Electric Motor Systems Technician

Alberta's Premiere Electric Motor Repair Company is hiring At Continental, we believe that your successes are our success. Work for a company who is dedicated to mastering the latest innovations, supplying top-end products, and offering unequalled services by highly skilled professionals. Continental provides both safety and career training as well as competitive salaries and many benefits, including a paid day off on your birthday

We are currently looking for both Apprentice and Journeymen **Electric Motor Systems Technicians **in our **Calgary and Edmonton** shops.

**What you will be doing**:

- Diagnose problems and dismantle electric motors, transformers, generators and pumps for servicing, modification or repair.
- Remove and replace shafts, bearings, commutators and other components, referring to blueprints or service manuals as required.
- Wind and assemble various types of coils for electric motors or transformers and reinstall them.
- Balance armatures or rotors, weld and braze or solder electrical connections, and align and adjust parts to close tolerances to reassemble items.
- Dismantle and/or strip damaged or unserviceable electro-mechanical equipment.
- Document all relevant data specific to unit’s electro-magnetic characteristics, operating conditions, existing damage or intended serviceability.
- Complete required paperwork for each job accurately and on a timely basis.
- Operate specialized repair and testing equipment including but not limited to: winding machines, test panels surge testers, core-loss testers, cut-off saws, burnout ovens, bake ovens, grinders, cranes, forklift trucks, brazing units, dip tanks, VPI systems and various handheld power and non-power tools.
- Ensure all work performed adheres to all relevant organizational, provincial and federal safety regulations, codes and specifications - knowledge of safe operating procedures.
- Other duties as required.

**What we will give you**:

- Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications
- Paid day off on your birthday
- Full extended Heath & Dental Benefits
- RRSP matching
- Education funding opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities
- Fun team and company-sponsored functions

**What we need from you**:

- 2nd Year Apprentice or higher.
- Journeyman tickets or equivalent training and work experience.
- A valid driver’s license and own transportation.
- Good mechanical aptitude and comfortable working in a heavy-duty mechanical setting.
- Ability to work independently in a busy environment.
- Physically able to lift up to 50 lb.
- Flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
- Strong communication skills, both verbally and written.
- Accountability and strong attention to detail.
- Self-starter, with developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Safety training, an asset.
- Work Conditions:_
- Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.
- Overtime hours, as required.
- Hazards associated with the trade.
- Manual dexterity and the ability to remain standing, crouching or bending for long periods of time.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $42.00-$45.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

**Experience**:

- electric motor rewinding: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person