Winder I

Velocity Flex of Houston, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Velocity Flex of Houston, LLC is seeking a 2nd shift Inserter/Coil Winder to produce windings for electric motors. Primary duties include inserting insulation and copper coils into motor stators, forming end turns, and assembling jumpers and connections according to specifications.

The role requires 2–6 years of motor winding experience, use of soldering and crimping equipment, and a basic understanding of electrical instruments.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years' experience with motor winding.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing environment.
• Basic knowledge of electrical instruments or devices in the operation of electrical motors, generators, power transmission or automatic equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Winding of electric motors through inserting copper wire coils and connecting the jumpers/lead cables.
• Inspect to assure compliance with Quality Control criteria, and perform associated tasks, forming coils as needed.
• Maintain work area and related tools clean and organized daily basis (5S).
• Able to perform 3-4 different tasks within the winding department.
• Cross train in other Dept. Motor Plant.

Skills

Motor winding

Industrial manufacturing

Electrical measurement

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Soldering

Crimping tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Summary: 2nd shift

Winding of electric motors through inserting copper wire coils and connecting the jumpers/lead cables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Intermediate interpretation of motor specifications. (BOM and Winding Instruction Sheet)
• Inserter: Intermediate inserting insulation and insulated copper wire coils into motor stator cores, according to specifications. Pre-form coil end turns with Rubber Mallet/forming peddles trim phase Separators
• Connector: Intermediate level pre-Form end turns connect jumpers/ lead cable (Solder, Hydraulic or Air Crimper)
• Hand lace winding end turn
• Inspect to assure compliance with Quality Control criteria, and perform associated tasks, forming coils as needed
• Provide help when needed in other manufacturing areas and cross train in other positions within the Coil
• Maintain work area and related tools clean and organized daily basis (5S)
• Able to perform 3-4 different tasks within the winding department
• Weekly productivity 70%-85%+
• Able to cross train in other Dept. Motor Plant
• Tools/Equip: Workbench, coil holder, crane, wire cutters, lacing needle, lead-splice crimpers, tape measure, stator lifting device, hammer (mallet), forming paddles, pliers, scissors, hoist, work bench roller, Gloves, winding spatulas, coil protection sheets (Cardboard and magnetic sheets), Lower top stick tooling (made polish Metal) Hooks to hold coils inside the s-core, torch to solder connections, ruler, tape measure Forming end turn gage, Flow Test Meter
• Education: High school diploma

Education:

High school diploma

Experience:

• 2 - 6 years' experience with motor winding
• Experience in industrial manufacturing environment
• Basic knowledge of electrical instruments or devices in the operation of electrical motors, generators, power transmission or automatic equipment preferred.

Mechanical ability:

Good hand and finger coordination. Ability to study, analyze, and interpret specification work sheets (BOM and drawings) with trainer.

Work Environment:

Temperature controlled Coil Shop.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing 8-10hrs per day 5-6 days per week, lift, pull, push, grasp, repetitive motions, hammering end turn coils with Hammer (mallet), Use of Hand /Fingers to lace coils end, Use of thumb, index and middle finger to guide wires inside the slot every coil, Grinder to polish metal and Forming tooling as needed.