Fabrication Operator

nVent; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Fabrication Operator to support world-class manufacturing. You will skillfully operate fabricating machines to produce reliable electrical solutions in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Responsibilities include reading work orders, setting up equipment, performing routine maintenance, handling materials, rivet and spot weld pieces, and helping maintain a safe, customer-focused workspace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1–3 months of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Read and understand shop orders and tolerances; perform basic measurements.

Responsibilities

• Read shop work orders to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Set stops or guides to specified length using scale, rule, or template.
• Perform minor daily and weekly machine maintenance including oiling machines and cleaning.
• Operate material handling equipment including forklifts, jib cranes, and vacuum lifters.
• Rivet and spot weld work pieces.
• Foster an enjoyable work environment focused on the customer and product quality.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

HRIS platform

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. Summary: As a Fabrication Operator at nVent Management Company, you will play a crucial role in manufacturing. You will ensure world-class products by skillfully operating fabricating machines. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to work with modern machinery in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Read shop work orders to determine machine adjustments and material requirements
• Understand bend allowances, thickness tolerances, and machine tonnage requirements
• Set stops or guides to specified length using scale, rule, or template
• Perform minor daily and weekly machine maintenance including oiling machines, refilling fluids, and general cleaning
• Operate all material handling equipment including forklifts, jib cranes, and vacuum lifters
• Rivet and spot weld work pieces
• Endeavor to build a work environment that is enjoyable, fosters pride in the product, and focuses on the customer

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED One to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Language Ability: Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos Write simple correspondence Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations

Math Ability: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals Compute rate, ratio, and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs

Reasoning Ability: Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Computer Skills: Limited to manufacturing equipment operation, online safety training, ERP system, and HRIS platform (Training will be provided)

About nVent

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 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.