Laborup

Electric Motor Mechanic

Laborup  •  $36/hr  •  Kalamazoo, MI (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Electric Motor Mechanic to join our team our well-regarded local motor service and machine shop with over 100 years of industry experience. As a third-generation family business with active family management, we believe deeply in our team and our culture. This commitment to our people has made us one of the fastest-growing and premier companies in the industry. Today, we stand as the most capable electric motor repair shop in the Midwest in terms of the sheer size and horsepower of the motors we service. We are a cornerstone of regional infrastructure, supporting critical sectors including power generation, steel and metals, coal, shale, chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, and paper and pulp.

This is a perfect role for a hands-on technical expert who enjoys the challenge of restoring large-scale industrial equipment to OEM specifications. In this role, you will utilize specialized diagnostics and precision tools to disassemble, repair, and reassemble industrial AC/DC electric motors, pumps, and gearboxes.

You will be responsible for the full mechanical rebuild of rotating equipment, ensuring every unit is documented and tested to the highest standards of craftsmanship. You will join a stable, long-standing team that values technical expertise and provides the resources of a century-old leader in the field. It's a great opportunity to take your work to the next level.

Compensation

  • $27 - $36 /hr
  • $2 / hr shift differential on 2nd

Overtime

  • Consistent overtime opportunity
  • Expect about 50 hours / week

Shift

  • 1st and 2nd shift openings
  • 1st: 7:00 - 3:30pm
  • 2nd: 3:00 - 11:30pm

Benefits

  • Health: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
  • Wealth: Competitive pay and 401(k) with employer match.
  • Balance: Generous PTO and paid holidays.
  • Relocation: Assistance available for the right candidate.
  • Culture: A stable, family-oriented environment with a century of success.
  • Growth: On-the-job training and clear career advancement paths.

Key Responsibilities

  • Diagnostics & Repair: Perform full disassembly and troubleshooting of AC/DC motors, pumps, fans, and gearboxes to identify electrical and mechanical failures.
  • Mechanical Rebuilding: Execute precision rebuilds, replacing bearings, seals, and worn components to restore equipment to peak operational status.
  • Electrical Testing: Conduct comprehensive testing using meggers, multimeters, and Baker surge testers to verify winding integrity and insulation.
  • Precision Measurement: Utilize micrometers and dial indicators to record critical fits and tolerances, ensuring all work meets exact specifications.
  • Documentation: Maintain detailed records of measurements, parts used, and work performed to ensure quality assurance for our industrial clients.
  • Collaboration: Participate in daily workflow discussions and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives regarding safety and shop efficiency.

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Experience: 5+ years of dedicated AC/DC motor repair experience in an industrial or service center setting.
  • Technical Proficiency: Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills; deep familiarity with rotating equipment (motors, pumps, gearboxes).
  • Tool Fluency: Expert use of precision measuring instruments and electrical diagnostic equipment.
  • Soft Skills: Self-motivated and detail-oriented with a "craftsman" mindset and a strong commitment to team safety.
  • Availability: Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed to support critical customer "breakdown" situations.
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs and stand, kneel, or bend for extended periods.

Benefits

  • Health: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
  • Wealth: Competitive pay and 401(k) with employer match.
  • Balance: Generous PTO and paid holidays.
  • Relocation: Assistance available for the right candidate.
  • Culture: A stable, family-oriented environment with a century of success.
  • Growth: On-the-job training and clear career advancement paths.
Laborup

About Laborup

Laborup is the #1 AI powered talent platform for America’s industrial workforce. We use AI to create jobs, not take them away. We help HR and plant leaders hire and keep the skilled workers who keep plants running: machinists, welders, maintenance techs, operators, industrial electricians, and engineers. USA Today called us the “LinkedIn for blue collar workers,” and Forbes profiled our work in “How AI Is Solving America’s 1 Trillion Dollar Manufacturing Labor Crisis.”

Today we work with manufacturers from 50 person shops to large public companies with tens of thousands of employees, and the story is the same everywhere. It is hard to find talent, hard to keep good people, and staffing costs keep rising. In a market where filling critical industrial roles can take months and turnover is constant, Laborup helps teams move qualified workers from first contact to on site interview in days instead of weeks and keep them on the floor longer.

Most of the workers our customers need are not on LinkedIn or the usual job boards. Laborup uses AI to find this hidden workforce, call and text them, screen and qualify them, build real profiles, and match them directly to the plants and roles where they can succeed. For workers, that means real, permanent roles at serious manufacturers, not one off gigs. For companies, it is durable infrastructure for hiring and retention at scale in a labor market that will stay tight for years.

We work across nuclear, defense, and advanced manufacturing, as well as sectors like aerospace, automotive, and food production. Teams that use Laborup hire 5 to 10 times faster, see around 3 times better retention, and cut cost per hire by up to 50 to 70 percent. That turns into fewer empty shifts, fewer missed orders, more stable teams, and more capacity without more headache.

We are building the modern talent system for America’s industrial base with a simple long term goal: put a billion industrial workers to work in good jobs that matter.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Knoxville
Year Founded
Unknown
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