Maintenance Technician

nVent; Aberdeen (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to perform a wide range of maintenance activities across electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and plumbing systems. The role includes troubleshooting, repair, fabrication of replacement parts, and adherence to safety standards.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent (trade cert preferred) and 3 years of industrial maintenance experience. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work from schematics and blueprints.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; trade cert in maintenance preferred.
• 3 years industrial maintenance experience.
• Basic reading, writing and math; computer skills including Outlook; blueprint reading; meter operation; measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance activities safely and professionally.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Disassemble, rebuild, test and adjust equipment to maintain reliability.
• Operate tools and bench work to fabricate replacement parts and maintain components.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize uptime.

Skills

Basic reading skills

Basic writing skills

Basic math skills

Outlook proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent/Trade school certificate in maintenance or machine repair

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Volt/amp/ohm meter

Dial indicators

Micrometer

Caliber

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’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.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• This is a Temp to Hire position, based off 30, 60, 90 training.
• Perform all assigned maintenance activities safely, efficiently, and with a high level of professionalism.
• Continuously develop technical skills and expand knowledge of manufacturing equipment, systems, and processes.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
• Identify equipment issues, determine appropriate corrective actions, and complete repairs by replacing, repairing, or fabricating components as needed.
• Disassemble, rebuild, test, and adjust equipment to restore optimal performance and reliability.
• Operate machine tools and perform bench work to fabricate replacement parts and restore worn or damaged components.
• Perform welding and metal fabrication tasks, including repairing or constructing guards, stands, racks, bins, and other shop equipment.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and minimize downtime.
• Accurately report equipment deficiencies, safety concerns, and unusual operating conditions to leadership.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while complying with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Properly set up and operate tools, machinery, and maintenance equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Support production demands by working scheduled hours and overtime as needed.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned to meet business and production objectives.

YOU HAVE:

• Academic background: High School Diploma or equivalent Trade school certificate in maintenance or machine repair preferred.
• Previous experience: 3 years previous experience in industrial maintenance.
• Skills: Basic reading, writing, and math skills. Computer skills including data entry and retrieval (Microsoft Outlook). Blueprint reading skills. Digital or analog volt/amp/ohm meter operation skills. Measuring tool skills (Dial indicators, Micrometer, and Caliber).
• Abilities to meet the physical and environmental demands: manufacturing plant Ability to lift 50 pounds.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.