electric motor systems technician

Armature Electric Ltd.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A skilled electrical services provider in Burnaby seeks an experienced Electric Motor Technician. The role includes testing and repairing electrical equipment, reading blueprints, and performing machining tasks. Ideal candidates have a trades certificate and 2-3 years of relevant experience. A valid driver’s license and physical stamina are essential. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and health benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in electric motor maintenance.
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle required.
• Physically demanding work involving heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Test and repair electric motors and transformers.
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements.
• Perform machining to recondition or modify parts.

Skills

Troubleshooting electric motors

Reading blueprints

Machining tools usage

Brazing and welding components

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

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

Health benefits

• Dental plan

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week