Precision Small Motor Winding & VPI Specialist

IDEAL ELECTRIC COMPANY; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideal Electric is seeking a skilled Small Motor Winding / VPI Technician to join our Mansfield, OH manufacturing team. You will wind coils for small exciters, set up winding equipment, and perform VPI on stators and rotors to meet quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of AC/DC motor winding experience, can read schematics and blueprints, and is comfortable working in a hands-on, safety-focused environment with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–5 years in AC/DC motor winding or related electrical repair.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, winding data sheets, and blueprints.
• Experience operating VPI systems is highly preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity for small components.
• Familiarity with EASA standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Wind coils for small exciters according to engineering specs.
• Set up and operate coil winding equipment and tooling.
• Prepare and wind exciter components following instructions, drawings, and data.
• Prepare coils for processing, including insulating, taping, and securing materials.
• Prepare stators for Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI) operations.
• Maintain resin integrity and monitor material condition per process requirements.
• Load and assist in operating the VPI tank to impregnate stators and rotors.
• Inspect finished exciters for quality, accuracy, and workmanship.
• Read and follow blueprints, work instructions, and production orders.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Document production activity and report defects or equipment issues.

Skills

AC/DC motor winding

VPI systems

Electrical schematics

Blueprints

Mechanical aptitude

EASA standards

Education

High school diploma

Tools

VPI equipment

Job description

Ideal Electric is seeking a skilled Small Motor Winding / VPI Technician to join our Mansfield, OH manufacturing team. You will wind coils for small exciters, set up winding equipment, and perform VPI on stators and rotors to meet quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of AC/DC motor winding experience, can read schematics and blueprints, and is comfortable working in a hands-on, safety-focused environment with occasional overtime.