Motor Rewind/Winder Technician

SunSource•Warren, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Paragon Technologies, a SunSource company, specializes in providing world-class service, repair and re-manufacturing in the areas of electronics, hydraulics, robotics, servos and mechanical components for various industries. This role involves completely winding induction motors and servomotors. The technician will inspect equipment, disassemble components, remove and dispose of old windings, identify and document winding data, repair or modify existing cores, size and wind coils, perform wire insertion, wedging, and tying, and use various tools for disassembly and repair. The position also includes performing electrical and mechanical tests, dipping and baking windings, cleaning, final testing, and documentation. The technician will collaborate with leadership on work priorities, ensure efficient and safe operation of equipment, maintain a clean work area, and participate in training. Other duties may be assigned by leadership.

Requirements

Two years of winding experience required.
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
Position stands 95 to 100% of the workday.
Must be able to use Windows programs such as web browsing and email.

Nice To Haves

Formal training in industrial technology, mechanics or related field in which fluid power is part of the curriculum preferred.
Mechanic experience preferred.
Five years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Completely winds induction motors and servomotors.
Inspects equipment and components by visually observing the unit for physical damage, missing parts, leaks, etc.
Disassembles equipment and components by marking and removing parts of the motor, noting any damage or signs of wear.
Remove and dispose of old winding from core.
Identify and document winding data and convert data as required.
Repair or modify existing core to meet standards.
Correctly size and wind coils.
Perform proper wire insertion, wedging, and tying of winding or wire.
Uses tools, such as torch, grinders, hydraulic and mechanical pullers, to perform disassembly and repair work.
Performs operations such as drilling, tapping, deburring and surface conditioning using manual machinery and tools.
Perform and document final electrical and mechanical test results of the winding, insulation and connections.
Dip and bake winding, sometimes using overhead cranes to dip motors into varnish tank and move into oven.
Clean up fits, threads, and identification plates of varnish.
Perform final testing and documentation.
Meets with leadership to determine daily and weekly work priorities and adjusts work activities accordingly.
Attends to, cleans and observes equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
Ensures all products are completed to production, quality and technical specifications.
Pulls jobs to quote from staging area and obtains approved units from WAPP area and transfers to workstation.
Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
Participates in ongoing training and other company programs to develop leadership and job skills when available.
Performs other duties as directed by leadership.