Lean Technician

nVent; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent in Lexington, MN is seeking team members to drive continuous improvement on the manufacturing floor. You will partner with production teams to apply Lean principles, identify opportunities, and support safety, quality, and delivery improvements.

Onboarding will occur at Blaine or Anoka facilities until the Lexington site opens in 2027; this role offers hands‑on growth from production or operations into a Continuous Improvement career path.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1+ year in a manufacturing environment (operator/technician/team lead).
• Exposure to Lean/continuous improvement concepts (5S, Kaizen, standard work, visual management).
• Ability to observe processes and contribute practical improvements.
• Strong collaboration on the manufacturing floor.
• Willingness to learn Lean tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement with Lean principles on the production floor.
• Partner with production teams to identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Support Kaizen events, document actions, and track progress.
• Create or revise standardized work procedures.
• Communicate progress and learnings to teams.

Skills

Observation skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Curiosity to learn Lean

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

PowerPoint

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. nVent is growing, and we want you to be a part of it! We are opening a new manufacturing facility in Lexington, MN, to support our expanding Data Solutions business. We are looking for hardworking individuals like you to join our dynamic team. Be part of our journey to shape the future and grow with us! This position is based in Lexington, MN, and our new facility will open in 2027. Upon hire, onboarding and training will be held at our facilities in Blaine or Anoka, MN until the Lexington facility opens. Are you someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and helping teams work more efficiently? This role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow from a production, team lead, or operations role into a Continuous Improvement career path.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS ROLE:

Help drive a culture of continuous improvement by partnering with business areas to implement Future State Plans and improvement initiatives. Work directly with production teams, supervisors, engineers, and site leaders to identify opportunities that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and employee experience. Apply Lean principles and tools to support system and process improvements, including: Standard Work Ergonomics SMED Kanban Value Stream Mapping 5S. Help prioritize improvement opportunities based on business needs, including growth, safety, quality, delivery, cost, and cash flow. Support Lean Kaizen events by helping coordinate activities, preparing materials, documenting action items, and supporting teams through implementation. Conduct process observations and reviews to identify opportunities for improvement and help create or revise standardized work procedures. Encourage employee involvement and engagement by gathering feedback and supporting open communication throughout improvement initiatives. Track and communicate project progress, key learnings, and results to teams. Receive coaching and mentorship from Continuous Improvement leaders while building practical experience with Lean manufacturing tools and methodologies.

YOU HAVE:

• High school diploma required.
• 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing environment, such as an operator, assembler, technician, team lead, or similar hands‑on production role.
• Exposure to Lean or continuous improvement concepts such as 5S, Kaizen, standard work, visual management, or daily improvement activities preferred.
• Ability to observe processes, identify opportunities, and contribute practical solutions that improve performance.
• Strong collaboration skills and a desire to work closely with production teams on the manufacturing floor.
• Interest in learning Lean tools and applying them to real‑world business challenges.
• Computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability and willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
• Advanced functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP preferred.
• A proactive mindset, strong curiosity, and a desire to learn, improve processes, and help teams succeed.

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

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: $20.40 - $37.80 Per Hour Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

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 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.