electric motor systems technician

Government of Canada; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled technician to join their team in the vibrant Metro Vancouver area. This role involves hands-on maintenance and repair of various electro-mechanical equipment, including motors and transformers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, with the ability to read blueprints and perform complex troubleshooting tasks. If you thrive in a physically demanding environment and are looking for a position that offers growth opportunities, this could be the perfect fit for you. Join a supportive team that values accuracy and communication, and take your career to the next level.

Benefits

Dental plan

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in maintenance and repair of electro-mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform troubleshooting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints to determine work requirements and troubleshoot equipment.
• Test and repair electric motors, transformers, and other electro-mechanical equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Welding

Machining

Blueprint Reading

Communication Skills

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Machining tools

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Maintenance
• Repair
• Testing
• Service

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
• 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

Additional information 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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

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