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Industrial Instrument Technicians and Mechanics  (NOC 2243)
Yellowknife Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics repair, maintain, calibrate, adjust, and install industrial measuring and controlling instrumentation. They are employed by pulp and paper processing companies, nuclear and hydro power generating companies, mining, petrochemical and natural gas companies, industrial instrument and other manufacturing companies, and by industrial instrument servicing establishments.

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Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Consult manufacturer's manuals, circuit diagrams and blueprints to determine tests and maintenance procedures for instruments used for measuring and controlling flow, level, pressure, temperature, chemical composition and other variables in manufacturing and processing
  • Inspect and test operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults using pneumatic, electrical and electronic testing devices and precision measuring instruments
  • Repair and adjust system components, such as sensors, transmitters and programmable logic controllers, or remove and replace defective parts
  • Calibrate components and instruments according to manufacturers' specifications
  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance work and complete test and maintenance reports
  • Install control and measurement instruments on existing and new plant equipment and processes
  • Consult with and advise process operators.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Yellowknife, Hay River

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Outlook & Prospects for Industrial Instrument Technicians and Mechanics in Yellowknife Region

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Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Industrial Instrument Technicians and Mechanics in Yellowknife Region as well as in the rest of the Northwest Territories.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Yellowknife Region N/A N/A

Local Labour Market News

Week of May 07 – May 11, 2012

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