Assembler - Second Shift

Job Summary

Shift: 2nd shift

Days of Work:
Monday - Thursday

Work Hours:

4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Work Location:

On-site (Mankato, MN)

Starting Salary: $30.60 to $37.00 hourly + 10% shift differential

Pay Frequency:
Bi-Weekly

Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer, handling “everything that spins and moves”, miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units.

From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase. With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.

Whether driving locomotives, powering offshore platforms or keeping the lights on after a storm, Nidec electric power generation products impact the world on a daily basis. With over 1,000 employees in the Americas, we are moving forward with technology to solve our customers' electrical power needs for both prime and backup generation needs as the industry's leading manufacturer.

Performs difficult and final electro/mechanical assembly of complex separate and/or multi-units coupled on a final base for a wide variety of products. Works from engineering drawings or specifications. Procedures and methods are usually prescribed but from time to time may be required to plan assembly procedure. Requires adjusting, fitting, and aligning to close tolerances to meet inspection standards. Ten thousand (10,000) hours experience required to acquire necessary skills and techniques, knowledge of designs, materials and equipment, methods and procedures utilized.

Performs other duties as designated by supervisor in the same salary grade or below. This position is deemed to require special skills and experience which cannot be fulfilled by persons not possessing such skill or experience.

Vocational or high school graduate plus a formal training program or equivalent on-the-job training required to obtain sufficient knowledge and/or certifications with regard to electrical and related mechanical principles, assembly applications and sequences, repair methods and techniques, troubleshooting and fit-up procedures.

Employee must complete six thousand (6,000) hours worked as an Assembler "B". The six thousand (6,000) hours requirement may be waived by the Company if the employee can satisfy all other criteria.

• Employee must demonstrate the ability to satisfactorily perform all functions in the Assembler "A" classification to include the following:
• Dial indicator usage without a fixture/jig.
• Bearing installation (oil and grease).
• Assemble wide range of frame sizes including DC.
• Generators and motor generator sets.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Capable of using bearing puller/removal tools.
• Demonstrate ability to safely rig and lift large/irregular parts, using multiple rigging and lifting simultaneously while building units.
• Able to interpret and work from electrical and mechanical engineering drawings and specifications.
• Easily identify various hardware types/markings.
• Familiarity and ability to use basic hand tools for electrical measurement and test equipment.
• Proficient at making "certified/KATO certified" heavy gauge and small gauge crimps.
• Familiar with and can demonstrate ability to work with various plumbing joints & tools (parker hose/crimp tool, pipe cutting/threading, etc.)

Must be a sole US citizen.

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