Assembler- 3rd (3115)

Nidec Corporation; Lexington, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Corporation in Lexington, TN, is seeking a Heavy Assembler to join our first shift team. You will assemble fabricated parts into large subassemblies and complete units, aligning components, testing, and calibrating to meet specifications.

Candidates should have 0-2 years of relevant experience and a High School diploma or equivalent. Apprenticeship is a plus; experience with hand tools, jigs, fixtures, and various power tools is required.

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

• Prepares work by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specs, and parts lists; gathers parts/subassemblies/tools/materials.
• Positions parts and subassemblies; assembles components; verifies fit and tolerances; adjusts as needed and notifies supervisor for resources.
• Keeps equipment operational by performing preventive maintenance; troubleshoots malfunctions; calls for repairs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by following procedures and regulations; documents actions.
• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating needs, placing and expediting orders.

Skills

0-2 years experience

High School diploma

Apprenticeship a plus

Hand tools

Jigs and fixtures

Power tools

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship in area of specialty a plus

Tools

Hand tools

Jigs and fixtures

Power tools

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

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

Support & Production – S1 Organizational Impact

• 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

Communication & Influence

• Communicates with contacts typically within immediate job area on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring little explanation or interpretation

Innovation & Complexity

• 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

Leadership & Talent Management

• N/A – Jobs at this level are focused on self-development

Knowledge & Experience

• Requires limited job knowledge of systems and procedures. Follows basic work routines and standards
• Does not require advanced education and requires little to no prior experience

Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff…

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Aff… 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

Work Shift Schedule

First 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.

Nidec has worked its way up to become the world's No.1 manufacturer of small precision motors. In the process, Nidec has gradually expanded its product lineup to include a variety of small to large motors, application products for machinery, and electronic and optical components. At present, its products are used in a wide range of fields and devices including information and telecommunications equipment, office equipment, home appliances, automobiles, industrial equipment, and environmental energy. 'For Everything that Spins and Moves', the Group is creating next-generation drive technologies to meet the needs of the society.