What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator-Graphite position at nVent?
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.
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 using machines to create our products. By interfacing with control panels or manually adjusting machine components, you will produce and ensure quality standards for a variety of parts. You will have the opportunity to develop intermediate machining skillsets and machine a variety of material types. In this role you may establish and grow your machining career by cross training and learning a variety of different machine types to support the needs of the business.
Key role responsibilities
- Operate machinery and move materials (physically or with equipment) to machine materials based on pre-set programs or settings
- Interface with machine(s) to make simple and intermediate adjustments in settings, tools, or fixturing to ensure safe, efficient, and high quality production
- Completes work based on specifications, drawings, job routings, and/or Work Instructions with limited or no assistance
- Utilizes 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.
- Meets 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 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 recommend improvement initiatives. Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
- In accordance with escalation procedure, notifies team leader or other appropriate resource when problems arise concerning safety, quality, equipment, operations, materials, inventory, documentation, etc.
- Demonstrates flexibility by performing rotational assignments as needed. May be required to learn multiple types of machines. Participates actively as a team member through continuous improvement activities to meet customer needs.
At nVent, we believe in an agile and flexible workforce. Machine Operator II 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
- Advanced Troubleshooting Knowledge on Machine Operator I jobs
qualifications and experience
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Recommended minimum 2 years Manufacturing or Machine Operation work experience.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and mathematical competencies
- Possesses knowledge of metal or graphite cutting processes
- Understanding 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-tasking environment and meet operational deadlines.
- Self-Motivating
- Identify, escalate, and assist in resolution of non-conforming process, product, or environmental issues
- Ability to work with a team as a part of an agile and flexible workforce
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Detail-oriented
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.
At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.
