Breaker Technician

Group CBS • Santa Fe Springs, CA

7d

About The Position

The Breaker Technician repairs, upgrades, reconditions, and remanufactures electrical equipment, ranging from individual circuit breakers to complete substations. This production role combines electrical troubleshooting, mechanical repair, testing, and careful documentation to return equipment to safe, reliable operation. The position is full-time, hourly, and non-exempt, with a schedule coordinated with the direct supervisor based on operational needs. The role may include on-site and emergency service assignments when needed after training, as well as travel to job sites when required after training. The position has no direct reports. The source description does not specify a work location or compensation range.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Ability to work safely on electrical circuits and stored-energy mechanisms.
• Ability to use measuring tools such as vernier calipers, micrometers, and tape measures.
• Willingness to read and study technical literature and detailed OEM procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude and personal hand tools.
• Attention to detail, organization, time management, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear verbal and written communication, teamwork, and ability to write logical procedures.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, and ability to handle confidential information.
• Willingness to travel to job sites when required after training.
• No certificates, licenses, or registrations are required.

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, disassemble, recondition, and reassemble circuit breakers and electrical components.
• Review breaker evaluations and work orders to complete customer-requested service.
• Remove and reinstall components, documenting work performed and equipment condition.
• Work safely with stored-energy mechanisms and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults.
• Read OEM manuals, schematics, point-to-point wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams.
• Test and troubleshoot electrical wiring and operate breakers from schematics, including charge, close, and trip functions.
• Operate test equipment appropriate to each circuit breaker type.
• Recondition auxiliary switches, motors, relays, coils, and other components, and verify proper function before installation.
• Support on-site and emergency service assignments when needed after training.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas and document equipment from receipt through project completion using work records and photographs.
• Complete repairs, adjustments, and testing to work-order specifications and operations objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED