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Breaker Technician Sumner, WA

Group CBS, Inc., Sumner, WA, United States


Schedule
Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm (Varies)
Overtime required as needed

Overview
Hands on shop role repairing, upgrading, reconditioning, and re manufacturing electrical power distribution equipment, from a single circuit breaker to complete substations.

What you will do

Read breaker evaluations and work orders, then complete requested service

Disassemble and reassemble circuit breakers with accurate documentation

Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues and complete repairs

Work safely around stored energy mechanisms

Read schematics and wiring diagrams and follow OEM manuals and detailed instructions

Test and electrically operate breakers including charge, close, and trip functions

Operate test equipment relevant to breaker type

Recondition and verify key electrical components such as motors, relays, coils, and aux switches

Support onsite and emergency jobs when needed after training

Maintain good housekeeping in your work area

Routine mechanical tasks

What we are looking for

High school diploma or equivalent required

Strong mechanical aptitude with solid electrical troubleshooting skills

Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits safely and make repairs

Ability to use measuring tools such as vernier caliper, micrometer, and tape measure

Willingness to read and study OEM manuals and technical literature

Comfortable with basic computer use including Excel, PDF, and Outlook

Must have your own tools

Detail oriented, organized, team player, strong communication, able to work at a fast pace

Willingness to travel to some job sites after training

Skill mix

Mechanical skills about 80 percent

Electrical skills about 20 percent

Physical requirements

Capable of lifting 50 pounds

Occasional reaching or working overhead, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling

Frequent walking

Continuous standing and repetitive hand motion

Lifting includes occasional up to 75 pounds, frequent up to 50 pounds, and continuous up to 25 pounds

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