Machine 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.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

To set up, adjust, maintain and efficiently operate laser systems and manual, NC, CNC Presses and Cutting machines. Use computerized manufacturing technologies to lead and guide the initial phase of the fabrication

process.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uses computerized manufacturing technologies or related systems to meet production and customer requirements.
• Performs set-up duties on fabrication equipment and the safety devices in accordance with production documentation.
• Positions production materials and tooling and maintains proper dimensions according to print specifications.
• Operates and adjusts various equipment, including controllers, and edits programs according to production documentation.
• Meets established performance standards to ensure production schedules are met.
• Complies with all applicable safety procedures and reports unsafe conditions or potential safety hazards to team leader or appropriate resource.
• Ensures that products and systems meet Hoffman quality standards.
• Inspects work to ensure proper dimensional requirements are met per prints.
• Performs specified preventative maintenance procedures, and assists Maintenance and outside sources with trouble-shooting systems.
• Takes action and notifies appropriate resource when problems arise concerning equipment, operations, materials, etc.
• Participates actively as a team member through continuous improvement activities to meet customer needs.
• Maintains a clean, safe and organized work area.
• May be required to perform additional duties as assigned.
   

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 1 year of CNC manufacturing equipment experience preferred.
• 3+ years production work experience preferred.
• Computer experience with Windows Word, Excel, Outlook, JD Edwards and Radan.
• 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 achieves or above
• Successfully completed six (6) months in current job bid classification OR current career advancement classification.
   

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of all operations of the assigned production process required
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures, and ability to promote compliance with them.
• Skill in analytical thinking and problem solving
• Skill in communicating effectively through oral and written communications
• Ability to read and understand blue prints.
• Fork truck licensed or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to lift, slide and shake heavy gauges of material.
• Ability to read and use measuring equipment ( i.e. tape measure, caliper ) Ability to identify and support continuous improvement efforts with the Production Supervisor.
• Ability to sustain and drive lean manufacturing and 5S activities
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstance and have the ability to thrive in a constantly changing business environment.

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 vol