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.
  1. 3 phase motors
  2. DC motors 
  3. Single phase motors
  4. Magnetic clutch units
  5. Gearboxes/Transmissions
  6. Generators and/or Alternators
  7. Compressors and Lobe Blowers
  8. 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. 
  1. Multi-Meter – Used for checking continuity , capacitor testing, diode testing
  2. Megohm Meter - Used to test insulation resistance
  3. Surge Tester – Used to detect insulation breakdowns between circuits.
  4. Hi-pot Tester – Used to detect amount of current leakage through insulation
  5. 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. 
  1. 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.