machine operator

warehouse associate

manufacturing engineer

senior inventory specialist

application developer

NSK CORPORATION

Environmental Health and Safety
• Recruited by this major manufacturer of industrial ball bearings to revive a dormant Environmental Safety and Health (ESH) program that had been inactive for 3 years.
• Initiated programs at the Clarinda facility with 500 employees operating 800 machines.
• Created a highly sophisticated Excel Sheet to track Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to
identify safety trends and areas for applying scarce resource to improve results by emphasizing
safety and compliance training and improvements in meeting safety goals
• Highly effective at performing statistical analysis to determine root causes and implementing corrective actions and prevention strategies.
• Consulted with site partners in initiating and implementing highly successful safety training program that has resulted in achieving major reduction the incident rate.
• Coordinates and ensures proper compliance reporting to OSHA and other agencies, successfully reducing audit penalties by preparing persuasive abatement documents
• Conducts assessments, performs and reviews inspections to ensure adherence to corporate policies, standards, regulatory compliance and to reduce losses.
• Coordinate and conduct safety training in such areas as Confined Space, Lock Out-Tag Out, Hazard Communication, Appropriate Use of PPE, Ergonomics and New Hire Orientation
• Applies an outstanding knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental and Fire Safety Codes and Regulations to ensure compliance.
• Manages and resolves Workman’s Compensation issues by facilitating medical examinations and treatment and resolving compensation issues with insurance carriers,
• Developed an Emergency Response Plan in collaboration with the Emergency Response Team in performing a risk analysis to determine the appropriate response for each area assessed.

A typical day at work depends the demand for the product the lines are running at the time. As a machine operator could go in and work two machine or work up to 15 machines. It can be stressful at times.

I have worked a couple other facilities, and all machine are run differently. There is much to learn about the machine that are ran. It can take up to two years to feel comfortable with the machines.

Management needs to be trained more about their employees. It seems if you are not liked, you will not advance in any aspect of the company.

Most of the co-workers are awesome to work with, most of us depend on each other for support and the knowlwdge of the machines and management.

The hardest part of the job making sure that your machines keeping running when a product is in demand. It is vital to keep it going no matter what.

The most enjoyable part of my job is when I have the satisfaction that I accomplished at my production at the end of the day.

With lots of opportunities and freedom to grow and learn, this company allows plenty of exposure to modern manufacturing technologies.  You can interact with all levels of the company, and expand your project responsibilities as much as you'd like.  I think their benefits and pay are very good.  You get the chance to see the results of your work and with many short and long term projects, there's always something new.  Never a dull moment.  If you are looking for a rigid structure, tightly managed company this is not a good fit.  If you want a chance for personal growth and development and a chance to grow and build a career, this is a great organization.  Good solid ethical business.  Frequent recognition to employees at all levels for jobs well done is greatly appreciated by all.  Hire from within also allows upward mobility.

I will say I haven't been at NSK that long. You get a bad vibe from day one, especially from people who have been there a really long time on day shift. Some managers/ supervisors are great to their employees and some are not. There are a few people out on the floor who are encouraging and see potential in people, I think NSK's best potential managers are people like this but from my understanding people like that with great ideas and natural leadership abilities don't advance at this company. I like people the people on the floor, the old timers seem to complain a lot but from my understanding they used to have it much better. I plan on waiting things out a bit longer but I can't say I wouldn't leave if something better came along. I would like to see this company change direction for the better.

Awful place to work for, unless you’re looking for work experience only. The company management only cares about money. They are not concerned with your work / life balance, or employees morale. 
Plan on working six days a week minimum, and usually an hour over most days. 
By far the most back stabbing, and disrespectful bunch of people o ever had the opportunity to work with. 
Lowest pay scale of any factory in the area, but you don’t need any machinery experience. 
If you decide to go to work for them, make sure you have thick skin, because you will be berated daily. Talked about constantly, and treated like they are doing you a favor everyday you show up. 
Management is constantly fighting amongst themselves, and putting employees in the middle. 

I've worked in management for several years at NSK in Clarinda Iowa. Our employees carry a bad attitude due to having benefits cut and being forced into overtime. There is no incentive for workers to put forth good work ethic and the lack of concern for employees effected is evident. The only agenda moving forward is cosmetic appearances done to the facility. Employees see much being taken away while money is thrown into restructuring the appearance of the plant. Politics control much of what goes on with a tight nit network of upper management calling the shots, more often not in favor of the lower end of the NSK staff. This company either doesn't care if it closes or this is genuinely what they want. transparency

Honestly this is a decent place to work. The hours and pay are decent and management is mostly decent and tends to listen to employee issues for the most part. Unfortunately the warehouse is basically a revolving door with people not staying long. Which wouldn't be an issue except that you'll end up stuck on a shift by yourself trying to keep up with everything and it's an impossible task to keep things going by yourself so you aren't able to get things done which leads to management complaining that you aren't doing enough. You end up working 12 or 13 hour shifts for months with no days off unless you call in sick. Certain employees on first shift were decent and did their best to help you out but keeping up with everything was just a hassle since they weren't hiring anybody. 

NSK is a good company that will be good to you if you are patient and good to it. They recognize the personnel that work hard and put in extra effort. This will go a long ways when you interview for a possible advancement within the company. That being said, they also notice the personnel that just go through the motions and do the bare minimum. So, if you are one of those people don't expect to get that new position you interviewed for. Also, to do well here you have to be independent, if you need someone to hold your hand every step of the way NSK isn't the company for you.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Hourly pay is competitive.  Employees are good to work with 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Mandatory week day overtime.  Lots of Saturdays and Sundays mandatory. Also occasionally have to work the holidays. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
N.S.K = no one  seems to know
Lack of knowledgeable employees.  And leaders won't help when needed 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Chasing red lights all day. Line stoppage throughout the day. On a positive if you are part of the in crowd you get half hour breaks and hour lunch

The managers do not care about the employees, the employees are constantly scolded for quality issues but the reason they have quality issues is everyone is over worked and extremely tired. When we tell them this we are ignored and later blamed for the manning issues they have. The only advancement opportunities available are for the management favorites they claim to prefer to promote from within but constantly outsource for job openings. They mangers are only there for themselves and refuse to help employees struggling to maintain a soical/family life because they work 60-70 hours a week

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Machine operator 6 salaries reported	$21.50 per hour
Warehouse associate 8 salaries reported	$21.41 per hour
Manufacturing engineer 3 salaries reported	$63,833 per year
Senior inventory specialist 2 salaries reported	$23.50 per hour
Application developer 2 salaries reported	$106,500 per year

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