What Does an Electric Motor Rewind Mechanic Do?
Many items in everyday life have electric motors, from computers to air conditioning units. An Electric Motor Rewind Mechanic repairs and replaces these motors. Electric motors contain wind-up wire coils that produce the turning motion the motor needs to work. An Electric Motor Rewind Mechanic replaces or repairs these coils. Because of the wide variety of electrical motors in all aspects of commercial, residential, industrial and institutional life, there are many opportunities for people in this trade. One day you may be repairing a clothes dryer, and the next you may be repairing a heating or air conditioning system. Job -Related Skills, Interests and Values • maintaining, testing, rebuilding and repairing electric motors, transformers, switchgear, generators and other electrical apparatus, both AC and DC • using testing and measuring equipment, including a voltmeter • replacing or reconditioning shafts, bearings and other components • winding, assembling and installing coils • test
