electric motor repairer and tester

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Noisy
  
  

Work setting

• Repair
• Testing
• Troubleshooting/diagnostic
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Test and observe electrical and mechanical conditions of equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair electric motors, transformers, switchgear, generators and other electro-mechanical equipment
• Use machining tools to fabricate or recondition parts
• Replace or recondition shafts, bearings, commutators and other components
• Weld or braze components
• 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 switchgear
• Test repaired motors, transformers, switchgear or other electrical apparatus to ensure proper performance
  
  

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Electric motors
• Switchgears
• Industrial motors
• Generators
  
  

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
  
  

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Team player
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
  
  

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available