Shop Tech - Circuit Breakers

RESA Power•Wixom, MI

8d•$20 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Shop Tech works under the direction of Shop Leadership, receiving and carrying out assignments from management and internal customers to support shop operations and complete customer orders. The position involves inspecting, troubleshooting, testing, maintaining, redesigning, rebuilding, retrofitting, and repairing circuit breakers and other electrical equipment, which may vary by location. Duties also include preparing and painting consignment equipment, handling and transporting materials, packaging equipment, completing test reports, and providing offsite technical support as assigned. The Shop Tech works with team members and other departments to meet customer needs, resolve problems, improve operations, and complete work accurately and on time. The role requires maintaining an orderly work area and following company, local, and federal safety requirements and procedures. The position is full-time and union, based in Wixom, Michigan, with travel of up to 50% as needed. Compensation is $20.00–$35.00 per hour depending on experience, with eligibility for overtime. Relocation is not available; benefits are provided through the union.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience in a related field.
Knowledge of safety standards such as OSHA and applicable state safety standards.
Knowledge of industry standards such as NETA, OSHA, IEEE, and NFPA.
Proven mechanical skills and/or experience with different types of low- and high-voltage equipment; requirements vary by location.
Ability to effectively solve problems.
Basic computer skills for data entry, information lookup, and/or report creation.
Oral and written communication skills, including the ability to follow written and oral directions and read work orders and specifications.
Ability to work in a team environment and communicate with the team, other departments, and customers as business needs dictate.
Customer-focused approach, including the ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple projects, and produce quality work.
Valid driver’s license if the position utilizes a company vehicle.
Ability to travel up to 50% as needed.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds daily, crawl, climb, stand for long periods, and work in non-ideal conditions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with most of the following or similar: MCCs, breakers, relay testing, oil testing, infrared scanning, or performing startup on switchgear up through 500 kV class.
Military training such as Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, Navy training, or another related program.
Experience operating a paint pressure pot, orbital sander, forklift, power tools, and air tools.

Responsibilities

Complete incoming visual inspections for electrical and mechanical defects.
Troubleshoot, test, maintain, redesign, rebuild, retrofit, and/or repair circuit breakers and other equipment as applicable to the location.
Prepare consignment equipment for painting.
Read and interpret PDS/SDS documents for paints, primers, and associated industrial or automotive painting products.
Operate a pressure washer to steam-clean equipment.
Apply body filler and/or operate an orbital sander.
Paint consignment equipment.
Mix paints, solvents, and activators.
Operate an HVLP pressure pot.
Apply primer and topcoats.
Handle materials and transport equipment into and out of the paint room using a forklift or pallet jack.
Palletize, crate, and shrink-wrap equipment.
Load and offload equipment onto trucks.
Complete test reports to Company and Customer standards and timelines.
Contribute to improving operations, reducing turnaround times, streamlining processes, and cooperating with other departments.
Communicate with the PM, Manager, or designee to resolve problems and transfer relevant information about jobs in progress and completed jobs.
Work with team members and leadership to understand customer needs and product requirements and complete assigned work effectively.
Maintain a neat and orderly work area and follow applicable safety rules, best practices, policies, and procedures.
Provide offsite technical support as required or assigned by a manager.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Hold a valid driver’s license when the position utilizes a company vehicle.