Motor Machinist​/Motor Mechanic

Traver IDC, a Waterbury-based, fourth generation, family-owned business is seeking an Electric Motor Machinist/ Mechanic to join our team of electro-mechanical professionals.

You will be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing various kinds of electro-mechanical equipment in-house and at customer locations throughout Connecticut.

• Disassemble defective equipment so that repairs can be made.
• Inspect and test equipment in order to locate damage or worn parts and diagnose malfunctions or read work orders or schematic drawings to determine required repairs.
• Repair and rebuild defective mechanical parts in electric motors, generators, and related equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
• Measure revolutions per minute (rpm), amperage, and voltage of units or parts to diagnose problems, using ammeters, voltmeters, meggers, and other testing devices.
• Scrape and clean units or parts, using cleaning solvents and equipment.
• Inspect electrical connections, wiring, and relays following wiring diagrams.
• Weld, braze, or solder electrical connections.
• Reassemble repaired electric motors to specified requirements and ratings, using hand tools and electrical meters.
• Assemble electrical parts such as pumps, motors, starting devices, and switches following schematic drawings and using hand, machine, and power tools.
• Remove and replace defective parts such as coil leads, carbon brushes, and wires, using soldering equipment.
• Clean electrical connections using scrapers, steam, water, emery cloths, power grinders.
• Cut and form insulation, and insert insulation into armature, rotor, or stator slots.
• Rewind coils on cores in slots, or make replacement coils, using coil-winding machines.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience as a Motor Mechanic, extensive knowledge of electric motors, experience with various power tools, hand tools, and gauges, and the ability to read schematic drawings.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of/with:

• AC and DC motors and controls including installation
• Horizontal, vertical, and submersible pumps
• Manual machining experience
• Welding experience
• Gear reducers
• Couplings

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Sign-on bonus
• Company car, cell phone, and power tools
• PTO earned from day one
• 401k with match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability insurance

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