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Electric-Motor Fitter

DOT Code: 721.381-010

Industry: railroad equip.
Alternate Titles: car repairer; motor assembler; motor overhauler

Cleans, assembles, and tests motors of locomotives and streetcars: Disassembles motors by removing bolts and nuts from motor case heads, fastening crane hook to case heads and armatures, and directing Hoisting Engineer (any industry) to hoist parts from motor cases. Routes armatures to repair shop. Cleans case heads in hot ammonia bath. Scrapes inside of motor cases to remove grease and dirt, and applies insulating paint. Inspects motor lead wires and replaces worn insulation tape. Reassembles motors working with Hoisting Engineer (any industry) in handling heavy parts. Connects motor lead wires to power source and tests motor for r.p.m. and overheating, using speed gauges and thermometers.

GOE: 05.05.05 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M2 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77