Description
Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.
Interests
- Realistic
- Conventional
Work Values
- Support
- Relationships
- Working Conditions
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Stress Tolerance
- Independence
Tasks
- 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.
Work Activities
- Getting Information
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Detailed Work Activities
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
- Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Technology Skills
- Spreadsheet software
- Presentation software
- Analytical or scientific software
- Electronic mail software
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Abilities
- Finger Dexterity
- Near Vision
- Problem Sensitivity
- Manual Dexterity
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
Skills
- Repairing
- Equipment Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Critical Thinking
- Equipment Selection
Knowledge
- Mechanical
- English Language
- Production and Processing
- Administration and Management
- Customer and Personal Service
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Electric Motor Control Systems 1Certifying Organization
Smart Automation Certification Alliance
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
Electric Motor Troubleshooting 1Certifying Organization
Smart Automation Certification Alliance
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
Variable Frequency Drive Systems 1Certifying Organization
Smart Automation Certification Alliance
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
Motor Control Troubleshooting 1Certifying Organization
Smart Automation Certification Alliance
Type
Product/Equipment
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $36,310 |
| Median (50%) | $53,990 |
| High (90%) | $79,230 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | N/A |
| Mid Level | N/A |
| Senior Level | N/A |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 17,700 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 18,600 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 5%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 5%
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