Manufacturing Technician - 1st Shift

nVent; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

nVent is seeking a skilled CNC equipment technician to support machining operations in Solon, Ohio. You will address quality issues, optimize tool life and cycle times, and troubleshoot a range of mechanical and electrical problems to ensure on-time customer delivery.

The role requires 3–5 years of CNC setup experience, strong print-reading abilities, and proficiency with CAD/3D modeling. You’ll work with maintenance and engineering teams and may relocate/install large machinery as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Technical or trade school preferred.
• 3–5 years of direct CNC machining setup experience.
• Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent print reading skills: GD&T, 3D modeling, and CAD proficiency is a plus.
• Computer skills to use Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Generate solutions for machining quality issues reported by machine operators.
• Recommend improvements for tool life and cycle times in existing CNC programs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues with maintenance personnel to ensure customer delivery.
• Perform mechanical re-alignments of CNC equipment and work holding independently.
• Assist in creating manufacturing documentation and work instructions for new and existing CNC equipment.
• Support Manufacturing Engineering with process, equipment, and tooling improvements.
• Communicate effectively with Maintenance, Engineering, Supervisors, and outside vendors regarding projects and equipment repair problems.
• Help relocate and install large machinery.
• Understand engineering drawings, schematics, maintenance work orders, or manufacturers' manuals.
• Handle various assignments and changing priorities.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on industrial machinery.
• Use basic hand and power tools, machine tools, and precision measuring equipment.

Skills

CNC machining

GD&T

3D modeling

CAD

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or trade school training

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

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.

What You Will Experience In This Position

• Generate solutions for machining quality issues reported by machine operators.
• Recommend improvements for tool life and cycle times in existing CNC programs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues with maintenance personnel to ensure customer delivery.
• Perform mechanical re-alignments of CNC equipment and work holding independently.
• Assist in creating manufacturing documentation and work instructions for new and existing CNC equipment.
• Support Manufacturing Engineering with process, equipment, and tooling improvements.
• Communicate effectively with Maintenance, Engineering, Supervisors, and outside vendors regarding projects and equipment repair problems.
• Help relocate and install large machinery.
• Understand engineering drawings, schematics, maintenance work orders, or manufacturers' manuals.
• Handle various assignments and changing priorities.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on industrial machinery.
• Use basic hand and power tools, machine tools, and precision measuring equipment.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical or trade school preferred.
• 3‑5 years of direct CNC machining setup experience.
• Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent print reading skills: GD&T, 3D modeling, and CAD proficiency is a plus
• Computer skills with ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

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

Core Values

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

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 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 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.