Small Motor Winding - VPI Technician

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

OVERVIEW: Ideal

Electric is seeking a skilled Small Motor Winding / VPI Technician to join our expanding manufacturing team in Mansfield. This hands-on role involves stripping, rewinding, insulating, and performing Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI) on AC and DC motor components, ensuring they meet the high-quality standards for which Ideal Electric is known.

IDEAL ELECTRIC CONFORMANCE STATEMENT

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Represent the company with respect by conducting business in a professional and ethical manner


• Interact professionally and respectfully with customers, suppliers, and other employees


• Complete assigned work in compliance with policies and procedures, and within deadlines, with or without direct supervision; when required, record and maintain accurate records pertaining to work performed


• Apply job knowledge and safety and quality training in all aspects of work


• Closely adhere to safety and security standards and procedures


• Work effectively as a team contributor and, work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations


• Provide world-class customer service and customer-facing skills


• \"This position requires access to, or development of, technology or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a \"U.S. Person\" as defined by the ITAR (22 C.F.R. § 120.62) or be able to obtain the appropriate U.S. government authorization (export license) to access such technology or technical data. U.S. Person status is required for this position.\"

\"U.S. Person definition: A U.S. Person includes a citizen of the United States, a permanent resident alien (Green Card holder), a refugee, or a person granted asylum\"

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Wind coils for small exciters in accordance with engineering specifications


• Set up and operate coil winding equipment and tooling


• Prepare and wind exciter components following instructions, drawings, and technical 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, deviations, or equipment issues

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in AC/DC electric motor winding or a related industrial electrical repair field.


• Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, winding data sheets, and blueprints.


• Experience operating VPI systems is highly preferred.


• Strong mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity for handling small components.


• Familiarity with EASA (Electrical Apparatus Service Association) standards is a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND WORK HOURS

• Daily minimum of 8 hours. Weekly 40 hour minimum.


• Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays, and nights


• Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, and work in a manufacturing shop environment.


• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• is regularly required to talk, hear, read, and write/type

• is frequently required to stand, sit, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch


• is occasionally required to sit, climb, and/or balance


• must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unrestricted


• must be able to exhibit specific vision abilities required by this job which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

** ADDITIONAL JOB-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Occasional travel may be necessary in this position. In such cases, the employee may be required to:

• obtain and maintain a valid passport and US-issued driver's license


• maintain a driving record that is acceptable for coverage under the company's insurance plan

DISCLOSURES

Ideal Electric is 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. Ideal Electric is a drug-free workplace. This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities required for the position. Management reserves the right to assign, reassign, or change duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice.