Prep, Paint, Pack- 3rd Shift

Nidec; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec in the United States seeks an entry-level Painter I to support manufacturing operations. You’ll learn painting techniques, surface prep, safety practices, and quality standards while performing routine tasks under supervision.

This developmental role reports to a supervisor and offers hands-on training in basic coatings, tool handling, and workplace safety in a fast-paced production environment. No prior experience required; ideal for individuals seeking a start in manufacturing with

Qualifications

• Entry-level role; 0-1 years of painting, manufacturing, maintenance, or general labor experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn basic painting techniques, materials, and safety practices.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with painting or coating of parts, equipment, structures, or surfaces.
• Apply primers, paints, or finishes using basic tools as trained.
• Follow work instructions, specifications, and supervisor direction.
• Clean, sand, scrape, or prepare surfaces prior to painting.
• Mask areas to protect surfaces not intended for painting.
• Identify surface defects and report issues as directed.
• Properly handle, mix, and store paints, coatings, and solvents.
• Clean and maintain basic painting tools and equipment.
• Dispose of waste materials safely and according to procedures.
• Perform basic visual inspections for coverage, finish quality, and defects.
• Ensure work meets appearance and quality requirements.
• Report rework needs or concerns to supervision.
• Follow all safety rules, PPE requirements, and safe-handling procedures.
• Use ventilation, containment, and protective equipment as trained.
• Report unsafe conditions, spills, or incidents immediately.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Assist with setup, teardown, and cleanup of painting activities.
• Support daily work schedules and priorities.
• Work collaboratively with painters, technicians, or maintenance staff.
• Assist with other basic tasks as assigned.
• Learn basic painting techniques, materials, and coating processes.
• Develop understanding of surface preparation, finish requirements, and safety standards.
• Participate in training, onboarding, and skill‑development activities.

Skills

Follow instructions

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

0-1 years painting/manufacturing experience

Tools

Brushes & rollers

Basic spray equipment

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 Painter I is an entry-level support role responsible for performing basic painting and surface-preparation tasks to support manufacturing, facilities, or maintenance operations. This role focuses on learning proper painting techniques, safety practices, and quality standards while executing routine work under close supervision.

Job Description

Role Overview

The Painter I performs task-based painting and preparation duties such as cleaning, masking, priming, and applying paint or coatings using basic tools and equipment. The role is developmental in nature and emphasizes learning materials, surface preparation, equipment handling, and workplace safety. This position typically reports to a Maintenance Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Facilities Supervisor, or Lead Painter.

Key Responsibilities

Basic Painting & Coating Tasks

• Assist with painting or coating of parts, equipment, structures, or surfaces
• Apply primers, paints, or finishes using basic tools (e.g., brushes, rollers, simple spray equipment) as trained
• Follow work instructions, specifications, and supervisor direction

Surface Preparation

• Clean, sand, scrape, or otherwise prepare surfaces prior to painting
• Mask areas to protect surfaces not intended for painting
• Identify surface defects and report issues as directed

Equipment & Materials Handling

• Properly handle, mix, and store paints, coatings, and solvents per instructions
• Clean and maintain basic painting tools and equipment
• Dispose of waste materials safely and according to procedures

Quality & Accuracy

• Perform basic visual inspections for coverage, finish quality, and defects
• Ensure work meets appearance and quality requirements
• Report rework needs or concerns to supervision

Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Follow all safety rules, PPE requirements, and safe-handling procedures
• Use ventilation, containment, and protective equipment as trained
• Report unsafe conditions, spills, or incidents immediately

Work Area & Housekeeping

• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
• Assist with setup, teardown, and cleanup of painting activities
• Support efficient and orderly operations

Team & Production Support

• Support daily work schedules and priorities
• Work collaboratively with painters, technicians, or maintenance staff
• Assist with other basic tasks as assigned

Learning & Skill Development

• Learn basic painting techniques, materials, and coating processes
• Develop understanding of surface preparation, finish requirements, and safety standards
• Participate in training, onboarding, and skill‑development activities

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Entry-level role; typically 0-1 years of experience in painting, manufacturing, maintenance, or general labor
• Prior construction, maintenance, or shop experience helpful but not required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures
• Basic understanding of tools and materials used for painting (or willingness to learn)
• Attention to detail and quality orientation
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, lifting, bending, and reaching
• Awareness of safety practices and PPE use
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
• 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 Affluent Action at Nidec

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affluent 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

Third Shift (United States of America)

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.

Nidec has worked its way up to become the world's No.1 manufacturer of small precision motors. In the process, Nidec has gradually expanded its product lineup to include a variety of small to large motors, application products for machinery, electronic and optical components. At present, its products are used in a wide range of fields and devices including information and telecommunications equipment, office equipment, home appliances, automobiles, industrial equipment, and environmental energy. "For Everything that Spins and Moves", the Group is creating next-generation drive technologies to meet the needs of the society.