Machine Operator

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.

Company Overview

nVent is a $2.1 billion, high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 9,000 people and trusted brands such as CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, LENTON, ERIFLEX, SCHROFF and TRACER. Known for innovation, quality and reliability, our products connect and protect, consistently delivering value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers.

While our name may be new, our products have set the standards for quality for more than a century. Today as nVent, we are focused and forward-looking, ready to build upon our legacy. The future is now. 
 

Business Segment Overview

Electrical & Fastening Solutions Overview

At nVent, we know that electrical systems are only as secure as the components used to fix, fasten and mount cable and wire systems. That's why the people in our Electrical & Fastening Solutions segment are responsible for engineering more than 100 patents.

As electrical systems become more complex, nVent's fastening experts focus on keeping things simple for the customer. Besides superior technical performance, our nVent CADDY and nVent ERICO brands of fasteners are designed for easy and intuitive installation.

Behind the scenes: With more than 100 million connections installed globally, ERICO CADWELD has set the industry standard in exothermic welding since 1939.

POsition SUmmary

In this position, you will be hands on in setting up and programming new machining processes as well as helping to lead advanced troubleshooting efforts. You will serve as the technical expert within the department and help with the most challenging problems. You will have the opportunity to hone and master advanced machining skillsets across a variety of machine and material types. As an advanced machinist you will also have the opportunity to help to develop your skills by constantly improving machining processes as well as develop the skills of others. In this role you may establish and grow your machining career by working hands on with engineering and maintenance resources to tackle critical business problems. You will also grow your soft-skills by developing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives as well as leading cross training efforts for other machinists.

Key role responsibilities

Work with supporting services to develop new machining processes and programs according to specifications.

Prove out new processes and help perform capability studies for new machines / processes

Work with engineering and vendors to complete tooling trials to improve tool life, cycle times, or part quality

Work as the chief technical resource within the department to help resolve technical concers and material flow issues

Interface with machine(s) to make andvanced adjustments in settings, tools, or fixturing to ensure safe, efficient, and high quality production within the department

May be asked to perform duties across all other machining jobs (run, setup, troubleshoot)

Completes work based on specifications, drawings, job routings, and/or Work Instructions. Provides assistance to others.

Works with quality to recommend gages and measuring equipment to ensure products meet specifications. Recognizes and reports gage and calibration issues

Maintains equipment and materials necessary to complete the operation. Recognizes and assists in resolution of mechanical issues

Meets and motivates others to meet established safety, quality, performance standards to ensure production schedules are met.

Records accurate information on Manufacturing Order, Quality Check Sheets, and other paperwork. Performs transactions necessary to maintain accurate records and inventory balances.

Complies and encourages others to comply with all applicable safety procedures, quality specifications, and 5S Standards. Reports adverse conditions, non-conforming products/procedures, and 5S violations to department leader in accordance to escalation procedure.

Adheres to daily 5S standards as well as help to institute improvement initiatives. Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.

In accordance with escalation procedure, notifies leadership or other appropriate resources while helping to resolve problems concerning safety, quality, equipment, operations, materials, inventory, documentation, etc.

Demonstrates flexibility by performing duties necessary to help the department succeed. Has a mastery of multiple types of machines. Actively recommends and engages in continuous improvement activities to meet customer needs.

At nVent, we believe in an agile and flexible workforce. Machine Operator IV may have the opportunity to, or be asked to, work in multiple areas of the business.

Areas may include, but are not limited to:

Lenton CNC

Lenton Acme

Graphite CNC

Machine Shop CNC

Mastery level understanding of many Machine Operator III jobs

qualifications and experience

High School diploma or equivalent

Recommended minimum 8 years Manufacturing or Machine Operation work experience.

Able to develop full process set-up (mechanical, tooling, fixturing, programming)

Excellent mechanical aptitude and mathematical competencies

Possesses mastery level knowledge of metal or graphite cutting processes

Experience in training others in machining disciplines

Has a mastery of inspection gages including; calipers, micrometers, thread gages, go / no-go gages, and others

Bend, squat down, twist and reach above your head

Climb stairs and ladders

Lift and carry at least 25 pounds

Work in confined spaces

Ability to work in a fast-paced; multi-taksing environment and meet operational deadlines.

Self-Motivating and motivates others

Identify, escalate, and drive resolution of non-conforming process, product, or environmental issues

Ability to work with and help train others as a part of an agile and flexible workforce

Highly effective verbal and written communication

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