Electric Motor Mechanic

American Workforce Group • Longview, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

American Workforce Group has partnered with a premier industrial service and repair leader in the Cowlitz County / SW Washington area to hire a full-time, highly skilled Electric Motor Mechanic. In this senior technical role, you will diagnose complex electrical and mechanical failures, overhaul large industrial motor systems, perform field service operations, and utilize computer diagnostics to restore critical machinery. If you bring top-tier mechanical expertise, computer literacy, and a zero-defect safety mindset, we want to speak with you today!

Requirements

• MINIMUM 10+ YEARS of verifiable commercial/industrial electric motor repair and overhaul experience strictly required.
• Must operate and perform cleanly at a true Journeyman level.
• Demonstrated expertise working with both large AC and DC electric motor architectures, controls, and winding configurations.
• Functional computer literacy for operating diagnostic software, recording specs, and managing work orders.
• Physical capability to handle heavy industrial shop labor, rigging, and precision tool operation.
• Exceptional record of safety, professional reliability, and prompt daily attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Field service experience in industrial manufacturing or mill environments is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive electrical and mechanical diagnostics, teardowns, overhauls, and repairs on large industrial AC and DC electric motors.
• Conduct precision testing, insulation resistance testing (Megger), surge testing, and mechanical tolerance checks on stators, rotors, armatures, and bearings.
• Execute field service troubleshooting, on-site equipment diagnostics, laser alignment, and dynamic balancing at industrial client facilities as needed.
• Utilize computer diagnostic software, digital testing instruments, and database systems to log repair specs and generate service reports.
• Safely operate overhead cranes, hydraulic presses, precision measuring instruments, and shop machining equipment.
• Maintain high safety standards, adhering strictly to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety codes, and facility protocols.

Benefits

• Top-tier regional hourly wages ($37.00–$45.00/hr DOE).
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance structures upon permanent hire.
• Washington State Paid Sick Leave tracking.
• Steady, year-round industrial technical career stability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed