Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers fix, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.
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- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
- Manufacturing
What do they typically do
- Repair and rebuild defective mechanical parts in electric motors, generators, and related equipment using hand tools and power tools
- 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
- Read service guides to find information needed to perform repairs
- Maintain stocks of parts
- Inspect electrical connections, wiring, relays, charging resistance boxes, and storage batteries, following wiring diagrams
- Reassemble repaired electric motors to specified requirements and ratings using hand tools and electrical meters
- Rewire electrical systems, and repair or replace electrical accessories
- Record repairs required, parts used, and labor time
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +0.8%
Job Openings 25
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
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