Lead hand, electrical mechanics

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Test and observe electrical and mechanical conditions of equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair electric motors, transformers, switch gear, generators and other electro‑mechanical equipment
• Use machining tools to fabricate or recondition parts
• Replace or recondition shafts, bearings, commutators and other components
• Wind, assemble and install various types of coils
• Perform static or dynamic balancing of armatures or rotors
• Perform machining to recondition or modify shafts, commutators or other parts
• Test and repair or replace faulty wiring or components in electrical switch gear
• Test repaired motors, transformers, switch gear or other electrical apparatus to ensure proper performance

Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years in electrical mechanics.

Certification:
Electrical Mechanic Trade Certification.

• Work site environment:
  Noisy, dusty.
• Work setting:
  Maintenance, repair, testing, service.
• Physical capabilities:
  Physically demanding, handling heavy loads, bending, crouching, kneeling, manual dexterity.

• Green economy sector.
• Electric motors, transformers, switchgears, industrial motors, rotors, coils, armatures, generators.

• Basic security clearance.
• Criminal record check.

• Own vehicle required.
• Own safety equipment/gear; steel-toed safety boots.

• Accurate.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Team player.

• Permanent.
• Full-time: 40 hours per week.
• Shift options:
  Morning, Evening, On-call.

• Dental plan.
• Vision care benefits.
• Bonus program.

• Participation in a government or community program that supports youth employment.
• On-the-job training, mentorship, coaching, and networking opportunities for youth.
• Participation in a program that supports members of visible minorities.
• Diversity and cross-cultural training.