Transformer Coil Winder

Innomotics•Kansas City, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides support to the Innomotics Kansas City Facility. Must become a member of the local collective bargaining unit upon hire. Wind, insulate, connect power transformers and other electrical apparatus where procedures are generally not established, where manufacturing information and specifications may not be available and where planning and diagnosing is required for repair.

Requirements

2+ years of experience working in related field
Completion of a High School Diploma
Advanced electrical aptitude and working knowledge of tools
Stacking core steel and cutting
Minimum 2 years of experience in transformer repair, motor winding, or related electrical apparatus work
Experience with manual winding and/or computer-controlled (CNC) winding equipment
Strong mechanical aptitude and electrical troubleshooting ability
Ability to read electrical diagrams and technical drawings
Ability to reverse engineer winding and insulation configurations from existing equipment
Ability to safely work with heavy components using cranes and lifting equipment
Ability to use electrical test instruments and shop tools

Nice To Haves

Experience with transformer winding methods such as: Mushroom wound coils (disc winding used in power transformers), Helical winding commonly used for low-voltage high-current windings, Layer winding used for smaller distribution transformer coils, Disc winding including interleaved disc arrangements for high-voltage windings, Continuous winding and crossover techniques, Lead routing, tap leads, and insulation barriers between discs and layers
Experience with both manual winding techniques and CNC-controlled winding equipment is preferred.
Experience in transformer winding and rebuild work
Experience working in an industrial electrical repair facility
Familiarity with insulation systems used in power transformers
Experience interpreting one-line diagrams and winding data
Understanding of electrical hazards and safe work practices

Responsibilities

Wind and assemble transformer coils including low-voltage and high-voltage windings
Perform manual coil winding as well as operate computer-controlled winding machines (CNC coil winders)
Rebuild transformer windings using copper conductors, insulation materials, and structural supports
Install insulation systems including pressboard, wedges, barriers, tapes, and spacers
Diagnose winding failures and determine appropriate repair methods
Reverse engineer winding configurations and insulation systems from existing transformers when documentation is unavailable
Assemble transformer components including cores, clamping systems, leads, and insulation structures
Assist with transformer and motor assembly and disassembly work on the shop floor
Support general electrical apparatus repair activities as workload requires
Cut, form, and install insulation materials to required tolerances
Use shop machinery such as shears, band saws, drill presses, and presses for fabrication work
Assist with electrical testing including: insulation resistance testing, contact resistance testing, voltage verification, basic electrical troubleshooting
Set up and operate electrical test equipment as directed
Safely operate overhead cranes and material handling equipment to move heavy components
Maintain proper documentation of work performed and materials used
Follow established safety procedures for electrical and mechanical work
Maintain a clean and organized work area