Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

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

Also called: Electric Motor Mechanic, Electric Motor Repairman, Electric Motor Winder, Electro Mechanic, Maintenance Technician, Power Tool Repair Technician, Repair Technician, Service Technician, Tool Repair Technician, Tool Technician, AC/DC Rewinder (Alternating Current and Direct Current Rewinder), Armature Rewinder, Armature Winder Repairer, Auto Generator Starter Rep (Automotive Generator Starter Representative), Automotive Starter Repairer, Battery and Charger Technician, Battery Charger, Battery Inspector, Battery Mechanic, Battery Repairer, Buffing and Polishing Wheel Repairer, Calibrator, Cell Changer, Cell Installer, Cell Repairer, Chemical Cell Changer, Dynamo Repairer, Dynamo Tender, Dynamometer Mechanic, Electric Engine Mechanic, Electric Golf Cart Repairer, Electric Motor Analyst, Electric Motor Fitter, Electric Motor Rebuilder, Electric Motor Repairer, Electric Motor Rewinder, Electric Motor Tester, Electric Motor Tester Assembler, Electric Switch Repairer, Electric Technician, Electric Tool Repairer, Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Technician, Electric Winder, Electrical Contacts Adjuster, Electrical Mechanic, Electrical Mechanical Technician, Electrical Motor Assembler, Electrical Motor Tester, Electrical Parts Reconditioner, Electrical Technical Advisor, Electrical Technician, Electrical Winder, Electronic Technician, Emergency Generator Mechanic, Generator Mechanic, Generator Repairer, Golf Cart Repairer, Handtools Repairer, Instrumentation Technician, Large Emergency Storage Battery Maintainer, Lathe Mechanic, Magneto Repairer, Mechanical Technician, Mercury Cell Cleaner, Motor Electrician, Motor Mechanic, Motor Rebuilder, Portable Power Tool Repairer, Power Transformer Repairer, Propulsion Generator Repairer, Repair Electric Motor Assembler, Salvage Repairer, Saw Repairer, Sewing Machine Adjuster, Starter Mechanic, Switchgear Repairer, Test Technician, Tool Changer, Tool Inspector, Tool Maintenance Worker, Tool Master, Tool Repairer, Transformer Mechanic, Transformer Repairer, Wind Generating Electric Power Installer

This is a career information profile, not an advertised job opening.

What the worker does

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.
Record repairs required, parts used, and labor time.
Disassemble defective equipment so that repairs can be made, using hand tools.
Adjust working parts, such as fan belts, contacts, and springs, using hand tools and gauges.
Lubricate moving parts.
Read service guides to find information needed to perform repairs.

Skills, machines and equipment

Repairing
Equipment Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Critical Thinking
Equipment Selection
Quality Control Analysis
Complex Problem Solving
Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control
Active Listening
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension

Education and training

Most frequently reported education in the O*NET survey: Post-Secondary Certificate (39.17% of responses). This is survey context, not a universal hiring requirement. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

O*NET Job Zone 3: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job. This is broad occupational preparation context; confirm the requirements for a specific employer or apprenticeship.

Apprenticeships

Ask an employer or registered apprenticeship sponsor about current programs, eligibility, training and pay. A career profile does not confirm that a program is available.

Salary reference

45,190–69,090 USD per year · United States · 2025. Source: BLS OEWS via O*NET · 25th–75th percentiles · SOC 49-2092.

Occupational-group wage references are not guaranteed pay for this specialty or an employer's offer.

Career advancement

Build troubleshooting, preventive-maintenance, and controls experience; explore senior technician, maintenance planning, or lead responsibilities.
Ask employers which demonstrated skills, education, or credentials are needed for the next role. Related careers are exploration options, not automatic promotions.

How Do I Get This Job?

Review the skills and responsibilities above.
Most frequently reported education in the O*NET survey: Post-Secondary Certificate (39.17% of responses). This is survey context, not a universal hiring requirement. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
O*NET Job Zone 3: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job. This is broad occupational preparation context; confirm the requirements for a specific employer or apprenticeship.
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Sources and limitations

O*NET® 31.0 Database, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, under CC BY 4.0. ShopFloor adapted occupational grouping, selected manufacturing-relevant occupations, and retained seven legacy guide titles. Specialties and alternative titles are grouped under O*NET occupations; these occupations can also occur outside manufacturing. Source: https://www.onetcenter.org/database.html. No wage, vacancy, certification, or video data is implied. ShopFloor advancement suggestions are general editorial guidance, not O*NET findings or guaranteed career progression. BLS wage ranges, when available, are national 25th–75th percentiles for the source occupational grouping, across industries; they are not local, apprentice, entry-level, or specialty-specific offers.

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers