Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

What the job really is

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

At a glance

• Sector: Installation, Maintenance & Repair
• O*NET-SOC code: 49-2092
• O*NET job zone: 3 — medium preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• Inspect and test equipment to locate damage or worn parts and diagnose malfunctions, or read work orders or schematic drawings to determine required repairs.
• 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.
• Lubricate moving parts.
• Read service guides to find information needed to perform repairs.
• Inspect electrical connections, wiring, relays, charging resistance boxes, and storage batteries, following wiring diagrams.
• Scrape and clean units or parts, using cleaning solvents and equipment such as buffing wheels.

Tools and technology

Autodesk AutoCAD, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Python, SAP software, Abrasive blasting machines, Adjustable hand wrenches, Air grinders

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
• Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
• Industrial Machinery Mechanics
• Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
• Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers
• Maintenance Workers, Machinery
• Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
• Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 3 (medium preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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