Electric Motor Winder

We are seeking an experienced Journeyman Motor Winder to join our IBEW/Union client team. This role includes inspection, rewinding, and repair of AC/DC motors, generators, and rotating equipment. Pay is $47.00/hr or current IBEW rate at time of hire.

This position requires strong technical skills, safety compliance, and the ability to follow EASA standards.

Key Responsibilities

Disassemble electric motors and rotating equipment; perform visual inspections and electrical tests (surge, hi-pot, meg-ohm).

Record nameplate and winding data (coil type, wire size, turns, connections).

Strip and clean components using burnout ovens, hand tools, and approved methods.

Rewind and insulate coils (random-wound and form coil) per specifications.

Form and connect coil leads; perform brazing and soldering.

Conduct in-process and final electrical tests per EASA AR100 standards.

Reassemble units, install new bearings, prepare for final testing and shipment.

Follow all safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

3–5 years hands-on motor winding experience.

Completion of a certified Motor Winder apprenticeship preferred.

Proficient with AC/DC motor winding, schematics, and connection diagrams.

Skilled with electrical test equipment (multimeters, surge testers, core-loss testers).

Able to use precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, feeler gauges).

Brazing, soldering, or TIG welding experience is a plus.

Strong attention to detail; able to work independently and in a team.

Valid driver’s license required.

Union Position Details

Bargaining Unit: IBEW Local 46

CBA: Wages, hours, and conditions governed by the Cascade Machinery & Electric, Inc. CBA

Membership: Must join IBEW or pay applicable agency fees per CBA

Compensation: Paid at Journeyman rate per current CBA

Benefits (Per CBA)

Health and Welfare (company-paid with partial employee contribution)

Family medical, dental, and vision coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

401(k)

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave