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Job Summary

The Safety Intern supports the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) > HR team by assisting with safety programs, compliance activities, training initiatives, and workplace risk assessments. This role provides hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment and helps promote a safe, healthy workplace for all employees. The intern works closely with the Safety, HR, and Operations teams to identify hazards, recommend corrective actions, and strengthen the overall safety culture.

Job Description

Additional Job Details

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Assist with safety audits, inspections, and hazard assessments throughout the facility.
•    Support incident investigations by gathering information, documenting findings, and helping identify root causes.
•    Maintain and update safety records, training logs, SDS files, and compliance documentation.
•    Participate in developing or updating safety procedures, SOPs, and training materials.
•    Help coordinate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and employee engagement activities.
•    Conduct ergonomic assessments and recommend improvements to reduce workplace strain or injuries.
•    Assist with safety projects, such as PPE evaluations, machine guarding audits, and emergency preparedness activities.
•    Promote safety awareness by communicating trends, observations, and improvement opportunities.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
•    High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or associate degree preferred.
•    Currently pursuing a degree in Safety Management, Occupational Health, Human Resources, or related field.
•    Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify hazards and recommend solutions.
•    Good communication skills and willingness to work with employees at all organizational levels.
•    Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations is helpful but not required.
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
•    Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain confidentiality.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The performance of this position will require exposure to the manufacturing areas were under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.
For the most part ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.
 

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

First 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.