Assembler- 1st (3050)

Nidec Corporation; Lexington (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Corporation is seeking a Heavy Assembler to assemble fabricated parts into large subassemblies and units. The role involves fitting, testing, calibrating parts to meet tolerances, using blueprints and instructions to gather parts, and verifying correct fit.

Responsibilities include maintaining tools, equipment, and a safe workspace while following standard procedures. This position requires 0–2 years of experience and a High School diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Apprenticeship in area of specialty a plus.
• Experienced use of hand tools, jigs, fixtures, and miscellaneous power tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Study assembly instructions and blueprints to gather parts.
• Assemble components and verify fit and specifications.
• Maintain equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
• Keep a clean and safe working environment.
• Monitor supplies and request additional materials.

Skills

Hand tools

Blueprint reading

Quality standards

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship in area of specialty

Tools

Jigs & fixtures

Power tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Job Summary

Heavy Assembler assembles fabricated parts to relatively large or heavy subassemblies and complete units. Fits, tests, and calibrates parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specifications.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists; gathers parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
• Positions parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements; assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; fastens parts and subassemblies; verifies specifications by measuring completed component; resolves assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications; notifies supervisor to obtain additional resources.
• Keeps equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; documents actions by completing production and quality forms.
• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Apprenticeship in area of specialty a plus.
• Experienced use of hand tools, jigs, fixtures, and miscellaneous power tools and equipment.

Additional Job Details

• Works to deliver on day-to-day objectives with minor impact on achievement results for the team.
• Delivers job responsibilities following a defined standard output or set of procedures.
• Work consists of tasks that are routine or well defined, with specific instructions to achieve standardized solutions.
• Work is closely supervised.
• Communicates with contacts typically within immediate job area on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring little explanation or interpretation.
• Responsible for checking data and information or troubleshooting when minor changes may be required based on review.
• Daily challenges faced are routine and solutions clearly prescribed.
• Follows a well‑established and familiar set of activities and/or processes to derive a solution.
• Jobs at this level are focused on self‑development.
• Requires limited job knowledge of systems and procedures.

Work Shift Schedule

First Shift (United States of America)

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmitive Action

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: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.