Electric Motor Mechanic

Electric Motor Mechanic

The Electric Motor Mechanic is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and rebuilding electric motors used in a variety of industrial equipment, including field cores, bobbins, armature cores, electric motors, generators, and control auxiliary boxes. This role may also involve fabricating or repairing copper connections such as rings and jumpers. The mechanic ensures equipment is restored to proper operating condition through inspection, testing, maintenance, and component replacement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, disassemble, and inspect electric motors and rotating equipment to identify wear, damage, or performance issues
• Repair or replace defective components to restore motors to proper working condition
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and diagnostic testing on electrical motors and related equipment
• Assemble and reassemble motors, ensuring proper alignment and functionality of all components
• Record production data, maintenance activities, and inspection results accurately and timely
• Work with various materials, including copper wiring, and fabricate connections such as rings and jumper leads as needed
• Apply basic knowledge of production and manufacturing processes and quality control standards
• Ensure all work meets safety guidelines and company quality expectations

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 12 years of experience in an electric motor repair or similar industrial repair environment preferred
• Ability to identify, inspect, and test various types of AC/DC motors
• Skilled in handling fine motor tasks such as cutting, stripping, grinding, bending wire leads, and soldering coil ends
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a steady, dexterous hand
• Ability to interpret instructions, listen actively, and make timely, informed decisions
• Basic understanding of raw materials, production processes, and quality control principles
• Ability to work under close supervision and follow established procedures

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.