Molder Lead

nVent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

nVent in Houston is seeking a production operator to support our manufacturing operations. You will load raw materials, monitor press operations, ensure lubrication, temperature and cycle times meet specs, and keep a clean, safe work area.

The role requires standing for long periods, manual dexterity, lifting up to 50 pounds, and wearing appropriate PPE. Overtime may be required; reliability and attention to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience preferred.
• Manual dexterity for unloading/reloading parts.
• Stand for 8 hours minimum.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work with high temperature equipment and loud environments with PPE.

Responsibilities

• Load raw material into the press and ensure even material distribution.
• Oversee safety, quality, production and material handling in operations.
• Monitor press operation to meet lubrication, temperature and cycle specs.
• Keep the work area clean and dispose of waste properly.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and monitor for contaminants.
• Record accurate production and quality data.
• Remove trim and inspect molded parts for defects.
• Overtime may be required as needed by supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Stamina

Safety-oriented

Reading work instructions

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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:

• Load raw material into press in a prescribed manner paying attention to distribution of material for an even flow until mold cavities are filled.
• Responsible for the processes in the Operations chain, including safety, quality, production and material handling.
• Monitor press operation to make certain lubrication, temperature, tonnage and cycle times meet operating specifications for each product.
• Maintain a clean organized work area disposing of waste and trash to assigned areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work area paying attention to oil, cured scrap, water and other foreign matter that could contaminate product before or after curing.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records.
• Remove trim and inspect molded parts for defects.
• Must be available to work overtime when required.
• Other duties as required by supervisor.

YOU HAVE:

• High School diploma or equivalent, preferred 5+ years if experience.
• Manual dexterity commensurate to quickly unload and reload the parts from press.
• Stand for at least 8 hours at a time.
• Lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds.
• Eyesight commensurate to visually inspect parts.
• Ability to work with high temperature (120F) equipment and high machinery noise level using proper PPE.

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

At nVent, we connect and protect a more sustainable and electrified world with inventive electrical solutions. We’re a nearly $3 billion high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 10,000+ people at more than 130 sites around the world. Our solutions deliver value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers, providing mission critical solutions that improve performance, lower costs and reduce downtime. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions that connect and protect mission critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER.

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

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

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

At nVent, we connect and protect a more sustainable and electrified world with inventive electrical solutions. We’re a nearly $3 billion high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 10,000+ people at more than 130 sites around the world. Our solutions deliver value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers, providing mission critical solutions that improve performance, lower costs and reduce downtime. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions that connect and protect mission critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE.

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.

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.