Maintenance Technician

nVent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) and Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off and wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Houston to perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair production machinery and building systems. Candidates should have two years of maintenance experience, basic tools, and the ability to work overtime as needed.

The role supports engineering improvements and requires effective communication with cross-functional teams. nVent offers comprehensive benefits and a global, innovative workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with basic hand and power tools, machine tools and precision measuring equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, modification, and repair of production machinery and equipment as well as interior and exterior building/facilities equipment such as air compressors, HVAC units, lighting/fans and facilities restrooms.
• Perform basic mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting and repair as required.
• Support Manufacturing Engineering with process or equipment improvements.
• Communicate effectively with Tool and Die, Engineering, Supervisors and outside vendors regarding projects and repair problems.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or trade school preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Machine tools

Measuring equipment

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

• Encourage innovation by collaborating with site team members in pursuit of continuous improvement by adapting and applying new insights.
• Contribute to an optimistic and energizing environment by being fully present, transparent, and aligning for team success.
• Persevere through challenges and setbacks by using success and failures as learning experiences to fuel future successes.
• Strive to understand perspectives and experiences of others.
• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, modification, and repair of production machinery and equipment as well as interior and exterior building/facilities equipment such as air compressors, HVAC units, lighting/fans and facilities restrooms.
• Perform basic mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting and repair as required.
• Support Manufacturing Engineering with process or equipment improvements.
• Communicate effectively with Tool and Die, Engineering, Supervisors and outside vendors regarding projects and repair problems.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

You Have

• Ability to communicate with openness and candor.
• Desire to treat others in a fair and equitable manner.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical or trade school preferred.
• Minimum two years of demonstrated maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with computer skills basic hand and power tools, machine tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to multi-task and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment to meet objectives within required timeframes.
• Ability to fabricate, weld, or machine parts as the need arises is helpful.
• Ability to work overtime regularly and with minimal notice to meet business needs.

Abilities to meet the physical and environmental demands: Heavy lifting required within regulations. Exposure to the elements

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

Benefits to support the lives of our employees 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 are a $2.5 billion, high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 9,500+ people and trusted brands such as CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER. Known for innovation, quality and reliability, our products connect and protect, consistently delivering value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers.

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.

Core Values

• Innovative & adaptable
• Dedicated to absolute integrity
• Focused on the customer first
• Respectful and team oriented
• Optimistic and energizing
• Accountable for performance

About nVent

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.

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.