Fitter-Assembler - Electrical Control Equipment

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Dusty
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• At heights
• Confined spaces

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assemble and fit metal and prefabricated parts to close tolerances according to blueprints
• Assemble stators or armatures for heavy-duty electric motors
• Collect, record and summarize inspection results
• Compress steel laminations to build transformer cores
• Assemble winding into core and make electrical connections
• Interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics and blueprints
• Assemble and fit electrical motor or transformer auxiliary equipment
• Fit electrical control devices into switchboards and panelboards
• Wire electrical connections for switchboards and panel boards
• Assemble panelboard and switchboard cabinets and install bus bars
• Monitor production and troubleshoot production problems
• Check final assembly for adherence to quality control standards
• Set up and adjust production machineries/tools

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Electrical control equipment

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Word

Equipment and machinery experience

• Crimping, brazing and soldering equipment
• Metal fabricating equipment

Inspection or testing specialization

• Electrical assemblies

Area of specialization

• Installation
• Testing
• Fabrication
• Fitting
• Wiring
• Inspection

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment/gear
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Mask

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player