Breaker Technician

Group CBS, Inc.; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Group CBS, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair, upgrade, and recondition electrical equipment ranging from breakers to substations. You will teardown, troubleshoot, rebuild, wire, test, and document activities in a production and service setting.

Occasional field support and travel to job sites are required after training. The role emphasizes safe workmanship, accurate documentation, and collaboration with teammates to meet quality standards.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read OEM manuals and schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Repair, upgrade, recondition electrical equipment including breakers and components.
• Disassemble and reassemble parts with proper documentation.
• Troubleshoot and test electrical and mechanical issues.
• Read schematics and OEM manuals to guide servicing.
• Travel to job sites as needed after training.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

Mechanical aptitude

Reading schematics

Documentation

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vernier calipers

Micrometers

Tape measures

Job description

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm

Overtime required as needed

Overview

Repair, upgrade, recondition, and re manufacture electrical equipment ranging from individual circuit breakers to complete substations. Work includes teardown, troubleshooting, rebuild, wiring, testing, and documentation in a production and service environment. Support onsite and emergency jobs when needed.

What you will do

Breaker teardown and rebuild

• Clean electrical parts and maintain an orderly work area


• Disassemble circuit breakers and safely work with stored energy mechanisms


• Remove and reinstall electrical components with accurate documentation


• Read breaker evaluations and work orders and complete requested services


• Recondition electrical components such as auxiliary switches, motors, relays, coils, and related assemblies


• Verify electrical components function properly before installation

Electrical troubleshooting and testing

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues on breakers


• Read and interpret OEM manuals and detailed adjustment instructions


• Read schematics including point to point and one line diagrams


• Test and troubleshoot electrical wiring


• Electrically operate breakers from wiring schematics including charge, close, and trip functions


• Operate test equipment appropriate to the breaker type

Field support

• Support onsite work and emergency jobs when needed


• Travel to job sites as required after training

Responsibilities may be modified from time to time. Other duties, tasks and work may be assigned.

What success looks like

• Repairs and rebuilds are safe, accurate, and meet quality standards


• Work orders are completed correctly with clear documentation


• Testing is thorough and issues are identified before equipment ships


• You maintain pace without cutting corners and keep a clean, organized workspace


• You collaborate well and support teammates and field needs when required

What we are looking for

• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems and make repairs safely


• Mechanically inclined and able to use your own tools


• Comfortable reading, studying, and applying OEM manuals and technical literature


• Strong measurement skills using tools such as vernier calipers, micrometers, and tape measures


• Detail oriented, well organized, team focused, and dependable


• Willing and able to work overtime as needed
  
• Willing to travel to job sites after training when required

Knowledge and skills

• Basic computer skills including Excel, PDF tools, and Outlook


• Strong mechanical aptitude and strong electrical fundamentals


• Clear written and verbal communication


• Ability to organize work and write procedures in a logical, methodical way


• Good time management and ability to multitask in a fast paced environment


• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately


• Ability to work well in a team environment

Education and experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required


• Relevant electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance experience preferred

Physical requirements

• Frequent walking with continuous standing and repetitive hand motion


• Occasional reaching or working overhead, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling


• Lifting requirements include occasional lifting up to 75 pounds, frequent lifting up to 50 pounds, and continuous lifting up to 25 pounds