Quality Technician

nVent; Bentleyville (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

nVent in Bentleyville, Ohio is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to ensure high-quality standards are met throughout production processes. You will be responsible for performing inspections, monitoring product quality, and providing audit support to enhance customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical aptitude, experience in quality assurance, and the ability to use measurement tools effectively. A comprehensive benefits package is offered to eligible full-time employees.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience working in quality preferred.
• Ability to learn and operate test and measurement equipment rapidly.
• Experience with basic calibration of inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and routine inspections and testing.
• Use appropriate measuring tools for verification.
• Assist with product reviews and analysis for quality assurance.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Basic math and geometry

Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.; Bachelor's in a technical field

Tools

Measuring tools (Calipers, micrometer)

Quality Management Systems

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.

You will provide quality assurance support aligned to increase internal and outgoing quality levels, supporting overall customer satisfaction of our products.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Performs basic and routine receiving, in-process, and final product inspections and testing.
• Determines and uses appropriate measuring tools and equipment to verify dimensional and functional requirements.
• Participates in problem solving activities for both product and manufacturing processes.
• Performs basic process and product monitoring for quality.
• Performs containment activities preventing potential or additional quality defects.
• Assists with product reviews and analysis to determine root cause and/or disposition; supports processing non-conformances (NC) to closure.
• Performs FAI as directed, and reports results.
• Effectively communicates with appropriate areas as needed (supply, manufacturing, engineering, quality, customer service, production planning, logistics, etc.).
• Provides process audit support in designated areas.
• Assists in basic calibration of inspection, test, and measurement equipment.
• Observes all applicable safety rules and reports any unsafe conditions or potential safety hazards.
• Responsible for managing the ESN label database, including creating and revising labels for accuracy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D.; Bachelors in a technical field preferred.
• Ideally 1+ years experience working in quality preferred.
• Ideally 1+ years experience using measurement tools and techniques preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to use common measuring equipment (e.g., Calipers, micrometer, paint mil gauges, go/no-go gages, etc.).
• Ability to understand and use work instructions and procedures, and complete forms.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Skills to quickly learn and operate a wide variety of test and measurement equipment.
• Skills in attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to apply basic math and geometry.
• Skill in using personal computers including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to operate hand tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems preferred.

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.