Electric Motor Repair Technician

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Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

Specialist responsible for maintaining equipment performance and restoring failures through inspection, maintenance, and repair of electric motors (motors).

Description

Electric motor repair technicians handle electric equipment such as generators and various motors, performing maintenance and repair tasks including disassembly, inspection, insulation resistance measurement, winding repair, bearing replacement, and balance adjustment. They analyze failure causes, plan and implement parts replacement or repairs. In diverse sites such as factories, plants, and building equipment, they conduct tests and performance inspections based on safety standards and specifications, and create records.

Future Outlook

With increasing emphasis on operational efficiency in manufacturing and plant equipment, demand for regular maintenance and preventive maintenance is expanding. While the introduction of IoT and automated diagnostic technologies requires advanced skills, there is a serious shortage of veteran maintenance workers, making technology succession and talent development crucial.

Personality Traits

High safety awareness / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility

Work Style

Dispatch Repair / In-House Maintenance / Night Emergency / On-site Work / Shift Work

Career Path

Junior Electric Motor Repair Technician → Team Leader → Maintenance Engineer → Equipment Maintenance Supervisor → Technical Manager

Required Skills

Balance Adjustment Technique / Bearing Replacement / Insulation Resistance Measurement / Technical Drawing Interpretation / Vibration and Noise Diagnosis

Recommended Skills

Basic Knowledge of PLC Control Systems / CAD (Mechanical Drawings) / English Technical Document Reading / Welding and Grinding Processing

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Attention is required to not miss damage to fine parts or deviations from standard values.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Due to frequent carrying of heavy motors and standing work.
Problem Solving Identification of failure causes and planning of repair methods are required.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Mainly because work follows existing techniques and manuals.

Related Qualifications

  • First-Class Electrician
  • Mechanical Preservation Skills Specialist
  • Second-Class Electrician

Aliases

  • Motor Repair Technician

Related Jobs

  • Electrician
  • Generator Repair Technician
  • Mechanical Maintenance Worker
  • Motor Engineer

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