Fabrication 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.

In this role, you will primarily perform grinding and metal-finishing work to support the fabrication and assembly of standard and custom metal components. The majority of your day will involve operating grinders to smooth, finish, and prepare metal surfaces. You will also use other hand and power tools, follow blueprints and work instructions, verify dimensions, and help meet quality, safety, and productivity requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Operate grinders as the primary function of the role, performing grinding and metal-finishing activities throughout the majority of the workday.
• Grind and prepare metal surfaces to meet production and quality requirements.
• Use drills, punches, rolls, saws, routers, sanders, and other hand and power tools as needed.
• Assist in the fabrication and assembly of standard and custom metal components.
• Read and interpret basic blueprints, work instructions, and production documents.
• Measure materials using standard measuring devices and verify dimensions.
• Support production activities to meet quality, safety, and productivity requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with nVent safety standards and 5S principles.
• Perform material handling activities using approved equipment and methods.
• Report equipment, quality, and safety concerns to leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support manufacturing operations.

YOU HAVE:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial experience preferred.
• Experience operating grinders or other hand and power tools is preferred.
• Ability to safely and consistently perform repetitive grinding and metal-finishing tasks for the majority of the workday.
• Basic blueprint reading and interpretation.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure, including inch and metric measurements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the shift.
• Frequent use of hands and arms to perform fabrication and grinding tasks.
• Ability to regularly lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely perform repetitive motions.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to inspect product quality.
• nVent is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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:

$16.30 - $30.20 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.

The Fabrication Operator I is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations by fabricating, modifying, and finishing metal components using hand tools, power tools, and production equipment. This role contributes to the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of nVent products while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.