Electric motor technician, Kaihangarau pūkaha hiko
Also known as
- Electric motor service technician, armature winder, electric motor rewinder, dynamo fitter, electric motor fitter
Electric motor technicians install, service and repair electrical motors, wiring and switches in equipment like electric golf carts or power tools.
Your pay could be
$54K
Lower
$71K to $100K
Most common
$128K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Electric motor technicians
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours and be on call
- usually work in workshops and may travel locally
- need to be practical, accurate and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed.
- Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
- Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Reassemble equipment after repair.
- Measure equipment outputs.
- Repair defective engines or engine components.
- Rebuild parts or components.
- Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
- Communicate with coworkers to coordinate installations or repairs.
- Maintain repair or maintenance records.
You usually learn on the job to become an electric motor technician and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- a driver licence
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory (Level 3)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Electromechanical Maintenance and Repair) (Level 4)
- to pass the Electrical Service Technician course and exam
- to have an Electrical Service Technician practising licence
- a Trainee Limited Certificate from the Electrical Workers Registration Board
- to be registered with the Electrical Workers Registration Board
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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