Manufacturing Technician - 1st Shift

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, create, and maintain routings for non-standard layouts and Engineering Work Orders (EWOs).
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Operations teams to resolve issues related to non-standard routings and ensure alignment with shop floor execution.
• Review and update routings as needed to reflect changes in manufacturing processes, materials, or product configurations.
• Evaluate routings to identify gaps, inefficiencies, or inaccuracies, ensuring processes remain relevant to current operational requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement of routing creation processes, enhancing standardization, efficiency, and ease of use for non-standard products.
• Support pre-production and quotation activities by assessing manufacturability and providing input on process feasibility, cost, and lead time considerations.
• Establish and document standardized processes and procedures for non-standard routing creation and overall process flow.
• Participate in layout and process improvement initiatives to optimize production flow, reduce waste, and improve overall operational performance.
• Support and implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives and ongoing efforts to improve processes.
• Document the processes used in building products.
• Recommend product improvement and maintain standard drawings/specs.
• Support daily production through solving, testing, and validation of product.

Requirements

• High School or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training).
• 2-years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to collaborate, and partner effectively with Design and Manufacturing teams to drive alignment and results.
• Proactive, self-directed individual who takes initiative and works effectively with minimal supervision; highly organized with strong prioritization skills.
• Ability to use computer programs including MS Office, MRP (JD Edwards preferred), Enovia, SolidWorks, etc. – intermediate level.
• Ability to process engineering change orders (ECO’s) as they relate to bills of material and product routings.
• Knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Knowledge of DFM (Design for Manufacturability) to provide recommendations for new and existing products.

Skills

• Ability to use computer programs including MS Office, MRP (JD Edwards preferred), Enovia, SolidWorks, etc. – intermediate level.
• Ability to process engineering change orders (ECO’s) as they relate to bills of material and product routings.
• Knowledge of DFM (Design for Manufacturability) to provide recommendations for new and existing products.
• Knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects.

Benefits

• 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

Pay Transparency: nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply. Compensation Range $20.40 - $37.80 Per Hour Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

• 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.