Machine Operator CNC Welding Machine

CNC / Robotic Welding Operator

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.

Looking to build your manufacturing career with a company that values safety, quality, and growth? We are seeking a CNC / Robotic Welding Operator to join our team in Tempe, AZ.

In this role, you will operate and support automated welding equipment used to manufacture critical metal components and fastening solutions that support commercial buildings, data centers, warehouses, healthcare facilities, and other essential infrastructure.

This is a hands-on manufacturing position where you'll be responsible for machine setup, production monitoring, quality inspections, and basic equipment troubleshooting. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a high-energy environment, takes pride in producing quality work, and is motivated to learn and grow within manufacturing operations.

You'll work with high-tech robotic welding machines to make metal parts that help power and support buildings all over the world for data centers, hospitals, warehouses, and commercial buildings.

Shift: 3rd Shift

Pay: Starting at $25.00/hour

Shift Differential: Up to $2.00/hour

What You Will Experience in This Position

• Operate automated CNC and robotic welding equipment to produce high-quality parts safely and efficiently.
• Perform machine setup, changeovers, adjustments, and tooling changes according to production requirements.
• Load raw materials and position tooling while ensuring parts meet print and specification requirements.
• Monitor machine performance and production output to meet daily schedules and productivity goals.
• Conduct quality inspections using measuring devices such as calipers, gauges, and tape measures.
• Verify dimensional accuracy and identify defects before parts move to the next stage of production.
• Troubleshoot minor machine issues and assist maintenance teams with equipment-related concerns.
• Complete production documentation accurately and maintain required quality records.
• Follow all safety procedures, work instructions, and manufacturing standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area using 5S and continuous improvement principles.
• Work closely with production, quality, and maintenance teams to support operational goals.

What We're Looking For

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience preferred.

Experience

• 1+ year of machine operation, manufacturing, or production experience preferred.
• Experience operating CNC, robotic welding, fabrication, stamping, or other automated manufacturing equipment is a plus.

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and production documentation.
• Experience using measuring instruments such as calipers, tape measures, and gauges.
• Strong mechanical proficiency and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to identify quality issues and make machine adjustments when needed.
• Effective communication and partnership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-focused environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance when needed.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with moving equipment and varying temperatures.
• Ability to operate or acquire forklift certification.
• Ability to adapt to changing production priorities, schedules, and business needs.

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

• 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.