ACDC Mechanic

1 Resource Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

1 Resource Group is seeking an AC/DC Motor Repair Mechanic to inspect, troubleshoot, disassemble, repair, rewind, test, and reassemble motors, generators, pumps, and rotating equipment. The role supports QA, safety, and production goals, ensuring OEM specifications, EASA standards, and customer requirements are met.

The position is based in the repair shop, focusing on electrical and mechanical repair, with emphasis on inspection reports, proper documentation, and qualification to execute a

Qualifications

• Inspect, troubleshoot, disassemble, repair, rewind, test and reassemble electric motors, generators, pumps, and rotating equipment.
• Complete inspection reports and repair documentation.
• Follow OEM specifications, EASA standards, and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Motor Inspection & Evaluation: perform incoming inspections and document conditions and damage.
• Disassembly & Cleaning: safely disassemble, clean, and inspect components and bearings.
• Mechanical Repair: replace bearings, seals, and components; check shaft alignment.
• Electrical Repair: repair windings, RTDs, insulation, and coil installations.
• Testing: Megger, Polarization Index, Surge, Resistance, Hi-Pot, Growler tests.
• Assembly & Final Inspection: reassemble, verify clearances and fits, finalize quality docs.
• Additional duties: assist with no-load/load testing and prepare equipment for shipment.

Skills

AC/DC motors

Inspection & documentation

Disassembly & cleaning

Mechanical repair

Electrical repair

Testing procedures

Final assembly & shipment prep

Job description

1 Resource Group is seeking AC/DC Motor Repair Mechanic. You will be responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, disassembling, repairing, rewinding, testing, and reassembling electric motors, generators, pumps, and rotating equipment. This position works directly in the repair shop and supports quality, safety, and production goals while ensuring repairs meet OEM specifications, EASA standards, and customer requirements.

Motor Inspection & Evaluation

• Perform incoming inspections on AC and DC motors, generators, and related equipment.
• Document as-found conditions, measurements, and damage.
• Identify repair requirements and recommend corrective actions.
• Complete inspection reports and repair documentation.

Disassembly & Cleaning

• Safely disassemble motors and generators of various sizes and voltages.
• Clean components using approved methods including blasting, solvent cleaning, and bake-out processes.
• Inspect bearings, shafts, housings, laminations, and winding systems.

Mechanical Repair

• Replace bearings, seals, sleeves, and mechanical components.
• Perform shaft measurements and alignment checks.
• Install and fit replacement components.
• Assist with machining and balancing operations when required.

Electrical Repair

• Perform stator and armature winding repairs.
• Install winding RTDs, bearing RTDs, thermistors, space heaters, and grounding devices.
• Complete lead connections and insulation repairs.
• Assist with rewind operations including coil installation, lacing, taping, and soldering.

Testing

Perform electrical testing including:

• Megger testing
• Polarization Index (PI)
• Surge testing
• Resistance testing
• Hi-Pot testing
• Growler testing

Additional duties:

• Assist with no-load and load testing of motors and generators.
• Verify equipment performance before shipment.

Assembly & Final Inspection

• Reassemble repaired equipment according to specifications.
• Verify proper clearances, fits, and alignment.
• Complete final quality inspections.
• Prepare equipment for shipment.

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