Plant Inspector I

Nidec Motor Corporation; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Motor Corporation is seeking an entry-level Plant Inspector I to perform routine inspections and basic quality verification within a manufacturing environment in the Canton, Ohio area. You will learn inspection methods, safety practices, and product requirements while supporting production schedules.

The role focuses on documenting inspection results, identifying defects, and communicating issues to supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections of parts, materials, or finished products according to specifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Basic math

Observation skills

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Gauges

Calipers

Rulers

Templates

Job description

Job Summary

The Plant Inspector I is an entrylevel 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

• 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
• Handle inspection tools properly and report issues or calibration concerns
• Learn proper measurement and verification techniques
• 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
• Identify defects, deviations, or outofspec conditions
• Clearly document and report nonconforming items to supervision or quality staff
• Segregate or tag nonconforming material when instructed
• Follow all plant safety rules, PPE requirements, and safework practices
• Perform inspections in accordance with environmental, health, and safety guidelines
• Report unsafe conditions or incidents immediately
• Support manufacturing or production schedules by completing inspections on time
• Work collaboratively with operators, quality staff, and supervisors
• Assist with other basic qualityrelated tasks as assigned
• Learn quality concepts, inspection methods, and product requirements
• Develop accuracy, consistency, and attentiontodetail skills
• Participate in training, onboarding, and quality improvement activities

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Entrylevel 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

• 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
• Communicates with contacts typically within immediate job area on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring little explanation or interpretation
• 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
• N/A – Jobs at this level are focused on self‑development
• 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 Aff… at Nidec

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Aff… 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.