Motor Technician

Radwell International•Arlington, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Motor Technician is responsible for the repair, testing, and rewinding of electric motors and related industrial equipment. This role involves diagnosing and repairing units down to the component level, ordering necessary parts, updating repair notes in the tracking system, and ensuring full functionality using shop tools and test equipment. Additional duties include inspecting, testing, cleaning, and labeling industrial surplus items, evaluating incoming units for repair (including warranty returns), and verifying part numbers and quantities. Experience in electric motors, machine shop work, industrial maintenance, CNC, or robotics is highly desirable. Candidates must be comfortable working in a team environment and possess basic computer skills.

Requirements

Strong mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity
Proficient with hand and power tools
Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints
Ability to run industrial machinery independently, safely and accurately
Use of hand and power tools
Required to bring your own tools as specified by the hiring manager
Strong Attention to detail
Good problem-solving skills
Computer proficiency
Organized and able to manage multiple tasks
Ability to work at a fast pace
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Must possess good troubleshooting abilities
Problem solving abilities
Good communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in electric motors
Experience in machine shop work
Experience in industrial maintenance
Experience in CNC
Experience in robotics
Technical school certification
Technical or Industrial product knowledge

Responsibilities

Perform bench-level electro-mechanical repairs using standard troubleshooting methods
Document repairs, communicate completion times, delays, and concerns
Evaluate physical condition and diagnose malfunctions of units
Estimate parts and labor costs for repairs
Process units from pre-evaluation to Ready-to-Ship (RTS) condition
Disassemble and reassemble motors using proper techniques
Operate motor shop tools and equipment (e.g., rewind machines, burn-off oven, brazing torch, sandblast cabinet, rigging/lifting tools)
Clean, sandblast, paint, and label completed motors
Perform preventive maintenance, including bearing and seal replacement
Test motors to verify compliance with specs using oscilloscopes, Mitchell Diagnostics, and OEM amplifiers
Use IT systems for documentation and workflow
Support cross-departmental work to help reduce customer backlog