Motor Shop Mechanic

Shermco Industries, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 30,307 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

Shermco Industries, Inc. in Irving, Texas is seeking experienced Electric Motor Shop Mechanics. Responsibilities include inspecting, dismantling, and repairing large AC and DC motors and generators. Candidates must possess strong mechanical aptitude and experience with industrial motors, as well as the ability to operate overhead cranes. A robust criminal background check and drug tests are required. The role offers a pay range of USD $22.00 to $45.00 per hour, with opportunities for overtime and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience inspecting, dismantling, and reassembling large AC and DC industrial motors or wind generators up to 3,000 HP.
• Experience safely operating overhead cranes.
• Must be able to safely lift and maneuver up to 75 lbs.
• Must maintain a good criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Test, inspect, evaluate, dismantle, repair, and reassemble electric motors, generators, and pumps.
• Disassemble and remove armatures, stators, or rotors from frames.
• Examine parts for defects and excessive wear.
• Prepare and assemble parts for machine testing.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Experience with AC/DC motors

Overhead crane operation

English fluency

Job description

Overview

Join our team of leaders in electrical power system maintenance, repair, testing, and training. Due to continued growth, we are seeking experienced Electric Motor Shop Mechanics to service and repair large motors and generators in our St. Paul shop. Shermco is ISO certified, a member of EASA, AWEA, PEARL and is accredited by NETA, PEV, SKF & ANAB.

Shermco Industries is seeking a Motor Shop Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Test, inspect, evaluate, dismantle, repair, and reassemble AC and DC electric motors, generators, and pumps.
• Disassemble and remove armature, stator or rotor from frame or stators.
• Examine coil connections for broken or defective wiring.
• Examine all parts for cracks, wear, rubbing, broken or out of tolerances for specific parameters.
• Remove bearings from shafts and/or housings.
• Examine bearings, shafts, and other moving parts for excessive wear of defects.
• Test coils, armatures, stators, rotors and field coils for continuity, shorts and grounds and insulation resistance.
• Measure and record machined parts fits.
• Prepare parts for assembly.
• Assemble and test rotating machine for specified performance.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience on inspecting, dismantling, and reassembly of large AC and DC industrial motors or wind generators up to 3,000 HP.
• Experience safely operating overhead cranes.
• Must be able to safely lift and maneuver up to 75 lbs.
• Must be and remain Drug‑Free; subject to periodic, unannounced random drug tests.
• Must have and maintain a good criminal background check.
• All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening.
• Must be willing and able to work regular overtime including nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Must be able to fluently read, write and speak English.

Work Environment

Work Schedule (subject to change)

• Hours – typical work hours are 7:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday with a 1-hour lunch break.
• Possible to be on a 2nd shift 3:30pm to 12:30am Monday through Friday with a 1-hour lunch break.
• Periodic evening, weekend and holiday work will be required, subject to project scope and customer hours.
• Overtime – regular overtime should be expected, with occasional long weeks to meet production demands.
• Travel – occasional overnight trips away from home to attend industry conferences or visit customers.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Shermco is a drug‑free workplace.

Pay Range

USD $22.00 - USD $45.00 /Hr.