electrical mechanic

Poitras Foundry; Chaudière-Appalaches; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning/training paid by employer

Parking available

Disability benefits

Paramedical services coverage

Job summary

Poitras Foundry is seeking a skilled Electrical Mechanic to perform electrical and mechanical repairs at our on-site facility. You will read blueprints, test equipment, and troubleshoot motors, transformers, switchgear, and more to ensure optimal performance.

The role involves replacing components, welding or brazing, and mentoring apprentices. On-site presence is required, with adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• On-site electrical/mechanical repair experience is preferred.
• Criminal record check may be required.
• On-site work only; no remote option.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Replace or recondition shafts, bearings, commutators and other components
• Weld or braze components
• Instruct apprentices
• Perform static or dynamic balancing of armatures or rotors
• Perform on-site servicing and repair
• 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

Skills

Read blueprints

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Repair electrical motors

Welding & brazing

Apprentice instruction

Static balancing

On-site servicing

Color vision

Manual dexterity

Education

Electrical Mechanic Certification

Job description

Overview

Manual dexterity

Languages

English or French

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Repair
• Testing

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
• Replace or recondition shafts, bearings, commutators and other components
• Weld or braze components
• Instruct apprentices
• Perform static or dynamic balancing of armatures or rotors
• Perform on-site servicing and repair
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Electrical Mechanic Trade Certification

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Manual dexterity

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other Benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)