electric motor systems technician

Armature Electric Ltd.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local electrical company in Vancouver is looking for a technician to troubleshoot and repair various electrical and mechanical equipment. This role requires a trades certificate or diploma, 2 years of experience, and a valid driver's license. You will perform physically demanding tasks, including repairing motors and other electro-mechanical equipment. Benefits include a dental plan and a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Benefits

Dental plan

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle necessary.

Responsibilities

• Test and observe electrical and mechanical conditions of equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electric motors, transformers, and generators.
• Perform static or dynamic balancing of armatures.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Welding or brazing components

Manual dexterity

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Work setting

• Maintenance
• Repair
• Testing
• Service

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
• 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

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities

Durée de l'emploi: Permanent

Langue de travail: Anglais

Heures de travail: 40 hours per week