in the Winding Team.

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