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
Your training could be
1-2 years
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
- install electrical motors and parts in equipment
- inspect electrical motors for damage
- repair electrical motors and equipment
- test motors to make sure they work
- adjust motors to improve performance
- use hoists to lift heavy motors
- communicate with workers during repairs
- record repairs and maintenance work
- follow health and safety rules
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou 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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