VPI Operator - 2nd Shift

WEG Electric Corp•Minneapolis, MN

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Electric Machinery Company LLC., a division of WEG Electric Minneapolis, MN Position: VPI Operator Team: Winding Primary Objective of Position: The VPI operator is responsible for the overall operation of the Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI) process as it relates to the manufacturing of Electric Machinery products. The VPI Operator position is part of the Winding Team skills Matrix. This position works as a team member utilizing and performing to the Winding Team skills matrix, which outlines the comprehensive skills in the Winding Team.

Requirements

High School degree (preferred) with one year of manufacturing experience (preferred).
Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, process and bill of materials.
Ability to use a variety of measuring tools.

Responsibilities

Operate VPI equipment per operating instructions in order to impregnate required electrical components, i.e., half coils, shunt coils, wound stators, wound exciter rotors and wound exciter stators.
Operate mill, shear, band saw, drill press and other machining equipment in order to manufacture slot wedges, filler and other glastic parts.
Responsible for the start up and shut down of multiple ovens for pre and post heat operation.
Mix and regulate resin level.
Assure VPI operation conforms to current procedure.
Install bolts and release agent as required prior to impregnation as well as removing bolts and excess resin after impregnation.
Assist Quality Team with wet tests.
Interpret and use routings, shop standards, process specifications, and work instructions.
Performs routine preventative maintenance.
May assist in other areas of the Winding Team skills matrix on occasion.
Lift and move materials using forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane or jib crane.
Demonstrates a commitment to Continuous Improvement by identifying opportunities in day-to-day work.
Performs to ISO 9001 Quality Standards and abides to OSHA and EPA regulations.
Other duties as assigned.