nVent

Machine Operator-Gasket

United States · On-site · Full time

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  • EmployernVent
  • LocationUnited States
  • Work styleOn-site
  • Employment typeFull time
  • Employer posted

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.

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:

  • Operate machinery, hand tools, and pneumatic tools involved in highly repetitive and routine functions such as riveting, drilling, gluing, and assembling.
  • Operate forklift equipment to pull materials
  • Install hardware, perform quality inspection/checks, package finished goods for shipping.
  • Work in a repetitive, fast paced environment and participate in teams to improve processes.
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  • Observe all prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition
  • Support the production process by filling in positions on the line when necessary to maintain the flow of work when absences occur (Vacation, PTO, Restroom breaks, etc.).
  • Be a change agent and drive out waste throughout department through the deployment of the Lean methodology.
  • Execute and coordinate employee cross training to ensure to achieve optimal team functionality.
  • Coordinate the timely and accurate movement of material into, within and out of assigned work area as needed.
  • Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving and decision making as well as recognizing them for exceptional work.
  • May be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

You have:

  • High school diploma or G.E.D., preferred
  • Experience in manufacturing setting, preferred (1-2 years)
  • Computer experience with Windows Word, Excel, Outlook, JD Edwards and the Internet
  • Forklift experience, preferred
  • Good communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment
  • Skill in analytical thinking and problem solving
  • Experience operating automated dispensing, CNC, robotic, or gasket application equipment is a plus.
  • Ability to read and interpret work instructions, production schedules, and engineering drawings.
  • Basic computer skills for entering production data and operating machine interfaces.
  • Ability to perform quality inspections using measuring tools, gauges, and visual standards.
  • Strong attention to detail to ensure gasket placement, size, and quality meet specifications.
  • Ability to troubleshoot minor equipment issues and notify maintenance when required.
  • Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles preferred.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while meeting productivity goals.
  • Capable of standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 35-50 pounds throughout the shift.
  • Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area following 5S standards.
  • Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and proper use of PPE.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed to meet production demands.

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
  • At nVent, we connect and protect a more sustainable and electrified world with inventive electrical solutions. We’re a nearly $3 billion high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 10,000+ people at more than 130 sites around the world. Our solutions deliver value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers, providing mission critical solutions that improve performance, lower costs and reduce downtime.
  • We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions that connect and protect mission critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER.
  • 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

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.

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.

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  • Employment typeFull time
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