49-2092.00Apprenticeship

Electric Motor, Power Tool, & Related Repairers

Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.

Career Cluster:Supply Chain & Transportation
Job Family:Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Job Zone:Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Industry:Other Services (Except Public Administration)
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Key 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.
  • Verify and adjust alignments and dimensions of parts, using gauges and tracing lathes.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Record repairs required, parts used, and labor time.
  • Adjust working parts, such as fan belts, contacts, and springs, using hand tools and gauges.
  • Disassemble defective equipment so that repairs can be made, using hand tools.
  • Lubricate moving parts.
  • Set machinery for proper performance, using computers.
  • Steam-clean polishing and buffing wheels to remove abrasives and bonding materials, and spray, brush, or recoat surfaces as necessary.
  • Test equipment for overheating, using speed gauges and thermometers.
  • Reface, ream, and polish commutators and machine parts to specified tolerances, using machine tools.
  • Read service guides to find information needed to perform repairs.
  • Inspect electrical connections, wiring, relays, charging resistance boxes, and storage batteries, following wiring diagrams.
  • Scrape and clean units or parts, using cleaning solvents and equipment such as buffing wheels.
  • Maintain stocks of parts.
  • Cut and form insulation, and insert insulation into armature, rotor, or stator slots.
  • Assemble electrical parts such as alternators, generators, starting devices, and switches, following schematic drawings and using hand, machine, and power tools.
  • Solder, wrap, and coat wires to ensure proper insulation.
  • Rewire electrical systems, and repair or replace electrical accessories.
  • Clean cells, cell assemblies, glassware, leads, electrical connections, and battery poles, using scrapers, steam, water, emery cloths, power grinders, or acid.
  • Weld, braze, or solder electrical connections.
  • Rewind coils on cores in slots, or make replacement coils, using coil-winding machines.
  • Remove and replace defective parts such as coil leads, carbon brushes, and wires, using soldering equipment.
  • Hammer out dents and twists in tools and equipment.
  • Seal joints with putty, mortar, and asbestos, using putty extruders and knives.
  • Repair and operate battery-charging equipment.
  • Sharpen tools such as saws, picks, shovels, screwdrivers, and scoops, either manually or by using bench grinders and emery wheels.
  • Test battery charges, and replace or recharge batteries as necessary.

Skills

Repairing
78%
Troubleshooting
72%
Equipment Maintenance
72%
Equipment Selection
69%
Quality Control Analysis
69%
Critical Thinking
69%
Complex Problem Solving
66%
Operations Monitoring
63%
Operation and Control
56%
Active Listening
53%
Judgment and Decision Making
53%
Reading Comprehension
50%
Speaking
50%
Installation
50%
Systems Analysis
50%
Coordination
47%
Time Management
47%
Active Learning
47%
Writing
47%
Monitoring
47%
Service Orientation
44%
Social Perceptiveness
44%
Systems Evaluation
44%
Learning Strategies
44%
Mathematics
41%
Instructing
38%
Persuasion
38%
Management of Personnel Resources
35%
Negotiation
31%
Science
28%
Management of Material Resources
28%
Management of Financial Resources
22%
Programming
19%
Technology Design
19%
Operations Analysis
16%

Knowledge

Mechanical
81%
English Language
56%
Production and Processing
56%
Administration and Management
51%
Customer and Personal Service
50%
Mathematics
50%
Education and Training
47%
Public Safety and Security
41%
Engineering and Technology
39%
Administrative
38%
Design
37%
Physics
37%
Computers and Electronics
35%
Building and Construction
35%
Personnel and Human Resources
27%
Sales and Marketing
25%
Chemistry
24%
Transportation
23%
Law and Government
20%
Telecommunications
18%
Economics and Accounting
17%
Communications and Media
16%
Psychology
14%
Medicine and Dentistry
11%
Geography
9%
Food Production
9%
Therapy and Counseling
8%
History and Archeology
7%
Sociology and Anthropology
3%
Philosophy and Theology
3%
Foreign Language
3%
Fine Arts
2%
Biology
0%

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Abilities

Finger Dexterity
75%
Problem Sensitivity
72%
Near Vision
72%
Manual Dexterity
69%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
66%
Information Ordering
63%
Visual Color Discrimination
56%
Hearing Sensitivity
56%
Visualization
56%
Deductive Reasoning
56%
Inductive Reasoning
56%
Perceptual Speed
53%
Reaction Time
53%
Oral Comprehension
53%
Multilimb Coordination
53%
Flexibility of Closure
53%
Written Comprehension
53%
Control Precision
53%
Speed of Closure
53%
Extent Flexibility
50%
Auditory Attention
50%
Category Flexibility
50%
Oral Expression
50%
Depth Perception
50%
Selective Attention
50%
Rate Control
50%
Far Vision
47%
Speech Recognition
47%
Static Strength
47%
Fluency of Ideas
47%
Speech Clarity
47%
Trunk Strength
47%
Written Expression
47%
Mathematical Reasoning
44%
Time Sharing
44%
Wrist-Finger Speed
44%
Memorization
44%
Response Orientation
44%
Originality
44%
Number Facility
38%
Stamina
35%
Speed of Limb Movement
35%
Dynamic Strength
35%
Glare Sensitivity
28%
Sound Localization
28%
Gross Body Coordination
28%
Spatial Orientation
25%
Gross Body Equilibrium
25%
Explosive Strength
22%
Peripheral Vision
22%
Night Vision
19%
Dynamic Flexibility
3%

Work Activities

Getting Information
83%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
83%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
81%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
81%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
79%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
78%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
78%
Controlling Machines and Processes
77%
Processing Information
77%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
76%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
73%
Handling and Moving Objects
72%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
72%
Performing General Physical Activities
71%
Documenting/Recording Information
71%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
69%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
66%
Scheduling Work and Activities
62%
Training and Teaching Others
62%
Coaching and Developing Others
61%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
61%
Thinking Creatively
61%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
61%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
59%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
59%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
58%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
58%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
57%
Developing and Building Teams
57%
Analyzing Data or Information
56%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
50%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
49%
Working with Computers
48%
Performing Administrative Activities
47%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
46%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
44%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
41%
Assisting and Caring for Others
39%
Selling or Influencing Others
36%
Staffing Organizational Units
26%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
21%

Work Context

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

92%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

92%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

91%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

90%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

88%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

85%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

83%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

81%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

78%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

76%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

76%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

75%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

74%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

74%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

73%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

73%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

73%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

72%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

70%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

70%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

67%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

65%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

64%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

61%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

60%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

60%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

59%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

57%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

56%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

54%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

54%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

52%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

51%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

50%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

49%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

48%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

48%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

47%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

47%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

44%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

41%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

41%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

39%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

37%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

34%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

32%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

31%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

26%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

25%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

23%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

22%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

16%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

14%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

13%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

13%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

6%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

0%

Education

Post-secondary certificate

39%

High school diploma or equivalent

31%

Associate's degree

20%

Interests

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

100

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

52

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

30

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

2

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

1

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

0

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
80%
Dependability
77%
Cautiousness
64%
Integrity
43%
Perseverance
41%
Achievement Orientation
36%
Stress Tolerance
33%
Self-Confidence
30%
Intellectual Curiosity
28%
Adaptability
26%
Self-Control
23%
Cooperation
18%
Initiative
15%
Sincerity
14%
Innovation
13%

Work Values

Support
67%
Relationships
50%
Independence
45%
Working Conditions
45%
Achievement
39%
Recognition
33%

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