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Textile Machinery Mechanics and Repairers  (NOC 7317)
Estrie 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

Sherbrooke, Coaticook, Lac-Mégantic, Richmond, Asbestos, Bromptonville, Cookshire, Danville, East Angus, Fleurimont, Lennoxville, Magog, Rock Forest, Valcourt, Windsor

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Education & Job Requirements for Textile Machinery Mechanics and Repairers in Estrie Region

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

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[ Report Publication Date: 2012-11-20 | Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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