Fabrication Operator

nVent; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic organization committed to innovation and safety in electrical solutions. This role involves fabricating stainless electrical enclosures, where you will utilize your skills in metal fabrication and welding. As part of a collaborative team, you will ensure that all products meet high-quality standards while adhering to safety protocols. With a commitment to employee growth and community support, this company offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Well-being Program

Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Qualifications

• Prior experience fabricating metal required.
• Experience using hand and power tools is essential.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform rotational assignments including welding and assembly.
• Ensure products meet quality specifications.
• Maintain accurate records and inventory balances.

Skills

Metal Fabrication

Welding

Mechanical Aptitude

Blueprint Reading

Hand and Power Tools

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding Equipment

Press Brake

Power Tools

Measurement Tools

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.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

To perform all functions necessary to fabricate stainless electrical enclosures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform rotational assignments including forming (press brake), metal prep, welding, spot-welding, grinding, and assembly.
• Perform set-up duties in accordance with production documentation (SOP / MOPs).
• Position production materials and tooling, and maintain proper dimensions according to print specifications.
• Performs duties in accordance with computerized and paper production documentation.
• Select and move production materials as required.
• Meets established performance standards to ensure production schedules are met.
• Ensures that products and systems meet nVent's quality specifications.
• Performs paper and computerized transactions necessary to maintain accurate records and inventory balances.
• Maintain production equipment and materials necessary to complete the operation.
• Perform transactions necessary to maintain accurate records and inventory balance through use of the computer.
• Participate actively as a team member through continuous improvement activities to meet customer needs.
• Comply with all applicable safety procedures and report unsafe conditions or potential safety hazards to team leader or appropriate resource.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work area.
• Notify team leader or other appropriate resource when problems arise concerning equipment, operations, materials, inventory, documentation, etc.
• May be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Prior experience working in light industrial facility preferred
• Prior experience fabricating metal required
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Experience using hand and power tools
• Experience reading blueprints
• Experience using measurement tools such as metric tape measure and caliper

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Able to learn, teach and interact with all functions necessary to support fabrication team, unit and company objectives.
• Knowledge in manufacturing practices
• Knowledge in metal fabrication
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Ability to stand for duration of shift * Ability to operate a computer
• Ability to follow all safety guidelines and wear required PPE (safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, gloves) for duration of shift
• Skilled in hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

Skills to utilize the following machines and tools:

• Various welding equipment o Resistance spot welders, Tig spot guns, stud welding equipment
• Press brake, NC controller or Material handling equipment: pallet jack, lift tables, wheeled carts, etc.
• Safety equipment: safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, etc.
• Power tools: buffers, grinders, sanders, etc.
• Measurement tools: calipers, scales, go / no-go gauges, etc.
• Fixtures
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstance and have the ability to thrive in a constantly changing business environment

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

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:

$14.80 - $27.50 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 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 such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and 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.