lead hand, electrical mechanics

Sherwood Electromotion Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Job summary

Sherwood Electromotion Inc. in Vaughan, Ontario is seeking an Electrical Mechanic to read blueprints, test electrical and mechanical equipment, and troubleshoot electro‑mechanical systems in a hands‑on maintenance role.

You will wind, assemble and install coils; repair motors, transformers and switchgear; instruct apprentices; and uphold safety standards at a busy site.

This role requires 2–3 years of experience and an Electrical Mechanic Trade Certification.

Qualifications

• Electrical Mechanic Trade Certification required.
• 2–3 years of experience in maintenance, repair and testing.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

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.
• Instruct apprentices.
• Wind, assemble and install various types of coils.
• Perform static or dynamic balancing of armatures or rotors.
• 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.
• Supervisory experience.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Oral communication

Written communication

Team player

Accurate

Education

Electrical Mechanic Trade Certification

Tools

Machining tools

Safety equipment

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: College, CEGEP or other non‑university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience.

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years.

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

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Maintenance
• Repair
• Testing
• Service

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Supervisory experience.

Credentials

• Electrical Mechanic Trade Certification.

Experience and specialization

• Motor controls.
• Green economy sector.

Area of specialization

• Electric motors
• Transformers
• Switchgears
• Industrial motors
• Rotors
• Coils
• Armatures
• Generators

Additional information

• Security and safety
  • Basic security clearance
  • Criminal record check
• Transportation/travel information
  • Own vehicle
• Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Physically demanding
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Manual dexterity
• Own tools/equipment
  • Safety equipment/gear
  • Steel‑toed safety boots
• Personal suitability
  • Accurate
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Team player

Benefits

• Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Vision care benefits
• Financial benefits
  • Bonus
• Other Benefits
  • Other benefits

Employment groups

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on‑the‑job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Provides diversity and cross‑cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Other Information

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