Machine Operator - All Shifts

nVent; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrical connection and protection solutions seeks a Machine Operator II to operate machinery, ensuring quality production standards. This role offers an opportunity to develop machining skillsets and gain experience in a diverse working environment, with ample support for professional growth.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off including volunteer time

Qualifications

• Recommended minimum 2 years Manufacturing or Machine Operation work experience.
• Knowledge of metal or graphite cutting processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and move materials to machine materials based on pre-set programs.
• Ensure products meet specifications using gages and measuring equipment.
• Record information on Manufacturing Orders and Quality Check Sheets.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematical competencies

Detail-oriented

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Inspection gages

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.

In this position, you will be hands on in using machines to create our products. By interfacing with control panels or manually adjusting machine components, you will produce and ensure quality standards for a variety of parts. You will have the opportunity to develop intermediate machining skillsets and machine a variety of material types. In this role you may establish and grow your machining career by cross training and learning a variety of different machine types to support the needs of the business.

Key role responsibilities

• Operate machinery and move materials (physically or with equipment) to machine materials based on pre-set programs or settings
• Interface with machine(s) to make simple and intermediate adjustments in settings, tools, or fixturing to ensure safe, efficient, and high quality production
• Completes work based on specifications, drawings, job routings, and/or Work Instructions with limited or no assistance
• Utilizes gages and measuring equipment to ensure products meet specifications. Recognizes and reports gage and calibration issues
• Maintains equipment and materials necessary to complete the operation.
• Meets established safety, quality, performance standards to ensure production schedules are met.
• Records accurate information on Manufacturing Order, Quality Check Sheets, and other paperwork. Performs transactions necessary to maintain accurate records and inventory balances.
• Complies with all applicable safety procedures, quality specifications, and 5S Standards. Reports adverse conditions, non-conforming products/procedures, and 5S violations to department leader in accordance to escalation procedure.
• Adheres to daily 5S standards as well as recommend improvement initiatives. Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• In accordance with escalation procedure, notifies team leader or other appropriate resource when problems arise concerning safety, quality, equipment, operations, materials, inventory, documentation, etc.
• Demonstrates flexibility by performing rotational assignments as needed. May be required to learn multiple types of machines. Participates actively as a team member through continuous improvement activities to meet customer needs.

At nVent, we believe in an agile and flexible workforce. Machine Operator II may have the opportunity to, or be asked to, work in multiple areas of the business.

Areas may include, but are not limited to:

• Lenton CNC
• Lenton Acme
• Graphite CNC
• Machine Shop CNC
• Advanced Troubleshooting Knowledge on Machine Operator I jobs

Qualifications and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Recommended minimum 2 years Manufacturing or Machine Operation work experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and mathematical competencies
• Possesses knowledge of metal or graphite cutting processes
• Understanding of inspection gages including; calipers, micrometers, thread gages, go / no-go gages, and others
• Bend, squat down, twist and reach above your head
• Climb stairs and ladders
• Lift and carry at least 25 pounds
• Work in confined spaces
• Ability to work in a fast-paced; multi-tasking environment and meet operational deadlines.
• Self-Motivating
• Identify, escalate, and assist in resolution of non-conforming process, product, or environmental issues
• Ability to work with a team as a part of an agile and flexible workforce
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Detail-oriented

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

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for 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 such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and 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.