Tool & Die Maker

nVent; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent in Alexandria, MN is seeking a Tool and Die Maker to enhance manufacturing operations through efficient repairs and improvements to molds and dies. This full-time role requires a Technical degree and relevant experience, focused on tooling and maintenance. Ideal candidates will demonstrate mechanical expertise and teamwork in a dynamic global company committed to innovation.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off including volunteer time

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of applicable experience required.
• Ability to set up and operate milling machines and lathes.
• Good team player with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Build tooling components and fixtures for production.
• Troubleshoot and maintain injection molds and dies.
• Participate in cost reduction and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Analytic knowledge

Problem-solving

Blueprint reading

Education

Technical degree in Machine Tool Technology

Tools

Precision measuring tools

CNC equipment

Injection molding machines

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.

Full-Time: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Location: nVent, 2010 42nd Avenue West, Suite 100, Alexandria, MN 56308

SUMMARY:

nVent in Alexandria, MN is adding a Tool and Die Maker to their team. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position significantly contributes to manufacturing operations through responsive and effective improvements and repairs to molds and dies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build tooling components, fixtures to support production.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all injection molds and metal stamping dies.

• Participate in design review activities for new tooling.

• Initiate and implement cost reduction and continuous improvement projects.

• Maintain spare parts and wear parts inventories for exiting tooling.

• Effectively use CMMS to document all work performed.

• Educate production staff on preventative and autonomous maintenance practices.

• Participate in Kaizen events and support World Class Manufacturing practices

• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Assist with maintenance duties as directed.

• Perform all other duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires a Technical degree in Machine Tool Technology and 3-5 years of applicable experience.

• Requires a high degree of mechanical, technical, and analytic knowledge.

• Ability to use precision measuring tools.

• Capable of setting up and operating milling machines, surface grinders, lathes, CNC equipment, wire, and sinker EDM machines.

• Good problem-solving abilities

• Capable of blueprint reading and interpretation.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

• Knowledge of injection molding machines and punch presses

• Ability of work overtime based on business need.

• Team player with a can-do attitude

• Ability to understand and follow safety instructions.

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:

$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 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 such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and 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.