Electrical Mechanics

Nature of work

Electrical mechanics repair and rebuild electric motors, generators, transformers, controls, and equipment. They work for independent electrical repair shops, service shops of electrical equipment manufacturers, and maintenance departments of manufacturing companies.

Job duties

Electrical mechanics:

• Test and observe electrical, electronic, and mechanical components and systems using testing and measuring instruments.
• Troubleshoot and repair electric motors, transformers, switchgear, generators, and other electro-mechanical equipment.
• Replace or recondition shafts, bearings, commutators, and other components.
• Wind, assemble and install various types of coils for electric motors or transformer.
• Perform static or dynamic balancing of armatures or rotors by welding, brazing, or soldering electrical connections and by aligning and adjusting parts.
• Test and repair or replace faulty wiring or components in electrical switchgear.
• Test repaired motors, transformers, switchgear, or other electrical apparatus to ensure proper performance.
• Perform some machining to recondition or modify shafts, commutators, or other parts.
• Complete on-site servicing and repair.

Sample job titles

• electric motor mechanic
• electric motor repairer and tester
• electric motor systems technician
• electrical mechanic
• power transformer repairer

Skills

• Mechanical aptitude
• Manual dexterity
• Strength and stamina
• Attention to detail
• Precision work
• Power transformer repairers must be able to work at heights

Job requirements

• High school or equivalent, usually.
• College or industry courses in electrical mechanics may be required.

Other considerations

• Electrical mechanics mainly work indoors in large shops and production plants. Those who work for service contractors may need to travel to customer premises and may have to travel frequently to service equipment.
• Most electrical mechanics work a 40-hour week with some overtime required when equipment breaks down.
• Workers may specialize in working with certain types of devices like electric motors or transformers, or certain functions like winding coils.
• Experienced electrical mechanics may move on to larger and more complicated motors, transformers, switchgear, and other equipment. They may move into positions involving more testing and problem diagnosis.
• With experience workers may advance to supervisory roles or open their own contracting business.

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