Our major M&E client, are currently recruiting Winder/Fitters to join its fast growing operation in Birmingham. This is a permanent position.


Key Responsibilities and Tasks

*Dismantle, rewind, reassemble and testing of AC/DC motors and associated equipment including pumps and gearboxes.
*Attending on site to remove and install AC/DC motors and associated equipment
*Inspection of electro-mechanical equipment for damage and evidence of electrical malfunctions
*Testing the condition of windings
*Document all relevant data specific to unit's electro-magnetic characteristics, operating conditions, existing damage, or intended serviceability , data collection of blocking, bracing and coils of HV Turbo / Hydro Generators to a degree to be able to manufacture / reverse engineer.
*Dismantle and / or strip damaged or unserviceable electro-mechanical equipment
*Prepare all reusable parts for rewinding and inspect renewed parts for hidden, structural damage or unusual conditions.
*Rewind various kinds of electro-mechanical equipment, including single-phase, three-phase,
dc fields, armatures, wound stators and transformers. Observe proper insulating techniques and / or requirements during rewinding.
*Test rewound electro-mechanical equipment and document test results.
*Operate specialized repair and testing equipment, including, test panels, surge testers, core- loss testers, cut-off saws, burnout ovens, bake ovens, grinders, cranes, forklift trucks, brazing units, dip tanks, VPI systems and various hand held power and non-power tools.



*Complete required paperwork for each job accurately and on a timely basis
*Ensure you adhere to Health and Safety responsibilities at all times, including following all appropriate procedures and using the appropriate protective equipment.
*Ensure that risks and hazards in activities undertaken in the role are acknowledged and
conducted in accordance with processes, procedure and measures in place to mitigate risks
*Be familiar with environmental aspects of activities undertaken in the role and the procedures and processes underpinning.
*Ensure that the work area is kept clean and tidy in accordance with company initiatives such as LEAN and in accordance with health and safety requirements.
*Any other duties commensurate with your skills, knowledge and experience.


SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Advantageous but not a prerequisite as training will be given
*Working with HV and LV Machines
*Site Work UK and International
*Ex Rated machines


TECHNICAL BACKGROUND


*Stripping and rewinding of AC/DC motors and other electro-mechanical equipment


PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS


*Formal apprenticeship in electrical engineering or electrical machine repair and rewinds


RELATED EXPERIENCE


*Previous experience of dismantling, rewinding, assembling and testing of electro- mechanical equipment
*Previous experience in electrical fitting


FURTHER INFORMATION

*Our client based in Birmingham are a leading worldwide service provider for large machine repairs covering but not limited to Power Plant, Hydro Plant and all types of power generation.
*Opportunities for training will be given to the right candidate
*On site facilities include our own coil shop, small medium rewind department, drives and control, machine shop, project management department and is also the UK Head Office


We have a fair and comprehensive selection procedure. It is our policy that there should be equal opportunity for and no discrimination against applicants on the grounds of gender, race, religion or belief, nationality, colour, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, age, marriage and civil partnership, union or non-union membership, socio-economic background or being a part-time or fixed term worker.