Welder 3055 (2nd shift)

NIDEC Defense Group; Lexington (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Defense Group in Lexington, TN, seeks an experienced welder/assembler to join our manufacturing team. You will assemble and weld shells, rings and feet for generators, read blueprints, and set up welders to ensure correct tolerances.

The role emphasizes safety, TPM routines, and quality. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with first shift on-site work expected.

Qualifications

• Ability to read complicated drawings and decimal dimensions on blueprints.
• Use precise measuring devices and perform own setups.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and weld shells, rings, and feet for generators.
• Place stator core on mandrel, assemble shell and rings.
• Gauge height and tack weld components.
• Weld feet to frame and core assembly.
• Set up welders and adjust speeds/feeds for proper welding.
• Inspect welded material to prevent rework and participate in TPM tasks.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safety practices in the work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Team Leader.

Skills

Read blueprints

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

MIG welding

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

Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units. From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase. With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality. Whether driving locomotives, powering offshore platforms or keeping the lights on after a storm, Nidec electric power generation products impact the world on a daily basis. With over 1,000 employees in the Americas, we are moving forward with technology to solve our customers’ electrical power needs for both prime and backup generation needs as the industry’s leading manufacturer.

Assembles and welds shells, rings, and feet for generators. Also corrects settings, speeds, and feeds on welders including proper setup of product to be welded.

Duties & Responsibilities Information

• Assembles and welds shells, rings, and feet for generators
• Places stator core on mandrel, asssembles shell and rings
• Guages height and then tacks weld together
• Assembles and welds feet to frame and core assembly
• Corrects settings on welders including speeds and feeds as well as proper setup of product to be welded
• Inspects quality of material being welded to prevent rework
• Includes MIG welding
• Protects other employees from flash of arc which could cause damage to eyes
• Wears welding hood, gloves, and other protection as dictated
• Exercises good housekeeping in work area
• Observes good safety practices in performance of job
• Performs daily/weekly TPM tasks and completes checksheets
• Performs other job duties as assigned by Supervisor or Team Leader

Necessary Skills

• Must be able to read complicated drawings, decimal dimensions on blueprints, utilize precise measuring devices and use to perform own setups

Additional Job Details

High School Diploma / GED Required

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affineative Action at Nidec

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affineative 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

First 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.