Machine Tool Service Technician

Nidec Corporation; Minster (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Minster Corporation, the leading maker of metal forming presses in the United States, seeks a Machine Tool Service Technician. This role provides technical support and maintenance for Minster equipment, trains customer personnel, and supervises setup at customer plants; work is split 50/50 between customer sites and our Minster, OH facilities.

You will collaborate with engineers, project managers, and sales staff to commission equipment, read blueprints, perform electrical/mechanical

Qualifications

• Graduates from vocational/technical programs preferred.
• Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and installation knowledge.
• Able to read blueprints and interpret mechanical drawings.
• 50% travel required domestically and internationally.
• Strong communication and self-supervision skills.
• Mechanical press repair experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble metal forming equipment and related systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, PMs, sales, and customers on engineered-to-order products.
• Read blueprints and use measuring tools with close tolerances.
• Use hand and power tools to complete tasks.
• Provide technical support and maintenance at customer sites.
• Commission and audit equipment; report repairs and improvements.
• Promote service parts and preventative maintenance contracts.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Mechanical repair

Communication

Travel availability

Education

Trade school

Job description

Machine Tool Service Technician

Job Summary

Nidec Minster Corporation, the largest manufacturer of material forming presses in the United States, has an immediate opening for a Machine Tool Service Technician. This person will be responsible for providing technical support and maintenance to assist customers with their Minster supplied equipment, supervising/instructing personnel in setting up equipment in customer plants, training customer's personnel on proper maintenance, and operation of Minster equipment. These duties will be performed at the customers' site 50% of the time, and 50% will take place at our Minster, OH facilities.

Job Responsibilities- In House Rotation (12 weeks)

• Building metal forming, automation, and related equipment.


• Interface with mechanical and electrical engineers, project managers, sales staff, and customers while building Minster's \"engineered to order\" products.


• Work from blueprints and use a variety of measuring instruments while working in close tolerances.


• Use a variety of hand and power tools to accomplish the work.


• Other job duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities- Field Rotation (12 weeks)

• Provide technical and maintenance support to Minster's customers with their metal forming equipment.


• Commission new and remanufactured metal forming equipment in customer's plants.


• Audit customer's metal forming equipment and report all repair requirements found.


• Provide written and oral reports in English and in an accurate and professional manner.


• Promote service parts and preventative maintenance contracts.


• Work flexible hours to support customer service needs.


• Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate from joint vocational schools or technical college preferred.


• Knowledge of electrical/electronic troubleshooting and installation techniques.


• Capable of performing mechanical press repair or mechanical knowledge of machinery found in a manufacturing environment.


• Capable of reading blueprints.


• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.


• Represent Nidec Minster Corporation effectively in business and social situations as may be required.


• Able to work effectively with minimum supervision.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• 50% or more travel is required both domestically and internationally.