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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.\nAll 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.\nJob Summary\nThe Machine Operator III is a senior production role responsible for independently operating, monitoring, and adjusting manufacturing or processing equipment to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient production. This position applies advanced machine operation knowledge, troubleshooting capability, and strong quality awareness to resolve non-routine issues and maintain consistent output. Working under limited supervision, the Machine Operator III has a direct impact on production stability, equipment performance, and quality results and may provide guidance to less experienced operators.Job Description\nRole Overview\nThe Machine Operator III serves as an experienced contributor within manufacturing operations, often assigned to more complex equipment, product variants, or critical process steps. Compared to intermediate roles, this position operates with significant autonomy, performs routine troubleshooting and adjustments, and supports continuous improvement efforts. The role works closely with maintenance, technicians, quality, and supervision to ensure production goals, safety standards, and quality requirements are met.\nThe position typically reports to a Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, or Team Lead.\nKey Responsibilities\nAdvanced Machine Operation & Production Execution\nIndependently operate complex production machines or integrated equipment cells\nSet up, start, adjust, and monitor equipment to meet production and quality requirements\nPerform machine changeovers, parameter adjustments, or tool changes as trained\nConsistently meet or exceed productivity, efficiency, and output targets\nQuality Monitoring & Process Control\nPerform detailed visual and basic functional inspections of produced parts\nMonitor process parameters and identify trends or deviations affecting quality\nTake corrective action for routine quality or process issues within authority\nEnsure compliance with quality standards, documentation, and traceability requirements\nEquipment Care & Troubleshooting\nPerform routine and intermediate machine adjustments and troubleshooting\nClear jams, address alarms, and resolve common mechanical or process issues\nConduct routine checks, cleaning, and preventive maintenance tasks as assigned\nCoordinate with maintenance or technical teams for complex repairs or recurring issues\nSafety, Compliance & Operational Discipline\nStrictly follow safety rules, PPE requirements, and lockout/tagout awareness practices\nPromote safe work practices and identify potential hazards or risks\nEnsure compliance with environmental, quality, and operational policies\nReport incidents, near misses, or equipment hazards promptly\nTeam Support & Continuous Improvement\nProvide informal guidance, coaching, or assistance to Machine Operator I-II roles\nShare best practices for machine operation, quality, and efficiency\nSupport cross-training and skill development within the team\nParticipate in continuous improvement, kaizen, or standard work initiatives\nScope & Impact\nSignificant impact at the production line, cell, or equipment level\nWork includes non-routine issues requiring independent judgment and technical skill\nErrors may affect quality, throughput, or equipment reliability if not addressed promptly\nContributes directly to production efficiency, safety performance, and quality consistency\nQualifications\nEducation & Experience\nNo formal education required\nSignificant experience operating manufacturing or processing equipment preferred\nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities\nAdvanced working knowledge of machine operation and production processes\nStrong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills\nAbility to independently follow complex work instructions and operating procedures\nAttention to detail and strong quality awareness\nEffective communication and teamwork skills\nDependability and commitment to safety and continuous improvement\nAdditional Job Details\nSupport & Production - S3\nOrganizational Impact\nWorks to deliver day-to-day objectives with direct impact on achievement of results for the team\nWork consists of tasks that are occasionally not routine\nWorks independently under moderate supervision\nMay be required to apply discretion within broad operational boundaries and procedures Communication & Influence\nCommunicates with contacts typically within the team on matters that involve obtaining or providing information on matters of moderate importance to the team\nExplains practices, procedures, and policies in order to reach agreement Innovation & Complexity\nResponsible for making minor changes in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of team\nMay propose solutions to problems for manager review\nDaily challenges are difficult but not complex, and may require some analysis to understand and resolve Leadership & Talent Management\nResponsible for providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within team Knowledge & Experience\nRequires broad knowledge of operational systems and practices typically obtained through work experience or education\nRequires a minimum of 5 years of experience. May require vocational or technical education\nEqual Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec\nNidec 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\nWork Shift Schedule\nNo Soliciting\nNidec 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. 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