Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

Core tasks

1. 01Inspect and test equipment to locate damage or worn parts and diagnose malfunctions, or read work orders or schematic drawings to determine required repairs.
2. 02Reassemble repaired electric motors to specified requirements and ratings, using hand tools and electrical meters.
3. 03Measure 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.
4. 04Repair and rebuild defective mechanical parts in electric motors, generators, and related equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
5. 05Lift units or parts such as motors or generators, using cranes or chain hoists, or signal crane operators to lift heavy parts or subassemblies.
6. 06Record repairs required, parts used, and labor time.

Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)

• Repeating same tasks3.25
• Degree of automation1.51
• Time sitting1.91
• Originality (ability)2.75
• Conflict situations2.88
• Hands-on objects/tools4.64
• Outdoors / weather2.62
• Disease exposure2.02
• Decision freedom4.11

Top abilities

• Finger Dexterity4.00
• Problem Sensitivity3.88
• Near Vision3.88
• Manual Dexterity3.75
• Arm-Hand Steadiness3.62
• Information Ordering3.50
• Visualization3.25
• Visual Color Discrimination3.25

Essential skills

• Reading Comprehension3.00
• Active Listening3.12
• Writing2.88
• Speaking3.00
• Mathematics2.62
• Science2.12
• Critical Thinking3.75
• Active Learning2.88
• Learning Strategies2.75
• Monitoring2.88