Plant Inspector I

Nidec Motor Corporation; Canton (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Motor Corporation is seeking an entry‑level Plant Inspector I to perform routine inspections and quality verifications in a manufacturing environment. You'll learn inspection methods, safety practices, and quality requirements while supporting production teams.

The role focuses on developing skills in measurement, documentation, and nonconformance reporting, with guidance from supervisors and quality staff. Training and onboarding are provided to help you grow in a quality-focused career.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Entry-level role; typically 0–1 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, inspection, or related environments.
• Prior production, assembly, or quality exposure preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections of parts, materials, or finished products according to specifications.
• Verify dimensions, appearance, labeling, and basic functional requirements.
• Follow written inspection instructions, checklists, and quality standards.
• Use basic inspection equipment (e.g., gauges, rulers, calipers, templates) as trained.
• Record inspection results and maintain logs.
• Identify defects and report nonconforming items to supervision or quality staff.
• Work with operators and supervisors to support production schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stand/walk/repetitive tasks

Basic math

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Gauges

Calipers

Templates

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

The Plant Inspector I is an entry‑level support role responsible for performing routine inspection and quality verification activities within a manufacturing or plant environment. This role focuses on ensuring products, materials, or processes meet defined specifications and quality standards while developing foundational knowledge of inspection methods, safety practices, and quality requirements.

Job Description

Role Overview

• The Plant Inspector I performs task‑based inspection activities following clearly defined instructions, drawings, and quality standards.
• The role is developmental and provides exposure to quality systems, inspection tools, and manufacturing processes.
• This position typically reports to a Quality Supervisor, Quality Manager, Manufacturing Supervisor, or equivalent leader.

Basic Inspection & Quality Verification

• Perform routine inspections of parts, materials, or finished products according to specifications
• Verify dimensions, appearance, labeling, and basic functional requirements
• Follow written inspection instructions, checklists, and quality standards

Use of Inspection Tools

• Use basic inspection equipment (e.g., gauges, rulers, calipers, templates) as trained
• Handle inspection tools properly and report issues or calibration concerns
• Learn proper measurement and verification techniques

Documentation & Recordkeeping

• Accurately record inspection results, measurements, and observations
• Complete inspection logs, check sheets, or system entries as required
• Maintain traceability and documentation in accordance with quality procedures

Nonconformance Identification & Reporting

• Identify defects, deviations, or out‑of‑spec conditions
• Clearly document and report nonconforming items to supervision or quality staff
• Segregate or tag nonconforming material when instructed

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all plant safety rules, PPE requirements, and safe‑work practices
• Perform inspections in accordance with environmental, health, and safety guidelines
• Report unsafe conditions or incidents immediately

Production & Team Support

• Support manufacturing or production schedules by completing inspections on time
• Work collaboratively with operators, quality staff, and supervisors
• Assist with other basic quality‑related tasks as assigned

  Learning & Skill Development

  • Learn quality concepts, inspection methods, and product requirements
  • Develop accuracy, consistency, and attention‑to‑detail skills
  • Participate in training, onboarding, and quality improvement activities

  Qualifications

  Education & Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Entry‑level role; typically 0–1 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, inspection, or related environments
  • Prior production, assembly, or quality exposure preferred but not required

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to follow instructions, procedures, and specifications
  • Strong attention to detail and observational skills
  • Basic math skills for counts and simple measurements
  • Willingness to learn inspection tools and quality standards
  • Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods
  • Dependable attendance and reliability
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team

  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 Affinite Action at Nidec

  Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affinite Action Employer 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

  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.