Motor Mechanic Level I

Position Overview

Hupp Electric Motors Inc. is a premier repair facility servicing the Midwest. The company is a key part of the maintenance team at customers’ locations and is looking to add a motor mechanic to its large motor department.

This is a 2nd shift position with training on 1st or 2nd shift. Pay is based on experience with a shift differential. Candidates must pass a drug test, have a clear criminal background record and a clean driver’s record.

Repair various kinds of electro‑mechanical equipment.

Preferred minimum level of education: high school diploma, plus successful completion of a hands‑on apprenticeship.

Basic mechanical aptitude. Ability to understand, perform and retain various skills‑related training and operational and safety procedures demonstrated by a supervisor.

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.; talk and hear.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 lbs.; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Clearly see 20+ ft. with or without corrective lenses. Have ability for close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Read job card to determine job status, authorizations/limitations, estimate, description of problems, and/or expected serviceability.
• Test electromechanical equipment to troubleshoot known or suspected problems using various methods (AC or DC).
• Disassemble electromechanical equipment noting parts identification, configuration and condition.
• Clean electromechanical equipment assemblies using parts washer, steamer, caustic tanks, etc.
• Measure for or note proper replacement parts; requisition needed items from service office as approved by supervisor.
• Replace or repair worn or defective mechanical or electromechanical assemblies, including bearings, brushes, brush holders, motor leads, gears, seals, impellers, mechanical switches, brakes, clutches, clutch rotors, tachs, fans, and end shields.
• Retest reassembled electromechanical equipment for proper output and operations.
• Complete required paperwork for each job accurately and on a timely basis.
• Operate specialized repair and testing equipment and other equipment as needed.
• Observe all safety procedures and use proper protective gear (especially eye and ear protection).
• Lift, tighten, adjust and/or secure heavy objects to perform work duties.
• Keep work area neat and clean as directed by supervisor.
• Assist other mechanics or other service center personnel in skilled or non‑skilled duties as directed by supervisor or service center manager.
• Perform other skilled or non‑skilled duties as directed by supervisor.

Competitive wages based on experience; 401(k) with company match up to 5%; health, dental, vision; company‑paid disability and life insurance. Overtime:
Monday‑Friday at 1.5X, Saturday at 2X, Sunday at 2.5X.