General Manufacturing - Service Technician - First Shift

Job Summary

Shift: 1st shift

Days of Work:
Monday - Thursday

Work Hours:

6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Work Location:

On-site (Mankato, MN)

Starting Salary: $24.58 to $28.57 hourly

Pay Frequency:
Bi-Weekly

Disassemble, evaluate, repair, and reassemble generators that are returned to Kato Engineering for repair, refurbishment, or warranty. Interface with customers both in the field and at the Company. Make decision as to disposition of parts. Travel from twenty (20) percent to fifty (50) percent of the time with a Senior Service Technician in the field. Will be required to use all appropriate tools.

Must have knowledge of or be willing to learn stator winding and hookup (including electrical testing); rotor winding, hookup, assembly, and balance (including electrical testing); assembly of generators; testing of generators and aligning and coupling generators. Eight thousand (8,000) 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.

If desired by the employee and deemed beneficial by the Company, any employee in this classification may, upon certification, obtain a forklift license and be permitted to operate a gas or electric powered forklift truck to move material within their department and classification.

Vocational or high school graduate plus a formal training program or equivalent on-the-job training required to obtain sufficient knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles, applications, and sequences.

Must be a sole US citizen.

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, and vision coverage, effective from your first day.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best-in-class company match 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.

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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