Lead hand, electrical mechanics

Overview

Languages:

English

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non‑university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience.

2 years to less than 3 years.

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

• Noisy
• Dusty

• Maintenance
• Repair
• Testing
• Service

• 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.
• Instruct apprentices.
• Wind, assemble and install various types of coils.
• Perform static or dynamic balancing of armatures or rotors.
• Perform some 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.
• Supervisory experience.

• Electrical Mechanic Trade Certification.

• Motor controls.
• Green economy sector.

• Electric motors
• Transformers
• Switchgears
• Industrial motors
• Rotors
• Coils
• Armatures
• Generators

• Security and safety
  • Basic security clearance
  • Criminal record check
• Transportation/travel information
  • Own vehicle
• Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Physically demanding
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Manual dexterity
• Own tools/equipment
  • Safety equipment/gear
  • Steel‑toed safety boots
• Personal suitability
  • Accurate
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Team player

• Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Vision care benefits
• Financial benefits
  • Bonus
• Other Benefits
  • Other benefits

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on‑the‑job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Provides diversity and cross‑cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

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