Manufacturing Technician

nVent; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Manufacturing Technician with CNC operation experience to support programming and operations of Haas and Fanuc milling machines. The role involves working in a cross-functional team to meet production requirements. Candidates should be familiar with lean manufacturing and quality optimization.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off including volunteer time

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years as a CNC set up/operator.
• Experience with machine setups and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with equipment operation, maintenance, and tooling procurement.
• Perform machine set-ups and ensure quality output.
• Train other employees in machine operator techniques.

Skills

CNC program accuracy

Troubleshooting

Lean manufacturing

Education

High school or equivalent

Technical degree or certification related to Machine Tool Technology or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Haas Machines

Fanuc Machines

Precision measuring instruments

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.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with equipment operation, maintenance, and cutters/tooling procurement.

• Assist with physical dimension verification using on machine tool and support inspection of parts to ensure quality and accuracy

• Performs all machine set-ups in accordance with Standard Work outline without assistance.

• Performs all work in a safe manner, to include proper use of personal protective equipment.

• Follows Specification of inspections as noted. Ensures product output meets drawing requirements per AQL standards.

• Participation in Lean activities/trainings and active use of Lean tools in daily operations to include SQDCC, Hr. X Hr., Charts and Lean Engagement programs, 5S and other programs as directed.

• Utilizes properly calibrated precision measuring instruments such as calipers, depth gages, thread gages, pin gages, and other measuring tools.

• Trains other employees in basic and complex machine operator techniques and related departmental subfunctions.

• Be highly visible to associates and promote hands-on, high involvement approaches to problem solving.

• Fill in for the Leads when they are out.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Willingness to learn programming

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years as a CNC set up/operator

• Prior experience with machine setups and troubleshooting Preferred Skills and Experience: • General knowledge of CNC program accuracy.

• Familiar with CNC tool path programs

• Provide tooling selection, set-up documentation as needed

• Ability to trouble-shoot CNC programs for issues and errors.

• Experience with using standard inspection tools and methods in the evaluation of machined parts.

• Familiarity with Haas/Fanuc Machines.

• Technical degree or certification related to Machine Tool Technology or Manufacturing Engineering

Required education:

• High school or equivalent

Physical and/or Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime as well as weekends if needed.

• Must be able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours min.

• Must be able to lift 40lbs

• Must be able to stoop, bend and being able to maneuver in tight spaces.

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:

$18.90 - $35.00 Per Hour

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.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with equipment operation, maintenance, and cutters/tooling procurement.

• Assist with physical dimension verification using on machine tool and support inspection of parts to ensure quality and accuracy

• Performs all machine set-ups in accordance with Standard Work outline without assistance.

• Performs all work in a safe manner, to include proper use of personal protective equipment.

• Follows Specification of inspections as noted. Ensures product output meets drawing requirements per AQL standards.

• Participation in Lean activities/trainings and active use of Lean tools in daily operations to include SQDCC, Hr. X Hr., Charts and Lean Engagement programs, 5S and other programs as directed.

• Utilizes properly calibrated precision measuring instruments such as calipers, depth gages, thread gages, pin gages, and other measuring tools.

• Trains other employees in basic and complex machine operator techniques and related departmental subfunctions.

• Be highly visible to associates and promote hands-on, high involvement approaches to problem solving.

• Fill in for the Leads when they are out.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Willingness to learn programming

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years as a CNC set up/operator

• Prior experience with machine setups and troubleshooting Preferred Skills and Experience: • General knowledge of CNC program accuracy.

• Familiar with CNC tool path programs

• Provide tooling selection, set-up documentation as needed

• Ability to trouble-shoot CNC programs for issues and errors.

• Experience with using standard inspection tools and methods in the evaluation of machined parts.

• Familiarity with Haas/Fanuc Machines.

• Technical degree or certification related to Machine Tool Technology or Manufacturing Engineering

Required education:

• High school or equivalent

Physical and/or Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime as well as weekends if needed.

• Must be able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours min.

• Must be able to lift 40lbs

• Must be able to stoop, bend and being able to maneuver in tight spaces.

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:

$18.90 - $35.00 Per Hour

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

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.

Position Overview: nVent – San Diego is seeking a Manufacturing Technician that is an experienced and a hands-on CNC Operator to support programming and operations of Haas and some Fanuc milling machines. Parts fabricated on these machines will vary widely in complexity, and tolerance requirements. This role will support current development efforts and future production volume requirements and the candidate must be comfortable working in a cross-functional team including engineering, quality and manufacturing. Experience with new product introductions, first articles, lean manufacturing, cost and quality optimization is highly desired.