Fabrication Operator

nVent; Solon (IA); On-site; USD 51,577,344 - 80,231,424; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

nVent in Solon, IA is seeking a Fabrication Operator to perform fabrication operations using hand and power tools, following SOPs and MOPs. You will position materials and tooling, verify dimensions, and help ensure production meets specs.

We value strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and safe, efficient work habits in a fast-paced environment. Heavy lifting and occasional long shifts may apply, with opportunities to contribute to global manufacturing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience assembling mechanical parts into finished products.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and work from drawings and blueprints.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Must be self-motivated and safety-conscious.
• Experience with hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and solve root problems to maintain production flow.
• Demonstrates flexibility by performing rotational assignments as needed.
• Adheres to department 5S standards daily; maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Maintain equipment and materials necessary to complete the operation.
• Meets safety, quality, and performance standards to ensure schedules are met.
• Records accurate information on Manufacturing Orders and maintains records and inventory balances.
• Complies with safety procedures and reports conditions per escalation procedures.
• Sets up and operates heavy-duty power equipment to bend, form, stretch and straighten products as per blueprints.
• Assist with setup and operation of multiple automatic or multi-slide equipment for various products.
• Understand and work from drawings, order/route sheets, schedules, and written/verbal instructions.
• Check material for size, type, identification, configuration and color.
• Assist with dies setup, equipment, forming blocks, and stroke adjustment.
• Use micrometers, calipers, scales, tape measures, calculators and gauges to check work in process.

Skills

Parts assembly

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Quality focus

Safety awareness

Hand tools

Power tools

Organizational skills

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape measures

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.

We’relooking for peoplewho put their innovationtowork to advance our success – and their own.Join an organizationthat 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 dutiesin accordance withproduction documentation (SOP/MOPs).Positionsproduction materials and tooling andmaintainsproper dimensions according to print specifications.

WHATYOU WILLEXPERIENCEIN THIS POSITION:

• Diagnose and solve root problems to ensure production flow ismaintained.
• Demonstrates flexibility by performing rotational assignments as needed.
• Adheres to department 5S standards daily. Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Maintainsequipmentand materials necessary to complete the operation.
• Meets established safety, quality, performancestandards to ensure production schedules are met.
• Recordsaccurateinformation on Manufacturing Order and performs transactions necessary tomaintainaccuraterecords and inventory balances.
• Complies withall applicable safety procedures, quality specifications, and 5S Standards. Reports adverse conditions, non-conforming products/procedures, and 5S violations to departmentleaderin accordancetoescalationprocedure.
• Sets up andoperatesheavy-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 dutiesrequiredtoassistsetup andoperatemultipleautomatic and/or multi-slide equipmentperformsimultaneous 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,configurationand color.
• Assistwith set-up of dies,movableand stationary equipment, forming blocks,adjuststroke and feed as needed.
• Competentusemicrometers, calipers, scales, tape measures,calculatorsand fixed gauges to check work in process and ensure adherence to specifications.
• Move materials in the performance of duties usingpalletjack, 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 otherappropriate resources.
• Observe and adhere to all prescribed safety rules and regulations andmaintainworkareaina neatand 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 skillsnecessary, 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 liftingrequired(up to 50lbs).
• 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
• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:
• 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.