Weekend Manufacturing Technician – Lean & CI Innovator

nVent; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

nVent, a global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, seeks a manufacturing professional in Minnesota to drive efficiency and lean initiatives. You will support new product launches, develop processes, and maintain standard work while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes problem solving, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to work independently on capital projects within a dynamic, global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's not required but strongly preferred in related field.
• Experience in manufacturing environment is expected.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime for manufacturing-related issues.
• Evaluate and order essential tools and fixtures to promote safety and efficiency for production team members.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives and participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with new product launches and process development.
• Recommend product improvements and maintain standard drawings and work instructions.
• Support manufacturing of custom/standard product bills, routings, and supplemental data.
• Provide documentation for estimating the cost of materials and labor of manufactured products.
• Understand product complexity and equipment requirements to select appropriate manufacturing lines/processes.
• Work with multi-functional team members on capital planning and acquisition projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Self-starter

Lean Manufacturing

Independent work

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

2-year or 4-year degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

JD Edwards

SolidWorks

Job description

nVent, a global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, seeks a manufacturing professional in Minnesota to drive efficiency and lean initiatives. You will support new product launches, develop processes, and maintain standard work while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes problem solving, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to work independently on capital projects within a dynamic, global environment.