Machine Operator

NIDEC Defense Group; Arkansas; Híbrido; USD 23.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nidec Defense Group in the United States (Arkansas) seeks an experienced Machine Operator III to operate, monitor, and optimize advanced production equipment. You will troubleshoot, set up, and adjust machinery, contributing to safe, high-quality, and efficient manufacturing processes.

The role emphasizes autonomy, quality awareness, and collaboration with maintenance and quality teams to maintain production stability and output targets.

Formación

• Advanced working knowledge of machine operation and production processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to independently follow complex work instructions and operating procedures.
• Attention to detail and strong quality awareness.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Dependability and commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsabilidades

• Independently operate complex production machines or integrated equipment cells.
• Set up, start, adjust, and monitor equipment to meet production and quality requirements.
• Perform machine changeovers, parameter adjustments, or tool changes as trained.
• Consistently meet or exceed productivity, efficiency, and output targets.
• Perform detailed visual and basic functional inspections of produced parts.
• Monitor process parameters and identify trends or deviations affecting quality.
• Take corrective action for routine quality or process issues within authority.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, documentation, and traceability requirements.

Conocimientos

Advanced machine operation

Mechanical troubleshooting

Follow complex procedures

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

Safety & continuous improvement

Educación

No formal education required

Descripción del empleo

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

The Machine Operator III is a senior production role responsible for independently operating, monitoring, and adjusting manufacturing or processing equipment to ensure safe, high‑quality, and efficient production. This position applies advanced machine operation knowledge, troubleshooting capability, and strong quality awareness to resolve non‑routine issues and maintain consistent output. Working under limited supervision, the Machine Operator III has a direct impact on production stability, equipment performance, and quality results and may provide guidance to less experienced operators.

Job Description

Role Overview

The Machine Operator III serves as an experienced contributor within manufacturing operations, often assigned to more complex equipment, product variants, or critical process steps. Compared to intermediate roles, this position operates with significant autonomy, performs routine troubleshooting and adjustments, and supports continuous improvement efforts. The role works closely with maintenance, technicians, quality, and supervision to ensure production goals, safety standards, and quality requirements are met.

The position typically reports to a Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, or Team Lead.

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Machine Operation & Production Execution

• Independently operate complex production machines or integrated equipment cells
• Set up, start, adjust, and monitor equipment to meet production and quality requirements
• Perform machine changeovers, parameter adjustments, or tool changes as trained
• Consistently meet or exceed productivity, efficiency, and output targets

Quality Monitoring & Process Control

• Perform detailed visual and basic functional inspections of produced parts
• Monitor process parameters and identify trends or deviations affecting quality
• Take corrective action for routine quality or process issues within authority
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, documentation, and traceability requirements

Equipment Care & Troubleshooting

• Perform routine and intermediate machine adjustments and troubleshooting
• Clear jams, address alarms, and resolve common mechanical or process issues
• Conduct routine checks, cleaning, and preventive maintenance tasks as assigned
• Coordinate with maintenance or technical teams for complex repairs or recurring issues

Safety, Compliance & Operational Discipline

• Strictly follow safety rules, PPE requirements, and lockout/tagout awareness practices
• Promote safe work practices and identify potential hazards or risks
• Ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and operational policies
• Report incidents, near misses, or equipment hazards promptly

Team Support & Continuous Improvement

• Provide informal guidance, coaching, or assistance to Machine Operator I–II roles
• Share best practices for machine operation, quality, and efficiency
• Support cross‑training and skill development within the team
• Participate in continuous improvement, kaizen, or standard work initiatives

Scope & Impact

• Significant impact at the production line, cell, or equipment level
• Work includes non‑routine issues requiring independent judgment and technical skill
• Errors may affect quality, throughput, or equipment reliability if not addressed promptly
• Contributes directly to production efficiency, safety performance, and quality consistency

Qualifications

Education & Experience

No formal education required

Significant experience operating manufacturing or processing equipment preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced working knowledge of machine operation and production processes
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to independently follow complex work instructions and operating procedures
• Attention to detail and strong quality awareness
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Dependability and commitment to safety and continuous improvement

Additional Job Details

Support & Production – S3

Organizational Impact

• Works to deliver day-to-day objectives with direct impact on achievement of results for the team
• Work consists of tasks that are occasionally not routine
• Works independently under moderate supervision
• May be required to apply discretion within broad operational boundaries and procedures

Communication & Influence

• Communicates with contacts typically within the team on matters that involve obtaining or providing information on matters of moderate importance to the team
• Explains practices, procedures, and policies in order to reach agreement

Innovation & Complexity

• Responsible for making minor changes in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of team
• May propose solutions to problems for manager review
• Daily challenges are difficult but not complex, and may require some analysis to understand and resolve

Leadership & Talent Management

• Responsible for providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within team

Knowledge & Experience

• Requires broad knowledge of operational systems and practices typically obtained through work experience or education
• Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience. May require vocational or technical education

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