Modification Technician - Portland

Career Opportunities with WEG - A First Class Company!

Founded in 1961, WEG is recognized as one of the largest electric machine manufacturers in the world. WEG employs over 47,000 people around the globe and offers a diversified and integrated product line, with sales to more than 135 countries worldwide. Our U.S. operations are growing at an impressive rate and we're looking for talented individuals to help us move forward with this aggressive growth plan.

WEG offers competitive compensation, challenging and exciting career options, as well as great benefits, including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and disability.

Over the past several years, WEG has grown through the acquisition of several industry-leading companies. While all roles are part of the WEG organization, hiring is currently managed through separate systems aligned to each business.

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WEG Electric Corp. has a great opportunity for a Modification Technician to join our team in Portland OR. This role provides in-house modifications to electric motors.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Modify electric motors as per customer specification.
• Deliver finished product to designated shipping area
• Processing of completed production orders and quality inspection sheets in SAP daily.
• Support the Mod Shop Lead in projects to achieve on time delivery goals.
• Perform tasks in a safe environment while using all necessary PPE
• Complete daily equipment operation checklists
• Complete daily cleaning assignments

Education:

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Knowledge / training:

• Knowledge of low/med voltage AC motors preferred
• Understand and follow safety procedures
• Strong mechanical assembly experience
• Ability to understand and follow written procedures
• Ability to use and operate manual tools and power tools in hands-on applications
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software
• SAP and other business software experience is preferred
• Ability to complete assigned modification jobs without assistance
• Ability to follow test equipment procedures and interpret test results
• Ability to identify physical nonconformities on AC motors
• Knowledge to properly identify materials & components for modifications
• Ability to assist fellow technicians on modifications

Experience:

• 2 to 4 years of related experience

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses:
Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more:

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