Welder

nVent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

nVent is seeking a skilled welder to join our manufacturing team in Houston. You will interpret blueprints, gather materials, and lay out accurate joints.

Set up welding equipment, adjust settings, and weld steel, aluminum, copper and more in multiple positions to meet specifications. You will inspect welds, repair defects, and operate cutting torches or plasma cutters as needed, while maintaining a clean, safe work area in a non-temperature-controlled environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least one year welding experience.
• Able to read tape measures and blueprints.
• Ability to operate welding equipment.
• Skilled with cutting torches, brushes, pads, buffers, grinders, overhead cranes, and rubber hammers.
• Able to work standing/walking for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work in a non-temperature-controlled environment.
• Must wear PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints and confirm job requirements with Lead person.
• Gather materials and perform layout per specifications.
• Set up welding machines and adjust settings for various applications.
• Weld steel, aluminum, copper, and other materials in multiple positions.
• Inspect welds for quality and repair defective joints as needed.
• Operate cutting torches and manual plasma cutters when required.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cutting torches

Plasma cutters

Overhead cranes

Rubber hammers

Grinders

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.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

Interpret blueprints and collaborate with the Lead person to confirm job requirements. Gather necessary materials and perform layout work according to specifications. Set up welding machines and adjust settings for various applications. Weld steel, aluminum, copper, and other materials in multiple positions and joint configurations. Inspect welds for quality, repairing defective joints as needed. Operate cutting torches and manual plasma cutters when required. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area by performing regular housekeeping duties.

YOU HAVE:

High School Diploma or GED At least one year of welding experience Able to read tape measures and blueprints Ability to properly operate welding equipment. Must be trained in applicable SOPs and work instructions Skilled in utilizing cutting torches, brushes, pads, buffers, grinders, overhead cranes, and rubber hammers Abilities to meet the physical and environmental demands: Standing /Walking for extended periods of time, Lift up to 50lbs., Work in a non-temperature-controlled environment. Wear the required PPE for the given position.

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

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.

Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth. 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.