Electric Motor Repair Technician

The Misch Group; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union-sponsored Health & Welfare benefits

Retirement Plan contributions

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Optional personal day

Paid sick time

Job summary

The Misch Group is seeking an Electric Motor Repair Technician to join their family-owned business in South Bend, Indiana. The role involves repairing AC and DC motors, inspecting and testing motor windings, and utilizing various tools to ensure equipment functionality. A valid driver's license and safety competency with high-voltage equipment are required. Benefits include union-sponsored health plans and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• Experience in repairing both electrical and mechanical industrial equipment.
• Familiarity with testing electric motor windings and using high-voltage equipment.
• Ability to work with voltages up to 4,160 volts.
• Competency using a wide variety of tools and equipment.
• Ability to work safely with heating torches and heavy machinery.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Chauffeur's license required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Repair a variety of industrial electric motors and mechanical equipment.
• Operate high-voltage testing equipment.
• Use both large and small hand tools, hydraulic tools and presses rated at 100 tons, and precision tools.
• Safely handle torches for heating purposes.
• Travel to customer locations to troubleshoot, repair, remove, or install equipment on-site.
• Manage and coordinate co-workers on job sites when required.

Skills

Repairing industrial equipment

Testing electric motor windings

Using high-voltage equipment

Handling heavy machinery

Competency in using various tools

Tools

High-voltage testing equipment

Precision tools

Hydraulic tools

Various hand tools

Job description

Electric Motor Repair Technician

About the Company

We are a family-owned business located in South Bend, Indiana, operating since 1951 and employing approximately 23 people. We offer 24-hour emergency service and specialize in the rebuilding of electrical, mechanical, and computer-controlled equipment for industrial clients. We are equipped with a machining department featuring lathes capable of handling shafts up to 18' long, a Vertical CNC Machine Center, and CNC lathes. We are also affiliated with IBEW Local 1392 and operate as a union shop.

Position Overview

The Electric Motor Repair Technician is responsible for the repair of AC & DC electric motors, water handling pumps, gear reducers, and various other types of industrial electrical and mechanical equipment. The technician must be capable of:

• Disassembling and reassembling industrial electric motors

• Identifying mechanical issues

• Inspecting and testing motor windings using high voltage equipment such as hi-pot testers and Surge testing equipment

• Performing necessary repairs
  
  

The technician will work with single and three-phase voltages, including 115/230/460 volts and potentially up to 4,160 volts.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair a variety of industrial electric motors and mechanical equipment

• Operate high-voltage testing equipment

• Use both large and small hand tools, hydraulic tools and presses rated at 100 tons, and precision tools

• Safely handle torches for heating purposes

• Travel to customer locations to troubleshoot, repair, remove, or install equipment on-site

• Manage and coordinate co-workers on job sites when required
  
  

Requirements

• Experience in repairing both electrical and mechanical industrial equipment

• Familiarity with testing electric motor windings and using high-voltage equipment

• Ability to work with voltages up to 4,160 volts

• Competency using a wide variety of tools and equipment

• Ability to work safely with heating torches and heavy machinery

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record

• Chauffeur's license required at time of hire
  

Compensation

• Hourly pay rate based on union classification or applicable work experience (for non-union candidates)
  

Benefits

• Union-sponsored Health & Welfare benefits and Retirement Plan

• $2.44/hour contributed to the retirement plan

• $9.77/hour contributed to the health insurance plan

• 401(k) plan

• 9 paid holidays

• Paid vacation: 1 to 4 weeks based on experience

• 1 optional personal day

• 4 days of paid sick time