AT A GLANCE
An Electric Motor Systems Technician is a skilled worker who tests, rebuilds, and repairs electric motors, generators, transformers, controllers, and other related electric equipment used in commercial, industrial, and institutional establishments. An electric motor winder will test and disassemble the equipment, repair or replace defective and worn components, and reassemble and test the equipment to ensure it meets specifications.
An Electric Motor Systems Technician must perform tasks competently and safely in a shop environment. Some of the duties include:
- Diagnosing Problems
- Stripping of equipment
- Repairing, rebuilding and testing electrical equipment including motors, generators, transformers, and control equipment
- Rewinding motors of varying sizes
- Using appropriate testing equipment
- Using hand and power tools
- Insulating operations
- Taking data
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work environments for construction careers can be located outdoors or indoors or both. Work hours may vary as well. Some positions are seasonal while others are all year round, but part-time. Other positions are project-based and may require you to work full-time until the project is complete. And, of course there are careers that have full-time hours all year round.
Below is a list of workplaces where you might find opportunities to gain apprenticeship hours and/or experience:
- Electrical repair shops
- Manufacturing plants
Other Conditions: N/A
MINI SKILLS ASSESSMENT
If you answer YES to the questions below, then a career as an Electric Motor Systems Mechanic may be right for you!
- Do you have an interest in electronics and electronic motors?
- Do you possess good manual dexterity skills?
- Do you have strong mathematical ability?
ESSENTIAL SKILLS PROFILES
The Government of Canada Job Bank has identified Nine Literacy and Essential Skills (Reading, Writing, Document Use, Numeracy, Computer Use, Thinking, Oral Communication, Working with Others, and Continuous Learning).
Below you will find links to the Essential Skills Profiles for this occupation and/or related ones:
WAGES
Minimum for Apprentices Skills Booklet 2016, Skills Canada/Manitoba | $22,880 |
Average for Journey Persons Skills Booklet 2016, Skills Canada/Manitoba | $26,208 – $32,760 |
For more information on apprenticeship wages, click here
TRAINING
Note: To receive the most up-to-date information about satisfying apprenticeship level requirements, contact Apprenticeship Manitoba or visit https://www.gov.mb.ca/wd/apprenticeship/
Electronic Motor Systems Technician | |
Program Length (Minimum Years) | 4 years |
Level Requirements | |
Required Hours for each level (L) | L1: 1, 500 hours L2: 1, 500 hours L3: 1, 500 hours L4: 1, 500 hours |
Technical Training/Year (weeks in class) | Y1: 8 weeks Y2: 8 weeks Y3: 8 weeks Y4: 8 weeks |
Additional Licensing | No |
Trades Qualification Requirements (minimum experience required) | |
Minimum years of experience required (within last 10 years) | 6 years |
Minimum hours experience required | 9,000 hours |
Practical Exam required | No |
Red Seal Trade available | Yes |
ASSOCIATIONS
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