Manufacturing Operator

About the role

Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. As a Manufacturing Operator, you are responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining select progressive die press machines, auxiliary equipment, saws, assembly tables, specific automated machinery, specific Cadweld / Flashweld / brazing equipment and other miscellaneous manufacturing tooling to safely produce quality products of varying material according to blueprint specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate heavy-duty power equipment to bend, form, stretch and straighten a variety of products / materials such as plates, extrusions, structural shapes, etc. as specified by blueprints, layout, and templates.
• Perform duties required to assist setup and operate multiple automatic and/or multi-slide equipment performing simultaneous processes for a variety of products.
• Ability to understand and work from drawings, order / route sheets, schedules, written, and verbal instructions.
• Check material for correct size, type, identification, configuration and color.
• Absorb and adjust dies, movable and stationary equipment, forming blocks, adjust stroke and feed as needed.
• Competent use of micrometers, calipers, scales, tape measures, calculators and fixed gauges to check work in process and ensure adherence to specifications.
• Move materials in the performance of duties using pallet jack, lift truck or crane (if PIT qualified) as necessary.
• Install and check safety devices as needed for specific jobs.
• Report faulty equipment, defective material and unusual conditions to supervisor or other appropriate resources.
• Observe and adhere to all prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or directed, which may require more than the normal shift hours or work week to meet company needs.

Requirements

• Strong troubleshooting skills necessary, with the ability to make informed decisions.
• Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment and meet operational deadlines.
• Must be self-motivated, safety and quality conscious, and work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Experience following work instructions or reading blueprints.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Prior experience working in a light industrial facility preferred.
• Heavy lifting required (up to 50 lbs).
• Lift truck operator experience recommended.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a similar position preferred.

Skills

• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Self-motivation and quality consciousness.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Experience in a light industrial facility.

Benefits

At nVent, we provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Nightly shifts.

Company Information

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

Commitment to Strengthen Communities

We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide. Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money.

Core Values

We’re known for being: Innovative & adaptable Dedicated to absolute integrity Focused on the customer first Respectful and team oriented Optimistic and energizing Accountable for performance