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Electric Motor Winder / Motor Rewind TechnicianIndustrial AC/DC Motors | Full-Time | Quakertown & Reading, PA
Hourly pay Based on Experience Overtime Excellent Benefits
Experienced Motor Winders Wanted
BDS Service Division is expanding and is looking for an experienced Electric Motor Winder / Motor Rewind Technician/ Motor Repair Technician to join our growing team.
We repair industrial electric motors for manufacturers, utilities, municipalities, and industrial facilities throughout Pennsylvania and the surrounding region. Our shop repairs everything from fractional horsepower motors to large industrial AC, DC, and medium-voltage motors.
If you have experience rewinding motors and are looking for a stable company that values quality workmanship, provides modern equipment, and offers long-term career growth, we'd like to meet you.
What You'll Do
- Strip, rewind, and rebuild AC and DC electric motors.
- Record winding data and duplicate original winding configurations.
- Manufacture and install coils.
- Install slot insulation, wedges, phase insulation, and lacing.
- Connect and terminate stator windings.
- Perform dip-and-bake or VPI varnishing processes.
- Test motors using:
- Surge Testing
- Hi-Pot Testing
- Insulation Resistance (Megger)
- Resistance Testing
- Continuity Testing
- Disassemble and assemble industrial motors.
- Replace bearings and inspect shafts, rotors, stators, and end bells.
- Assist with troubleshooting electrical failures.
- Maintain repair documentation and quality records.
QualificationsRequired
- Minimum 3 years of electric motor winding experience.
- Experience rewinding industrial AC motors.
- Ability to read winding diagrams and electrical schematics.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Preferred
- DC motor winding experience.
- Medium-voltage motor experience.
- Form coil experience.
- Random wound motor experience.
- Servo motor repair experience.
- Dynamic balancing experience.
- Generator repair experience.
- Ability to operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
Why Work at BDS?
We're not a production factory. We are a professional repair facility where craftsmanship matters.
At BDS you'll work on interesting equipment every day, including:
- Industrial AC motors
- DC motors
- Servo motors
- Medium-voltage motors
- Pumps
- Gearboxes
- Industrial power transmission equipment
You'll have access to modern testing equipment and work alongside experienced technicians who take pride in solving difficult repair problems.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Overtime available
- Performance bonuses
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Retirement plan
- Uniforms provided
- Ongoing technical training
- Modern repair equipment
- Stable year-round work
- Opportunities for advancement
We're Looking For Someone Who...
- Takes pride in quality workmanship.
- Wants to build a long-term career.
- Is dependable and safety-focused.
- Enjoys solving technical problems.
- Works well with a team.
- Wants to be recognized for their skills—not just another employee.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced motor winder looking for a company where your skills are respected and your work makes a difference, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply through Indeed or contact BDS Service Division for a confidential conversation.
All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person