Overview for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

Average Annual

• Job Growth .89%
• Job Openings 21

• Inspect and test equipment to locate damage or worn parts and diagnose malfunctions, or read work orders or schematic drawings to determine required repairs.
• Verify and adjust alignments and dimensions of parts, using gauges and tracing lathes.
• Reassemble repaired electric motors to specified requirements and ratings, using hand tools and electrical meters.
• Measure velocity, horsepower, revolutions per minute (rpm), amperage, circuitry, and voltage of units or parts to diagnose problems, using ammeters, voltmeters, wattmeters, and other testing devices.
• Repair and rebuild defective mechanical parts in electric motors, generators, and related equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
• Lift units or parts such as motors or generators, using cranes or chain hoists, or signal crane operators to lift heavy parts or subassemblies.
• Record repairs required, parts used, and labor time.
• Disassemble defective equipment so that repairs can be made, using hand tools.
• Adjust working parts, such as fan belts, contacts, and springs, using hand tools and gauges.
• Steam-clean polishing and buffing wheels to remove abrasives and bonding materials, and spray, brush, or recoat surfaces as necessary.