Is being an electric motor repairer a good fit for you?
Repairs, services and installs electric motors, wiring and switches. Tests them to find out why they have stopped working.
What the work involves
- Inspects and tests equipment for damage or worn parts, or reads work orders to find needed repairs.
- Reassembles repaired electric motors to the required standards using hand tools and electrical meters.
- Measures speed, power and electrical readings of units or parts to find problems, using testing devices.
- Repairs and rebuilds faulty mechanical parts in motors, generators and related equipment.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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