On Site Winder Specialist
GE Vernova · Johannesburg, GP, South Africa
About this role
Job Description Summary The Generator Winder is responsible for winding, rewinding, repairing, and testing generator stators, rotors, and related electrical components. This role involves working with copper, insulation materials, and electrical equipment to ensure generators meet performance, quality, and safety standards. Job Description Key Responsibilities Wind, rewind, and refurbish generator stators, rotors, coils, and field windings Remove damaged windings and inspect electrical components for wear or failure Install insulation, liners, wedges, and other winding materials Measure and cut wire to specification and perform coil insertion and connection Solder, braze, or connect winding leads as required Test windings for resistance, continuity, insulation, and proper configuration Use hand tools, winding machines, ovens, lifting equipment, and electrical test instruments Read and interpret electrical drawings, winding diagrams, and job specifications Maintain accurate records of work performed, measurements, and test results Follow safety procedures, electrical lockout/tagout practices, and shop standards Inspect completed work to ensure quality and conformance to specifications Assist with teardown, assembly, and final preparation of generators as needed All on site life extensions, repairs and inspection-related service activities able to be performed at customer site includes onsite machining, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), blading, winding, critical welding, generator diagnostics
Broadening knowledge of own technical discipline to execute policy/strategy. May include support roles with specialized technical field of knowledge; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills. Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work
Good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area. May have some autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework. Resolves issues in sit
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