Electric Motor Repairer
Maintenance Technician
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to operate, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment.
What Electric Motor Repairers Do
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to operate, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment.
Common Tasks
- 1Inspect and test equipment to locate damage or worn parts and diagnose malfunctions, or read work orders or schematic drawings to determine required repairs.
- 2Reassemble repaired electric motors to specified requirements and ratings, using hand tools and electrical meters.
- 3Measure 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.
- 4Repair and rebuild defective mechanical parts in electric motors, generators, and related equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
- 5Lift units or parts such as motors or generators, using cranes or chain hoists, or signal crane operators to lift heavy parts or subassemblies.
What You'll Learn
Types of Electric Motor Repairers
Work Environment
Locations
- • Motor repair and rewind shops
- • Manufacturing plants
- • Maintenance departments in warehouses and distribution centers
- • Construction and industrial equipment service centers
- • Utilities and power generation facilities
Schedule
Most work is full-time with a set schedule, but urgent breakdowns can create time pressure and occasional overtime.
Physical Demands
The job involves lots of standing and frequent hands-on work with tools, parts, and test equipment. You may lift or move heavy motors using hoists or cranes and do moderate bending, crouching, and repetitive motions.
Salary & Job Outlook
National Employment: 17,100 jobs
Top Paying States
Why Demand May Grow
More industrial automation and electrified equipment increases the need to keep motors, drives, and power tools running. Repairing and rewinding can also be a cost-effective alternative to replacing expensive motors and generators.
Skills You'll Need
Pros & Cons
Pros
- • Steady need across many industries
- • Hands-on troubleshooting and repair work
- • Skills transfer to broader industrial maintenance roles
- • Opportunities to specialize in rewinding and testing
- • Work is often indoors in shops or plants
Cons
- • High time pressure when equipment is down
- • Standing and repetitive hand work can be tiring
- • Heavy components require safe rigging and lifting practices
- • Exposure to noise, grease, and shop chemicals
- • Some tasks require careful precision and can be tedious
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