Electric Motor Systems Technician
ACA, Unrestricted Certified Trade
Description:
Electric Motor Rewind Mechanic repairs or replaces electric motors in everyday items, from computers to air conditioning units. They repair or replace the wind-up wire coils that produce the turning motion required to make the motors work. Electric Motor Rewind Mechanics maintain, test, rebuild and repair motors, transformers, switchgear, generators and other electrical apparatus – both AC and DC. They work in all aspects of commercial, residential, and institutional sectors.
Education, Training, Experience and Skills Required:
- Grade 12 education or ministry-approved equivalent
- Completion of a three to four year apprenticeship program
- Recommended high school courses include: English, mathematics, physics, manufacturing technology
- To be successful, you should have good communication, problem-solving and mechanical skills. You need to understand safety, electrical theory, electron theory, and the Canadian Electrical Code.
How to get Trade Certification:
- Complete a three to four year apprenticeship program
- Pass the Certificate of Qualification exam to receive both a Certificate of Apprenticeship and a Certificate of Qualification with journeyperson status
- Smart move: get interprovincial (Red Seal) trade certification so you can work anywhere in Canada
Salary Expectations:
Range from $12 to $19 per hour