# Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

> Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 49-2092.00
- **Summary:** Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.

## Aliases

- Electric Motor Winder
- Maintenance Technician
- Repair Technician
- Service Technician
- Electric Motor Mechanic
- Electric Motor Repairman
- Electro Mechanic
- Power Tool Repair Technician
- Tool Repair Technician
- Tool Technician
- AC/DC Rewinder (Alternating Current and Direct Current Rewinder)
- Armature Rewinder

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inspect and test equipment to locate damage or worn parts and diagnose malfunctions, or read work orders or schematic drawings to determine required repairs. | Core | 4.A.1.a.1.b |
| Verify and adjust alignments and dimensions of parts, using gauges and tracing lathes. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.2.i |
| Reassemble repaired electric motors to specified requirements and ratings, using hand tools and electrical meters. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.d |
| Measure velocity, horsepower, revolutions per minute (rpm), amperage, circuitry, and voltage of units or parts to diagnose problems, using ammeters, voltmeters, wattmeters, and other testing devices. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Repair and rebuild defective mechanical parts in electric motors, generators, and related equipment, using hand tools and power tools. | Core | 4.A.3.b.4.d |
| Lift units or parts such as motors or generators, using cranes or chain hoists, or signal crane operators to lift heavy parts or subassemblies. | Core | 4.A.3.a.3.h |
| Record repairs required, parts used, and labor time. | Core | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Disassemble defective equipment so that repairs can be made, using hand tools. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.s |
| Adjust working parts, such as fan belts, contacts, and springs, using hand tools and gauges. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.i |
| Steam-clean polishing and buffing wheels to remove abrasives and bonding materials, and spray, brush, or recoat surfaces as necessary. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Set machinery for proper performance, using computers. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.2.i |
| Lubricate moving parts. | Core | 4.A.3.b.5.a |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Measure equipment outputs. | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Maintain repair or maintenance records. | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Reassemble equipment after repair. | 4.A.3.a.2.d |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | 4.A.4.c.3.a |
| Repair defective engines or engine components. | 4.A.3.b.4.d |
| Rebuild parts or components. | 4.A.3.b.4.d |
| Rewire electrical or electronic systems. | 4.A.3.a.2.ah |
| Repair electrical components. | 4.A.3.b.5.b |
| Inspect electrical or electronic systems for defects. | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs. | 4.A.1.a.1.b |
| Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed. | 4.A.1.a.1.b |
| Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear. | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Solder parts or connections between parts. | 4.A.3.a.2.ai |
| Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems. | 4.A.3.a.2.d |
| Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning. | 4.A.3.b.5.a |
| Remove parts or components from equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.s |
| Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | 4.A.3.b.4.c |
| Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. | 4.A.3.a.2.s |
| Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment. | 4.A.3.a.3.h |
| Communicate with coworkers to coordinate installations or repairs. | 4.A.4.a.2.c |
| Braze metal parts or components. | 4.A.3.a.2.ai |
| Smooth surfaces of objects or equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.o |
| Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. | 4.A.3.a.2.i |
| Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Fabricate parts or components. | 4.A.3.a.2.aa |
| Install insulation in equipment or structures. | 4.A.3.a.2.a |
| Cut materials according to specifications or needs. | 4.A.3.a.2.l |
| Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning. | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning. | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Repair electronic equipment. | 4.A.3.b.5.b |
| Sharpen cutting or grinding tools. | 4.A.3.b.5.a |
| Seal gaps or cracks to prevent leakage or moisture intrusion. | 4.A.3.a.2.am |
| Remove dents from equipment, materials, tools or structures. | 4.A.3.a.2.o |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mechanical | knowledge | 4.23 |
| Repairing | transferable_skill | 4.12 |
| Finger Dexterity | ability | 4 |
| Equipment Maintenance | transferable_skill | 3.88 |
| Troubleshooting | transferable_skill | 3.88 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 3.88 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.88 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 3.75 |
| Equipment Selection | transferable_skill | 3.75 |
| Quality Control Analysis | transferable_skill | 3.75 |
| Manual Dexterity | ability | 3.75 |
| Complex Problem Solving | transferable_skill | 3.62 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | ability | 3.62 |
| Operations Monitoring | transferable_skill | 3.5 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3.5 |
| Operation and Control | transferable_skill | 3.25 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 3.25 |
| Inductive Reasoning | ability | 3.25 |
| Visualization | ability | 3.25 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | ability | 3.25 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | ability | 3.25 |
| Production and Processing | knowledge | 3.24 |
| English Language | knowledge | 3.22 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 3.12 |
| Written Comprehension | ability | 3.12 |
| Speed of Closure | ability | 3.12 |
| Flexibility of Closure | ability | 3.12 |
| Perceptual Speed | ability | 3.12 |
| Control Precision | ability | 3.12 |
| Multilimb Coordination | ability | 3.12 |
| Reaction Time | ability | 3.12 |
| Administration and Management | knowledge | 3.03 |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 3.01 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 3 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 3 |
| Installation | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Systems Analysis | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 3 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Word | Common Skill |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Outlook | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Access | Specialized Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Presentation Software | Specialized Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes | no |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes | no |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software | yes | no |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software | yes | no |
| Commutator profiling software | Analytical or scientific software | no | no |
| Computerized maintenance management system CMMS | Facilities management software | no | no |
| Motor testing software | Analytical or scientific software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.68 |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 4.67 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 4.64 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 4.59 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 4.51 |
| Spend Time Standing | 4.4 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 4.31 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 4.25 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 4.11 |
| Time Pressure | 4.04 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 4.03 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 3.99 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | 3.97 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 3.95 |
| Contact With Others | 3.93 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 3.92 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 3.91 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | 3.86 |
| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | 3.8 |
| Telephone Conversations | 3.79 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 3.68 |
| Consequence of Error | 3.55 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 3.42 |
| Physical Proximity | 3.39 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 3.38 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 3.34 |
| Level of Competition | 3.29 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 3.25 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 3.16 |
| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | 3.14 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 3.06 |
| Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | 3.02 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 3.01 |
| Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment | 2.94 |
| Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | 2.91 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 2.9 |
| Conflict Situations | 2.88 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 2.86 |
| E-Mail | 2.74 |
| Written Letters and Memos | 2.64 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 3
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
- **Experience:** Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- **Svp Range:** (6.0 to < 7.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 39.17 |
| High School Diploma | 30.93 |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 19.77 |
| Some College Courses | 8.28 |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 1.86 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 7 |
| Mechanics/Electronics | specific_interest_area | 6.82 |
| Physical/Manual Labor | specific_interest_area | 4.71 |
| Engineering | specific_interest_area | 4.55 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 4.25 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 2.73 |
| Transportation/Machine Operation | specific_interest_area | 2.42 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 2.41 |
| Dependability | work_style | 2.3 |
| Construction/Woodwork | specific_interest_area | 1.93 |
| Cautiousness | work_style | 1.93 |
| Physical Science | specific_interest_area | 1.51 |
| Mathematics/Statistics | specific_interest_area | 1.5 |
| Management/Administration | specific_interest_area | 1.35 |
| Information Technology | specific_interest_area | 1.3 |
| Integrity | work_style | 1.29 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 51-2031.00 | role-51-2031-00 | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | Primary-Short |
| 51-2022.00 | role-51-2022-00 | Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers | Primary-Short |
| 49-9041.00 | role-49-9041-00 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Primary-Short |
| 49-9012.00 | role-49-9012-00 | Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | Primary-Short |
| 51-2023.00 | role-51-2023-00 | Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers | Primary-Short |
| 49-9043.00 | role-49-9043-00 | Maintenance Workers, Machinery | Primary-Long |
| 51-2011.00 | role-51-2011-00 | Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | Primary-Long |
| 49-3053.00 | role-49-3053-00 | Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics | Primary-Long |
| 49-3043.00 | role-49-3043-00 | Rail Car Repairers | Primary-Long |
| 49-2093.00 | role-49-2093-00 | Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | Primary-Long |
| 51-2021.00 | role-51-2021-00 | Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers | Supplemental |
| 49-3042.00 | role-49-3042-00 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Advanced Manufacturing | advanced-manufacturing |
| Supply Chain & Transportation | supply-chain-transportation |

## Education Level

- **Category:** High school diploma or equivalent

## Study Programs

| Title | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | mechanic-and-repair-technologies-technicians |

## Market

- **Median Wage:** 53990
- **Mean Wage:** 56820
- **Pct10Wage:** 36310
- **Pct25Wage:** 44480
- **Pct75Wage:** 66180
- **Pct90Wage:** 79230
- **Employment:** 16570
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector | 5040 | 59190 | 7.77 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 3820 | 49310 | 8.03 |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 2780 | 57720 | 2.03 |
| 44-45 | 44-45 | Retail Trade | Sector | 1240 | 46210 | 0.74 |
| 23 | 23 | Construction | Sector | 1080 | 55700 | 1.24 |
| 238210 | 238210 | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | National industry | 710 | 54820 | 6.16 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 400 | 50530 | 0.41 |
| 71 | 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | Sector | 380 | 36940 | 1.34 |
| 48-49 | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing | Sector | 360 | 44930 | 0.45 |
| 22 | 22 | Utilities | Sector | 330 | 84730 | 5.3 |
| 53 | 53 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | Sector | 250 | 58490 | 0.98 |
| 21 | 21 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | Sector | 230 | 45970 | 3.73 |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 221112 | 221112 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | National industry | 210 | 27.41 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 3820 | 8.03 |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector | 5040 | 7.77 |
| 238210 | 238210 | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | National industry | 710 | 6.16 |
| 22 | 22 | Utilities | Sector | 330 | 5.3 |
| 21 | 21 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | Sector | 230 | 3.73 |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 2780 | 2.03 |
| 71 | 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | Sector | 380 | 1.34 |
- **Count:** 21

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| frey_osborne | Computerization probability | 0.76 | 0-1 probability | 2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | -0.8106341 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | -0.308519 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | -0.9800403 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 24
- **Percentile:** 22
- **Band:** Low
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 25 | felten_aioe |
| 16 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 31 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | -0.8106341 | 25 | Low | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.11538461538461539 | 16 | Low | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.10434986226198437 | 31 | Low | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Frey Historical

- **Source:** frey
- **Label:** Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)
- **Value:** 0.76
- **Percentile:** 62
- **Band:** Moderate
- **Note:** A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking.
- **Teleworkable:** no

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.09615384615384616
- **Beta:** 0.10576923076923078
- **Gamma:** 0.11538461538461539

### Usage Tasks

| Task | Usage Percent | Importance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Measure velocity, horsepower, revolutions per minute (rpm), amperage, circuitry, and voltage of units or parts to diagnose problems, using ammeters, voltmeters, wattmeters, and other testing devices. | 0.009859947660111171 | 4.21 |
| Read service guides to find information needed to perform repairs. | 0.0015406168218923706 | 3.96 |
- **Usage Release:** 2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2

### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 3.4
- **Growth Percentile:** 57
- **Direction:** About average
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 1.7
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 25
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 17.1
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 17.7

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| frey_osborne | frey-osborne-automation |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Ai Playbook

- **Trusted Task Count:** 1
- **Task Count:** 2
- **Total Sample:** 84
- **Autonomy Median:** 4
- **Dominant Collaboration:** learning
- **Automation Share:** 30.51
- **Augmentation Share:** 32.2

### Collaboration

| Label | Percent |
| --- | --- |
| learning | 32.2 |
| directive | 30.51 |

### Use Case

| Label | Percent |
| --- | --- |
| personal | 44.07 |
| coursework | 42.37 |

### Delegated Tasks

| Task | Usage Percent | Collaboration | Autonomy Median | Sample Count |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Measure velocity, horsepower, revolutions per minute (rpm), amperage, circuitry, and voltage of units or parts to diagnose problems, using ammeters, voltmeters, wattmeters, and other testing devices. | 0.005900737592199025 | learning | 4 | 59 |

### Boundary Tasks

| Task | Human Needed Percent | Sample Count |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Measure velocity, horsepower, revolutions per minute (rpm), amperage, circuitry, and voltage of units or parts to diagnose problems, using ammeters, voltmeters, wattmeters, and other testing devices. | 89.83050847457628 | 59 |

### Seed Prompts

| Prompt | Collaboration |
| --- | --- |
| Teach me how to measure velocity, horsepower, revolutions per minute (rpm), amperage, circuitry, and voltage of units or parts to diagnose problems, using ammeters, voltmeters, wattmeters, and other testing devices, then check my work as I try it myself. | learning |
- **Release:** 2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 31
- **Skills:** 37
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 12
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** b8b4c64e6fa7b248