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Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.

Tasks
31 tasks13 core, 18 supplemental
Family
Installation, Maintenance & RepairOne of its 52 occupations
Code
49-2092.00SOC 2018: 49-2092

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13 core tasks and 18 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. 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 taskTask 11696Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2017
  2. Task 2. Reassemble repaired electric motors to specified requirements and ratings, using hand tools and electrical meters.Core taskTask 11690Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2017
  3. Task 3. 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 taskTask 11688Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2017
  4. Task 4. Repair and rebuild defective mechanical parts in electric motors, generators, and related equipment, using hand tools and power tools.Core taskTask 11692Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2017
  5. Task 5. 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 taskTask 11702Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2017
  6. Task 6. Record repairs required, parts used, and labor time.Core taskTask 11689Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2017
  7. Task 7. Disassemble defective equipment so that repairs can be made, using hand tools.Core taskTask 11701Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2017
  8. Task 8. Adjust working parts, such as fan belts, contacts, and springs, using hand tools and gauges.Core taskTask 11705Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2017
  9. Task 9. Lubricate moving parts.Core taskTask 11699Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2017
  10. Task 10. Read service guides to find information needed to perform repairs.Core taskTask 11695Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2017
  11. Task 11. Inspect electrical connections, wiring, relays, charging resistance boxes, and storage batteries, following wiring diagrams.Core taskTask 11694Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2017
  12. Task 12. Scrape and clean units or parts, using cleaning solvents and equipment such as buffing wheels.Core taskTask 11707Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2017
  13. Task 13. Weld, braze, or solder electrical connections.Core taskTask 11703Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2017
  14. Task 14. Verify and adjust alignments and dimensions of parts, using gauges and tracing lathes.Supplemental taskTask 11713Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2017
  15. Task 15. Steam-clean polishing and buffing wheels to remove abrasives and bonding materials, and spray, brush, or recoat surfaces as necessary.Supplemental taskTask 11720Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2017
  16. Task 16. Set machinery for proper performance, using computers.Supplemental taskTask 11710Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2017
  17. Task 17. Test equipment for overheating, using speed gauges and thermometers.Supplemental taskTask 11714Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2017
  18. Task 18. Reface, ream, and polish commutators and machine parts to specified tolerances, using machine tools.Supplemental taskTask 11704Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2017
  19. Task 19. Maintain stocks of parts.Supplemental taskTask 11691Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2017
  20. Task 20. Cut and form insulation, and insert insulation into armature, rotor, or stator slots.Supplemental taskTask 11709Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2017
  21. Task 21. Assemble electrical parts such as alternators, generators, starting devices, and switches, following schematic drawings and using hand, machine, and power tools.Supplemental taskTask 11698Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2017
  22. Task 22. Solder, wrap, and coat wires to ensure proper insulation.Supplemental taskTask 11697Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2017
  23. Task 23. Rewire electrical systems, and repair or replace electrical accessories.Supplemental taskTask 11693Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2017
  24. Task 24. Clean cells, cell assemblies, glassware, leads, electrical connections, and battery poles, using scrapers, steam, water, emery cloths, power grinders, or acid.Supplemental taskTask 11706Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2017
  25. Task 25. Rewind coils on cores in slots, or make replacement coils, using coil-winding machines.Supplemental taskTask 11708Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2017
  26. Task 26. Remove and replace defective parts such as coil leads, carbon brushes, and wires, using soldering equipment.Supplemental taskTask 11700Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2017
  27. Task 27. Hammer out dents and twists in tools and equipment.Supplemental taskTask 11726Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2017
  28. Task 28. Seal joints with putty, mortar, and asbestos, using putty extruders and knives.Supplemental taskTask 11725Rated by 64 people who do the job, July 2017
  29. Task 29. Repair and operate battery-charging equipment.Supplemental taskTask 11722Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2017
  30. Task 30. Sharpen tools such as saws, picks, shovels, screwdrivers, and scoops, either manually or by using bench grinders and emery wheels.Supplemental taskTask 11724Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2017
  31. Task 31. Test battery charges, and replace or recharge batteries as necessary.Supplemental taskTask 11721Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2017

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 49-2092
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