Electric Motor Technician

Position Summary:

Troubleshoot and repair various electrical mechanical rotating equipment based on your skillset and mechanical aptitude.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and follow all Safety processes and procedures including the use of required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

• Read job cards to determine: Job status, work authorization/limitations, estimate, description of problems and/or work scope.

• Test electro-mechanical rotating equipment to troubleshoot known or suspected problems using various testing methods (AC/DC). Below are some examples.

• 3 phase motors

• DC motors

• Single phase motors

• Magnetic clutch units

• Gearboxes/Transmissions

• Generators and/or Alternators

• Compressors and Lobe Blowers

• Name brands examples

• Motors - ABB, Baldor/Reliance, Ideal, Louis Allis, Siemens, US

• Generators - ABB, Siemens, EMD of GM, Vestas

• Gearboxes - Reliance, Cone Drive, Eurodrive

• Compressors - Sutor Built, Carrier, Trane

• Disassemble equipment noting parts identification, configuration and condition.

• Ability to operate grinders, drills, cranes, forklift trucks, torches, cut off saws etc.

• Clean equipment assemblies as needed through various methods and steps, including but not limited to parts washers, steam cleaners and sand blasters.

• Measure for and note proper replacement parts while correctly submitting a requisition for the needed items.

• Replace or repair worn or defective mechanical or electrical parts and assemblies, included but limited to: Brushes, bearings, brush holders, gears, seals, impellers, mechanical switches, brakes, clutches, tachometers, fans, etc. as required per the ISS technical traveler.

• Test repaired apparatus for proper output and/or operation as per ISS or customer specifications.

• Complete required paperwork for each job accurately and on a timely basis.

• Operate specialized repair and testing equipment.

• Multi-Meter - Used for checking continuity , capacitor testing, diode testing

• Megohm Meter - Used to test insulation resistance

• Surge Tester - Used to detect insulation breakdowns between circuits.

• Hi-pot Tester - Used to detect amount of current leakage through insulation

• Motor Test Panels - Testing apparatus at rated voltages for proper operation before and after repair

• Balance of various types of rotating equipment including but not limited to fans, rotors, armatures, rolls, impellers, blowers, etc.

• Using IRD and /or Dynamics balancing machines.

• Keep work area Safe, clean, and organized.

• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Production Manager.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED is required. Trade school, vocational/technical school, military, or on-the-job technician training and/or certifications is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.