Winder 3Rd Class

About the role

The job summary describes the role as performing semi-skilled winding and related work, inspecting, repairing, rebuilding, and assembling equipment sent to the Central Machine Shop, and performing similar or less skilled work as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Operates all motor shop tools to perform tasks such as burning out windings from stators, spray painting, steam cleaning, etc.
• Strips coils from motors and prepares them for dipping or "vpi" operations.
• Tapes jumper and series connections on motor stators, field connections on DC field frames, and forms coils.
• Disassembles and assembles DC motors up to 10hp and AC motors with one-piece end bells without sleeve bearings.
• Manufactures random wound coils and rewinds motors with four to eight poles.
• Cleans and spray paints generator components.
• Manufactures support blocking, wedges, and other necessary items required in the rewinding of motors and generators.
• Operates bridge cranes, hoists, fork trucks, etc., assigned to the shop.
• Performs maintenance work on the Central Machine Shop building and equipment.
• Assists, as directed, employees of equal or higher classification in carrying through work assignments.
• Supports AEP's cultural goals and expectations.
• Reports irregularities or abnormal conditions.
• Takes notes and keeps records as directed.
• Interfaces with outside resources assigned to assist in the work.
• Performs similar or less skilled work as assigned.
• Learns new skills as shop support grows to meet the needs of customers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or a combination of education and/or experience.
• Ability to perform the duties and/or responsibilities listed above as well as the ability to acquire the necessary knowledge and skill to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job in this family.

Qualifications

• The required Pre Employment tests are listed below:
• EEIMASS - Plant Maintenance Sel Sys
• Physical demand level is Medium
• Third class winders must demonstrate the skills and abilities contained within the job description or satisfactory progression toward these skills and abilities prior to the end of the probationary period; and also demonstrate the skills and ability required for promotion to second class within one year from the initial hiring date.

Skills

• Knowledge of motor shop tools and operations.
• Ability to operate bridge cranes, hoists, fork trucks, etc.
• Ability to disassemble and assemble motors.
• Ability to manufacture and form coils.
• Ability to clean and spray paint generator components.
• Ability to tape motor series and jumper connections.
• Ability to remove and install antifriction bearings.
• Ability to distinguish between AC and DC motors.
• Ability to use a volt-ohm meter.

Benefits

AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees. This includes a competitive compensation, company-sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, and more.

Pay

$32.00 - $34.36 per hour

Schedule

Not specified