Maintenance, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Job Title

Plans and performs a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics maintenance functions to ensure all plant assets are properly maintained. Assist in prevention maintenance planning, development, and implementation.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Diagnose and remedy electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic problem expediently and correctly.
• Hand fit precision machine components i.e. scrape ways, gibs, fit bearings, use precision measuring equipment, or be an expert welder/fabricator
• Use advanced mathematics and formulas to fluid pressures and volumes, calculate loads, design tooling etc. familiar with drag and friction coefficients as well as harmonic vibration
• Able to troubleshoot PLC programs
• Able to use Layout, install and maintain all plant equipment and assets
• Determine weight/load ratings, design and construction of hoisting equipment, lifting devices, mezzanines, and stairs
• Use multi-meters, oscilloscopes, schematics, technical manuals, etc. For diagnosing machine and equipment problems
• Comply with company quality and safety guidelines
• Responsible to ensure equipment is maintained and repaired in accordance to published and/or posted safety documents, National Safety Code, OSHA standards or to manufactures recommendations

COMPETENCIES:

• Advanced mathematics
• Hydraulic pressure calculations
• Hand/Eye Coordination

Preferred:

• Multi-skilled in maintenance
• Ability to work independently
• Trouble shooting
• Millwright & machinist

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Directing the work of 2 to 10 personnel
• Work/facilitate in a team environment
• ISO 9000 Compliance
• OSHA, NEC, EPA & Fire Code Requirements
• Vibration analysis
• HVAC, welding, fabricating, plumbing

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Completion of a college Industrial Maintenance Associate Degree program or of an Online Industrial Maintenance Course approved by Nidec

Preferred Qualifications:

• Calculate loads
• Degree requirements for various electronic controller
• Read blueprints
• Data tables, charts and other reference materials
• Previous employment in manufacturing
• Ability to work in a Team oriented setting
• Good communication skills both verbal and written

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standing and Walking:
More than 90%

Close Vision and Sitting:
More than 90%

Hand and Finger Dexterity:
More than 90%

Travel:
Seldom

Talking and Hearing: (via phone/in person) More than 60%

Lifting (more than 20 lbs):
Occasionally

HAZARDS:

Exposure to severe burn hazards (Molten aluminum @ 3000

F). Crushing hazards due to heavy and awkward machine parts. Falling hazards from working at 30 foot elevations. Explosion and fir hazard from gas fired burners and welding equipment. Potential for injury should it occur could result in total disability or death.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec

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.

Work Shift Schedule

First Shift (United States of America)