Production Technician - nVent : Job Details

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.POSITION SUMMARY:Operate equipment to produce product that is in full compliance to required product specifications and any instructions appearing on the manufacturing order. Ensure uninterrupted production flow in Plating process. WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• 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:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Over one year experience in manufacturing facility required, preferably in plating.
• Must either have prior forklift training or be able to receive forklift training and maintain certification.
• Work in a chemical environment that is hot and humid wearing the appropriate PPE.
• Must be able to learn and understand plating process requirements and possess skills to troubleshoot, react and correct failures in the process due to unplanned situations.
• Must understand specifications as they relate to product produced.
• Basic skills (reading, writing)
• Blue print reading, basic (simple geometric parts, interpret dimensions)
• Measuring tools, basic (Calipers, Micrometers, Copper Thickness Gauge)
• Basic Math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds. This position requires pulling, lifting, and pushing steel coil material.
• Must communicate well with others.
• Skill in using personal computers including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).

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

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.