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Machinist III

$24.5 - $33 per hour

nVent

Job Opportunity

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.

What You Will Experience In This Position:

In this position, you will get to:

  • Perform all work in accordance with standard operating procedures and drawing specifications with little assistance
  • Seek opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality through checks and tests of the product.
  • Apply accurately calibrated precision measuring instruments such as calipers, depth gages, thread gages, pin gages, and other measuring tools.
  • Have willingness to learn machine set-ups
  • Identify minor machine issues
  • Perform operational checks to ensure departmental tools, fixtures & equipment are in good working condition.
  • Frequently lift/move up to and including 50lbs. Standing, walking, bending, crouching, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and climbing are all required motions of the job.
You Have:
  • Ability to read & write in English (High School or equivalent) needed to follow written instructions and complete departmental paperwork.
  • At least 2 years of validated experience working with Vertical / Horizontal CNC Milling Machines.
  • Familiar with and basic knowledge of Mastercam / Solid works
  • Moderate understanding of machine controls using Haas / Fanuc CNC equipment
  • Ability to learn and understand process requirements and possess skills to troubleshoot, react, and correct failures in the process due to unplanned situations.
  • Shown knowledge in G & M CNC codes
  • Skills in communication, both verbal and written to optimally connect with different teams, provide training, and diagnosis/resolve production issues
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
  • Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
  • 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

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:

$24.50 - $33.00 Per Hour

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

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.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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