Motor Winding Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Based in Phoenix, AZ , you'll be the hands behind every motor rebuild — cutting out failed windings, manufacturing precision coils, and running VPI cycles that bring AC and DC motors back to full performance. This is detail-intensive, skilled trade work on medium voltage equipment where your craftsmanship directly keeps critical operations running.

What's In It For You:

• Competitive Pay: $35.00/hr – $50.00/hr depending on experience — plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus and relocation support of up to one month's salary for new hires.
• Get Paid Every Friday: Why wait? Enjoy the financial peace of mind that comes with a consistent, weekly paycheck. We believe in rewarding your hard work on a weekly basis, no more waiting for bi-weekly pay cycles.
• Variety of Work: From coil manufacturing and surge testing to VPI operations and mechanical assembly, no two days look the same.
• Hands-On Skilled Trade: Work with precision measuring tools, winding machines, bake ovens, and VPI systems — this role puts your technical abilities to use every day.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, wellness discount, and safety shoes & glasses stipend.
• Financial Security: 401(k) with 50% employer match up to 6%, referral bonuses, and relocation assistance.
• Time to Recharge: Paid time off that lets you step away and come back sharp — plus tuition assistance to keep growing your technical credentials.
• Career Growth: Training programs and advancement opportunities across one of the largest industrial service networks in the U.S.
  

Who Thrives Here:

• 1–3+ years in motor winding — AC, DC, and medium voltage experience.
• You read winding data sheets and technical drawings confidently.
• Experienced with VPI systems, bake ovens, and surge/resistance testing.
• Precise and methodical — you take insulation integrity and documentation seriously.
• Comfortable working independently on complex repair work in an industrial environment.
  

What You'll Do:

• Teardown & evaluation: Cut out, clean, and evaluate stators and armatures from failed AC and DC motors including medium voltage equipment; inspect core laminations and record visual and mechanical findings; remove, label, and document coils, leads, and insulation materials.
• Coil manufacturing & winding: Manufacture, form, and shape coils using appropriate winding techniques and specifications; measure, cut, and install slot paper and phase insulation per winding data sheets; install coils into stator or armature slots with proper alignment, fit, and insulation integrity.
• Connection & finishing: Tie, lace, and connect coil ends using industry-standard practices; trim, solder, and insulate leads per specifications; support mechanical assembly including bearings, endbells, and related components.
• Testing & impregnation: Perform surge and resistance testing to verify coil integrity; execute VPI cycles including setup, vacuum, and pressure stages; prepare motors for varnish processes and operate bake ovens per shop and safety standards.
• Documentation & shop standards: Accurately document test data, VPI cycle information, and quality checks; maintain winding material inventory; keep a clean, organized, and safe work environment per company standards.
  

What You'll Need:

• Experience & Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or EET coursework preferred; 1–3+ years of motor winding experience including AC/DC and medium voltage applications.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of electrical principles, motor components, and insulation systems; ability to read and interpret winding data sheets, specifications, and technical drawings.
• Hands-On Skills: Experience with coil manufacturing, installation, and insulation processes; proficiency in surge and resistance testing; comfortable operating winding machines, bake ovens, and VPI systems; ability to use precision measuring tools including micrometers and calipers.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted; frequent standing, bending, and handling of motor components; ability to work in an industrial environment including exposure to heat, noise, and varnish fumes with proper PPE.
  

About OTC Industrial Technologies:

OTC Industrial Technologies is one of the largest industrial distribution and service companies in the U.S., with a strong presence across motor repair, automation, and industrial solutions. Our Phoenix, AZ facility serves customers across a broad range of industries with the technical depth and craftsmanship to handle complex motor repair and rebuild work.

Learn more about OTC here: About Us | OTC Industrial Technologies