Journeyman Industrial Electric Motor Field Service Technician

Electric-Motor-Shop; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Electric Motor Shop in Fresno, CA is hiring a Journeyman Industrial Electric Motor Field Service Technician to perform on-site troubleshooting, precision alignment, field balancing, and vibration analysis on industrial motors, pumps, generators, and gearboxes. You will work independently at customer facilities to restore reliability while following EASA standards and safety requirements.

The role requires five years of field service experience, proficiency with diagnostic tools, and strict

Qualifications

• Five years of field service experience repairing heavy industrial motors and rotating equipment.
• Proficiency in laser alignment, field balancing, and vibration testing/analysis.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting for motors, pumps, generators, gearboxes, and related machinery.
• Proficiency with meters, vibration analyzers, laser alignment systems, balancing equipment, and thermal imaging tools.
• Ability to read industrial schematics, engineering drawings, nameplate data, and motor diagrams; knowledge of EASA AR100.
• Strong safety awareness; comply with LOTO, PPE and site safety; valid driver's license and clean record.
• Education: high school diploma plus technical training or apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to inspect, troubleshoot, test, service, and repair industrial motors and related equipment.
• Perform precision laser shaft alignment and final documented readings.
• Conduct field balancing and vibration testing/analysis; identify wear and issues.
• Use diagnostic tools including meters, vibration analyzers, and thermal cameras.
• Troubleshoot failures, perform root-cause analysis, and report actions to customers and management.
• Remove, install, disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble motors and rotating equipment.
• Perform field service per EASA AR100 standards and customer requirements.
• Safely rig, lift, move, and position equipment; follow LOTO and PPE procedures.
• Complete service tickets, alignment/balance/vibration reports, photos, and test results.
• Maintain company service vehicles and tools; respond to scheduled and emergency assignments.

Skills

Field service experience

Laser alignment

Vibration analysis

Electrical troubleshooting

Diagnostic tools

Schematic reading

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical diploma or apprenticeship

Tools

Multimeters

Megohmmeters

Vibration analyzers

Laser alignment systems

Balancing equipment

Thermal imaging equipment

Job description

POSITION:

Journeyman Industrial Electric Motor Field Service Technician

REPORTS TO:

Repair Shop Manager

LOCATION:

Fresno, CA

SALARY:

$35.40 - $47.20/per hour, DOE

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Established in 1913, Electric Motor Shop is a premier electrical contractor, motor repair shop and electrical supply wholesale distributor. Our state-of-the-art repair facility offers all levels of motor and pump repair, service and rewinding, with 24-hour service availability. Our supply division has one of the largest stocking warehouses in Central California. We also have a fully licensed professional contracting division capable of providing service for small to large industrial projects, including custom panel design and installation, PLC programming, AC drives, and transformer installations.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Electric Motor Field Service Technician performs on-site troubleshooting, testing, precision alignment, field balancing, vibration analysis, maintenance, and repair of industrial AC/DC motors, pumps, generators, gearboxes, fans, blowers, and other rotating equipment. This position works independently at customer facilities to restore equipment reliability and minimize downtime while following EASA standards, company procedures, and all customer and site safety requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Travel to customer sites to inspect, troubleshoot, test, service, and repair industrial AC/DC motors, pumps, generators, gearboxes, fans, blowers, and other rotating equipment.
• Perform precision laser shaft alignment, including soft‑foot checks and correction, coupling alignment, and final documented readings.
• Perform field balancing and vibration testing and analysis; identify bearing, alignment, balance, looseness, resonance, and other equipment conditions.
• Use multimeters, megohmmeters, vibration analyzers, laser alignment systems, balancing equipment, thermal imaging equipment, and related diagnostic tools.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and communicate findings and recommended corrective actions to customers and management.
• Remove, install, disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble motors and rotating equipment, including bearings, seals, brushes, couplings, and related components.
• Perform field service work in accordance with EASA AR100 standards, manufacturer specifications, company procedures, and customer requirements.
• Safely rig, lift, move, and position equipment and follow all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE, confined‑space, fall‑protection, and site safety procedures.
• Complete service tickets, alignment, balancing and vibration reports, photos, test results, and other job documentation accurately and timely.
• Maintain company service vehicles, tools, and test equipment; respond to scheduled and emergency field service assignments, including overtime or weekends when required.
• When not assigned to field service work, perform electric motor, pump, and other rotating equipment repair duties in the repair shop.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of five years of dedicated field service experience repairing and maintaining heavy industrial AC/DC motors and rotating equipment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in precision laser alignment, field balancing, and vibration testing and analysis.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with motors, pumps, generators, gearboxes, fans, blowers, compressors, and related industrial machinery.
• Proficiency with multimeters, megohmmeters, vibration analyzers, laser alignment systems, balancing equipment, thermal imaging equipment, and related diagnostic tools.
• Ability to read and interpret industrial schematics, engineering drawings, nameplate data, and motor connection diagrams; working knowledge of EASA AR100.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to comply with LOTO, PPE, environmental, and site‑specific safety requirements; valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent plus a technical diploma, completed apprenticeship, or equivalent electromechanical or industrial electrical training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Level I or Level II Vibration Analyst, or formal training in vibration analysis.
• Training or certification in precision laser alignment, field balancing, infrared thermography, or other rotating‑equipment technologies.
• Advanced experience with large industrial motors, generators, pumps, rigging, cranes, hoists, or forklifts; additional EASA or OEM training preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This active field position requires standing, walking, crawling, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing ladders, and working at heights or in confined spaces at times.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds and assist with heavier equipment using proper lifting and rigging practices.
• Daily use of PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and a respirator when needed; work may occur in noisy, high‑heat, outdoor, or other industrial environments.

Disclaimer: This Job Description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.