OVERVIEW: Ideal Electric is seeking a skilled Small Motor Winding / VPI Technician to join our expanding manufacturing team in Mansfield. This hands-on role involves stripping, rewinding, insulating, and performing Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI) on AC and DC motor components, ensuring they meet the high-quality standards for which Ideal Electric is known.
IDEAL ELECTRIC CONFORMANCE STATEMENT In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:
Represent the company with respect by conducting business in a professional and ethical manner
Interact professionally and respectfully with customers, suppliers, and other employees
Complete assigned work in compliance with policies and procedures, and within deadlines, with or without direct supervision; when required, record and maintain accurate records pertaining to work performed
Apply job knowledge and safety and quality training in all aspects of work
Closely adhere to safety and security standards and procedures
Work effectively as a team contributor and, work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations
Provide world-class customer service and customer-facing skills
"This position requires access to, or development of, technology or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by the ITAR (22 C.F.R. § 120.62) or be able to obtain the appropriate U.S. government authorization (export license) to access such technology or technical data. U.S. Person status is required for this position."
"U.S. Person definition: A U.S. Person includes a citizen of the United States, a permanent resident alien (Green Card holder), a refugee, or a person granted asylum”
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Wind coils for small exciters in accordance with engineering specifications
Set up and operate coil winding equipment and tooling
Prepare and wind exciter components following instructions, drawings, and technical data
Prepare coils for processing, including insulating, taping, and securing materials
Prepare stators for Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI) operations
Maintain resin integrity and monitor material condition per process requirements
Load and assist in operating the VPI tank to impregnate stators and rotors
Inspect finished exciters for quality, accuracy, and workmanship
Read and follow blueprints, work instructions, and production orders
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
Document production activity and report defects, deviations, or equipment issues
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in AC/DC electric motor winding or a related industrial electrical repair field.
Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, winding data sheets, and blueprints.
Experience operating VPI systems is highly preferred.
Strong mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity for handling small components.
Familiarity with EASA (Electrical Apparatus Service Association) standards is a plus.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND WORK HOURS
Daily minimum of 8 hours. Weekly 40 hour minimum.
Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays, and nights
Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, and work in a manufacturing shop environment.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS While performing the duties of this job, the employee:
is regularly required to talk, hear, read, and write/type
is frequently required to stand, sit, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch
is occasionally required to sit, climb, and/or balance
must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unrestricted
must be able to exhibit specific vision abilities required by this job which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
** ADDITIONAL JOB-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Occasional travel may be necessary in this position. In such cases, the employee may be required to:
obtain and maintain a valid passport and US-issued driver's license
maintain a driving record that is acceptable for coverage under the company's insurance plan
DISCLOSURES Ideal Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status. Ideal Electric is a drug-free workplace. This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities required for the position. Management reserves the right to assign, reassign, or change duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice.