Maintenance Technician (Second Shift Only)

NIDEC Defense Group; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NIDEC Defense Group is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for the second shift in Illinois to keep automated production lines running at peak performance. You will diagnose and repair electro‑mechanical equipment, read blueprints, and support preventive maintenance programs across high-speed assembly machinery.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, and vision systems, filling out documentation, and training operators in basic PM tasks.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of maintenance troubleshooting on automated assembly equipment.
• Reading blueprints, diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo motors/drives, and vision systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, diagnose, and repair machine problems on automated production lines.
• Lead troubleshooting on electrical, controls, and communication issues.
• Support preventive maintenance programs and PM scheduling.
• Train operators on basic PM tasks and documentation.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and assist with parts purchasing.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC diagnostics

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Robotics familiarity

Education

High School diploma

Technical Certificate

Associate Degree

Bachelor Degree

Tools

PLC

HMI

Oscilloscopes

Calipers

Micrometers

Surface grinders

Milling machines

Arc welder

Lathes

Job description

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.

Job Summary

Job Description

Perform various skilled and complex tasks in the repair and maintenance of automated production machinery/equipment including, but 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.

Lead troubleshooting and repair electrical, controls and communications issues on complex production lines, which include PLC, HMI, motion control, VFDs, servo motors/drives, industrial networks and vision inspection systems to return equipment to production.

Essential Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, diagnose, solve, and then fine tune/repair machine problems in collaboration with manufacturing engineering and production supervisors.
• Read / Interpret blueprints, drawings, wiring schematic diagrams, and complex equipment manuals.
• Utilize advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills in problem assessment. Tests and evaluate equipment performance.
• Utilize effective PLC diagnostics and programming skills.
• Support development / implementation of preventative maintenance programs on all equipment.
• Work closely with production supervisors to schedule PM activities.
• Train production operators on how to perform and assist with simple PM duties.
• Support developing and maintaining the equipment spare parts inventory.
• May complete purchase requisitions for the purchase of spare parts.
• Investigate causes of machine problems, raw materials, tooling and equipment.
• Recommend improvements to processes and equipment to improve efficiency.
• Properly document new procedures and machine changes or additions. Accurately complete 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.
• Utilize various diagnostic equipment and measuring devices such as voltmeters, calipers, micrometers, and oscilloscopes.
• Support / Participate in the Company’s management and quality system including continuous improvement efforts.

Experience

• 4+ years’ superior Maintenance Technician troubleshooting / problem-solving / bringing solutions to Automated Assembly Equipment issues.

Education

• High School, Technical Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, or Equivalent

Certifications

N/A

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• 2+ years’ 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.
• Ability to support teamwork process, collaborating with functional experts (Test Technicians, Process Engineers, Test Operations Group)
• Ability to support compliance of ISO9001 / IATF16949 regulations

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.

Keywords

maintenance, technician, sensor controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, machining, Microsoft Office, PLC, SMT

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 job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This position description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, competencies and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional Job Details

NOTE

This position Is Not open to external sourcing (Recruiting agencies)

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiative Action at Nidec

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affiative 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: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

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.

Work Shift Schedule

Second Shift (United States of America)

No 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. Pre‑approval 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.