Fabrication - Laser Operator

nVent; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid time off

Well-being program

Identity theft protection

Job summary

nVent is seeking a hands-on Fabrication Laser Operator in Oshkosh, WI to set up, operate, and monitor Amada laser/punch equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will inspect products, adjust tooling, load/unload materials, and collaborate with leads to meet quality standards while maintaining a safe, organized work area.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, some manufacturing experience, and a drive to learn and improve processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing or machine operation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor production equipment to ensure quality products are made efficiently.
• Inspect products and adjust tooling as needed.
• Load and unload material from the machine.
• Communicate issues to Lead or Supervisor.
• Safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Maintain high-quality standards and safety practices.
• Adapt to changes and collaborate with team to meet goals.
• Work independently and as part of a team to improve processes.
• Keep a clean, organized work area and dispose of scrap properly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety minded

Quality focus

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Amada machines

Job description

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: As a Fabrication Laser Operator at nVent Management Company, you will play a central role in our manufacturing activities, contributing within a lively and cooperative setting. We seek individuals who apply their creativity to drive our achievements – and their personal growth. Become part of an organization that guarantees a safer world by linking and safeguarding our customers with imaginative electrical solutions.

Position Overview

Build, Develop and Keep Things Moving: Are you hands-on, meticulous, and enjoy working with technology and equipment? Are you a Turret Punch/Laser Machine operator knowledgeable about Amada Machines? As a Machine/Punch/Laser operator, you’ll hold a meaningful position in producing high-quality products while working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will maintain operations running efficiently, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure every product meets our quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor production equipment to ensure quality products are made efficiently and meet customers’ expectations.
• Inspect products throughout the manufacturing process and make machine or tooling adjustments as needed.
• Load and unload material and parts from the assigned machine.
• Communicate equipment, material, or production concerns to your Lead or Supervisor.
• Safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes with precision and care.
• Ensure detailed execution of tasks to maintain high-quality standards.
• Adapt to frequent changes, delays, or unexpected challenges with ease.
• Work both independently and as part of a team to meet production goals.
• Take initiative to identify and implement process improvements.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and accurately dispose of scrap materials.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Preferred, but not required, experience in a manufacturing or machine operation role.
• Strong attention to detail and dedication to quality.
• A team-player attitude with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Skill in managing various responsibilities and adapting within a rapid work environment.
• Dedication to safety and quality.
• Physical ability to handle the demands of a plant/manufacturing position, including lifting, standing, and operating machinery.

Benefit Overview

• 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 appreciate our people and their health and well-being. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with valuable 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.

Company Overview

At nVent, we link and safeguard our customers through innovative electrical solutions. People are our greatest resource. Inclusion and diversity signify that we honor and support each other’s authenticity because we recognize that individuality drives growth. 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. At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.