What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electric Motor Winder - Kalamazoo position at HECO?
Who We Are
Founded in 1959, HECO is a family-owned business dedicated to maximizing the reliability of rotating equipment. Through a combination of repair, product sales, field service, predictive maintenance, and equipment management services, we help our customers:
Our clients include companies in power generation, steel and metals, coal and shale, chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, pulp and paper, water and wastewater, aggregates and cement, OEMs, and general manufacturing.
Skills
At HECO, you'll work alongside industry experts, grow your skills, and be part of a winning team guided by our core values:
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Electric Motor Winder to join our team in Lexington, Kentucky. This role involves the disassembly, rewinding, reassembly, and testing of various electric motor components with precision and attention to detail.
Responsibilities And Expectations
HECO is committed to offering equitable and competitive compensation. Starting pay may vary based on relevant experience, education, and qualifications.
Founded in 1959, HECO is a family-owned business dedicated to maximizing the reliability of rotating equipment. Through a combination of repair, product sales, field service, predictive maintenance, and equipment management services, we help our customers:
- See what's going on
- Get rid of the issue
- Prevent the issue from happening again
Our clients include companies in power generation, steel and metals, coal and shale, chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, pulp and paper, water and wastewater, aggregates and cement, OEMs, and general manufacturing.
Skills
At HECO, you'll work alongside industry experts, grow your skills, and be part of a winning team guided by our core values:
- Dedicated to the Right Way
- Can-Do Attitude
- Respectful Honesty
- Get Stuff Done
- Team Fellowship
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Electric Motor Winder to join our team in Lexington, Kentucky. This role involves the disassembly, rewinding, reassembly, and testing of various electric motor components with precision and attention to detail.
Responsibilities And Expectations
- Record precise measurements prior to disassembly
- Remove coils and insulation using hand tools
- Rewind a variety of electric motors and generators, including:
- Random wound and form wound three-phase AC motors
- DC fields
- Armatures
- Wound rotors
- Apply proper insulating techniques and ensure compliance with specifications
- Perform electrical testing throughout the rewinding process
- Process varnish and operate VPI (Vacuum Pressure Impregnation) systems
- Clean varnish or VPI residue from motor frames after processing
- Load and unload components in burn-off and bake-out ovens
- Assist with various other motor and generator repair tasks as needed
- Minimum of 2 years of electric motor winding experience
- Strong understanding of motor types, winding techniques, and insulation practices
- Ability to perform electrical tests accurately
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality
- Reliable team player with a strong work ethic
- Paid Time Off
- On-the-Job Training
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Additional benefits available
HECO is committed to offering equitable and competitive compensation. Starting pay may vary based on relevant experience, education, and qualifications.