Reactor Winder/Gapping- 1st Shift

SUMMARY

Prepare Reactor Winding and coring/gapping for CVT Electromagnetic Unit (EMU). The Reactor winding involves winding small gauge wire of approximately 4000 turns per winding. There are two windings per Reactor. Paper insulation is applied between wire layers. Taps are required to be soldered inside of the winding. Miscellaneous taping, crimping and soldering is required. After winding, the two coils are assembled on a c-core and gapped to a described setting. The core is banded and crimps applied to the tap leads.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verify material you will work with is correct according to your work order.
• Inspect paper to be sure it is not torn, damaged or dirty.
• Load paper tubes on to the winding machine.
• Apply wire and paper per the work instruction
• Assemble widings on core and gap the core, then band it. Apply crimps to tap leads.
• Responsible for quality control. No damaged product is sent next workstation.
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s)
• Complete daily/weekly production logs
• Communicate with operators from other shifts.
• Clean and maintain work area.
• Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use.
• Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform back-up for HV Winding and assemblers.
• Provide on-the-job training to new employees.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required. This is normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent.
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds required.

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