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.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:To perform both electrical and mechanical work involving installation, maintenance and repairs of plant equipment. To maintain, install, and repair production and facility equipment.  Construct and install, support equipment to production areas.
 AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Repair and maintain all production equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical machine malfunctions and operating difficulties.
• Implement repairs and adjustments on machines.
• Make emergency repairs to limit excessive downtime and production delays.
• Make periodic preventative maintenance checks and lubricate all production machinery.
• Assist in building equipment parts and experimental machines to work order specifications.
• Assist in coordinating material requisitions needed for projects.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
   

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• A High School diploma, Trade School or Military training preferred.
• 1+ years’ mechanical maintenance experience
• Prior work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as design drawings, blueprints, safety guidelines, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals.
• Ability to work afternoons long term
• 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 achieves or higher
• 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.
   

Pay TransparencynVent’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: $23.91-$44.42

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