Welder - Night Shift

nVent; Hitchcock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent is seeking a welder to interpret blueprints, gather materials, and set up welding equipment for diverse applications in a dynamic environment.

You will weld steel, aluminum, copper, and other materials in multiple positions, inspect weld quality, and repair defects as needed while maintaining a safe, organized workspace. Experience and adherence to SOPs are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year welding experience.
• Must read tape measures and blueprints.
• Able to operate welding equipment.
• Trained in SOPs and work instructions.
• Physically capable for standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in non-temperature-controlled environments.
• Comfortable in various environments, outdoors and confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints and confirm job requirements.
• Gather materials and perform layout per specifications.
• Set up welding machines and adjust settings.
• Weld steel, aluminum, copper in multiple positions and configurations.
• Inspect welds and repair defects as needed.
• Operate cutting torches and plasma cutters when required.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Blueprint reading

Welding equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cutting torches

Brushes

Pads

Buffers

Grinders

Overhead cranes

Rubber hammers

Job description

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.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and carry heavy objects. Comfortable working in various positions, including standing, bending, and kneeling. Willingness to work in different environments, including outdoor and confined spaces.

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.

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.

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.