Gulf Electroquip is located in East Houston, Texas, USA. We specialize in new, remanufactured and repaired AC and DC motors and generators for the oil & gas, dredging, paper, petrochemical, mining, utilities and transportation industries. Our power equipment can be engineered and manufactured to meet the specific needs of your industry. All our engineering is performed at our facility making sure that your exact specifications are met.
This position works independently and with other operators to maintain the day-to-day work orders under the direction of the Winding Shop Supervisor. A Winder should be able to complete the following but not limited to:
•Re-wind various types of electro-mechanical equipment including, but not limited to single-phase, three-phase, armatures and wound rotors
•Inspect various types of electro-mechanical equipment for damage and evidence of electrical malfunctions
•This position should have the ability to dismantle, strip and record coil data for AC and DC machines (motors/generators)
•Cut out or remove defective coils, record data, and remove insulation from core slots
•Cut and form insulation and insert insulation into rotor, stator or armature slots
•Install and align formed or random coils in slots of stators, rotors or armatures
•Replace defective coil leads and solder/braze connections of coils in specified sequence
•Test condition of windings according to EASA standards
•Prepare all reusable parts for rewinding and inspect refurnished parts for hidden, structural damage or unusual conditions
•Test rewound electro-mechanical equipment according to EASA standards and document test results
•Operate specialized repair and testing equipment including, but not limited to winding machines, test panels, surge testers, core-loss testers, cut-off saws, burnout ovens, bake ovens, grinders, cranes, forklift, brazing units, dip tanks, VPI systems and various handheld power and non-power tools, etc.
•Trains and assists others to complete different jobs in the winding department
•Observe all safety procedures and use proper protective gear
•Attend regular monthly safety and training meetings
•Maintain a clean work area
•3+ years of experience in winding AC and DC Motors and generators
•Strong attention to detail, organized and computer literate
•Good verbal and written communication skills