Plate Roll Operator

nVent; Richland (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and volunteer time

Job summary

nVent is seeking a hands-on plate roll operator to produce aluminum cylindrical pieces. You will adjust settings, load materials, and operate the roll and MIG weld equipment while ensuring accuracy of radius and alignment.

Responsibilities include inspecting rolled pieces, tacking ends, moving parts to staging, and keeping the workspace clean. Forklift operation and safe handling are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read tape measures to 1/16 inch and read basic prints.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet production schedules.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with team members.
• Forklift certification and safe forklift operation.

Responsibilities

• Reference print to confirm sheets count and radius.
• Adjust plate roll settings for correct radius and thickness.
• Load aluminum sheets using vacuum lifter and roller table.
• Operate machine with joystick-style controls and stop on completion.
• Tack weld ends for cylindrical pieces and inspect roundness.
• Move pieces to staging area and track daily counts.
• Maintain housekeeping in the work area.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Print reading

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Forklift operation

Tools

Plate roll machine

MIG welding machine

Stencil

Tape measure

Overhead crane

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

• Reference print to confirm number of sheets to be rolled and radius to be used.
• Adjust settings on the plate roll machine for the correct radius and material thickness.
• Load sheets of aluminum into the machine using a vacuum lifter and roller table.
• Operate machine using joystick-style hand controls (toggle switches).
• Stop machine upon completion of roll; check rolled aluminum to verify roundness, correct radius, and alignment of ends.
• For completely rolled (cylindrical) pieces, tack weld ends together to hold the cylinder shape.
• Upon completion, remove piece from plate roll machine by hand (smaller pieces) or using overhead crane (larger pieces)
• Check piece for identification number (if not already marked, stencil on) and move piece to the designated staging area
• Keep count of the number of pieces rolled and submit to Team Lead daily.
• Perform ongoing housekeeping duties to keep work area clear of scrap and debris

• Use plate roll machine, MIG welding machine, stencil, tape measure, ratcheting strap, hammer, overhead crane, radius-check templates.

YOU HAVE

• Able to read tape measure to 1/16th;
• basic print reading skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to effectively prioritize work based on production schedules and changing needs.
• Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with team members
• Able to achieve forklift certification and safely operate a forklift
• Able to manually lift items up to 40 lbs. and spend most of the shift standing in a non-airconditioned environment

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

Benefits to support the lives of our employees Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being.

• 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.

Roll sheets of aluminum into a defined radius using a plate roll machine.

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.