We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

To set up, adjust, maintain and efficiently operate laser systems and manual, NC, CNC Presses and Cutting machines.  Use computerized manufacturing technologies to lead and guide the initial phase of the fabrication process.
 

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Uses computerized manufacturing technologies or related systems to meet production and customer requirements.

• Performs set-up duties on fabrication equipment and the safety devices in accordance with production documentation.

• Positions production materials and tooling and maintains proper dimensions according to print specifications.

• Operates and adjusts various equipment, including controllers, and edits programs according to production documentation.

• Meets established performance standards to ensure production schedules are met.

• Complies with all applicable safety procedures and reports unsafe conditions or potential safety hazards to team leader or appropriate resource.

• Ensures that products and systems meet Hoffman quality standards.

• Inspects work to ensure proper dimensional requirements are met per prints.

• Performs specified preventative maintenance procedures and assists Maintenance and outside sources with trouble-shooting systems.

• Takes action and notifies appropriate resource when problems arise concerning equipment, operations, materials, etc.

• Participates actively as a team member through continuous improvement activities to meet customer needs.

• Maintains a clean, safe and organized work area.

• May be required to perform additional duties as assigned.
   

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• 1 year of CNC manufacturing equipment experience preferred.

• 3+ years production work experience preferred.

• Computer experience with Windows Word, Excel, Outlook, JD Edwards and Radan.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of all operations of the assigned production process required.

• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures, and ability to promote compliance with them.

• Skill in analytical thinking and problem solving.

• Skill in communicating effectively through oral and written communications

• Ability to read and understand blueprints.

• Fork truck licensed or ability to obtain one.

• Ability to lift, slide and shake heavy gauges of material.

• Ability to read and use measuring equipment (i.e. tape measure, caliper) 

• Ability to identify and support continuous improvement efforts with the Production Supervisor.

• Ability to sustain and drive lean manufacturing and 5S activities.

• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.

• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstance and have the ability to thrive in a constantly changing business environment.

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:

$23.15 - $30.37 Per Hour

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

  • 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 where our employees live and work

  • 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 that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. 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

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being.  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.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.