Nidec
Manufacturing & IndustrialDirect Workday career site

Machine Operator Shaft Line

Location
Mena, AR · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Listed
29 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • CNC lathe operation
  • blueprint reading
  • preventive maintenance

Also useful

  • machining certification

About the role

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

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 at least 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Typically reports to a supervisor/manager.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Operate CNC and Manual Lathes
  • Complete daily PM’s
  • Comply with company quality and safety guidelines
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area
  • Perform daily, weekly and monthly PM’s as outlined
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies: Technical/functional Skills & Knowledge

Minimum

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Self Motivated

Preferred

  • Ability to work independently
  • Dependability
  • Ability to read prints
  • Ability to read tape measure
  • Ability to read micrometers, snap gauges & other measuring devices
  • Basic Computer skills

Minimum Qualifications

  • None

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience in CNC machining capacity
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Machining Certification
  • Ability to work in a Team oriented setting
  • Good Communication skills – Verbal & Written

Physical Requirements

  • Standing and Walking: More than 90%
  • Close Vision: More than 50%
  • Hand and Finger Dexterity: More than 70%
  • Travel: Seldom
  • Talking and Hearing: (via phone/in person)
  • More than 20%
  • Lifting (more than 30 lbs): Seldom

Additional information

This position description is meant to describe the typical kinds of duties or difficulty level that may be required of positions with this title. The use of a particular expression shall not limit or exclude other duties or difficulty levels not mentioned. This position description is not meant to limit or modify Nidec’s right to assign, direct or control the work assigned to this position.

Read the original posting

From Nidec's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 11, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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