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Maintenance Teamleader

Nidec Motor Corporation
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 May 2026

About the role

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

Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of the building in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs. This position will consist of directing maintenance employees as they carry out their assigned job duties.

Job Description

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Direct other maintenance employees
  • Comply with company quality and safety guidelines
  • Communicate with shift maintenance supervisors and personnel daily to ensure a smooth transition between shifts
  • Complete a daily shift log and help to maintain electronic work order system
  • Responsible to ensure equipment is maintained and repaired in accordance to published and/or posted safety documents, National Safety Code, OSHA standards or to manufactures recommendations.
  • Responsible for completing a shift log daily and helping to conduct a daily turnover meeting.
  • Work with Unit leaders in establishing job priorities and make sure they are completed as prioritized.  
  • Perform other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES/TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

  • Excellent safety record
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills
  • Self motivated
  • Dependable
  • Leadership skills
  • Delegating Responsibility
  • A working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, welding and mechanical principles
  • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Basic computer skills
  • Prior maintenance experience
  • Show competency in maintenance testing

Preferred Qualifications:

  •    Prior experience in leadership role
  •    Ability to work in a team environment 
  • Good Communication skills – Verbal & Written
  • Excellent problem solving, decision making and planning skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Employee must be able to wear the required PPE for the position.

Requires:

Body Positioning

  • Requires bending or twisting
  • Requires walking and running
  • Requires kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling
  • Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls
  • Requires standing
  • Requires repetitive movement

Communication

  • Requires contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise)
  • Requires face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams
  • Requires writing letters and memos
  • Requires use of electronic mail
  • Requires telephone conversations

Conflict

  • Includes conflict situations
  • Requires dealing with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous people

Environment

  • Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions
  • Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions
  • Includes exposure to contaminants
  • Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures
  • Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable

Impact of Decisions

  • Requires making decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization
  • Opportunity to make decisions without supervision
  • Requires making decisions

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