Welder Operator

ERICO International Corporation; Centralia (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

nVent is seeking a production operator to set up, adjust, and operate an Automated Welding Machine in our Centralia, Illinois facility. The role emphasizes maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency while meeting production schedules.

You will handle materials, program equipment per production documentation, support continuous improvement, and work as part of a team committed to safe, organized operations and quality adherence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of all operations of the assigned production process.
• Fork truck license or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read and use measuring equipment (tape measure, caliper).
• Ability to adapt to changing business circumstances and thrive in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, maintain and operate Automated Welding Machine.
• Position production materials and tooling per specifications.
• Operate equipment and programs per production documentation.
• Meet performance standards to ensure production schedules.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work area.
• Support continuous improvement activities and report issues promptly.

Skills

Production process knowledge

Safety compliance

Heavy lifting ability

Measuring tools literacy

Continuous improvement

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift license

Measuring tools (tape measure, caliper)

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.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

To set up, adjust, maintain and efficiently operate manually and computer guided: Automated Welding Machine

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Trained to operated Automated Welding Machine
• Forklift trained and capable of operating as material handler.
• Positions production materials and tooling and maintains proper dimensions according to specifications.
• Operates various equipment, including controllers, and programs according to production documentation.
• Meets established performance standards to ensure production schedules are met.
• Complies with all applicable safety procedures and reports unsafe conditions or potential safety hazards to team leader or appropriate resource.
• Ensures that products meet CADDY quality standards.
• Inspects work to ensure proper dimensional requirements are met
• Assists Maintenance and outside sources with trouble-shooting systems.
• Takes action and notifies appropriate resource when problems arise concerning equipment, operations, materials, etc.
• Participates actively as a team member through continuous improvement activities to meet customer needs.
• Maintains a clean, safe and organized work area.
• May be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of all operations of the assigned production process required
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures, and ability to promote compliance with them.
• Fork truck licensed or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to lift, slide and shake heavy gauges of material.
• Ability to read and use measuring equipment (i.e. tape measure, caliper)
• Ability to identify and support continuous improvement efforts with the Operations Supervisor.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstance and have the ability to thrive in a constantly changing business environment.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOB:

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job listed below. Modify as needed.
• Vision Must be able to meet vision requirements as outlined by standard occupational guidelines
• Lifting Up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Job requires pushing production materials and wheeled carts
• Sitting Seldom as required by the process
• Standing Frequently as required by the process
• Climbing Seldom as required by the process
• Kneeling Occasionally as required by the process
• Coaching/stooping Occasionally as required by the process
• Full Use Job requires full range of upper extremities in the manipulation of materials used in the production processes
• Simultaneous Operating machinery and positioning production materials requiring a high degree of mental awareness and concentration
• Communication Job requires both written and oral skills in communicating with others and receiving instruction
• Other Repetitive motion with upper body; fine manipulation – using fingers to push keys

People are our most valuable asset.

Inclusion and Diversity at nVent means that we celebrate and encourage each other's authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

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

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: $14.80 - $27.50 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. 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.