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Job Title: Breaker Technician/ Automotive Technician

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Breaker Technician to apply mechanical, electrical, and related knowledge to repair, rebuild, modify, and test low and medium voltage circuit breakers. This role involves working towards mastery of all objectives related to circuit breaker systems.

Responsibilities

+ Systematically disassemble and reassemble circuit breakers and subassembly parts from an individual component level to a fully operational unit.

+ Evaluate, inspect, assess, and document damage, repairs, and maintenance required to repair, rebuild or modify circuit breakers and their components.

+ Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, AC and DC schematic diagrams, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, breaker control wiring diagrams, and trip curves.

+ Install and program custom retrofit trip unit kits per customer and manufacturer guidelines and specifications.

+ Perform diagnostic tests using high current, high potential, insulation resistance, and contact resistance test sets to determine the condition of equipment.

+ Prepare, clean, and recondition components using techniques such as sandblasting, polishing, painting, plating, and other methods.

+ Maintain personal work area in an organized manner to promote efficient workmanship.

+ Install optional control devices and control wiring using schematics and wiring diagrams.

+ Produce routine reports and record, compute, and process electrical test information in accordance with standard practices.

+ Provide customer on-site support for field service operations.

+ Maintain personal tools and perform other skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by the supervisor.

Essential Skills

+ Strong mechanical experience with electrical apparatus.

+ 3+ years of experience with electrical apparatus.

+ Ability to perform primary current injection, secondary current injection, insulation, contact resistance, and high potential tests.

+ Understanding of the operation, application, and care of test equipment; proper use of multimeter scales and ranges.

+ Ability to tear down, inspect, and rebuild with minimal assistance at least eight different breaker families (e.g., AK, DB, Magneblast, K-Line, LA, etc.).

+ Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

+ Ability to perform math calculations using basic algebra and geometry.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ High School/GED Diploma required.

+ 2-year technical school or job-related certifications are a plus.

+ Experience working on breakers, cars, or held mechanical roles in the military is advantageous.

+ Ability to work under pressure and remain calm during stressful situations.

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organized.

+ Self-starter with the ability to make quick decisions.

+ Willingness to follow standard safety practices in performing job tasks.

+ History of reliability and dependability.

+ Ability to work overtime as required.

+ Physical ability to perform duties such as bending, lifting, carrying, squatting, climbing ladders, working in confined spaces, or standing for prolonged periods.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that is an industry leader with 30 years of experience in sales and service of electrical power delivery equipment. We offer field, shop, construction, and engineering services for power distribution and control equipment. Benefit from learning opportunities and training tailored to our unique projects, with a commitment to getting you home to your family on weekends.

Work Environment

Work in a shop or field environment, requiring travel. Typically, travel involves leaving on a Sunday and returning on a Friday, with hotels provided. Employees carpool in a company truck to job sites, with a fuel card program in place for convenience. Weekend travel may occasionally be required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tucson, Arizona.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tucson,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.