Fabrication Operator: Precision Setup & Assembly

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

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.