Day in the life
A Day in the Life of an Electric Motor Repairer
What electric motor repairers actually do from the start of a shift to the end: the tasks, tools, schedule and realities of the job.
What is a typical day like for an electric motor repairer?
Inspect incoming motors. From there, the day usually includes test motors for faults, disassemble motors, and rewind coils. Full time, with some emergency work.
Hour by hour: a typical shift
No two days are identical, but this timeline reflects a realistic day for an electric motor repairer working full time.
- Inspect incoming motors.
- Test windings with a megger.
- Strip and rewind a stator.
- Replace bearings.
- Bake varnish on windings.
- Balance a rotor.
- Run a final load test.
Where electric motor repairers work
Repairers work in motor shops, factories and field service.
Hours and schedule
Full time, with some emergency work.
Tasks you’ll do most often
- Test motors for faults
- Disassemble motors
- Rewind coils
- Replace bearings and brushes
- Balance rotors
- Rebuild power tools
- Test repaired units
Tools you’ll use every day
- Megohmmeters
- Surge testers
- Winding machines
- Bearing pullers
- Balancing machines
- Multimeters
The best and hardest parts of the job
What people like
- Specialized skill
- Steady demand
- No degree needed
- Hands-on
What’s hard
- Heavy lifting
- Small field
- Solvent and varnish fumes
- Rush jobs
You’ll likely thrive if…
- I like how motors work
- I’m patient
- I like precision
- I like fixing things
- I don’t mind lifting
- I don’t need a degree
Not sure? Take the free Electric Motor Repairer fit quiz or the Career Match Quiz.
Staying safe on the job
- Lock out power
- Use lifting equipment
- Ventilate varnish areas
- Wear eye protection