Motor Winder

**Who We Are: **

Founded in 1959, HECO is a family-owned business dedicated to maximizing the reliability of rotating equipment. Through a mix of repair, product sales, field service, predictive, and equipment management services, HECO helps customers achieve three key objectives: 1) clearly understand the issue, 2) effectively resolve the problem, and 3) prevent recurrence.

Our organization has expanded to include valuable partners like Warwood Armature and, most recently, Fife-Pearce Electric Company. These strategic acquisitions enhance our capabilities, bringing our combined expertise to an impressive 168 years in the reliable and efficient use of electric motors and rotating equipment.

Fife-Pearce, a family-owned and operated company since 1923, bring unique specialties in magnetic chuck repair and controls. This partnership also allows us to expand our Metro Detroit Service Center operations by relocating to Fife-Pearce's larger facility. Together, these partnerships create an unparalleled wealth of AC and DC motor knowledge and service capabilities, serving additional industries and geographic areas.

We serve customers across a wide range of industries, including power generation, steel and other metals, coal, shale, chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, paper and pulp, wastewater and freshwater, aggregate and cement, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and other manufacturing sectors.

Position Overview

HECO is looking for an experienced Electric Motor Winder to join our West Virginia team. In this role, you will be responsible for the disassembly, inspection, rewinding, reassembly, and testing of electric motor components with a strong emphasis on accuracy, quality, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Record precise measurements prior to disassembly.

• Inspect motors and equipment for damage or winding failures.

• Document repair findings and assess stator/iron condition.

• Remove and strip windings without damaging cores.

• Rewind a variety of equipment, including:- Random wound and form wound three-phase AC motors

  • Armatures
  • Wound rotors
  • DC fields

• Apply correct insulation methods to meet specifications.

• Perform and record electrical testing during each stage.

• Braze connections as required.

• Process varnish and operate VPI (Vacuum Pressure Impregnation) systems.

• Clean components following varnish/VPI processing.

• Load/unload parts in burn-off and bake ovens.

• Prepare components using media blasting equipment.

• Operate shop machinery safely and effectively.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

• Follow all safety policies and PPE requirements.

• Assist with additional motor and generator repairs as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of motor winding experience.
• Strong knowledge of motor types, winding techniques, and insulation practices.
• Proficiency in electrical testing and accurate documentation.
• Skilled in brazing, measuring, and basic math.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and safety.
• Dependable, motivated, and team-oriented.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay (based on experience, education, and qualifications).
• Paid Time Off.
• On-the-job training.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits.
• Pre-employment drug screening required.