Machine Maintenance Tech- 2nd shift

nVent; Centralia (IL); On-site; USD 31,254 - 44,513; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off including volunteer time

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 2nd shift (2PM–10:30PM, Mon–Fri) in Centralia, IL. The role involves safe installation, inspection, repair, and routine maintenance of production and facility equipment under the Plant Manager's supervision.

Starting pay is $27.50/hour, with a pay scale based on experience. The position emphasizes safety, skills growth, and adherence to company goals and safety rules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least 3 years of maintenance experience.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Computer skills including data entry and retrieval (Microsoft Outlook).
• Ability to read Blueprints.
• Ability to operate Digital or Analog volt/amp/ohm meter.
• Use of measuring tools (Dial indicators, Micrometer, and Caliper).
• Trade school certificate in maintenance or machine repair preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete all assigned tasks in a safe, professional, and timely manner.
• Improve skills and increase knowledge relating to the job.
• General ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and plumbing equipment.
• Plan and perform a sequence of work to move, install, repair, and maintain a wide variety of production and building equipment.
• Diagnose trouble, determine extent of repair necessary, disassemble, replace or repair parts or construct new parts, reassemble, test and adjust.
• Perform all machine and bench operations required to construct replacement parts or to recondition worn or defective parts.
• Perform welding operations such as repairing or making up guards, stands, or bins.
• Perform preventative maintenance on facility and production equipment.
• Report faulty equipment, defective material and unusual conditions to supervisor.
• Observe all prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition.
• Proper setup and careful operation of machine tools to prevent damage or loss.
• Work regular schedule and overtime when requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or directed, which may require more than the normal shift hours or work week to meet company needs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Electrical testing

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade school certificate in maintenance or machine repair

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

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.

Position Summary

Maintenance Technicians use knowledge, skills, and effort to safely install, inspect, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment. This position is for 2nd shift 2PM - 10:30, Monday - Friday. This individual is a member of the Maintenance team and reports to the Plant Manager. This individual will also support nVent goals in any way that management requests with a positive attitude.

Expected Starting Pay $27.50/hour. Pay scale based on experience.

What You Will Experience in This Position

• Complete all assigned tasks in a safe, professional, and timely manner.
• Improve skills and increase knowledge relating to the job.
• General ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and plumbing equipment.
• Plan and perform a sequence of work to move, install, repair, and maintain a wide variety of production and building equipment.
• Diagnose trouble, determine extent of repair necessary, disassemble, replace or repair parts or construct new parts, reassemble, test and adjust.
• Perform all machine and bench operations required to construct replacement parts or to recondition worn or defective parts.
• Perform welding operations such as repairing or making up guards, stands, or bins.
• Perform preventative maintenance on facility and production equipment.
• Report faulty equipment, defective material and unusual conditions to supervisor.
• Observe all prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition.
• Proper setup and careful operation of machine tools to prevent damage or loss.
• Work regular schedule and overtime when requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or directed, which may require more than the normal shift hours or work week to meet company needs.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must have at least 3 years of maintenance experience.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Computer skills including data entry and retrieval (Microsoft Outlook).
• Ability to read Blueprints.
• Ability to operate Digital or Analog volt/amp/ohm meter.
• Use of measuring tools (Dial indicators, Micrometer, and Caliper).
• Trade school certificate in maintenance or machine repair preferred.

Benefits and Compensation

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: $23.90 - $44.40 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 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.