Career Overview
Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.
Also Known As
- Electric Motor Winder
- Maintenance Technician
- Repair Technician
- Service Technician
Alternate Job Titles
- AC/DC Rewinder (Alternating Current and Direct Current Rewinder)
- Armature Rewinder
- Armature Winder Repairer
- Auto Generator Starter Rep (Automotive Generator Starter Representative)
- Automotive Starter Repairer
- Battery and Charger Technician
- Battery Charger
- Battery Inspector
- Battery Mechanic
- Battery Repairer
- Buffing and Polishing Wheel Repairer
- Calibrator
- Cell Changer
- Cell Installer
- Cell Repairer
What You'll Do
In this role, your typical responsibilities include:
- 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.
Knowledge You'll Use
You'll need solid knowledge in these areas:
- Mechanical
Essential Skills
Success in this career requires strong skills in:
- Repairing
- Equipment Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Critical Thinking
- Equipment Selection
- Quality Control Analysis
- Complex Problem Solving
Key Abilities
This career requires key abilities in:
- Finger Dexterity
- Near Vision
- Problem Sensitivity
- Manual Dexterity
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Information Ordering
- Hearing Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Visual Color Discrimination
Work Style
People who excel in this career typically demonstrate:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cautiousness
- Integrity
- Perseverance
What Matters in This Career
This career tends to satisfy these work values:
- Support
- Relationships
- Working Conditions
- Independence
- Achievement
Education & Preparation
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)
Related Work Experience Needed: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
On-the-Job Training: Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Education Details: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Experience Required: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Technology You'll Use
Popular Technologies & Software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Python
- SAP software
Tools & Equipment
- Abrasive blasting machines
- Adjustable hand wrenches
- Air grinders
- Alignment lasers
- Analog ohmmeters
- Arbor presses
- Armature air gap gauges
- Armature winders
- Automatic wire strippers
- Bake ovens
- Bar-to-bar testers
- Bearing puller sets
- Bearing setting tools
- Bench ammeters
- Bench grinders
Work Environment
- Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Exposed to Contaminants
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Salary & Job Market
| Salary Percentile | Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level (10th percentile) | $36,310 |
| Median | $53,990 |
| Top Earners (90th percentile) | $79,230 |
Workers Employed Nationally: 16,570
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Occupational data sourced from the O*NET OnLine database, developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Wage data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2024.