Quality Inspector

nVent; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Quality Inspector in Wisconsin to ensure manufacturing processes meet the highest standards. You will verify build specs, conduct electrical testing, and document results while coordinating with the Lead Electrician to drive timely corrective actions.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 5+ years in electrical installation in manufacturing, NEC knowledge, and a Wisconsin license preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of five years of related experience in electrical installation within manufacturing or construction environments.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• State of Wisconsin Journeyman or Master Electrician license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare product buildings for performance testing by setting up test workstations and verifying electrical safety measures.
• Conduct electrical performance testing with precision, ensuring compliance with the Trachte Compliance Control (TCC) System.
• Review construction drawings and complete structured testing sequences for various electrical components.
• Use instruments such as volt/ohmmeters to test circuit continuity and electrical compatibility, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Document successful completion of tests and troubleshoot any identified performance deficiencies.
• Coordinate immediate corrective actions with the Lead Electrician, ensuring all issues are resolved promptly.
• Assist with post-testing activities, including labeling and preparing materials for transport.
• Train and instruct team members on installation policies, standards, and quality expectations.
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, customer focus, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Technical Expertise

Communication Skills

Teamwork & Leadership

Quality Management

Adaptability & Initiative

Judgment & Decision-Making

Planning & Organization

Safety Awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

NEC knowledge

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.

Job Description

As our Quality Inspector, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our manufacturing processes meet the highest standards of excellence. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to be part of an ambitious team dedicated to delivering world-class electrical solutions. You will be responsible for verifying that our products strictly adhere to build specifications and quality standards, ensuring flawless performance before they reach our customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare product buildings for performance testing by setting up test workstations and verifying electrical safety measures.
• Conduct electrical performance testing with precision, ensuring compliance with our Trachte Compliance Control (TCC) System.
• Review construction drawings and complete structured testing sequences for various electrical components.
• Use instruments such as volt/ohmmeters to test circuit continuity and electrical compatibility, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Document successful completion of tests and troubleshoot any identified performance deficiencies.
• Coordinate immediate corrective actions with the Lead Electrician, ensuring all issues are resolved promptly.
• Assist with post-testing activities, including labeling and preparing materials for transport.
• Train and instruct team members on installation policies, standards, and quality expectations.
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, customer focus, and continuous improvement.

Skills You’ll Use Every Day

• Analytical Skills: Effectively collects, researches, and evaluates data.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves issues collaboratively.
• Project Management: Clearly communicates progress and changes.
• Technical Expertise: Continuously develops and shares electrical knowledge.
• Communication Skills: Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Teamwork & Leadership: Builds trust, motivates others, and supports team success.
• Quality Management: Demonstrates accuracy and dedication to improvement.
• Adaptability & Initiative: Responds to change and seeks growth opportunities.
• Judgment & Decision-Making: Makes sound decisions promptly.
• Planning & Organization: Manages time effectively and coordinates tasks.
• Safety Awareness: Promotes a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of five years of related experience in electrical installation within manufacturing or construction environments, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• State of Wisconsin Journeyman or Master Electrician license preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises employees during electrical installation activities.
• Responsible for training, planning, and directing work.
• Addresses performance issues and resolves problems as needed.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequent use of hands for handling, reaching, and operating tools.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

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 worldwideThrough our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate moneyCore values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being:Innovative & adaptableDedicated to absolute integrityFocu