Quality Technician

nVent; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Quality Technician to support day-to-day quality activities in our Dayton, OH distribution center. You will perform inspections, audits, and quality checks to ensure shipments meet standards, collaborating with Distribution and Logistics teams to prevent issues and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year of quality/warehousing experience, and the ability to obtain a stand‑up forklift license within two weeks.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• 1+ year of experience in quality, warehousing, distribution, or manufacturing.
• Ability to obtain stand-up forklift license within 2 weeks of starting.

Responsibilities

• Perform inbound and outbound inspections and freight audits.
• Monitor quality performance across receiving, warehousing, and shipping processes.
• Collect and enter quality data; support routine KPI reporting.
• Assist with containment activities and corrective actions.

Skills

Quality measurement tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Stand-up forklift operation

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.

nVent is seeking a Quality Technician to support day-to-day quality activities within our Distribution Center in Dayton, MN.

This hands on role is responsible for performing inspections, audits, and quality checks to ensure products and shipments meet established standards. You’ll work closely with Distribution and Logistics teams to help prevent issues and support continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Perform inbound and outbound inspections and freight audits
• Monitor quality performance across receiving, warehousing, and shipping processes
• Collect and enter quality data; support routine KPI reporting
• Assist with containment activities and corrective actions

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience with quality measurement tools desired
• 1+ year of experience in quality, warehousing, distribution, or manufacturing required
• Ability to obtain stand-up forklift license required within 2 weeks upon starting, prior forklift experience desired
• Strong attention to detail and basic math/measurement skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced environment
• Comfortable using computer programs to enter and review data
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods
• Ability to follow established quality systems, procedures, and safety requirements

This is 1st shift-Monday-Friday

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

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

• 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:

$20.40 - $37.80 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.