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Textile Machinery Mechanics and Repairers  (NOC 7317)
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Textile machinery mechanics and repairers install, maintain, repair, overhaul and set up textile machinery such as looms, knitting machines, spinning frames and carding machines. They are employed by textile manufacturing companies.

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Textile machinery mechanics and repairers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Repair and overhaul electrical and mechanical systems on textile machinery
  • Adjust and set up complex machinery for new patterns or products
  • Perform maintenance such as cleaning and lubrication of textile machinery, and replace and align moving parts as required
  • Recommend equipment changes or modifications and evaluate new equipment
  • Troubleshoot, test run and verify machine for proper operation.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

La Pocatière, Rimouski, Rivière-du-Loup, Amqui, Cabano, Causapscal, Matane, Mont-Joli, Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Pointe-au-Père, Trois-Pistoles, Le Bic

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Outlook & Prospects for Textile Machinery Mechanics and Repairers in Bas-Saint-Laurent Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Textile Machinery Mechanics and Repairers in Bas-Saint-Laurent Region as well as in the rest of the Québec.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region <Not assigned> 2010-03-16

Compared to other occupations, this is a relatively small occupational group in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region with few and infrequent job opportunities.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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