Test, repair, rebuild, and assemble electric motors, generators, and equipment .

Repairs and rebuilds defective mechanical parts in electric motors, generators, and related equipment, using hand tools and power tools. Rewinds coils on core while core is in slots, or makes replacement coils, using coil-winding machine. Rewires electrical systems and repairs or replaces electrical accessories. Installs, secures, and aligns parts, using hand tools, welding equipment, and electrical meters. Replaces defective parts, such as coil leads, carbon brushes, and connecting wires, using soldering equipment. Tests for overheating, using speed gauges and thermometers. Reassembles repaired electric motors to specified requirements and ratings, using hand tools and electrical meters. Records repairs required, parts used, and labor time. Refaces, reams, and polishes commutators and machine parts to specified tolerances, using machine tools. Cuts and forms insulation and inserts insulation into armature, rotor, or stator slots. Inspects parts for wear or damage, or reads work order or schematic drawings to determine required repairs. Assembles electrical parts, such as alternators, generators, starting devices, and switches, following schematic drawings, using hand, machine, and power tools. Tests charges and replaces batteries. Adjusts working parts, such as fan belt tension, voltage output, contacts and springs, using hand tools, and verifies corrections, using gauges. Cuts and removes parts, such as defective coils and insulation. Measures velocity, horsepower, r.p.m., amperage, circuitry, and voltage of unit or parts, using electrical meters and mechanical testing devices. Disassembles defective unit, using hand tools. Lifts units or parts, such as motors or generators, using crane or chain hoist. Scrapes and cleans units or parts, using cleaning solvent, and lubricates moving parts.

Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Computers and Electronics -- Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Repairing -- Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. Quality Control Analysis -- Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Troubleshooting -- Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. Operation Monitoring -- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. Installation -- Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications. Equipment Maintenance -- Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. Science -- Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. Operation and Control -- Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Finger Dexterity -- The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Information Ordering -- The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). Manual Dexterity -- The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. Arm-Hand Steadiness -- The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. Wrist-Finger Speed -- The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Visualization -- The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Extent Flexibility -- The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Control Precision -- The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment -- Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles. Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment -- Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. Performing General Physical Activities -- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards -- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. Controlling Machines and Processes -- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.