Motor Rewind/Winder Technician

Paragon Technologies, a SunSource company, specializes in providing world‑class service, repair and re‑manufacturing in the areas of electronics, hydraulics, robotics, servos and mechanical components for various industries. The company completely winds induction motors and servomotors.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment and components by visually observing the unit for physical damage, missing parts, leaks, etc.
• Disassemble equipment and components by marking and removing parts of the motor, noting any damage or signs of wear.
• Remove and dispose of old winding from core.
• Identify and document winding data and convert data as required.
• Repair or modify existing core to meet standards.
• Correctly size and wind coils.
• Perform proper wire insertion, wedging, and tying of winding or wire.
• Use tools such as torch, grinders, hydraulic and mechanical pullers to perform disassembly and repair work.
• Perform operations such as drilling, tapping, deburring and surface conditioning using manual machinery and tools.
• Perform and document final electrical and mechanical test results of the winding, insulation and connections.
• Dip and bake winding, sometimes using overhead cranes to dip motors into varnish tank and move into oven.
• Clean up fits, threads, and identification plates of varnish.
• Perform final testing and documentation.
• Meet with leadership to determine daily and weekly work priorities and adjust work activities accordingly.
• Attend to, clean and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
• Ensure all products are completed to production, quality and technical specifications.
• Pull jobs to quote from staging area and obtain approved units from WAPP area and transfer to workstation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Participate in ongoing training and other company programs to develop leadership and job skills when available.
• Perform other duties as directed by leadership.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Formal training in industrial technology, mechanics or related field in which fluid power is part of the curriculum preferred.
• Mechanic experience preferred.
• Two years of winding experience required; five years of experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lb; position stands 95‑100 % of the workday.
• Proficient with Windows programs such as web browsing and email.