Senior Winder

Integrated Power Services•Spokane Valley, WA

5d•$42 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

At IPS, we're all about exceptional service and exceptional people. We're looking for a passionate In-Shop Technician who loves hands-on work, takes pride in their craft, and wants to have a meaningful impact. As an In-Shop Technician, every day will be different. You'll get to apply your knowledge and skills to solve complex problems and help critical industries keep their equipment running. As a company, we prioritize safety in everything we do and offer opportunities for growth, job longevity, and continuous improvement. If you're looking for a role that values your skills and dedication, IPS is where you’ll thrive. Responsibilities & Expectations: We are looking for a skilled, and very experienced Winder to join our team. As a Senior Winder for IPS, you’d be responsible for rewinding various kinds of basic electromechanical equipment including removing the original winding, inspecting for winding failure damage, recording data from the original winding, making new coils, winding, and performing voltage testing on standard/basic windings. This is a progressive role that will be filled at the level based on the skills and experience of the selected candidate.

Requirements

20+ years of experience in rewinding AC and DC electric motors
Prior practice in winding fields, armatures, and synchronous rotor poles
Ability to perform basic math functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division including understanding fractions
Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple to moderately complex written and verbal instructions
Ability to understand, perform, and retain various job-related training, operational, and safety procedures
Ability to operate and perform VPI
Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, and decision making related to routine duties within set company standards
Ability to operate machinery and hoists
Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time
Ability to lift, push, pull, carry items up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Rewind various kinds of electromechanical equipment
Dismantle and/or strip damaged or unserviceable electromechanical equipment, including media blasting
Inspect various kinds of electromechanical equipment for winding damage and evidence of electrical malfunctions
Document/record all relevant data specific to unit’s electromagnetic characteristics, operating conditions, existing damage, or intended serviceability
Prepare all reusable parts for rewinding and inspect renewed parts for hidden, structural damage or unusual conditions.
Ability to strip stator or apparatus without damage to core or iron
Test rewound electromechanical equipment according to EASA Standards and document test results