Motor Repair Technician

Summary

Repair Technicians must understand motor electrical connections and power supply panels with the ability to operate safely to complete motor testing. The ability to use a megger, high potential tester, volt & amp meters. Must be able to read and record critical measurements with micrometers. Skilled in reading dial indicators, checking shaft and rotor runouts. Knowledge dismantling, inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and assembling a variety of rotating equipment including, AC and DC motors.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record mechanical fits using calipers, indicators, and micrometers.
• Set-up and operate cutoff saws, band saws, arbor and hydraulic press, stand and surface grinders.
• Examines parts and estimates the time required to make repairs.
• Inspects completed machine work for accuracy.
• Able to balance rotors and armatures in stand balancer.  Balance using portable balance equipment to perform trim balancing either on site or in shop.
• Electric motor repair understanding the testing required; insulation to ground, polarization index, high potential testing, voltage and current measurements and equipment needed.
• Able to work in overtime situations as required.
• Safely operate various overhead cranes, forklifts, coil lifter, enerpac hydraulic system, and various handheld power tools.
• Perform insulation resistance (megger), and other tests as required.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities on all company equipment.
• Operate vacuum ovens, Baker Surge tester, Core tester, hydraulic bearing pullers, forklifts, and pallet jacks.
• Operate high voltage test panel for test running motors.
• Perform welding and brazing operations.
• Support supervisors with various other plant assignments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) two years mechanical training at a Technology center or 4 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills are required. This is normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of electric motor repair and/or manufacturing operations. Duties require verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify potential repair/manufacturing problems, and recommend potential solutions.
• Ability to interpret blue prints and drawings.
• Reading and interpreting nameplates and engineering instructions.
• Ability to read and complete OD sheet checklists.
• Must be able to pass a DOT pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Complete a satisfactory ISNetworld MVR and nationwide criminal background check

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) two years mechanical training at a Technology center or 4 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx.
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k with match
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off