Production Machine Operator - 2nd Shift ($17/hr)

Nidec Motor Corporation; St. Charles (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Motor Corporation in Kentucky is seeking an experienced operator to run automated machinery and ensure manufacturing procedures are carried out accurately. This role emphasizes adherence to standard work, quality control, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years of manufacturing/assembly experience, can perform basic math, works well in a team, and follows safety protocols. You will load materials, adjust equipment, inspect parts, log activities, and support

Qualifications

• 1+ years of manufacturing or assembly experience.
• Ability to perform simple math computations.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships.
• Commitment to following safety precautions and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated machinery from given instructions and standard work.
• Perform routine machine adjustments and set ups for defined variables.
• Load materials, perform minor changeovers, monitor operations, inspect parts.
• Maintain and clean machines before and after each shift.
• Maintain activity logs and records.
• Participate in cross-training with related positions.
• Support continuous improvement and environmental policies.
• Notify supervisor of problems or non-conforming products.
• Perform other duties within scope when assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing assembly experience

Basic math skills

Teamwork and communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School or equivalent

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

Objective
Run automated machinery to ensure that manufacturing procedures are carried out.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Works from specific verbal and/or written instructions and standard work instructions
• Makes routine adjustments/set ups of equipment for limited and readily definable and measurable variables such as length, temperature, or process speed.
• Loads raw material into the machine, completes minor changeovers, monitors machine operations, and inspects completed parts to ensure that job specifications are maintained.
• Maintain and clean machines before and after each shift.
• Maintain activity logs
• May participate in cross-training activities with other related positions
• Supports and participates in the Company’s management and quality system including continuous improvement efforts
• Notifies group leader or supervisor of any problems or non-conforming product
• Supports and implements the Environmental policy as it pertains to work activities
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the activities enumerated above

Experience: 1+ years

Education: High School or Equivalent

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Previous 2+ years of manufacturing assembly experience desired
• Ability to perform simple math computation
• Ability to develop and maintain a positive working relationship with others
• Ability to learn, understand and adhere to all applicable safety precautions and procedures

Scope of Supervision:

N/A

Travel Required:

N/A

Physical Demand (Special Considerations):

Long periods of sitting or standing. Need excellent visual acuity to identify visual defects and manual dexterity to handle small components. Operator may lift materials weighing mostly under fifteen pounds.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This position description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, competencies and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional Job Details

Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff...

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

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.