Shop Technician
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Job Description
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All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the NidecGroup will continue to meet the challenge. For the worlds and peoples tomorrows; the worlds first the worlds best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.
Job Summary
Nidec / Houma Armature Works is an electrical sales and service company. We are committed to providing safe and reliable service in a highly responsive manner to maximize client satisfaction.We seek the trust and cooperation of our customers employees and community by managing our business with integrity and skill for the benefit and profit of all.
We take professional pride in our service expertise our attention to detail and the delivery of a completed job as promised. Our basic purpose is to create and keep a satisfied customer.
Dedication to customer satisfaction has been our principle since 1975. These beliefs have made Nidec / Houma Armature Works the Gulf Coast leader in electric motor and generator repair.
Job Description
Shift: 1st shift
Days of Work: Monday Friday
Work Hours: 7:00am to 4:00 pm
Work Location: Onsite (Houma LA)
Salary Range: $19.80 to $27.72
Pay Frequency: Weekly
At Nidec we prioritize our teams wellbeing 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 vision and disability coverage effective from your first day.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a bestinclass company match of 100 on the employees first 6 to support your financial future.
- WorkLife Balance: Generous time off package including PTO and holidays.
- Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.
The primary responsibility of a Shop Technician is for inspection disassembly reassembly and testing of generators motors pumps and gen sets. Completion of all necessary paperwork in accordance with all quality standards with minimal guidance.
In this position your responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
- Ability to understand mechanical and basic electrical operation of motors generators and pumps.
- Responsible for disassembly of generators motors pumps gen sets JBoxes and all components connected.
- Responsible for understanding and making detailed hand drawings of all electrical connections and any additional information needed to reassemble equipment.
- Responsible for the testing of all electrical components of equipment during teardown and reassembly.
- Responsible for minor modifications to frame with torch and welding machine.
- Must be able to use gauges such as inside and outside micrometers to measure machine fits including bearing housing and shaft fits and document readings as required.
- Must perform standard maintenance on all shop equipment used in mechanics area. Includes bench grinders lead crimpers vises air tools etc.
- Responsible for the installation of bearings and hub on shaft stators in housings and checking advancement as required.
- Responsible for accurate reassembly of equipment including but not limited to reconditioning of Rotating Field Exciter Armature Exciter Field Rectifier sleeve bearings AC & DC motors pumps and gen sets.
- Responsible for test running equipment after completion monitoring and documenting all test results.
- Complete required paperwork for each job accurately and on a timely basis.
- Operate company equipment (i.e.: Forklift Crane hand tools etc. in a safe and efficient manner in the performance of all duties as required.
- Comply with all company policies / procedures and perform all job functions in an ethical manner.
- Complete all required safety training.
- Observe all safety procedures and use proper protective gear for all tasks.
- Responsible for maintaining clean and orderly work area free of hazards.
- Must provide all necessary hand tools.
- Performs all applicable duties in accordance with ISO procedures if required.
- Perform other skilled or nonskilled duties as directed by supervisor.
Job Requirements:
- Must pass all required preemployment screenings Background MVR Physical and Drug screen.
- Be able to comply with all drug and alcohol policies of Houma Armature Works and/or customer sponsored programs. Subject to random Drug and Alcohol screenings.
- Must be willing to work evenings and/or weekends if required
- Be able to operate motor vehicles in compliance with all state and federal requirements if travel required.
- Possess valid identification.
- Ability to successfully complete all required training inhouse/offsite.
- Forklift and overhead crane certification required.
- Quick troubleshooting and problemsolving skills
- Basic/Experienced mechanic knowledge
- Basic computer skills
- Good communication skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to read write and follow work instructions.
- Ability to interface with coworkers and customers.
- Ability to prioritize organize and meet deadlines.
- Team player attitude with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Additional Job Details
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant please visit the following website: Soliciting
Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Preapproval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
