Fabrication 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.

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.


As a Fabrication Operator, you will Performs fabrication operations and processes using a wide range of hand and power tools. Performs set-up duties in accordance with production documentation (SOP/MOPs). Positions production materials and tooling and maintains proper dimensions according to print specifications.


WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Diagnose and solve root problems to ensure production flow is maintained.

• Demonstrates flexibility by performing rotational assignments as needed.

• Adheres to department 5S standards daily. Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.

• Maintains equipment and materials necessary to complete the operation.

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

• Records accurate information on Manufacturing Order and performs transactions necessary to maintain accurate records and inventory balances.

• Complies with all applicable safety procedures, quality specifications, and 5S Standards. Reports adverse conditions, non-conforming products/procedures, and 5S violations to department leader in accordance to escalation procedure.

• Sets up and operates heavy-duty power equipment to bend, form, stretch and straighten a variety of products / materials such as plates, extrusions, structural shapes, etc. as specified by blueprints, layout, and templates.

• Perform duties required to assist setup and operate multiple automatic and/or multi-slide equipment perform simultaneous processes for a variety of products.

• Ability to understand and work from drawings, order / route sheets, schedules, written, and verbal instructions.

• Check material for correct size, type, identification, configuration and color.

• Assist with set-up of dies, movable and stationary equipment, forming blocks, adjust stroke and feed as needed.

• Competent use micrometers, calipers, scales, tape measures, calculators and fixed gauges to check work in process and ensure adherence to specifications.

• Move materials in the performance of duties using pallet jack, lift truck or crane (if PIT qualified) as necessary.

• Install and check safety devices as needed for specific jobs.

• Report faulty equipment, defective material and unusual conditions to supervisor or other appropriate resources.

• Observe and adhere to all prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition.

• Perform other related duties as assigned or directed, which may require more than the normal shift hours or work week to meet company needs.

YOU HAVE:

• Experience in assembling mechanical parts into a finished product

• Proven experience of strong trouble shooting and problem-solving skills

• Strong troubleshooting skills necessary, with the ability to make informed decisions.

• Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment and meet operational deadlines.

• Must be self-motivated, safety and quality conscious, and work efficiently with minimal supervision.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes

• Experience following work instructions or reading blueprints

• Experience in using hand and power tools

• Prior experience working in a light industrial facility preferred

• Heavy lifting required (up to 50 lbs).

• Lift truck operator experience recommended.

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.