Manufacturing Technician

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.

Position Summary


The Manufacturing Technician I position will be responsible for leading CNC or Caddy programming improvements, conducting advanced tooling trials, and provide troubleshooting support on all equipment as assigned utilizing internal and external resources. This position will be a direct support function to operations that will serve as the front line of defense against machine and process issues. This will help ensure exceptional customer delivery and quality control. This position will also support Engineering, Maintenance, and on-site Lean groups.


WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Generate solutions for machining quality issues reported by machine operators.

• Recommend improvements for tool life and cycle times in existing CNC or Caddy programs.

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues with maintenance personnel to ensure customer delivery.

• Perform mechanical re-alignments of CNC or Caddy equipment and work independently.

• Assist in creating manufacturing documentation and work instructions for new and existing CNC or Caddy equipment.

• Support Manufacturing Engineering with process, equipment, and tooling improvements.

• Communicate effectively with Maintenance, Engineering, Supervisors, and outside vendors regarding projects and equipment repair problems.

• Help relocate and install large machinery.

• Understand engineering drawings, schematics, maintenance work orders, or manufacturers' manuals.

• Handle various assignments and changing priorities.

• Perform basic preventative maintenance on industrial machinery.

• Use basic hand and power tools, machine tools, and precision measuring equipment.

YOU HAVE:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Technical or trade school preferred.

• 5+ years of direct CNC machining setup experience.

• Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

• Excellent print reading skills: GD&T, 3D modeling, and CAD proficiency is a plus

• Computer skills with ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

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.