Heavy Assembly Technician: Precise, Hands-on Build

Nidec Motor Corporation; Lexington (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Motor Corporation in Lexington, Tennessee, seeks a Heavy Assembler to join our production team. You will assemble large subassemblies, fit and test components, and calibrate parts to meet precise tolerances.

Responsibilities include studying blueprints, gathering parts, and using templates to ensure correct fit. This role requires basic tool experience, a high school diploma, and a safety‑minded approach in a team environment.

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 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.

Skills

Hand tools

Blueprint reading

Templates and measuring

Tools operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship in area of specialty (a plus)

Tools

Power tools

Jigs and fixtures

Job description

Nidec Motor Corporation in Lexington, Tennessee, seeks a Heavy Assembler to join our production team. You will assemble large subassemblies, fit and test components, and calibrate parts to meet precise tolerances.

Responsibilities include studying blueprints, gathering parts, and using templates to ensure correct fit. This role requires basic tool experience, a high school diploma, and a safety‑minded approach in a team environment.