Electric Motor Mechanic

Company: Orion Talent
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: September 29, 2024

Job Description:

Position Details:
Title: Electric Motor Mechanic
Location: San Antonio, TX
Shift: Monday - Friday - 6:00am - 4:30 - 6:00pm (depending on shop needs)
Saturday 6:00am - 2:30pm
Compensation: $25 - $33/hour (depending on experience) + overtime
Benefits: Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life and Disability Insurance, as well as generous PTO and paid holidays.
Travel: N/A

Position Description - Electric Motor Mechanic
As an Electric Motor Mechanic, you will work to identify issues, troubleshoot, and repair electric motors used in a variety of electrical mechanical rotating equipment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Include:
--- Test electro-mechanical rotating equipment to troubleshoot known or suspected problems using various testing methods (AC/DC). Below are some examples.
o 3 phase motors
o DC motors
o Single phase motors
o Magnetic clutch units
o Gearboxes/Transmissions
o Generators and/or Alternators
o Compressors and Lobe Blowers
o Name brands examples
? Motors - ABB, Baldor/Reliance, Ideal, Louis Allis, Siemens, US
? Generators - ABB, Siemens, EMD of GM, Vestas
? Gearboxes - Reliance, Cone Drive, Eurodrive
? Compressors - Sutor Built, Carrier, Trane
--- Disassemble equipment noting parts identification, configuration and condition.
--- Ability to operate grinders, drills, cranes, forklift trucks, torches, cut off saws etc.
--- Clean equipment assemblies as needed through various methods and steps, including but not limited to parts washers, steam cleaners and sand blasters.
--- Replace or repair worn or defective mechanical or electrical parts and assemblies, included but limited to: Brushes, bearings, brush holders, gears, seals, impellers, mechanical switches, brakes, clutches, tachometers, fans, etc. as required per the ISS technical traveler.
--- Test repaired apparatus for proper output and/or operation as per ISS or customer specifications.
--- Operate specialized repair and testing equipment.
o Multi-Meter - Used for checking continuity , capacitor testing, diode testing
o Megohm Meter - Used to test insulation resistance
o Surge Tester - Used to detect insulation breakdowns between circuits.
o Hi-pot Tester - Used to detect amount of current leakage through insulation
o Motor Test Panels - Testing apparatus at rated voltages for proper operation before and after repair
--- Balance of various types of rotating equipment including but not limited to fans, rotors, armatures, rolls, impellers, blowers, etc.
o Using IRD and /or Dynamics balancing machines.

Requirements:
The ideal candidate possesses advanced electro-mechanical aptitude with at least 2 years' experience dismantling electric motors to inspect the rotating equipment that the motor uses to generate power.

Additional Qualifications Include:
--- Ability to cut, strip, grind, bend wire leads, or solder at end of coil.
--- Knowledge on how to examine and test rotating motor a plus.
--- Able to identify different types of AC/DC motors a plus.
--- Able to use overhead crane and drive forklift.

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