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Nidec

General Machine Operator- 1st Shift (3085)

North America/USA/Tennessee/Lexington, TN

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
22 Sept 2026

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the posting

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

  • We are looking for passionate, hard-working individuals to join our production staff.
  • Skilled Labor Starting Rates $24.92 + Sign on bonus
  • Production Starting Rates $21.20
  • Increase every 3 months with top out in 12
  • Benefits Day 1 ~ 9% 401k Contribution ~ Technical Incentive ~ Paid Holidays ~ Paid Vacation
  • 1st sift 7:00am – 3:30pm
  • 2nd shift 3:30pm-10:30pm -work 35 hr > get paid for 40 hr PLUS 5% shift premium.
  • 3rd shift 10:30pm-7:00am - 10% shift premium

Job Description

Sets up and operates a production machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Reads and interprets blueprints and diagrams to select, position and secure machinery. Adjusts machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty with 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager.

Duties & Responsibilities Information:

  • Sets up and operates trim presses, brakes, and a variety of other metal forming machineries
  • Maintains continuous evaluation of outputs, to ensure quality products
  • Works from detailed instructions and prints
  • Exercises good housekeeping in work area
  • Observes good safety practices in performance of job
  • Performs other job duties as assigned by Supervisor or Team Leader

Necessary Skills:

  • Requires ability to read, write, and understand shop math
  • Must read drawings and prints, scales and other measuring instruments and do own setups

Additional Job Details

High School Diploma / GED: Maybe Required

  • Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
  • Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative 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.

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