What are the responsibilities and job description for the VPI Operator - 2nd Shift position at Electric Machinery Company?
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.
Skills Matrix:
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.
Major Areas of Accountability:
- 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.
Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities:
- 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.
Salary
Based on experience and qualifications
Pay Types
Voluntary weekend overtime.
Saturday is paid at time and a half, Sundays are paid at double time!
Job Type
Monday – Friday, 3:30pm - 12:00am
Full-time (Union)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance eligible your 1st day on the job
- 401K with Match 1st of the month following hire
- Quarterly Bonus Program payout potential
- Company paid Holidays (12)
- Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Paid Birthday (use anytime throughout the year)
- $6,000 annual Tuition Reimbursement program
- Company provided tools
- Uniforms (laundered), Safety Shoes & Glasses
- Secure, onsite free parking
Physical Requirements:
- Routinely lifts and moves objects up to 20 lbs.
- Occasionally lifts and moves objects up to 50lbs.
- Routinely ascends/descends ladders and stairs.
- Routinely works at heights or on platforms.
- Occasionally positions self in various works spaces, including low, tight or confined spaces.
- Routinely remains in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
- Routinely uses repetitive motions including the wrists, hands or fingers to operate machinery or tools.
- Routinely operates machinery and power tools.
- Routinely moves from one work station to another to accomplish tasks.
Salary : $6,000
