Maintenance 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.

• Perform and record preventive maintenance as defined on all production equipment.
• Repair and maintain all production equipment as required.
• Maintain an adequate supply of spare parts for repairs and PMs.
• Move, anchor, and align production machines as requested.
• Perform forklift section repairs and preventive maintenance on all company forklifts, man-ups, high reaches and personnel carriers.
• Observes all applicable safety rules and reports unsafe conditions or potential safety hazards to Supervisor.
• Notify maintenance supervisors, department leader, and value stream mangers when problems arise concerning equipment, operations, materials etc.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED
• 1-2 years mechanical maintenance experience
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred
• No corrective actions or performance improvement plans within six (6) months of the job posting opening date
• No decision making leaves within 12 months of the job posting opening date
• Most recent performance rating of 4.0 or greater
• Successfully completed six (6) months in current job bid classification OR current career advancement classification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Basic knowledge of business processes.
• Mechanical skills, welding skills (stick and wire feed), print reading, etc.
• Skills in attention to detail and accuracy.
• Skills with written and verbal communication.
• Skills in using drill press, torches, hand tools, cut off saw, iron worker, etc.
• Ability to obtain forklift and company Vehicle Driver's licenses.
• Ability to lift 50lbs overhead.

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

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.