Quality Inspector - Weekend Shift

nVent; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent is hiring for roles focused on quality inspection and precision measurement. You will perform inspections, identify non-conformances, and initiate NCRs to ensure strict quality control. The position requires experience with precision measuring tools and the ability to interpret ISO procedures.

Weekend shift is Fri-Sun, with a start time of 6:00 am and end at 6:30 pm. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year experience in the quality process.
• 1 year experience with precision metal fabrication measurement tools.
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment (e.g., Calipers, micrometer, paint mil gauges, hardness tester, CMM, measuring tables, optical comparators, functional testers, etc.).
• Ability to organize, plan workload and work in a self-directed manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply Quality System / ISO procedures and documentation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to learn and operate a wide variety of test and measurement equipment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Math and geometry skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive product inspections based on work instructions, checklists, and drawings.
• Prioritize tasks to maintain efficiency and meet department goals.
• Identify non-conforming products that do not meet requirements.
• Initiate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for non-conformances.
• Ensure no active NCRs before completing an inspection for strict quality control.
• Use precision gauges and devices to determine conformance to acceptance criteria.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality processes

Measurement tools

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Self-directed work

Interpersonal skills

Math & geometry

Education

High school/GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometer

CMM

Optical comparators

Measuring tables

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.

Weekend Shift: Fri - Sun 6:00 am - 6:30 pm

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION

• Performing comprehensive product inspections based on criteria defined in work instructions, checklists, and drawings.
• Prioritizing tasks as established by the Operations Supervisors to maintain efficiency and meet departmental deliverable goals.
• Identifying non-conforming products that do not meet predefined requirements.
• Initiate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) in response to discoveries of non-conforming products.
• Ensuring there are no active NCRs before completing a product inspection to maintain strict quality control and compliance.
• Applying precision and non-precision gauges, meters, tools, or devices to determine conformance to the relevant acceptance criteria.

YOU HAVE

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• 1 year experience in the quality process and experience with Quality Management Systems preferred.
• 1 year experience using precision metal fabrication measurement tools and techniques preferred.
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment (e.g., Calipers, micrometer, paint mil gauges, hardness tester, CMM, measuring tables, optical comparators, functional testers, etc.).
• Ability to effectively organize, plan workload and work in a self-directed manner.
• Ability to utilize good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface with people across multiple functional areas within the company.
• Ability to interpret and apply Quality System / ISO procedures and documentation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Skills to quickly learn and operate a wide variety of test and measurement equipment.
• Skills in attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to apply appropriate math and geometry.
• Skill in using personal computers including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).

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: $17.20 - $31.90 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 eligible 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 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. #LI-EH2 #LI-Onsite 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.