Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers (NOC 9525)

• assemble and fit metal and other pre-made parts according to blueprints to build heavy-duty electric motors or transformers
• build supports for heavy-duty electric motors, build transformer cores, assemble windings into cores using overhead cranes and make electrical connections using crimping, brazing and soldering equipment
• assemble and fit electrical motor or transformer equipment.
• set up and adjust production machinery and equipment, such as coil winding machines, for the manufacture of heavy-duty electrical equipment
• may perform basic tests on electric motors automation equipment

Electrical fitters and wirers:

• read engineering drawings, electrical diagrams and blueprints
• fit electrical control devices into switchboards and panelboards to produce industrial electrical control equipment
• wire electrical connections for switchboards and panelboards
• assemble panelboard and switchboard cabinets and install bus bars used to carry heavy electrical current
• may operate metal working equipment to make or modify bus bars

Inspectors:

• watch production and troubleshoot production problems
• check final assembly of electric motors, transformers or control equipment for quality control standards
• collect, record and review inspection results

Special duties

Key aspects of work in this occupation:

• Assemblers and inspectors in this group usually work in an indoor work environment.  This work can produce enough noise to cause loss of hearing.
• Workers are exposed to electrical circuitry, high tension wires, transformers or other equipment that may be a source of electrical shock. Work may be performed with equipment, machinery or power/hand tools that could cause an injury.