Winding Technician

About Good Fruit Electric:

Good Fruit Electric repairs electric motors and rotating equipment in Memphis, TN. Our core purpose is improving the life of rotating equipment through our relationship with people.

Job Summary:

A Winding Technician rewinds, repairs, and maintains electric motors, generators, and other rotating equipment. You will work from written specifications and EASA-recommended practices, record your work in Repair Stack, and test every repair before it leaves your bench. This position requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and hands-on experience with winding techniques and insulation systems.

Core Values:

• Gratitude First: We thank the people who help us, customers and coworkers alike, and we say so out loud.
• Ideal Team Player: We put the team’s success ahead of our own, work hard without being asked, and treat each other with respect.
• Extreme Ownership: We own our work and our results, including mistakes. We fix them and we do not blame others.
• Organized Urgency: We know what comes next, we plan the work, and we move jobs forward without waiting to be pushed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and assess the condition of electric motors and generators to determine the extent of winding damage.
• Disassemble, clean, and inspect motor components, including stators, rotors, and armatures.
• Rewind motors by stripping old windings, preparing coils, and installing new windings according to specifications.
• Confirm alignment and electrical characteristics of rewound motors with precision tools.
• Test rewound motors, including resistance, insulation, and surge testing, to verify proper function.
• Ensure all repairs meet or exceed EASA-recommended practices (ANSI/EASA AR100) and customer specifications.
• Operate winding machines, hand tools, and measuring devices, and move heavy components safely with the overhead crane or a team lift.
• Clock on and off each job in Repair Stack, complete assigned work steps, and enter test and inspection data at the time the work is done.
• Assist in troubleshooting and failure analysis to identify root causes of motor failures.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and follow all safety protocols.
• Work with other technicians and departments to keep jobs moving and quality high.

Performance Expectations:

Your foreman reviews these with you in check-ins and quarterly conversations.

• Complete assigned work steps by the due dates set in Repair Stack.
• Record time on every job, every day, so our labor efficiency reflects the work you do.
• Pass final test and inspection on the first attempt, with rework tracked and understood.
• Enter inspection and test data correctly and on time, with no missing records at job close.
• Work safely: no recordable incidents, with PPE and lockout procedures followed every time.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Technical certification in motor winding or electrical repair preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an electric motor winder or in a related field.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and winding data sheets.
• Working knowledge of insulation materials, wire types, and motor rewinding techniques.
• Experience with test equipment such as megohmmeters, surge testers, and multimeters.
• Comfort using a tablet or computer to log time, complete job steps, and enter data.
• Strong problem-solving skills, a steady and consistent pace, and a commitment to safety and quality.
• Reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AC and DC motor rewinding.
• Knowledge of motor balancing, bearing replacement, and general motor repair techniques.
• Familiarity with EASA (Electrical Apparatus Service Association) best practices, including AR100, and with overhead crane use.
• Enjoys following processes and keeping work organized.

Typical Equipment You Will Use:

• Winding machines, hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring devices
• Surge testers, megohmmeters, multimeters, and core-loss testers
• Burnout, varnish dip, and bake ovens; overhead cranes, hoists, and forklifts
• Repair Stack on a shop tablet or terminal, tied to our Odoo job records

Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 50 lbs unassisted. We lift heavier components with a team lift or mechanical aids, such as the overhead crane, a hoist, or a forklift.
• Stand for 8+ hours a day, and bend and reach as needed.
• Manual dexterity for handling small wires and components.

Work Environment:

• Shop environment with exposure to noise, dust, and electrical components.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) required. Occasional overtime or weekend work to meet deadlines.

Reports to: Foreman – Winding Shop

Direct reports: No

Location: Memphis, TN

Hours: M-F 6:00 am – 2:30 pm

Worker Category: Full-Time

FLSA: Non-Exempt

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• Steady workflow. 
• Independent project work.
• Shop schedule: M-F 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
• Generous paid holiday, PTO, insurance and 401k plans. 
• Professional and personal development.
• Advancement opportunities.