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Plant Inspector I

Nidec


Job Location:

Canton, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Job Summary

The Plant Inspector I is an entrylevel 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.

Job Description

Role Overview
The Plant Inspector I performs taskbased 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 outofspec 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 safework 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 qualityrelated tasks as assigned

Learning & Skill Development

Learn quality concepts inspection methods and product requirements
Develop accuracy consistency and attentiontodetail skills
Participate in training onboarding and quality improvement activities


Qualifications
Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required
Entrylevel role; typically 01 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 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: 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.


Required Experience:

IC


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