Installation, maintenance and repair
Electric motor, power tool, and related repairers
Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.
Median pay
$56,210
Growth to 2035
+4%
about as fast as average
Openings a year
1,400
Time to qualify*
2.5 years
* From a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field.
Pay
Electric motor, power tool, and related repairers
Getting in
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Prior experience
- Less than 5 years
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What the work is like
Dealing with the public
Unpleasant or angry people
Time pressure
Cost of a mistake
Freedom to make decisions
Repeating the same tasks
Time sitting
Time standing
Outdoors in all weather
Hazardous conditions
Exposure to disease
Electric motor, power tool, and related repairers: 38% usually work over 40 hours a week
Core tasks
- 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.
Also called: Electric Motor Mechanic · Electric Motor Repairman · Electric Motor Winder · Electro Mechanic · Maintenance Technician · Power Tool Repair Technician · Repair Technician · Service Technician
Outlook and AI
Electric motor, power tool, and related repairers held 16,100 jobs in 2025. BLS projects 16,800 by 2035 (+4%, about as fast as average; all jobs: +3.5%).
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