Electric Motor Technician

Troubleshooting and Repair

• 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).
• 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.
• 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.
• Multimeter – 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.

Qualifications

• A 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.