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Transformer Assembly Technician

Sensata Technologies · Dynapower South Burlington, VT

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Level
Technician
Team
Manufacturing
Experience asked
60+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Sensata Technologies (industrial) in Dynapower South Burlington, VT.

They ask for
60+ years
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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How this role compares

Against 853 other live manufacturing postings in the US.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $72k–$104k, from 96 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (60+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • CNC 49%
  • Tooling 45%
  • Team leadership 42%
  • Machining 41%

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It asks for 60+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageLifts up to 40 lbs

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This plant: Sensata Technologies in Dynapower South Burlington

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Full description from Sensata TechnologiesAs posted on their careers site.Show

Are you mechanically inclined and ready to build technology that powers a cleaner planet? Join Dynapower, a Sensata Technologies company, as a Transformer Assembly Technician and help build the transformers that go into our high-power rectifiers, cast transformers, and oil-filled transformers. This role is ideal for candidates with hands-on mechanical experience or a strong mechanical aptitude. You'll make $20 to $30 per hour, get a $2000 signing bonus, AND you'll be eligible for ALL benefits on your first day!

What You'll Be Doing

On an average day, you’ll

  • •Measure and adjust coil windings, spacing and blocking according to engineering specifications.
  • •Assemble and finish transformer coils, incl. interphases, chokes, and core assemblies.
  • •Complete interleaving and stacking of transformer core yokes.
  • •Operate varnish dipping, vacuum, and bake oven equipment as part of the finishing process.
  • •Put safety first, all day every day.
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To Apply

  • •High school diploma or equivalent experience
  • •Mechanical aptitude and experience
  • •Gas brazing and soldering experience preferred
  • •Ability to read and interpret engineering prints and parts list

What We Do

At Dynapower, we’ve been helping solve some of the toughest power conversion challenges on the planet for 60 years. Our work is transformative, and the results move us toward a greener future, one project at a time — whether it’s creating clean drinking water, turning trash into energy, or generating hydrogen to fuel zero-emission vehicles.

As a Sensata Technologies company, we share a robust mission alignment to advance technological innovation and drive sustainable solutions for a rapidly evolving world. Dynapower’s expertise in energy storage, power electronics, and renewable energy integration complements Sensata Technologies’ proficiency in sensor and control systems. Our mutual commitment underscores our dedication to addressing global challenges and creating a positive impact on the environment and society, ultimately shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.

What's In It For You

  • •$2000 Sign-on Bonus - $500 upon hire, $500 at 90-days, $1000 at 1 year
  • •Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
  • •401k Retirement Plan with Employer match
  • •Tuition Reimbursement
  • •Life Insurance & Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • •Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays & Paid Parental Leave
  • •Flexible Hours

Work Environment

This is a full-time, non-exempt position scheduled from Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - we have flexible hours, allowing you to start your day anytime between 6 and 8 a.m. This position works in a manufacturing production environment. This role routinely uses standard personal protective equipment such as required Safety Glasses and Safety shoes, as well as head and hearing protection and gloves, as required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

  • •Constantly move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Specific abilities required by the job include positioning oneself to lift or move objects weighing to 40 pounds, pushing and pulling objects with up to 200 pounds Constant movement and use of limbs. Specific abilities required by this job include prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and frequently pinching and/or gripping.
  • •Frequently observe, detect, discern, and convey information. Specific abilities required by this job include near, far and color vision acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • •Requires good manual dexterity and coordination, and stamina. Specific abilities required by this job include the frequent requirement of overtime work.

This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.

Smarter Together

  • •Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing
  • •Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication
  • •As OneSensata , we are working together to make things work together

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