Electric Motor Mechanic

Horner Industrial Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Great working environment

Job summary

Horner Industrial Group is seeking an Electric Motor Mechanic in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The role involves safe repair of electrical and mechanical equipment, including motors, pumps, gear boxes, and related components, using a range of test and measurement tools.

Responsibilities include evaluation, teardown, repair, reassembly, testing, and documentation per customer and Horner specifications. A High School diploma and 3–5 years experience are required, with a preference for formal training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; trade certs preferred.
• Assoc. degree in electrical/mechanical field preferred.
• EASA or military training program considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic evaluation to determine operation or run condition.
• Operate test equipment as required by equipment.
• Record testing and troubleshooting data on forms.
• Mark equipment for disassembly and photograph as needed.
• Disassemble equipment while maintaining part identification.
• Determine and document cause of failure.
• Direct dismantled parts to correct workgroups for repair or cleanup.
• Assist in selecting parts and reassembly per Horner specifications.
• Document final testing and return all records to shop.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Disassembly

Measurement

Data collection

Failure analysis

Repair

Testing

Safety

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree in electrical/mechanical field

EASA or military training program

Tools

High Pot/megger

Multimeter

AC/DC voltage test panels

Growler

Bar to Bar tester

Micrometers

Calipers

Feeler gauges

Bearing bore gauges

Job description

For more than 75 years, Horner has been a trusted name in industrial equipment sales, service, and repair. As a family-owned and operated company, we have built our reputation on quality workmanship, exceptional customer service, and long-term relationships with both our customers and employees. With locations serving businesses throughout the region, we take pride in providing reliable solutions that keep industries running.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electric Motor Mechanic to join our team in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Primary duties include, but are not limited to, the safe repair of various kinds of electrical / mechanical equipment including diagnostic trouble shooting, disassembly, measurement, data collection, failure analysis, repair, re-assembly and testing. The equipment may include AC and/or DC motors, generators, servos, pumps, blowers, gear boxes, housings, etc. Includes the proper use of testing and measuring equipment such as high potential meters, multi meters, AC and DC voltage test panels, growler, Bar to Bar tester, micrometers, calipers, feeler gauges, bearing bore gauges. May require work at both in house and at a customer’s locations.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial evaluation of equipment to determine operation or run condition.
• Includes the use of test equipment as dictated by the specific equipment and situation.
• Records testing & trouble shooting information on applicable forms.
• Marks equipment for disassembly and photographs as necessary.
• Dismantles equipment maintaining identification of each component part, labeling and/or photographing as necessary.
• Determines and documents cause of failure.
• Segregates and direct dismantled equipment to appropriate workgroups for applicable repairs or clean up.
• Advises supervisor of required new or remanufactured parts, if necessary.
• Re-aggregates cleaned, repaired and/or replacement parts from other work groups and performs re-assembly and final testing per Customer, EASA, OEM, or Horner specifications.
• Documents final testing on applicable forms.
• Return all completed job cards, initial & final test documentation, photos, etc. to the shop office.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent. A Certificate or Associates Degree in an electrical / mechanical related field preferred.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in electrical / mechanical repair or servicing or completion of an accredited EASA or military training program.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team as applicable. Requires diagnostic trouble shooting, disassembly, measurement, data collection, failure analysis, repair, re-assembly, testing and safety abilities at a career skilled tradesman level.
• Requires oral and written skills to effectively communicate with co-workers, shop staff, supervisors and managers.
• Must be able to perform essential functions of job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Horner Industrial Group offers a competitive wage, healthcare benefits, 401(k) plan with employer match, a great working environment, and a talented team of experienced professionals with whom you will work.

Horner Industrial Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.