Machinist (1st Shift, 2nd Shift, Weekend Shift)

Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; 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. Our basic purpose is to create and keep a satisfied customer. Dedication to customer satisfaction has been our principle since 1975. Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and disability coverage, effective from your first day.

Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best-in-class company match of 100% on the employees' first 6% to support your financial future.

Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays.

Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.

Sets up and operates conventional, special purpose machining centers to repair and fabricate parts by performing the following duties.

Interprets blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.

Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.

Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.

Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.

Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.

Operates welding and fabricating equipment to cut or weld parts.

Develops specifications from general description and draws sketch of part or product to be fabricated.

Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.

Performs quality assurance on own and team members' work.

Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly.

Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.

Communicates with vendors on parts and materials.

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.

Must be able to comply with all drug and alcohol policies of Houma Armature Works and/or customer sponsored programs. Must be willing to work evenings and/or weekends, if required

Be available for and successfully complete all required training.

Be able to operate motor vehicles in compliance with all state and federal requirements, if travel required.

Travel between Texas and Louisiana locations, if required.

Basic computer skills

Ability to interface with co-workers and customers.

Team player attitude with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; 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:

Work Shift Schedule

First Shift (United States of America)