Plant Inspector I
- Location
- North America/USA/Ohio/Canton, OH
- Listed
- 2 days ago
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
The Plant Inspector I is an entry-level support role responsible for performing routine inspection and quality verification activities within a manufacturing or plant environment. This role focuses on ensuring products, materials, or processes meet defined specifications and quality standards while developing foundational knowledge of inspection methods, safety practices, and quality requirements.
Role Overview
The Plant Inspector I performs task-based inspection activities following clearly defined instructions, drawings, and quality standards. The role is developmental and provides exposure to quality systems, inspection tools, and manufacturing processes.
This position typically reports to a Quality Supervisor, Quality Manager, Manufacturing Supervisor, or equivalent leader.
Key Responsibilities
Basic Inspection & Quality Verification
Perform routine inspections of parts, materials, or finished products according to specifications
Verify dimensions, appearance, labeling, and basic functional requirements
Follow written inspection instructions, checklists, and quality standards
Use of Inspection Tools
Use basic inspection equipment (e.g., gauges, rulers, calipers, templates) as trained
Handle inspection tools properly and report issues or calibration concerns:
- Learn proper measurement and verification techniques
- Documentation & Recordkeeping
- Accurately record inspection results, measurements, and observations
- Complete inspection logs, check sheets, or system entries as required
Maintain traceability and documentation in accordance with quality procedures
Nonconformance Identification & Reporting
- Identify defects, deviations, or out-of-spec conditions
- Clearly document and report nonconforming items to supervision or quality staff
- Segregate or tag nonconforming material when instructed
Safety & Compliance
- Follow all plant safety rules, PPE requirements, and safe-work practices
- Perform inspections in accordance with environmental, health, and safety guidelines
- Report unsafe conditions or incidents immediately
Production & Team Support
Support manufacturing or production schedules by completing inspections on time:
- Work collaboratively with operators, quality staff, and supervisors
- Assist with other basic quality-related tasks as assigned
- Learning & Skill Development
Learn quality concepts, inspection methods, and product requirements
- Develop accuracy, consistency, and attention-to-detail skills
- Participate in training, onboarding, and quality improvement activities
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Entry-level role; typically 0-1 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, inspection, or related environments
- Prior production, assembly, or quality exposure preferred but not required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to follow instructions, procedures, and specifications
- Strong attention to detail and observational skills
- Basic math skills for counts and simple measurements
- Willingness to learn inspection tools and quality standards
Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods
- Dependable attendance and reliability
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Additional Job Details
- 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
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
Work Shift Schedule
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.
From Nidec's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 8, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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