Heavy Assembler – Subassemblies & Calibration

Nidec Drives; Lexington, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Drives in Lexington, TN is seeking a Heavy Assembler to join our production team. You will assemble large subassemblies, read blueprints, and calibrate parts to meet tolerances, contributing to reliable, high‑quality products.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years of experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and may have an apprenticeship. You will handle hand tools, jigs, fixtures, and power tools, while maintaining a safe, organized work environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares work by studying assembly instructions, blueprints, and parts lists.
• Positions parts and subassemblies, assembles components, and verifies tolerances.
• Keeps equipment operational and performs preventive maintenance.
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment and documents actions.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Manual assembly

Problem solving

Attention to tolerances

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship in area of specialty

Tools

Hand tools

Jigs

Fixtures

Power tools

Job description

Nidec Drives in Lexington, TN is seeking a Heavy Assembler to join our production team. You will assemble large subassemblies, read blueprints, and calibrate parts to meet tolerances, contributing to reliable, high‑quality products.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years of experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and may have an apprenticeship. You will handle hand tools, jigs, fixtures, and power tools, while maintaining a safe, organized work environment.