VPI Operator **Department:** Production **Location:** Minneapolis, MN **Electric Machinery Company LLC., a division of WEG Electric** **Minneapolis, MN** Position: **VPI Operator** Team: Winding **Primary Objective of Position:** The VPI operator is responsible for the overall operation of the Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI) process as it relates to the manufacturing of Electric Machinery products. **Skills Matrix:** The VPI Operator position is part of the Winding Team skills Matrix. This position works as a team member utilizing and performing to the Winding Team skills matrix, which outlines the comprehensive skills in the Winding Team. **Major Areas of Accountability:** + Operate VPI equipment per operating instructions in order to impregnate required electrical components, i.e., half coils, shunt coils, wound stators, wound exciter rotors and wound exciter stators. + Operate mill, shear, band saw, drill press and other machining equipment in order to manufacture slot wedges, filler and other glastic parts. + Responsible for the start up and shut down of multiple ovens for pre and post heat operation. + Mix and regulate resin level. + Assure VPI operation conforms to current procedure. + Install bolts and release agent as required prior to impregnation as well as removing bolts and excess resin after impregnation. + Assist Quality Team with wet tests. + Interpret and use routings, shop standards, process specifications, and work instructions. + Performs routine preventative maintenance. + May assist in other areas of the Winding Team skills matrix on occasion. + Lift and move materials using forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane or jib crane. + Demonstrates a commitment to Continuous Improvement by identifying opportunities in day-to-day work. + Performs to ISO 9001 Quality Standards and abides to OSHA and EPA regulations. + Other duties as assigned. **Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities** : + High School degree (preferred) with one year of manufacturing experience (preferred). + Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, process and bill of materials. + Ability to use a variety of measuring tools. **Salary** Based on experience and qualifications **Pay Types** Voluntary weekend overtime. Saturday is paid at time and a half, Sundays are paid at double time! **Job Type** Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Full-time (Union) **Benefits** + Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance eligible your 1st day on the job + 401K with Match 1st of the month following hire + Quarterly Bonus Program payout potential + Company paid Holidays (12) + Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) + Company paid Short & Long Term Disability + Company paid Life Insurance + Paid Birthday (use anytime throughout the year) + $6,000 annual Tuition Reimbursement program + Company provided tools + Uniforms (laundered), Safety Shoes & Glasses + Secure, onsite free parking **Physical Requirements:** + Routinely lifts and moves objects up to 20 lbs. + Occasionally lifts and moves objects up to 50lbs. + Routinely ascends/descends ladders and stairs. + Routinely works at heights or on platforms. + Occasionally positions self in various works spaces, including low, tight or confined spaces. + Routinely remains in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time. + Routinely uses repetitive motions including the wrists, hands or fingers to operate machinery or tools. + Routinely operates machinery and power tools. + Routinely moves from one work station to another to accomplish tasks.