lead hand, electrical mechanics

Government of Canada - Central; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Oshawa is hiring for a position requiring a secondary school graduation certificate. The role involves on-site electrical repairs, troubleshooting of mechanical equipment, and providing instruction to apprentices. Candidates should have some experience in electro-mechanical work, as remote work is not an option.

Qualifications

• Experience of 7 months to less than 1 year.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting and repairs of electro-mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints to determine work requirements.
• Test and observe electrical and mechanical conditions of equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electric motors and transformers.
• Use machining tools to fabricate or recondition parts.
• Replace or recondition shafts and bearings.
• Instruct apprentices on equipment handling.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

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
• Instruct apprentices
• 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
• 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