Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Weekend Shift

nVent; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

nVent, a global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, seeks a manufacturing professional in Minnesota to drive efficiency and lean initiatives. You will support new product launches, develop processes, and maintain standard work while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes problem solving, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to work independently on capital projects within a dynamic, global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's not required but strongly preferred in related field.
• Experience in manufacturing environment is expected.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime for manufacturing-related issues.
• Evaluate and order essential tools and fixtures to promote safety and efficiency for production team members.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives and participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with new product launches and process development.
• Recommend product improvements and maintain standard drawings and work instructions.
• Support manufacturing of custom/standard product bills, routings, and supplemental data.
• Provide documentation for estimating the cost of materials and labor of manufactured products.
• Understand product complexity and equipment requirements to select appropriate manufacturing lines/processes.
• Work with multi-functional team members on capital planning and acquisition projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Self-starter

Lean Manufacturing

Independent work

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

2-year or 4-year degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

JD Edwards

SolidWorks

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.

This position will work 12 hours per shift: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 6 AM-6 PM

What you will experience in this position:

• Identify and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime for manufacturing-related issues.
• Evaluate and order essential tools and fixtures to promote safety and efficiency for production team members.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives and participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with new product launches and process development.
• Recommend product improvements and maintain standard drawings and work instructions.
• Support manufacturing of custom/standard product bills, routings, and supplemental data.
• Provide documentation for estimating the cost of materials and labor of manufactured products.
• Understand product complexity and equipment requirements to select appropriate manufacturing lines/processes.
• Work with multi-functional team members on capital planning and acquisition projects.

You have:

We’re looking for a proven candidate who can bring a flawless execution to our ambitious projects.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. or equivalent experience; a 2-year or 4-year degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical thinking abilities.
• Initiative to be a self-starter and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility in swiftly evolving business situations and the capacity to excel in a dynamic work setting.
• Proficiency, or the capacity to acquire, computer software such as Microsoft Office, JD Edwards, and SolidWorks.
• Ability to detail processes in work instruction format.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects.

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

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: $20.40 - $37.80 Per Hour Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

• 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 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.