National Occupation Code (NOC): 72422

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.

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Job Duties for Electrical mechanics

• 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.

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• 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
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• 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
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