Winder 3Rd Class Job at American Electric Power

American Electric Power South Charleston, WV

Performs semi-skilled winding and mechanical work related to inspecting, repairing, rebuilding, and assembly of equipment sent to the Central Machine Shop (small & large motors, transformers, exciters and generators found in AEP power plants) and performs the same at other places of temporary assignments.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS are listed below:
1.) Perform mechanical duties including disassembly and assembly of motors, generators, mobile transformers, and other power plant components.

2.) 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 trucks, brazing units, dip tanks, and various hand-held power and non-power tools.

3.) Tapes jumper and series connections on motor stators, field connections on DC field frames and formed coils.

4.) Manufactures random wound coils and rewinds motors having four to eight poles.
5.) Cleans and spray paints generator components.
6.) Manufactures support blocking, wedges and other necessary items required in the rewinding of motors and generators.

7.) Operates as required all bridge cranes, hoists, fork trucks, etc., assigned to the shop.

8.) Performs maintenance work on the Central Machine Shop building and equipment.

9.) Assists, as directed, employees of equal or higher classification in carrying through work assignments.

10.) Performs all work in accordance with safety regulations and acceptable shop processes and practices.

11.) Support AEP's cultural goals and expectation

12.) Reports irregularities or abnormal conditions. Takes notes and keeps records as directed.

13.) Interfaces with outside resources assigned to assist in the work.

14.) Performs similar or less skilled work, as assigned and is willing to learn new skills as shop support grows to meet the needs of customers such as general disassembly of ID fans, cleaning fan components, assisting with the re- assembly of ID fan components and assisting with taking and documenting QC information.

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Job Type

Full-Time

Relocation

No

Annual Salary From (Min)

58864.00

Annual Salary To (Mid)

63190.40

Minimum Requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education requirements are listed below:
  • High School Diploma, GED, or a combination of education and/or experience related to mechanical and electrical repair.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Mechanical; Mill Wright; Welding/Brazing; Trouble shoot electrical/mechanical equipment

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

The required Pre Employment tests are listed below:
  • EEIMASS - Plant Maintenance Sel Sys
Physical demand level is Medium

Third class winders must demonstrate the skills and abilities contained within the job description or satisfactory progression toward these skills and abilities prior to the end of the probationary period; and also demonstrate the skills and ability required for promotion to second class within one year from the initial hiring date. Satisfactorily perform all of the demonstrations listed below: 1. Tape a motor series and jumper connection as per the Standard Practices. 2. Demonstrate the proper method of removing an antifriction bearing from a shaft and for reinstalling it. 3. Wind a group of coils using the information from a motor data card on the quick release and round nose winding heads. 4. Remove insulating varnish from a stator core area, end bell fits, and tap out the bolt holes. 5. Distinguish the difference, by sight, between an AC and DC motor. 6. Demonstrate the proper use of a volt-ohm meter.

Successful completion of the Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) test is required for this position. A review of Employment Testing Information, Test-Taking Tips, and the MASS Practice Test may be helpful. A link to these materials may be found at AEP.com Careers by selecting Employment testing.

Work Designation

Field



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