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Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairers

  • Manufacturing

Tasks

What tasks do Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairers perform?

  • 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.


Knowledge

What do Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairers need to know?

  • Mechanical

    Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

  • Production and Processing

    Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

  • English Language

    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.


Skills

What skills do Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairers need?

  • Repairing

    Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

  • Troubleshooting

    Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

  • Equipment Maintenance

    Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.



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