lead hand, electrical mechanics

Osmow's; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A food service company in Oshawa is seeking a technician for on-site repair and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment. The role involves troubleshooting, using machining tools, and instructing apprentices. A secondary school graduation certificate and some hands-on experience are required. This position does not offer remote work options and demands physical presence at the workplace.

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.
• Weld or braze components.
• Instruct apprentices.
• Wind and install various types of coils.
• Perform static/dynamic balancing of armatures.
• Perform on-site servicing and repair.
• Test and replace faulty wiring in electrical switchgear.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Machining tools operation

Welding or brazing

Instructing apprentices

Static/dynamic balancing

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

• 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