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Job Summary
The 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
Role Overview
The 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.
The position typically reports to a Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, or Team Lead.
Key Responsibilities
Advanced Machine Operation & Production Execution
Independently operate complex production machines or integrated equipment cells
Set up, start, adjust, and monitor equipment to meet production and quality requirements
Perform machine changeovers, parameter adjustments, or tool changes as trained
Consistently meet or exceed productivity, efficiency, and output targets
Quality Monitoring & Process Control
Perform detailed visual and basic functional inspections of produced parts
Monitor process parameters and identify trends or deviations affecting quality
Take corrective action for routine quality or process issues within authority
Ensure compliance with quality standards, documentation, and traceability requirements
Equipment Care & Troubleshooting
Perform routine and intermediate machine adjustments and troubleshooting
Clear jams, address alarms, and resolve common mechanical or process issues
Conduct routine checks, cleaning, and preventive maintenance tasks as assigned
Coordinate with maintenance or technical teams for complex repairs or recurring issues
Safety, Compliance & Operational Discipline
Strictly follow safety rules, PPE requirements, and lockout/tagout awareness practices
Promote safe work practices and identify potential hazards or risks
Ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and operational policies
Report incidents, near misses, or equipment hazards promptly
Team Support & Continuous Improvement
Provide informal guidance, coaching, or assistance to Machine Operator I-II roles
Share best practices for machine operation, quality, and efficiency
Support cross-training and skill development within the team
Participate in continuous improvement, kaizen, or standard work initiatives
Scope & Impact
Significant impact at the production line, cell, or equipment level
Work includes non-routine issues requiring independent judgment and technical skill
Errors may affect quality, throughput, or equipment reliability if not addressed promptly
Contributes directly to production efficiency, safety performance, and quality consistency
Qualifications
Education & Experience
No formal education required
Significant experience operating manufacturing or processing equipment preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Advanced working knowledge of machine operation and production processes
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Ability to independently follow complex work instructions and operating procedures
Attention to detail and strong quality awareness
Effective communication and teamwork skills
Dependability and commitment to safety and continuous improvement
Additional Job Details
Support & Production - S3
Organizational Impact
• Works to deliver day-to-day objectives with direct impact on achievement of results for the team
• Work consists of tasks that are occasionally not routine
• Works independently under moderate supervision
• May be required to apply discretion within broad operational boundaries and procedures
Communication & Influence
• Communicates with contacts typically within the team on matters that involve obtaining or providing information on matters of moderate importance to the team
• Explains practices, procedures, and policies in order to reach agreement
Innovation & Complexity
• Responsible for making minor changes in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of team
• May propose solutions to problems for manager review
• Daily challenges are difficult but not complex, and may require some analysis to understand and resolve
Leadership & Talent Management
• Responsible for providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within team
Knowledge & Experience
• Requires broad knowledge of operational systems and practices typically obtained through work experience or education
• Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience. May require vocational or technical education
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
Second 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.