Shop Technician

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Job Description

At Nidec, we prioritize our team’s well-being and success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you both personally and professionally. These are the great benefits we offer, with additional perks and programs available to enhance your overall experience with us.

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and disability coverage, effective from your first day.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best-in-class company match of 100% on the employees’ first 6% to support your financial future.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays. 
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.

The Shop Technician is responsible for inspection, disassembly, reassembly, and testing of generators, motors, pumps and gen sets.  Completion of all necessary paperwork in accordance with all quality standards with minimal guidance.

• →Ability to understand mechanical and basic electrical operation of motors, generators, and pumps
• →Responsible for disassembly of generators, motors, pumps, gen sets, J-Boxes and all components connected
• →Responsible for understanding and making detailed hand drawings of all electrical connections and any additional information needed to reassemble equipment
• →Responsible for the testing of all electrical components of equipment during teardown and reassembly
• →Responsible for minor modifications to frame with torch and welding machine
• →Must be able to use gauges, such as inside and outside micrometers, to measure machine fits, including bearing housing and shaft fits and document readings as required
• →Must perform standard maintenance on all shop equipment used in mechanics area.  Includes bench grinders, lead crimpers, vises, air tools, etc.
• →Responsible for the installation of bearings and hub on shaft, stators in housings, and checking advancement as required
• →Responsible for accurate reassembly of equipment, including but not limited to reconditioning of rotating field, exciter armature, exciter field, rectifier, sleeve bearings, AC & DC motors, pumps and gen sets
• →Responsible for test running equipment after completion, monitoring, and documenting all test results
• →Complete required paperwork for each job accurately and on a timely basis
• →Operate company equipment (i.e. forklift, crane, hand tools etc.) in a safe and efficient manner in the performance of all duties as required
• →Comply with all company policies / procedures and perform all job functions in an ethical manner
• →Complete all required safety training
• →Observe all safety procedures and use proper protective gear for all tasks
• →Responsible for maintaining clean and orderly work area free of hazards
• →Must provide all necessary hand tools
• →Performs all applicable duties in accordance with our Quality Management System (QMS), as required
• →Perform other skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by supervisor

• Ability to successfully complete all required training, in-house / off-site
• Must be willing work evenings and/or weekends, if required
• Possess valid identification
• Be able to operate motor vehicles in compliance with all state and federal requirements, if travel required
• Forklift and overhead crane certification required
• Quick troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Basic/Experienced mechanic knowledge
• Basic computer skills
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to read, write and follow work instructions
• Ability to interface with co-workers and customers
• Ability to prioritize, organize and meet deadlines
• Team player attitude with the ability to work with minimal supervision

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or 3+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Must pass all required pre-employment screenings – Background, Physical & Drug screen
• Compliance with all drug and alcohol policies established by the company and any customer-sponsored programs. Subject to random screenings to ensure adherence to these regulations
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds unrestricted
• Talk and hear
• Stand, and walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Clearly see 20+ feet with or without corrective lenses
• Have ability for close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for the hands, feet, head, ears, and eyes in shop and safety-sensitive environments
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Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.