VT Primary Winder- 2nd Shift

VT Primary Winder

Take your next career step at Instrument Transformer Equipment Corporation with a US based team that is developing responsive solutions for an evolving grid.

ITEC is a leader in engineering, design, and manufacturing critical componentry for electrical substations and the broader grid. Our pride lies in our long-standing partnership with utilities companies, the reliability of our products, and the technical and hands-on capabilities of our team.

The company is at an exciting inflection as we continue to expand our existing brand portfolio and deepen relationships with new and existing customers. The Assembler will be responsible for the winding of coils. The ideal candidate will ensure the quality of our products while adhering to safety protocols and production goals.

LOCATION: Fully Onsite 2402 Walkup Ave. Monroe, NC 28110

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret winding specification documents to determine characteristics required for specific coil to be wound. Turn count verification is a must on all coils.
• 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, end plates and/or tailstock as required by window size specification.
• Load conductor and insulating paper to de-reeling mechanisms on machine.
• Measure materials and make adjustments to machines to accommodate material and verify proper alignment.
• Adjust machine (flattener, traverse and material tensions) to yield desired finished coil dimensions as specified.
• Wind and insulate coil per winding instruction.
• Wind coil sections per winding instructions to specified number of turns.
• Braze or bend taps and lead into coil at specified locations throughout the coil.
• Proper cold weld.
• 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.
• Operating forklift.
• Load coils in/out of oven.
• Clocking in and out of jobs using Factory Track.
• Duties are to perform secondary winding but not limited to just that; Must be flexible to be cross trained in other areas of manufacturing as well. Overtime, if necessary, is required, which may include Sat. or Sunday.
• Safety is first priority.

Qualifications & Attributes:

• High school diploma/GED required.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Must have basic computer knowledge, data entry experience, and working knowledge of various equipment and tools.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment.
• Analytical skills and high-level attention to detail are both required.
• Ability to work within a team and independently.
• Operate material handling equipment: Including potential use of forklifts or other equipment with appropriate training and/or ITEC certification.
• Physical stamina, strength, and ability to handle heavy equipment are required.
• Must be able to multitask.

Working Conditions:

The work condition characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is carried out in a plant environment and as such has the following physical work requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs as needed throughout the work shift.
• Position requires the ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Position may require bending, kneeling, and stooping.
• Exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, and odors.
• May encounter occasional stressful situations.
• Work may include responding to critical customer driven situations which may result in working some weekends, holidays, and after normal business hours.
• Must know basic math (read a tape measure) and must be able to use computers, as the manufacturing process continues to advance technologically.
• Assemblers must be able to understand technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics for a wide range of products and machines to properly manufacture the final product.
• Must have a steady hand and good hand-eye coordination, as they must grasp, manipulate, or assemble parts and components that are often very small.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

ITEC offers a competitive pay package that includes an hourly wage paid weekly, $19.00-$25.00 per hour is paid weekly and is based on experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability status, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran