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Textile Machinery Mechanics and Repairers  (NOC 7317)
Windsor-Sarnia 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.

card fixer, card grinder, fixer, textile machinery, knitting machine mechanic, loom fixer, loom technician, mechanic, textile machines, open-end technician, spinning fixer, textile fixer.

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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

Chatham, Windsor, Sarnia, Amherstburg, Belle River, Forest, Kingsville, Lakeshore, Leamington, Petrolia, St. Clair Beach, Tecumseh, Blenheim, Dresden, Ridgetown, Stoney Point, Tilbury, Wallaceburg

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Wages for Textile Machinery Mechanics and Repairers in Windsor-Sarnia Region

Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions, for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers. The wages below are estimated before taxes.

Wage Estimates

Table of wage levels for your chosen occupation in your region as well as in the rest of the province or territory.
Location Wage ($/hr) Note
Low Median High
Ontario 14.26 18.62 29.49 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula Region N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Kingston - Pembroke Region 18.11 22.98 28.04 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie Region N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
London Region N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Muskoka-Kawarthas Region N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Northeast Region N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Northwest Region N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Ottawa Region 13.19 16.65 24.90 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Stratford--Bruce Peninsula Region N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Toronto Region 10.25 18.30 36.18 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Windsor-Sarnia Region N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC | Wage Methodology ]

Ontario Job Futures

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