7333 – Electrical mechanics
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.
Profile
Index of titles
Example titles
Armature repairman/woman
Armature winder repairer
Automotive-generator and starter repairer
Circuit breaker mechanic
Coil connector repairer
Coil winder and repairer
Electric meter repairer
Electric meter repairer apprentice
Electric meter technician
Electric motor mechanic
Electric motor repairer
Electric motor repairer and tester
Electric motor repairer-tester
Electric motor repairman/woman
Electric motor systems technician
Electric motor winder
Electric motor winder-repairer
Electrical apparatus mechanic
Electrical equipment mechanic trainee
Electrical instrument mechanic
Electrical instrument repairer
Electrical mechanic
Electrical mechanic – electrical utilities
Electrical mechanic (except avionics)
Electrical mechanic apprentice
Electrical mechanic trainee
Electrical mechanics group leader
Electrical mechanics lead hand
Electrical motor coil winder-repairer
Electrical rewind mechanic
Electrical transformer repairer
Generator repairer
Generator repairman/woman
High-voltage power transformer repairer
Industrial coil winder-repairer
Industrial motor winder-repairer
Meter repair electrical mechanic
Motor coil winder-repairer
Power transformer repairer
Power transformer repairman/woman
Storage battery repairer
Switchgear repair electrical mechanic
Transformer coil repairer
Transformer repairer
Transformer repairman/woman
Winder-electrician
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following 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.
Electrical mechanics may specialize in working with certain types of apparatus, such as electric motors or transformers, or in performing certain functions, such as winding coils.
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program is usually required.
Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program or a combination of over four years of work experience and industry courses in electrical mechanics is usually required for trade certification.
Trade certification as an electric motor system technician is available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia, the Yukon and Nunavut.
Electrical motor and equipment repairer – winding trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Quebec.
Electrical motor system technician (electrical utility) trade certification is available, but voluntary, in New Brunswick.
Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified electric motor system technicians upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
Additional information
The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
Although specialization may occur, workers in this unit group are required to be proficient in repairing all electrical apparatus.
Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
Exclusions
Aircraft electrical mechanics (in 2244 Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors)
Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers (9525)
Industrial electricians (7242)
Supervisors of electrical mechanics (in 7301 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades)