General Manufacturing - Service Technician - First Shift

Nidec • Mankato, MN

16h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Eight thousand (8,000) hours experience required to acquire necessary skills and techniques, knowledge of designs, materials and equipment, methods and procedures utilized.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees