Electrical Breaker Technician – Field Repair & Reconditioning

Group CBS, Inc.; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Group CBS Companies is seeking a Breaker Technician in production to repair, upgrade, and remanufacture electrical equipment from breakers to substations. You will read schematics, operate test equipment, and work on stored energy systems, both on-site and during emergencies.

The role requires strong electrical and mechanical skills, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and willingness to travel to job sites after training. High school or GED is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems and repair.
• Ability to maintain good housekeeping of designated work area.
• Ability to use measuring tools (vernier caliper, micrometer, tape measure, etc.)
• Ability to travel to some job sites if needed after being trained.
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds.
• Ability and willingness to read and study OEM manuals and technical literature.
• Mechanically inclined, must have your own tools.
• Detail oriented, great attitude, team player, well organized.

Responsibilities

• Cleans electrical parts.
• Removes and reinstalls electrical components on circuit breakers with documentation.
• Reads breaker evaluation and work order and performs the service the customer is requesting.
• Disassembles circuit breakers.
• Works safely on stored energy mechanisms.
• Troubleshoot and repairs circuit breakers.
• Reads manuals and follows detailed instructions on adjusting equipment.
• Reads schematic, point-to-point and one-line wiring diagrams.
• Tests and troubleshoot electrical wiring.
• Electrically operates a circuit breaker from wiring schematic (charge, close and trip).
• Operates test equipment relevant to breaker type.
• Takes electrical parts off a breaker to recondition them.
• Make sure electric parts work properly before putting them on a breaker.
• Supports onsite and emergency jobs when needed.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vernier caliper

Micrometer

Tape measure

Job description

Group CBS Companies is seeking a Breaker Technician in production to repair, upgrade, and remanufacture electrical equipment from breakers to substations. You will read schematics, operate test equipment, and work on stored energy systems, both on-site and during emergencies.

The role requires strong electrical and mechanical skills, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and willingness to travel to job sites after training. High school or GED is required.