CAD 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.

This position will support our Trachte facility in Madison, WI. As a part of nVent, Trachte is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered metal buildings for industrial and commercial applications. Today, nVent connects and protects our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Offering both prefabricated and on-site building capabilities, framed and frameless building construction types, and products ranging from build kits and modular units to fully engineered integrated buildings.

Prepares clear, complete and accurate working plans and detail drawings from project specifications, rough or detailed sketches or notes by performing the following duties. Makes final drawing packet based on Trachte job specifications.
Ensures uniformity of design standards within dimensions, scaling text and proper computer assisted drafting (CAD) operations.
Makes any adjustments or changes necessary or desired by the customer or Project Manager.
Uses CAD equipment and software (Solidworks).
Maintain job log and historical references.
Other duties as assigned.
Endeavors to create a workplace environment that is enjoyable, engenders pride in the product and focus on the customer, and provides room for individual responsibilities and ideas.
Must be able to work on-site 3 days a week in our Madison, WI office.
Design - Translates concepts and information into images, uses feedback to modify designs, Applies Trachte design principles.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities, contributes to building a positive team spirit, able to build morale and group commitments to objectives, supports Trachte’s efforts to succeed.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time, ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent, arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

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 believe safer systems ensure a more secure world. We connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our solutions are helping build a more sustainable and electrified world.

  • We are a $3.3B company with a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees around the globe. Our comprehensive portfolio of enclosures, electrical and fastening, and thermal management solutions dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, RAYCHEM and SCHROFF.

• 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.