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Advanced Manufacturing

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.

Annual openings

67

Median wage

$61,570

Typical education

High school (GED)

Growth 2026–2032

+5%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

High school (GED)

Credential requirement

Credential requirements not reported

Work experience

No previous work experience is required.

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Automation exposure

High exposure

Many tasks are repeatable, so technology could reshape the day-to-day over time.

A typical day

  1. Inspect and test equipment to locate damage or worn parts and diagnose malfunctions, or read work orders or schematic drawings to determine required repairs.
  2. Adjust working parts, such as fan belts, contacts, and springs, using hand tools and gauges.
  3. Lubricate moving parts.
  4. Read service guides to find information needed to perform repairs.
  5. Inspect electrical connections, wiring, relays, charging resistance boxes, and storage batteries, following wiring diagrams.
  6. Scrape and clean units or parts, using cleaning solvents and equipment such as buffing wheels.
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