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Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.
Other titles employers use
Electric Motor Mechanic · Electric Motor Repairman · Electric Motor Winder · Electro Mechanic · Maintenance Technician · Power Tool Repair Technician · Repair Technician · Service Technician
Inside the work
What you would actually do.
6 responsibilities that define the role, before job titles and workplaces change the details.
- 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.
Who it suits
Would this work hold your attention?
This career often appeals to people drawn to practical and organizing work.
- Practical
- Building, repairing, using tools, or working outdoors
- Organizing
- Creating order, checking details, and keeping work accurate
Skills and strengths
What you would get good at.
Compare the skills the work relies on, the subjects behind it, and the abilities that make it easier to learn.
Core skills
- Repairing
- Equipment Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Critical Thinking
- Equipment Selection
- Quality Control Analysis
Subjects to know
- Mechanical
- Production and Processing
- English Language
- Administration and Management
- Customer and Personal Service
Useful strengths
- Finger Dexterity
- Problem Sensitivity
- Near Vision
- Manual Dexterity
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
Working day
Picture yourself doing it.
These measures show how much of the day involves people, movement, conversation, and hands-on work.
| Measure | Out of 5 | What that means here |
|---|---|---|
| Close to other people | 3.4 | Shared rooms, but not shoulder to shoulder |
| On your feet | 4.4 | Standing or moving for most of it |
| Talking face to face | 4.7 | Continuous — the job is conversations |
| Working with your hands | 4.6 | Handling tools, instruments or materials |
Preparation
How people prepare for this work.
Employers usually ask for a high school diploma. Other routes may also lead into the field.
- A certificate or some college 47%
- High school or less 33%
- A two-year degree 20%
Tools of the work
Technology you may use.
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Spreadsheet software
- Office suite software
- Electronic mail software
- Presentation software
- Word processing software
- Object or component oriented development software
Opportunity near you
See where this work is growing.
Choose a state to compare the size of the field, annual openings, and expected hiring change.
- People doing this work
- 2,090
- Job openings each year
- 180
- Expected hiring change, 2022–2032
- 13.6%
Compare every available state
| State | People doing it | Job openings each year | Expected change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2,090 | 180 | 13.6% |
| Florida | 1,570 | 130 | 12.1% |
| California | 1,200 | 90 | 9.1% |
| Illinois | 850 | 70 | 6.3% |
| Colorado | 820 | 70 | 10.8% |
| Michigan | 820 | 60 | — |
| South Carolina | 720 | 60 | 9.1% |
| Washington | 710 | 70 | 14.5% |
| Virginia | 680 | 60 | 3.0% |
| Georgia | 640 | 60 | 20.8% |
| Arizona | 560 | 50 | 24.4% |
| North Carolina | 560 | 50 | 9.8% |
| Missouri | 540 | 40 | 1.9% |
| New Jersey | 500 | 40 | 2.0% |
| Indiana | 470 | 40 | 14.6% |
| Puerto Rico | 470 | 40 | 4.4% |
| New York | 460 | 0 | — |
| Ohio | 460 | 40 | 4.5% |
| Pennsylvania | 420 | 30 | — |
| Alabama | 280 | 20 | 7.7% |
| Louisiana | 280 | 20 | 3.7% |
| Tennessee | 280 | 30 | 27.3% |
| Oklahoma | 270 | 20 | 8.0% |
| Utah | 260 | 20 | 18.2% |
| Wisconsin | 260 | 20 | 8.3% |
| Nevada | 230 | 20 | 27.8% |
| Iowa | 220 | 20 | 4.8% |
| Minnesota | 170 | 10 | 6.3% |
| Mississippi | 150 | 10 | 15.4% |
| West Virginia | 140 | 10 | — |
| Idaho | 100 | 10 | 25.0% |
| Arkansas | 90 | 10 | 12.5% |
| Connecticut | 80 | 10 | 14.3% |
| Nebraska | 70 | 10 | 16.7% |
| New Hampshire | 60 | 10 | — |
| New Mexico | 50 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Alaska | 30 | 0 | — |
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