Maintenance Technician -3rd Shift

nVent; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 23,419 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support our Minnesota manufacturing operations. You will maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve production and facility equipment to ensure reliability and minimize downtime.

The role suits hands-on mechanics who enjoy solving complex equipment issues and contributing to a high-performing team. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, diagnosing mechanical problems, responding to breakdowns, and supporting continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year mechanical maintenance experience.
• Experience using computers and common software applications.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with production equipment and machinery.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Welding experience (stick and wire-feed).
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience using hand tools, torches, drill presses, cut-off saws, iron workers and similar equipment.
• Ability to obtain forklift and company vehicle licenses.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment and accurately document completed work.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform emergency repairs to minimize downtime and production disruptions.
• Move, install, anchor, and align production equipment as needed.
• Conduct routine inspections, lubrication, and maintenance to ensure optimal machine performance.
• Assist in the fabrication and construction of equipment components and support structures.
• Maintain spare parts inventory required for repairs and preventive maintenance activities.
• Coordinate material requirements for maintenance projects.
• Partner with production leaders, supervisors, and value stream managers to address operational and equipment concerns.
• Follow all safety procedures and proactively identify and report unsafe conditions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and special projects across the facility.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding (stick & wire-feed)

Hand tools usage

Forklift license

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 are seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production and facility equipment. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting a safe and efficient work environment. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on mechanical work, solving complex equipment issues, and contributing to the success of a high‑performing manufacturing team.

Schedule: 4 Days On / 4 Days Off Hours: 7:45 PM – 6:15 AM

What You Will Experience in This Position As a Maintenance Technician, you will:

• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment and accurately document completed work.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform emergency repairs to minimize downtime and production disruptions.
• Move, install, anchor, and align production equipment as needed.
• Conduct routine inspections, lubrication, and maintenance to ensure optimal machine performance.
• Assist in the fabrication and construction of equipment components and support structures.
• Maintain spare parts inventory required for repairs and preventive maintenance activities.
• Coordinate material requirements for maintenance projects.
• Partner with production leaders, supervisors, and value stream managers to address operational and equipment concerns.
• Follow all safety procedures and proactively identify and report unsafe conditions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and special projects across the facility.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year of mechanical maintenance experience.
• Experience using computers and common software applications.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with production equipment and machinery.
• Technical Skills Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Welding experience, including stick and wire-feed welding.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience using hand tools, torches, drill presses, cut‑off saws, iron workers, and similar equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain forklift and company vehicle licenses.

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

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: $17.20 - $31.90 Per Hour

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.

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.