Electrical Mechanics
(NOC 7333)
in All Trades and TransportationElectrical mechanics repair and rebuild electric motors, generators, transformers, controls, and equipment. They work for independent electrical repair shops, service shops of electrical equipment manufacturers, and maintenance departments of manufacturing companies.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Trades and Transportation
Size of the occupation in Nova Scotia: small with infrequent job opportunities.
Demand: A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
Hourly Pay
$18.71
Minimum$27.47
Median$38.24
MaximumAnnual Pay
N/A
Minimum$53,808
MedianN/A
MaximumCompared to: All Trades and Transportation
Hourly Pay
$15.00
Minimum$24.00
Median$37.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
$7,580
Minimum$37,269
Median$79,787
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Electrical mechanics repair and rebuild electric motors, generators, transformers, controls, and equipment. They work for independent electrical repair shops, service shops of electrical equipment manufacturers, and maintenance departments of manufacturing companies.
Job duties
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 transformer.
- 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.
- Complete on-site servicing and repair.
Sample job titles
- electric motor mechanic
- electric motor repairer and tester
- electric motor systems technician
- electrical mechanic
- power transformer repairer
Skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Manual dexterity
- Strength and stamina
- Attention to detail
- Precision work
- Power transformer repairers must be able to work at heights
Job requirements
- High school or equivalent, usually.
- College or industry courses in electrical mechanics may be required.
Other considerations
- Electrical mechanics mainly work indoors in large shops and production plants. Those who work for service contractors may need to travel to customer premises and may have to travel frequently to service equipment.
- Most electrical mechanics work a 40-hour week with some overtime required when equipment breaks down.
- Workers may specialize in working with certain types of devices like electric motors or transformers, or certain functions like winding coils.
- Experienced electrical mechanics may move on to larger and more complicated motors, transformers, switchgear, and other equipment. They may move into positions involving more testing and problem diagnosis.
- With experience workers may advance to supervisory roles or open their own contracting business.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Trades and Transportation
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
$49,841 median annual incomeSouthern
N/AAnnapolis Valley
N/ANorth Shore
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Construction
Utilities
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Other services (except public administration)
What is the age of Employment?
45-54
55-64
25-34
35-44
15-24
Compared to: All Trades and Transportation
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
15-24
Top levels of education
Trade Certification
$57,651 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
N/ALess than high school
N/AHigh school
N/ACompared to: All Trades and Transportation
Trade Certification
$46,494 median annual incomeHigh school
$31,260 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$42,050 median annual incomeLess than high school
$28,319 median annual incomeBachelor
$30,527 median annual incomeEducation & training
High School Diploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramAdults without a high school diploma can contact the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) for tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL oversees adult education programs in Nova Scotia. NSSAL partners with the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations to deliver programs. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
Various, NS
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