Service Shop Technician

North American Switchgear, Inc. is seeking a shop technician to perform teardowns, reconditioning and rebuilds on non-energized power circuit breakers in a service-shop setting. The job requires advanced mechanical skills and expertise in a wide range of tools. Prior experience reconditioning industrial circuit breakers is not required or expected. Candidates with experience rebuilding/refurbishing automotive or similar engines are encouraged to apply. Duties & Responsibilities: Repair, reconditioning, troubleshooting, upgrading and rebuilding non-energized large circuit breakers from various manufacturers with vintages ranging from the 1940’s to present day. Troubleshoot, test, rebuild, recondition, retrofit and repair circuit breakers to include: Disassembly and evaluation - recommend repair or replacement of component parts Rebuild with new, remanufactured, or cleaned/repaired parts Properly prepare, clean and recondition components using methods such as sandblasting, polishing, painting, etc. Perform basic control wiring installation using schematics and wiring diagrams Perform circuit breaker tests including Megger, Ductor, Primary Injection and Hi-Pot to ensure appropriate function NOTE: We will train candidates on specialty skills Qualifications: Past experience rebuilding, refurbishing, troubleshooting mechanical devices is required. Training on our specific equipment will be provided. Knowledge of basic electricity for testing purposes is helpful. Mastery over a wide range of basic and specialized tools. Expert troubleshooting, problem-solving and spatial reasoning skills Leadership qualities are welcomed for possible future advancement to management. Work Environment & Physical Demands: The circuit breaker service shop is a climate-controlled environment. We do not perform field work. We do not perform work on electrified equipment (except in controlled, in-shop performance tests). Work is completed at technician workstations. Basic physical demands of this position include: Standing (often for extended periods), sitting, stooping, walking Full use of senses (hearing, vision, etc.) Use of hands and arms Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. unaided, more with assistance #J-18808-Ljbffr North American Switchgear, Inc.