Description

Electrical mechanics maintain, test, rebuild and repair electric motors, transformers, switchgear and other electrical apparatus. They are employed by independent electrical repair shops, service shops of electrical equipment manufacturers and maintenance departments of manufacturing companies. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Job Titles

• Armature winder repairer
• Coil winder and repairer
• Electric motor systems technician
• Electrical mechanic
• Electrical mechanic apprentice
• Electrical rewind mechanic
• Electrical transformer repairer
• Industrial motor winder-repairer
• Power transformer repairer
• Transformer repairer

Main Duties

• Test and observe electrical, electronic and mechanical components and systems using testing and measuring instruments
• Troubleshoot and repair electric motors, transformers, switchgear, generators and other electro-mechanical equipment
• Replace or recondition shafts, bearings, commutators and other components
• Wind, assemble and install various types of coils for electric motors or transformers
• Perform static or dynamic balancing of armatures or rotors by welding, brazing or soldering electrical connections and by aligning and adjusting 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
• Perform some machining to recondition or modify shafts, commutators or other parts
• Perform on-site servicing and repair.

Workplaces

• Electrical repair shops
• Maintenance departments of manufacturing companies
• Service shops of electrical equipment manufacturers

Skills

• Equipment and Tool Selection
• Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
• Preventative Maintenance
• Quality Control Testing
• Repairing

Abilities

• Sound Localization
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Auditory Attention
• Finger Dexterity
• Hearing Sensitivity

Personal Attributes

• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Independence
• Innovativeness

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• Industrial electricians (72201)
• Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers (94203)
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Source: OaSIS