Light Assembler I

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Job Description

Role Overview
The Light Assembler I supports manufacturing operations by assembling, inspecting, and packaging light parts or products using hand tools, fixtures, or simple equipment. Tasks are standardized and routine, requiring attention to detail and adherence to production schedules. The role may operate in a manufacturing, warehouse, or production environment and works as part of a team under direct supervision.
The position typically reports to a Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, or Team Lead.

Key Responsibilities
Assembly & Production Tasks

Perform simple, repetitive assembly of light components or products according to work instructions
Fit, fasten, or connect parts using hand tools, fixtures, or basic equipment
Follow standardized assembly sequences and production methods
Meet defined production quantity and quality expectations

Quality & Inspection Support

Perform basic visual inspections of assembled parts
Identify obvious defects, missing components, or assembly errors
Separate non‑conforming items and notify supervision
Follow quality standards and documentation requirements

Material Handling & Workstation Support

Retrieve, stage, and handle materials or components as needed
Maintain clean, organized, and safe workstations
Support packaging, labeling, or sorting of finished goods
Dispose of waste and scrap according to procedures

Safety & Compliance

Follow all safety rules, PPE requirements, and work instructions
Use tools and equipment safely and as trained
Report safety concerns, hazards, or incidents promptly
Comply with environmental, quality, and operational policies

Teamwork & Learning

Work cooperatively with team members and supervisors
Follow direction and accept feedback to improve performance
Learn basic assembly techniques, quality expectations, and production flow
Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality


Scope & Impact

Impact is limited to assigned assembly tasks
Work is repetitive and highly structured
Errors are typically detectable through inspection and supervision
Contributes to production output, quality, and workflow efficiency


Qualifications
Education & Experience

No formal education required
Prior manufacturing, assembly, or production experience helpful but not required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
Attention to detail and manual dexterity
Ability to perform repetitive tasks consistently
Basic understanding of workplace safety practices
Ability to work in a fast‑paced production environment

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

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.