A New Opportunity! Come grow with Us!
Nidec Mobility America Corporation(NMOA) has an immediate opportunity for an energetic and focused Automation Technician (Maintenance Equipment Technician) - St. Charles, IL
Come Grow with Us! NEW 3rd shift OPENING (9:30p.-5:45a.)
A little about Nidec Mobility.. We are the North America headquarters for Nidec Mobility America (locations in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Canada, Mexico) and a leading Automotive Electronics Designer and manufacturer of sophisticated electronic sensing and control technology / components. We control the most discrete functions within an automobile, including: power system components, complex user interfaces, seat and power window switches, and instrument panel controls, electronic sensing/radar).
Experience:
2 plus years equipment maintenance technician in an automated assembly production environment
Education:
Minimum High School diploma or GED and electrical apprenticeship and/or vocational school/technology certificate in electricity
Objectives:
Under direction of the Equipment 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,
-fluid dispensing machine, cutting machines, wave soldering machines, HVAC and curing oven
Responsible to continuously improve the equipment and machinery while demonstrating excellence in maintenance service.
Essential Responsibilities:
Monitor / Analyze / Diagnose / Fine tunes / Repairs machine problems in conjunction with manufacturing engineering and production supervisors.
Read / Interpret blueprints, drawings, wiring schematic diagrams, and complex equipment manuals.
Utilize mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills in problem assessment.
Assist with developing/implementing 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.
Investigate causes of machine problems, raw materials, tooling and equipment.
Recommends improvements to processes and equipment to improve efficiency.
Accurately completes all paperwork associated with PM, machine downtime and complete purchase requisitions for the purchase of spare parts via the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Utilize various diagnostic equipment and measuring devices such as voltmeters, calipers and micrometers, Support/Participate in the Company’s management and quality system including continuous improvement efforts.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
-Ability to operate / diagnose a variety of automated assembly production equipment within an electronics assembly (PLC's, sensing, robots pick/place).
-Extensive knowledge of electro-mechanical equipment operating under PLC’s, robotics, machining, pneumatics, hydraulics, and sensor controls.
-Must have good communication skills throughout all levels of the organization
-Basic PC skills (Microsoft Office, Word and Excel). Familiarity with computerized CMMS software is preferred.
-Preventative maintenance experience with exposure to computer software and systems.
-Ongoing ability to complete high level mechanical diagnostic, calibration, set-up and repair duties as required.
-Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic functions.
-Stand/walk for up to 8-10 hours and is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms
-Willingness to work on 3rd shift, overtime and weekends as required
-Where you may need to be able to stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or craw
For immediate review of your skills, please apply via LinkedIn -or- email your updated resume directly to [email protected]
NOTE: This position Is Not open to external sourcing (Recruiting agencies)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.