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.

Full-Time: Monday - Friday, 2:45 PM to 11:15 PM

Location: nVent, 2010 42nd Avenue West, Suite 100, Alexandria, MN 56308

nVent is adding full-time 2nd shift Machine Operators to the team! 

The Machine Operator position significantly contributes to nVent's overall quality, cost and delivery through the manufacturing and packaging of electrical fasteners.

Key Responsibilities: 
- Operate assembly equipment to meet production requirements
- Be able to follow and perform periodic product inspection instructions
- Monitor, troubleshoot and maintain optimal machine operating speeds
- Complete daily production reporting
- Ability to perform daily autonomous maintenance procedures
- Participate on continuous improvement teams
- Maintain 5S standards
- All other duties as assigned

Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED is preferred
- Ability to operate production assembly equipment
- Ability to use basic inspection equipment (caliper, micrometer or gage blocks)
- Strong addition & multiplication skills
- Willing to work overtime when necessary
- Ability to work a variety of jobs
- Ability to exchange information with co-workers and work as part of a team
- Ability to work independently and make independent decisions
- Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written safety instructions
- Must be able to communicate verbally with team members and leaders
- Must be able to hear/speak/understand team members at all levels within a diverse workforce
- Must be able to walk/climb to a variety of primary work locations, sit and stand for extended periods of time
- Must be able to lift document/work materials up to 25 pounds

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

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:

$17.20 - $31.90 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.