Electric Motor Winder

Job Description

Founded in 1959, HECO is a family-owned business that maximizes the reliability of rotating equipment. Through a mix of repair, product sales, field service, predictive and equipment management services, HECO helps customers do three things better: 1) see what’s going on, 2) get rid of the issue, and 3) stop the issue from happening again.

Warwood Armature is now part of the HECO organization, and this partnership offers a combined 165 years of experience in the reliable and efficient use of electric motors and rotating equipment to additional industries and geographic areas and creates a unique wealth of DC motor knowledge and capabilities.

We serve customers across a wide range of industries, including power generation, steel and other metals, coal, shale, chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, paper and pulp, wastewater and freshwater, aggregate and cement, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and other manufacturing.

When you work for HECO, you can learn from industry experts and discover your potential while being part of a winning team committed to upholding our core values: Dedicated to the right way, can do attitude, respectful honesty, get stuff done, and team fellowship.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations:

We are looking for an experienced Winder to join our team! This position is responsible for rewinding various kinds of basic electromechanical equipment including removing the original winding, inspecting for winding failure damage, recording data from the original winding, making new coils, winding, and performing voltage testing on standard/basic windings.

• Rewind various kinds of electromechanical equipment and generators, including: random wound & form wound three-phase AC motors, DC fields, armatures, and wound rotors, while observing proper insulating techniques and complying with specifications during rewinding.
• Dismantle and/or strip damaged or unserviceable electromechanical equipment, including media blasting
• Inspect various kinds of electromechanical equipment for winding damage and evidence of electrical malfunctions
• Document/record all relevant data specific to unit’s electromagnetic characteristics, operating conditions, existing damage, or intended serviceability
• Prepare all reusable parts for rewinding and inspect renewed parts for hidden, structural damage or unusual conditions.
• Ability to strip stator or apparatus without damage to core or iron
• Test rewound electromechanical equipment according to quality standards and document test results

Qualification and Competencies:

• Two years experience in rewinding AC and DC electric motors
• Prior practice in winding fields, armatures and synchronous rotor poles
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple to moderately complex written and verbal instructions
• Ability to understand, perform, and retain various job-related training, operational, and safety procedures
• Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, and decision making related to routine duties within set company standards
• Ability to operate machinery and hoists
• Ability to work overtime as needed

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to lift, push, pull, carry items up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• On-the-job Training
• 401K Employer Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• And more!

Pay Range

• We strive to ensure that employees are paid equitable and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

Relocation

• Relocation assistance is available. If the fit it right and you’d like to be here, we’ll make it happen.

HECO Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lexington, KY 40511 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lexington, KY 40511: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person