Transformer Winder Trainee - Dayshift

INTERMOUNTAIN ELECTRONICS INC•Price, UT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Intermountain Electronics (IE) is a leading manufacturer of custom engineered Process, Electrical Control, and Power Distribution turn-key solutions for industries such as Data Center, Industrial, Power/Utility, Oil & Gas, and Mining across North America. Our product range includes large-scale custom Power Distribution, Control, and Process systems, as well as standard electronic/electro-mechanical components. We are seeking a Transformer Winder Trainee for our Dayshift, based at our Price, UT facility, reporting directly to the Transformer Department Supervisor. This role offers a challenging, interesting, and varied workload with endless opportunities, working alongside a team of driven individuals who take pride in building the infrastructure that powers the world.

Requirements

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Two years of directly related experience in the high voltage electrical field OR an Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in electrical engineering or a closely related field, plus six months to one year of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work from winding sheets and process specifications and procedures.
Ability to operate machinery from a standing position.
Experience using an assortment of hand tools, gas torch, and overhead hoists.
Must have passed the Cooper Power System’s brazing test.
Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine reports and correspondence, and understand basic math.
Ability to read and understand wiring schematics and layout diagrams.
Experience with various hand tools, crimpers, wire strippers, and electrical testing equipment.
Self-motivated and capable of working in a team environment with minimal supervision.
Confident with the ability to work closely with employees, peers, and management while keeping production flowing and meeting due dates.
Demonstrated proficiency to achieve high-quality results in transformer assemblies, wiring, and troubleshooting through continual attention to detail and anticipation of potential problems during the early planning and design review stages.
Leadership and communication skills.
Must be able to write NCR's (Non-Conformance Reports) and comply with safety rules.
Must be able to establish productive and effective communication ties and relationships with co-workers, supervisors, customers, and staff.
Ability to analyze and understand transformer plan documents and specifications and successfully resolve practical problems as they occur.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook word processing software, and AutoCAD, Solid Edge design software.
Must have OSHA Forklift Certification or be able to obtain such within 6 months of employment.
Must comply with and follow all IE standards, programs, policies, and procedures as they apply to this position.
Must report any unsafe condition immediately.
Must operate and perform job duties in a safe manner.
Must be able to operate/work safely around machinery/moving equipment.
Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, and Ability to adjust focus.
Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand and walk.
Occasionally required to sit and to stand and work on concrete floor for extended periods of time.
Must be able to work a 40-hour work week and additional time as required.

Responsibilities

Learn the steps and process involved in winding and assembling defect-free transformer cores and coil assemblies.
Perform to the level of and develop the skills of a Transformer Winder over the training period.
Review wiring diagrams and work orders to determine wire type and size, as well as primary and secondary winding specifications.
Select coil-forming devices and fasten them onto the winding machine arbor or spindle.
Turn setscrews to adjust wire tension and set counters for the specified number of turns.
Thread wire ends through tension devices, guides, and spreaders, bending wire ends to form leads and attaching them to the coil core.
Start the machine and manually feed wire over the coil core or spreader for even winding and coil shape.
Observe the counter and stop the machine at the specified number of coils.
Wrap paper and insulation between layers and around the wound coil, or insert plastic blocks between turns to form cooling ducts.
Wind coils according to engineer diagrams and drawings using a coil-winding machine and hand tools.
Cut wire to form leads using wire or bolt cutters.
Pound coils with a hammer or mallet to shape end windings or remove coils from fixtures.
Inspect coils during the winding process to ensure no defects and verify conformance with winding specifications.
Ensure quality standards are met and sign off on project QA forms.
Move winding cores to staging areas when complete.
Disassemble old transformers or damaged coils and make repairs.
Read and interpret winding specification documents to determine required characteristics for specific coils.
Determine coil number, quantity, and revision, and record coil numbers on the coil and labor recording paperwork.
Determine and install appropriate mandrel devices on the machine.
Adjust mandrels and plates as required by window size specifications.
Load conductor and insulating paper to de-reeling mechanisms on the machine.
Measure materials, make machine adjustments for material accommodation, and verify proper alignment.
Verify proper secondary coil.
Make machine adjustments (flattener, traverse, and material tensions) to achieve desired finished coil dimensions.
Operate hoist equipment.
Wind and insulate coils per winding instructions.
Wind coil sections per specified number of turns.
Determine adhesive locations per reference specifications and apply liquid adhesive with a hand applicator.
Insert cooling ducts, special insulation, and component parts at specified locations.
Braze or bend taps and leads into coils at specified locations.
Position and insulate leads per winding sheet and diagram(s).
Splice material per specifications as required.
Remove coils from mandrel devices by hand or hoist them to a pallet.
Dip/VPI and bake transformer coils.
Operate coil winding machines.
Use overhead cranes, forklifts, and hoists for transformer assembly and moving materials/projects.
Operate grinders, cutting torches, drills, and miscellaneous hand tools.
Properly care for and maintain tools in good operating condition.
Ensure tools and equipment are properly stored at the end of each shift.
Maintain a clean and organized transformer winding area.
Use tools, PPE, and equipment in a safe manner.
Maintain regular and consistent job attendance and punctuality.
Follow and comply with IE Core Values and Cardinal Safety rules.
Follow and comply with the IE safety program.
Maintain a safe and clean work area at all times.

Benefits

Competitive salary
PTO (Paid Time Off)
Paid Holidays (10)
Medical and Dental Plans
Teladoc 24/7/365 Access to U.S. Board Certified doctors
Employee Assistance Program
Company Paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Vision, Life, STD & LTD Insurance
401K- Company match up to 6% of base salary.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with available company match up to $2000 based on family size.
Paid Parental Leave