Breaker Technician

Socket.dev; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced Breaker Technician to install, maintain, and repair circuit breakers and electrical distribution systems in various settings. Monday–Friday 8am–5pm, full-time in Santa Fe Springs, CA.

You will read blueprints, troubleshoot breakers, prepare parts, and use a range of hand tools and test equipment. Candidates should have electrical-mechanical assembly knowledge, good communication skills, and willingness to learn spray-booth painting and related duties.

Qualifications

• Experience reading electrical and mechanical blueprints.
• Able to read schematics, point-to-point and one-line wiring diagrams.
• General knowledge of electrical maintenance.
• Knowledge of use of most small hand tools and power tools.
• Aptitude to learn electrical troubleshooting and painting (spray-booth).
• Effective communication skills.
• Able to follow directions and read electrical & mechanical blueprints.
• Must have basic knowledge of electrical-mechanical assembly work (charge, close and trip).
• Ability to read and interpret simple drawings such as diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Cleans electrical parts, disassembles/troubleshoots circuit breakers.
• May perform routine tasks in preparation for assembly such as cleaning parts, cutting wire to specified sizes, wiring, and fastening terminal connections.
• Review documentation for correct and completed paperwork as required.
• Utilize raw materials and components to assist in assembly of finished products; follow instructions for proper assembly.
• Assembles and/or installs various electrical or electronic components as directed and as specified by blueprints or diagrams.
• Uses hand tools and electrical test equipment; record results of tests in writing and computer data entry.
• Maintain and store tools and equipment in good condition.
• Comply with all safety instructions to prevent injury.
• Assist in loading/unloading vehicles with forklift or pallet jack.
• Participate in corrective/preventive action within the department.
• Advise management on problem correction.
• Operate test equipment relevant to breaker type.
• Remove electrical parts from breakers to recondition them.
• Ensure parts work properly before putting them on a breaker.
• Support onsite and emergency jobs when needed.
• Perform other duties as requested to achieve goals.

Skills

Read blueprints

Schematic readings

Electrical maintenance

Hand tools

Troubleshooting

Communication

Electrical-mechanical assembly

Drawing interpretation

Tools

Soldering irons

Wire strippers

Crimpers

Wrenches

Screwdrivers

Socket drivers

Pliers

Job description

Job Summary
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

We are seeking experienced mechanics who are eager to explore a new challenge and expand their horizons in the electrical industry. As a Breaker Technician, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of circuit breakers and electrical distribution systems in various settings.

REPAIR TECH SKILLS

• Able to read electrical and mechanical blueprints
• Reads schematic, point-to-point and one-line wiring diagrams.
• General knowledge of electrical maintenance
• Knowledge of use of most small hand tools and power tools.
• Aptitude to learn electrical trouble shooting and painting (spray-booth), and other general mechanical duties.
• Effective communication skills.
• Able to follow directions and learn how to read electrical and mechanical blueprints.
• Must have basic knowledge of electrical -mechanical assembly work. (charge, close and trip)
• Ability to read and interpret simple drawings such as drawings of product charts or diagrams.

ESSENTIALDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans electrical parts, Disassembles/ Troubleshoots circuit breakers.
• May perform routine tasks in preparation for assembly such as cleaning parts, cutting wire to specified sizes, wiring, and fastening terminal connections.
• Review documentation for correct and completed paperwork as required.
• Utilize assorted raw materials and components to assist in assembly of finished products. Close attention is paid to assembly or work instructions to ensure proper assembly.
• Assembles and/or installs various electrical or electronic components as directed and as specified by blueprints, wire lists, diagrams, or previously established practices.
• Utilizes small hand tools such as soldering irons, wire strippers, crimpers, wrenches, screwdrivers, socket drivers, pliers and hand tools.
• Utilizes provided electrical test equipment as needed. Record results of test by both written form and computer data entry.
• Hand tools and equipment must be properly maintained and stored. Only tools in proper operating condition and/or calibration will be utilized.
• Employees must comply with all applicable safety instructions to prevent injury to themselves and others.
• Assist in loading and unloading vehicles with forklift or pallet jack to expedite business.
• Participate in the corrective/preventive action process within their department.
• Advises management on problem correction.
• Operates test equipment relevant to breaker type.
• Takes electrical parts off a breaker to recondition them (aux switch, motor, relay, coils)
• Makes sure electric parts work properly before putting them on a breaker.
• Supports onsite and emergency jobs when needed.
• Perform other duties as requested to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
• May be modified from time to time. Other duties, tasks and work may be assigned

Salary Information:

The recruiting base salary range for this FULL TIME position is $47,840 - $52,000 /year. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Additionally, this role is bonus-eligible, with a target bonus percentage that provides an opportunity to earn even more based on company performance.