94203

Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers

TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training

Express Entry skill level: No
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Manufacturing & utilities

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Definition

Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors of industrial electrical motors and transformers assemble, fabricate, fit, wire and inspect heavy-duty industrial electrical equipment. They are employed by manufacturers of industrial electric motors, transformers, control equipment, railway locomotives, transit vehicles and other heavy electrical equipment.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Assemblers
Assemble and fit metal and other prefabricated parts to close tolerances according to blueprints to build heavy-duty electric motors or transformers
Assemble stators or armatures for heavy-duty electric motors; compress steel laminations to build transformer cores; assemble windings into core using overhead cranes and make electrical connections using crimping, brazing and soldering equipment
Assemble and fit electrical motor or transformer auxiliary equipment such as bushings, tap changes, conduit boxes, heating devices, protective equipment and cooling 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.
Electrical fitters and wirers
Interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics and blueprints
Fit motor starters, contactors, capacitors, circuit breakers, voltage regulators, printed circuit boards or other electrical control devices into switchboards and panelboards to produce automated processing control equipment, electrical distribution panels, or other 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 fabricating equipment to fabricate or modify bus bars.
Inspectors
Monitor production and troubleshoot production problems
Check final assembly of electric motors, transformers or control equipment for adherence to quality control standards
Collect, record and summarize inspection results.

Example job titles

•alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) motor inspector and tester
•alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) motors fitter-assembler
•control panel assembler
•electrical control panel inspector
•electrical fitter
•electrical switchgear panel wirer
•motor and generator assembler and wirer
•panelboard assembler - industrial electrical equipment

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 94203 encompasses assemblers, fabricators, and inspectors of industrial electrical motors and transformers. Workers in this unit group assemble, fit, and install electrical and mechanical components to manufacture industrial electrical motors, generators, transformers, control equipment, and other heavy electrical apparatus. They are also responsible for inspecting and testing completed units to ensure quality and adherence to strict engineering specifications. Common employers include manufacturers of electrical equipment and electrical utility companies.

Employment requirements for NOC 94203 typically include some secondary school education, along with on-the-job training provided by the employer. For inspectors within this unit group, previous experience as an assembler is often required. As a TEER 4 occupation under NOC 2021, individuals in this category may qualify for Canadian permanent residency through specific Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), or other specialized federal and provincial pilot programs.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For official immigration guidance, please consult a regulated Canadian immigration consultant or the IRCC website.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.