Electric Motor Technician

Electrical Mechanical Rotating Equipment Technician

Troubleshoot and repair various electrical mechanical rotating equipment based on your skillset and mechanical aptitude.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and follow all Safety processes and procedures including the use of required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Read job cards to determine: Job status, work authorization/limitations, estimate, description of problems and/or work scope.
• Test electro-mechanical rotating equipment to troubleshoot known or suspected problems using various testing methods (AC/DC). Below are some examples.
• 3 phase motors
• DC motors
• Single phase motors
• Magnetic clutch units
• Gearboxes/Transmissions
• Generators and/or Alternators
• Compressors and Lobe Blowers
• Name brands examples
• Motors - ABB, Baldor/Reliance, Ideal, Louis Allis, Siemens, US
• Generators - ABB, Siemens, EMD of GM, Vestas
• Gearboxes Reliance, Cone Drive, Eurodrive
• Compressors Sutor Built, Carrier, Trane
• Disassemble equipment noting parts identification, configuration and condition.
• Ability to operate grinders, drills, cranes, forklift trucks, torches, cut off saws etc.
• Clean equipment assemblies as needed through various methods and steps, including but not limited to parts washers, steam cleaners and sand blasters.
• Measure for and note proper replacement parts while correctly submitting a requisition for the needed items.
• Replace or repair worn or defective mechanical or electrical parts and assemblies, included but limited to: Brushes, bearings, brush holders, gears, seals, impellers, mechanical switches, brakes, clutches, tachometers, fans, etc. as required per the ISS technical traveler.
• Test repaired apparatus for proper output and/or operation as per ISS or customer specifications.
• Complete required paperwork for each job accurately and on a timely basis.
• Operate specialized repair and testing equipment.
• Multi-Meter Used for checking continuity, capacitor testing, diode testing
• Megohm Meter - Used to test insulation resistance
• Surge Tester Used to detect insulation breakdowns between circuits.
• Hi-pot Tester Used to detect amount of current leakage through insulation
• Motor Test Panels - Testing apparatus at rated voltages for proper operation before and after repair
• Balance of various types of rotating equipment including but not limited to fans, rotors, armatures, rolls, impellers, blowers, etc. Using IRD and/or Dynamics balancing machines.
• Keep work area Safe, clean, and organized.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Production Manager.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED is required. Trade school, vocational/technical school, military, or on-the-job technician training and/or certifications is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

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.

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