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Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

Operational-level

Also known as: AC/DC Rewinder (Alternating Current and Direct Current Rewinder), Armature Rewinder, Armature Winder Repairer, Auto Generator Starter Rep (Automotive Generator Starter Representative)

Tech & EngineeringBachelor's Degree

Job Description

As an Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairer, you'll use your hands daily to fix, maintain, and install electric motors, wiring, and switches. You'll often work with tools while standing and may wear protective gear like safety glasses and gloves, sometimes in environments with contaminants. This role involves critical thinking, active learning, and careful monitoring to ensure accuracy in your work. You'll frequently discuss solutions with team members, making this job ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on problem-solving and precise technical tasks.
Electric Motor RepairPower Tool RepairElectrical SystemsElectromechanical MaintenanceEngineering TechnologyMaintenance & RepairApplied SciencesEngineeringTechnicalAutomotive

A Day in the Life

You pull into the lot of Advanced Motor Solutions, a repair shop bustling even at 7:30 AM. After grabbing coffee, you clock in, retrieve your safety glasses and work gloves from your locker, and head to your designated bench. The morning’s first job ticket awaits: a three-phase industrial pump motor that’s suddenly stopped spinning. You scan the problem description, visualizing the likely culprits, and pull out your trusty toolbox, ready for the day's tasks.

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
Autodesk AutoCADMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordPythonSAP software

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

+4.4%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

1,400

per year (US)

Jobs today

16,100

in 2025 → 16,800 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
Moderate
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
Low
Working outdoors
Moderate
Indoor, climate-controlled
Moderate
Dealing with customers
Moderate
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

The outlook for this career is stable, with about 1,400 job openings expected each year through 2035. You could earn a median annual wage of $56,210. With experience, you can advance to roles like Industrial Electrician or Maintenance Supervisor, specializing in complex systems or leading teams.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • Electrician Helper
  • Maintenance Assistant
  • General Maintenance Worker

Where it can lead

  • Industrial Electrician
  • Maintenance Supervisor
  • Automation Technician

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will likely enhance the repair process for electric motors and power tools by providing advanced diagnostic capabilities, enabling faster and more accurate fault identification and supporting predictive maintenance. This integration could shift the repairer's role, requiring proficiency in interpreting AI-driven data and adapting to increasingly smart equipment, thus emphasizing more specialized, technologically-integrated repairs rather than replacing hands-on work.

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Salary

$56,210

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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