Transformer Winder Trainee - Nightshift

Job Description: Shift: Third Shift,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri Intermountain Electronics, Inc.
, a world-class company that designs, engineers and manufactures sophisticated, custom electrical distribution and control equipment is seeking Nightshift -Entry Level Production Talent - Transformer Winder Trainee's at our Price, UT facility.
These are entry level positions with opportunities for job growth.
The main responsibility of the Transformer Winder Trainee is to learn the steps and process involved in winding and assembling defect free transformer cores and coil assemblies.
Over the training period begin to perform to the level of and develop the skills of a Transformer Winder.
Who are we looking for? Job requirements are part of the job, but another just as important factor is who you are as an individual.
We’re looking for people who are motivated and driven to work with us.
Do you have ambition? Are you motivated to wake up every day and give your best effort? Depending on the role you’re applying for some technical skills are of course going to be gatekeepers in getting your foot in the door, but if down at the very core you’re interested in getting better, in delivering excellence, and working with a group of people who feel the same way, then we can probably teach you the rest.
We don’t shy away from the fact that we have a demanding culture, but the benefits and the opportunities that come from a position in our family are limitless with the right attitude and ambition.
Who we are.
We are Intermountain Electronics, and we've been around for 30+ years.
We are a leading provider of custom engineered and manufactured process and electrical systems to the mining, oil & gas, utility, and mission critical industries in North America.
We have four manufacturing facilities nationwide and have been continuously growing for years.
We have ambitious growth goals and we're on track to reach them as we continue to diversify into new markets.
We offer awesome career growth opportunity, benefits, and stability.
Why you will love working here.
You will love the challenge, interesting and varied work, and endless opportunities, but most importantly you will love working with a team of fun loving, driven, and generous go getters that take deep personal pride in being part of a family that is building the infrastructure that powers the world.
Your responsibilities may include: Reviews wiring diagrams and work order to determine type and size of wire specified, as well as the type, size, length, circumference, of primary and secondary windings of coil to be wound Selects coil-forming device for specified coil and fastens device onto winding machine arbor or spindle Turns setscrews to adjust tension on wire and sets counter for number of turns specified Threads end of wire from reel through tension device, guides, and spreader, bends wire ends to form lead, and attaches lead to coil core Starts machine and manually feeds wire over coil core or spreader to obtain even and uniform winding and shape of coil; Observes counter and stops machine at specified number of coils.
Wraps paper& insulation between layers and around wound coil or inserts plastic blocks between turns to form cooling ducts.
Winds coils according to engineer diagrams and drawings using coil-winding machine & hand tools Cuts wire to form leads, using wire or bolt cutters; Pounds coil with hammer or mallet to shape end windings or remove coil from fixtures.
Inspects coil(s) during winding process to ensure there are no defects and to verify conformance with winding specifications Ensures quality standards are met and signs off on project QA forms Moves winding core to staging areas when complete Disassembles old transformers or damaged coils and makes repairs Read and interpret winding specification documents to determine characteristics required for specific coil to be wound.
Determine coil number, quantity and revision.
Record coil number on coil and on labor recording paperwork.
Determine and install appropriate mandrel device on machine.
Adjust mandrel and plates, as required by window size specification.
Load conductor and insulating paper to de-reeling mechanisms on machine.
Measure materials, make adjustments to machine to accommodate material and verify proper alignment.
Verify proper secondary coil.
Make adjustments to machine (flattener, traverse and material tensions) to yield desired finished coil dimensions as specified.
Operates hoist equipment.
Wind and insulate coil per winding instructions.
Determine adhesive locations per reference specifications and apply liquid adhesive with hand applicator at specified locations throughout the coil.
Insert cooling ducts, special insulation and component parts at specified locations throughout the coil.
Wind coil sections per to specified number of turns.
Braze or bend taps and leads into coil at specified locations throughout the coil.
Position and insulate leads per winding sheet and diagram(s).
Splice material per specifications as required.
Remove coil from mandrel device by hand or hoist it aside to pallet.
Dip/VPI and bake transformer coils Tools & Equipment 1.
Operate coil winding machine 2.
Use overhead crane, forklift, hoists, to assist in transformer assembly and moving materials/projects 3.
Operate, grinders, cutting torch, drills, misc.
hand tools 4.
Properly care for and maintain tools in good operating condition; ensure tools and equipment is properly stored at the end of each shift Housekeeping/Safety 1.
Transformer winding area is clean and organized, tools properly cared for and stored at the end of each workday 2.
Uses tools, PPE, and equipment in safe manner Other Essential Duties 1.
Maintains regular and consistent job attendance, comes to work on time 2.
Follows and complies with IE Core Values and Cardinal Safety rules 3.
Follow and comply with IE safety program.
Must maintain a safe and clean work area at all times.
Experience and Skills: High School Diploma, GED preferred plus one month work experience working in an industrial manufacturing setting or an equivalent combination of educations an experience.
Must be reliable, responsible, dependable, and able to fulfill obligations.
Lift up to 50 lbs.
, Push/Pull up to 100 lbs.
Must be able to operate forklift effectively and safely, overhead crane, welder, cutting torch, grinder, brake press, paining equipment and various hand tools.
Must be capable of standing and walking for an extended period of time.
Ability to identify work priorities and function with very little supervision.
Must be a team player and self-motivated.
Bottom line focus on delivering value to the customers and organization.
Job Benefits: This position offers: Competitive salary PTO (Paid Time Off) Paid Holidays (10) Medical and Dental Plans Teladoc 24/7/365 Access to U.
S.
Board Certified doctors Employee Assistance Program Company Paid Life Insurance Supplemental Vision, Life, STD & LTD Insurance 401K- Company match up to 6% of base salary Health Savings Account (HSA) with available company match up to $2000 based on family size An offer of employment with Intermountain Electronics is conditional upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Intermountain Electronics, Inc.
is an Equal Opportunity Employer From: Intermountain Electronics Inc