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Breaker Technician

@ Radwell International
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Seymour, Connecticut, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Cleans parts, Reads schematics, Tests circuitry
Requirements Summary:Repair, upgrade, recondition electrical equipment; read schematics; use measuring tools; lift up to 75 lbs; travel to job sites; strong mechanical and electrical skills.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
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Job Description

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Responsible for repairing, upgrading, reconditioning, and re-manufacturing electrical equipment from a single circuit breaker to a complete substation. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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. 

  • Troubleshoots 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 troubleshoots 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 (aux switch, motor, relay, coils) 

  • Makes sure electric parts work properly before putting them on a breaker.  

  • Supports onsite and emergency jobs when needed. 

 

May be modified from time to time. Other duties, tasks and work may be assigned 

 
 

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Ability to troubleshot 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 trouble shoot electrical circuits safely and make repairs.  
  • 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. 
  • Ability to trouble shoot electrical circuits safely and make repairs.  
  • Detail oriented, great attitude, team player, well organized. 

 

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED   

  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.  
  • Strong electrical skills. 
  • Strong mechanical skills.  
  • Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail. 
  • Clear written and verbal communications.  
  • Organize and write procedures in a logical/methodical manner.  
  • Good time management skills; be able to multi-task 
  • Able to work at fast pace 
  • Work well in a team environment.  
  • Able to maintain confidential information. 

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE   

High school Diploma or equivalent required.  

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS   

  • Occasional reaching/working overhead, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling 
  • Frequent walking 
  • Continuous standing and repetitive hand motion 
  • Lifting requirements include occasional lifting up to 75 pounds, frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and continuous lifting of up to 25 pounds.