Production Technician

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:

• This position is for 7th Shift - Wednesday 12AM Midnight - 6AM, Thursday - Saturday 6PM - 6AM.
• Operate equipment to produce product that is in full compliance to required product specifications and any instructions appearing on the manufacturing order.
• Pre-plate inspect all materials produced by the wiredraw dept. Alert wiredraw operators and supervisor of all non-conforming products to minimize scrap and production loss due to poor quality.
• Must pass all quality audits of quality procedures and quality paperwork including product identification tags and grading.
• Identify off-spec plated material as described in our operating procedures so the finishing operators can eliminate this material from the production run.
• Required to operate the equipment above standard production rates consistently while meeting all quality and safety requirements.
• Consistently meet production rates while meeting all quality and safety standards.
• Responsible for the typical daily preventative maintenance (PM) duties of the machine. Works with maintenance group and team associates during scheduled weekly line PM's to maximize productivity. Responsible for the reject rate and scrap minimization generated by his/her machine.
• Comply to and support all aspects of the ERICO quality system.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement activities as requested.
• Optimize production utilizing SPC techniques to reduce copper deposit thickness to lowest acceptable value.
• Observe all prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or directed which may require more than the normal shift hours or work week to meet company needs.

YOU HAVE:

• Academic background: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in or with: Over one year experience in a manufacturing facility required, preferably in plating.
• Skills: Must have prior forklift training or be able to receive forklift training and maintain certification, Basic reading and writing skills, written and verbal communication skills, basic blue print reading skills (simple geometric parts, interpret dimensions), basic measuring tool skills (Calipers, Micrometers, Copper Thickness Gauge), basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Abilities to meet the physical and environmental demands: Ability to work in a chemical environment that it hot and humid wearing the appropriate PPE, ability to understand specifications as they relate to product produced, ability to lift up to 50 pounds. This position requires pulling, lifting, and pushing steel coil material.

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 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 such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and 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.