Electric Motor Winder

Galco Industrial Electronics•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

State Motor & Control Solutions, started in 1946, specializes in electric motors, motor controls, VFD's, control packages and also provides electrical motor repair. We are looking for a full-time Electric Motor Winder to join our IBEW Local 1 shop. GENERAL SUMMARY: Duties will include data collection and rewinding of AC / DC electric motors, generators, armatures, rotors, transformers, magnet and brake coils and related electrical components. Brazing, soldering, and welding of copper, aluminum, steel, etc. will be required. Employee will be expected to verify applicable rewinds by core loss, hi pot, phase balance, rotational direction, meg-ohm etc. testing. All pre and post testing shall be correctly documented. Will assist other departments with skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by the Supervisor or Manager.

Requirements

Motor Winding: 3 years required
Electric Motor Repair: 3 years required

Responsibilities

Electromechanical Equipment Identification and External Data Collection and Diagnosis.
Responsible for identifying the type of equipment needing repair such as AC Motors, DC Motors, generators, Coils, and other equipment as assigned.
Determine and document correct external data associated with the equipment or winding.
Diagnose and or test existing equipment for malfunctions, failures, or damage if present.
Ability to use diagnostic equipment such as meggar, hi pot, AC or DC test panels or related equipment.
Dismantle, Internal Data Collection.
Ability to disassemble identified equipment.
Correct cut and burn of electrical winding.
Identify and document internal winding data.
Convert internal winding data as applicable per EASA guidelines.
Core Testing and Repair.
Utilizing available core test equipment and programs to determine core viability and proper heat dispersion.
Ability to use proper tools to repair or modify existing core to meet test criteria.
Insulating, Rewinding, and Connecting.
Responsible for correct insulation of core and component parts applicable to the equipment Insulation Classification.
Ability to correctly size and wind coils or wire applicable to insulated equipment.
Responsible for correct wire insertion, wedging, tying of winding or wire.
Utilizing correct connection sequence including equipment necessary for final soldering, brazing or welding of internal coil leads to exterior leads.
Ability to tie and proof end clearance of finished winding.
Testing and Varnish Application.
Responsible for final electrical, mechanical or quality testing of winding, insulation and connections including documentation of all results.
Upon successful post winding test procedure apply the necessary fit, thread and identification coating to allow the correct insulating varnish application.
Dip and bake of winding.
Clean up of coated fits, threads and identification plates of dip and baked winding.
Final testing and documentation, if applicable.