Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairer

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  Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairer

Also Called: Electric Motor Mechanic, Electric Motor Repairman, Electric Motor Winder, Electro Mechanic, Maintenance Technician, Power Tool Repair Technician, Repair Technician, Service Technician, Tool Repair Technician, Tool Technician, Electric Motor Mechanic, Electric Motor Repairman, Electric Motor Winder, Electro Mechanic, Maintenance Technician, Power Tool Repair Technician, Repair Technician, Service Technician, Tool Repair Technician, Tool Technician

What they do

Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.

$34,590
Starting Salary (2023)
$49,230
Median Salary (2023)
2.5%
Projected Job Growth
16,010
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Inspect and test equipment to locate damage or worn parts and diagnose malfunctions, or read work orders or schematic drawings to determine required repairs.
Disassemble defective equipment so that repairs can be made, using hand tools.
Record repairs required, parts used, and labor time.
Lift units or parts such as motors or generators, using cranes or chain hoists, or signal crane operators to lift heavy parts or subassemblies.
Adjust working parts, such as fan belts, contacts, and springs, using hand tools and gauges.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cooperation
Stress Tolerance
Independence
Integrity

What key skills are needed for this job?

Repairing
Equipment Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Quality Control Analysis
Critical Thinking
Equipment Selection

Expected Knowledge

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Common Activities

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

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