Machine Operator: Precision Production Troubleshooting

NIDEC Defense Group; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Advanced machine operation

Mechanical troubleshooting

Follow complex procedures

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

Safety & continuous improvement

Education

No formal education required

Job description

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.