Maintenance Technician

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

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.

Under direction of the Maintenance Technician Supervisor, performs various skilled and complex tasks in the repair and maintenance of production machinery and equipment which may include, but is not limited to, high speed automated assembly line equipment, contact welding and press machines, robotic coil winders, axial and radial inserters, wave soldering machines, and SMT equipment. Responsible to continuously improve the equipment and machinery while demonstrating excellence in maintenance service.

• Monitors, analyzes, diagnoses and then fine tunes or repairs machine problems in conjunction with manufacturing engineering and production supervisors.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings, wiring schematic diagrams, and complex equipment manuals.
• Utilizes advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills in problem assessment. Tests and evaluates equipment performance.
• Utilizes effective PLC diagnostics and programming skills.
• Assists with the development and implementation of preventative maintenance programs on all equipment. Works closely with production supervisors to schedule PM activities.
• Train production operators on how to perform and assist with simple PM duties.
• Assists with developing and maintaining the equipment spare parts inventory.
• May complete purchase requisitions for the purchase of spare parts.
• Investigates causes of machine problems, raw materials, tooling and equipment. Recommends improvements to processes and equipment to improve efficiency.
• Properly documents new procedures and machine changes or additions. Accurately completes all paperwork associated with PM and machine downtime.
• May create special fixtures or modify existing equipment with the use of surface grinders, milling machines, arc welder, and lathes.
• Utilizes various diagnostic equipment and measuring devices such as voltmeters, calipers, micrometers, and oscilloscopes.
• Supports and participates in the Company's management and quality system including continuous improvement efforts.

Experience: 2+ years

Education: High School or Equivalent

Certifications: N/A

• Prefer 2+ years of experience in maintenance of automated assembly equipment.
• Ability to operate all production equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of electro-mechanical equipment operating under PLC's, robotics, machining, pneumatics, hydraulics, and sensor controls.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with strong time and project management skills.
• Basic PC skills (Microsoft Office, Word and Excel). Familiarity with computerized PM program preferred.
• Preventative maintenance experience with exposure to computer software and systems.
• Ongoing ability to compete high level mechanical diagnostic, calibration, set-up and repair duties as required.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic functions.

Scope of Supervision: N/A

Travel Required: Negligible

Physical Demand (Special Considerations): While performing the duties of this job, the employee consistently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other…