Winder – Medium Voltage

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Winder – Medium Voltage
DEPARTMENT: Electrical Workshop
JOB TYPE: Permanent / Fulltime / Contract
REPORTING TO: Electrical Supervisor

JOB PURPOSE

To assume the responsibility to carry out all the activities associated with medium voltage electric motor rewinding.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Inspect and check documentation and verify job number matches the allocated motors or components and transfer to the designated work area operating forklifts, overhead cranes and other handling equipment.
• Inspect the insulation and coil design and measure and record all the required dimensional information of the stator such as coil overhang, connection details etc on the appropriate documents.
• Cross reference with the relevant OEM specifications and liaise with relevant departments to confirm the required pre manufactured coils and insulation are either in stock or are have been ordered accordingly.
• Inspect stator after burn off, stripping and cleaning cycle particularly stator lamination for any hot spots, burned areas or fused plates and mark, record and report findings to electrical supervisor.
• Select the appropriate pre manufactured coils and insulation materials and install into the stator slots in the approved OEM sequence and wedge down with additional insulation as and when required.
• Cut, bend, stagger, connect and high frequency weld all coil tails to form a neat and the compact coil head as per approved OEM specifications and tolerances and connect and solder the lead wires for the terminal box.
• Test the windings for motor house clearances, grounds and short circuits using the appropriate tooling and test equipment to test insulation and resistance in line with ISO and OEM process and procedures.
• Prepare the rewound and tested stator for VPI varnish impregnation in the VPI tank and cure in the curing oven in line with ISO and OEM specifications, process and procedures.
• Ensure that all related paperwork, checklists and reports are accurately completed and submitted and comply with all company QHSE, equipment, tooling and housekeeping policies, practices and procedures.
• Contribute to the team ethic and perform other reasonable duties as required in support of the business and maybe required to work off site in support of business activities.