Motor Repair Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist who inspects, disassembles, repairs, and assembles electric motors (motors) to operate them in optimal condition.
Description
Motor repair workers are responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, disassembling, repairing, and assembling various electric motors used in factories and plants. They identify faulty areas through insulation resistance measurement, vibration and temperature diagnosis, and perform tasks such as bearing replacement, winding repair, and balance adjustment. As needed, they also conduct grinding, polishing, and parts fabrication, proceeding with work in accordance with safety standards. Additionally, they contribute to improving equipment uptime by participating in preventive maintenance and periodic inspection planning.
Future Outlook
Demand is expanding with the introduction of IoT and predictive maintenance technologies. Skills in vibration diagnosis and remote monitoring will become increasingly important as high-value-added services.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / High safety awareness / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Factory Work / On-site Dispatches / Shift Work / Team-based
Career Path
Motor Repair Worker (Beginner) → Senior Maintenance Engineer → Equipment Maintenance Team Leader → Maintenance Manager → Equipment Maintenance Specialist
Required Skills
Bearing Replacement / Disassembly and Assembly of Electrical Equipment / Insulation Resistance Measurement / Reading Drawings and Specifications / Vibration and Temperature Diagnosis / Winding Repair
Recommended Skills
Infrared Thermography / PLC Basics / Reading English Technical Documents / Vibration Diagnosis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Requires the ability to logically infer the location of faults. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires attention to detail to not miss fine damages or wear. |
| Problem Solving | Requires the ability to identify complex failure causes and derive repair methods. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Involves a lot of routine work with little need for idea generation. |
Related Qualifications
- Production Equipment Maintenance Skills Test (Electrical Equipment Category)
- Second-Class Electrician License
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