Molded Case Circuit Breaker Technician
Breaker Technicians
- Responsible for personal safety and employing safe work practices
- Assists Level 2 & 3 technicians with:
- Basic measurements
- Test equipment and setup
- Basic maintenance and cleaning
- Pulling and providing parts and assisting with kitting larger manufacturing jobs.
- Working in apprentice role learning skills to work independently.
- Assists – Level 2 & 3 technicians, pulling parts, observing testing procedures, learning to read electrical schematics, control diagrams, and bill of materials used in manufacturing environment.
- Learn proper wire cutting, termination, and splicing.
- Learn testing procedures for various MCCB.
- Learn how to use test equipment and apply proper testing in manufacturing.
- Understanding of warehouse system.
- Learn and establish electrically safe work conditions while manufacturing and testing.
- The ability to identify safe work practices in area of responsibility
- Proper Wiring Techniques:
- How to properly measure and terminate wires
- Labeling Wires
- Learn how to route wires
- Learn Landing wire
- Equipment Competencies:
- Use of basic manufacturing & measuring tools. Technician should be equipped with basic tools for electrical manufacturing & remanufacturing.
- Parts Fabrication Tools:
- Cutting & Machining tools
- Use of sand blaster
- Use of vibratory polisher
- Use of torque wrenches correctly
- Use of hand jack
- Knowledge:
- Understands and uses PEARL reconditioning standard for reconditioned jobs.
- Understands vintage Molded Case Circuit Breakers.
- Understands electrical standard units used to describe energy & power electrical circuits.
- Can perform basic troubleshooting & circuit tracing.
- Assembly:
- Ability to interpret & understand control drawings and wire in accordance with (IAW) wiring diagram(s)
- Understands electrical symbols & ANSI device numbers.
- Test and perform interlock checks, as applicable.
- Install shunt trips and check functionality.
- Install Auxiliary switches or contacts & check functionality.
- Testing:
- Multimeter
- Megger
- Ductor
- Primary/Secondary Injection Test Set*
- Power Supply
- Testing Principles:
- Can employ methods & procedures for resistance tests & analyze results.
- Can employ methods and procedures for current tests and analyze results.
- Testing Procedures:
- MCCB – Solid State Report*
- MCCB – Thermal Mag Test Report*
- Switch – Test Report
- Switchboard – Test Report
QUALIFICATIONS
- 1 – 2 years industrial electrical manufacturing or mechanical work a plus.
- Understanding of basic troubleshooting and the ability to use analytical thinking
- Use of basic tools, screw drivers, wrenches, drills, tapping holes, etc.
- Techs are required to have their own tool kit.
EDUCATION
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High School Diploma or equivalent required.
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NETA Certified Assistant Technician a plus.
COMPETENCIES
- Behave ethically – Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensures that own behavior is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of this organization.
- Software requirements – Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Microsoft OS, Corel Draw.
- Organize – Keep work area neat, clean, and free from foreign materials. Identify required resources, set priorities, and develop a work schedule to complete assignments in a timely manner.
- Communicate Effectively – Speak, listen, and write in a clear manner using appropriate, effective communication tools for audience being addressed.
- Performs – Assembly, wiring, and testing of Low Voltage Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB) and the ability to troubleshoot & repair MCCB component parts.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Working conditions are normal for a shop environment. Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
This position is located at 1801 Hurd Dr, Irving, TX. View the Google Map in full screen.