electrical mechanic

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Maintenance
• Repair
• Testing

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Test and observe electrical and mechanical conditions of equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair electric motors, transformers, switchgear, generators and other electro-mechanical equipment
• Weld or braze components
• Perform some machining to recondition or modify shafts, commutators or other parts
• Perform on-site servicing and repair
• Test and repair or replace faulty wiring or components in electrical switchgear
• Test repaired motors, transformers, switchgear or other electrical apparatus to ensure proper performance

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Electrical Mechanic Trade Certification

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Manual dexterity

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement