Transformer Winder

Horner Industrial Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Benefits package

Competitive wages

Job summary

Horner Industrial Services, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an experienced Transformer Winder to perform rewinding and testing of dry type and water-cooled transformers, with emphasis on safety and quality.

You will document data, diagnose faults, dismantle equipment, and assist in winding assembly, insulation and final testing, contributing to repair projects within ISO 9001 guidelines. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 1–3 years' experience in electrical/mechanical repair or related training (EASA or military).
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Requires diagnostic troubleshooting, disassembly, measurement and testing at a skilled trades level.
• Good oral and written communication with coworkers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Document external data for equipment or winding.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions using diagnostic equipment.
• Dismantle equipment and collect internal data.
• Identify and document internal winding data.
• Convert winding data per applicable guidelines.
• Remove old winding from core or bobbin.
• Use core test equipment to determine viability and heat dispersion.
• Repair or modify core to meet test criteria.
• Complete full or partial core re-stack if needed.
• Determine insulation requirements for components.
• Size and wind coils or wire for insulation.
• Perform wiring, wedging, and tying of windings.
• Manage final soldering, brazing, or welding of coil leads.
• Tie and verify end clearance of finished winding.
• Document final test results of winding, insulation, and connections.
• Apply proper insulation varnish and coating.
• Dip and bake winding if applicable.
• Clean up surfaces after coating.
• Conduct final testing and documentation.
• Support company goals and objectives.

Skills

Electrical repair

Mechanical repair

Troubleshooting

Data collection

Measurement

Safety procedures

Oral & written communication

ISO 9001 knowledge

Basic math

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

TRANSFORMER WINDER

Horner Industrial Services, Inc. is seeking experienced Transformer Winders for our Transformer Repair Division located in Indianapolis, IN. The primary duties include but are not limited to; the safe data collection and rewinding of various sizes and designs of dry type and water-cooled industrial transformers, and related electrical components. Brazing, soldering, and welding of copper, aluminum, steel, etc. Verification of applicable rewinds by core loss, TTR, rotational direction, meg-ohm, and similar testing. Documentation of pre & post testing data.

Responsibilities of this role include:

• Document the external data associated with the equipment or winding.
• Diagnose and/or assess the equipment for malfunctions, failures or damage using diagnostic equipment such as megger, test panels and related equipment.
• Dismantle equipment and collection internal data.
• Identify and document internal winding data.
• Convert internal winding data as applicable per EASA guidelines.
• Remove old winding from core or bobbin.
• Utilize available core test equipment and programs to determine core viability and proper heat dispersion.
• Repair or modify existing core to meet test criteria.
• Complete full or partial core re-stack, if necessary
• Determine correct insulation of core and component parts applicable to the equipment Insulation Classification.
• Correctly size and wind coils or wire applicable to insulated equipment.
• Perform appropriate wire insertion, wedging and tying of winding or wire.
• Perform connection sequence including equipment necessary for final soldering, brazing, or welding of internal coil leads to exterior leads.
• Tie and proof end clearance of finished winding.
• Perform and document final electrical and mechanical test results of the winding, insulation, and connections.
• Apply the necessary fit, thread, and identification coating to allow the correct insulating varnish application.
• Dip and bake winding, if applicable.
• Clean up coated fits, threads, and identification plates of dip & baked winding.
• Perform final testing and documentation, if applicable.
• All other duties as assigned to support Company goals and objectives.

Skills and experience desired:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• A minimum of 1 to 3 years' experience in electrical / mechanical repair, motor shop servicing or completion of an accredited EASA or military training program.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team as applicable.
• Requires diagnostic troubleshooting, disassembly, measurement, data collection, failure analysis, repair, re-assembly, testing and safety abilities at a skilled tradesman level.
• Requires oral and written skills to effectively communicate with co-workers, shop staff, supervisors, and managers.

• Organization skills
• Troubleshooting and corrective action skills

• Mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge and understanding of ISO 9001 procedures.
• Basic math
• Percentages
• Decimals
• Conversion formulas
• Must be able to perform essential function of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Horner offers a competitive wages, benefits package, and 401(k) Plan.

Horner Industrial Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.