Electrical Breaker Technician – Hands-On Repair & Maintenance

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

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.