nVent

Quality Technician (2nd shift)

In short

This Quality Technician role at nVent, a global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, involves inspecting materials, parts, assemblies, and custom-fabricated finished products against blueprints, dimensions, and tolerances. The position is for second shift and requires reading blueprints and fabrication drawings, using precision measuring equipment, and working with a standing/walking role in a non-air-conditioned manufacturing environment, with occasional lifting up to 40 lbs. Experience with Quality Management Systems such as ISO is preferred, and strong attention to detail and communication skills are required.

What You Will Experience in This Position
•Perform receiving, first-piece, in-process, and final inspections of materials, parts, assemblies, and custom-fabricated finished products.
•Read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, specifications, and tolerances to determine inspection requirements.
•Verify critical dimensions, hole locations, circumference, bend locations and angles, part orientation, fit, and other specified characteristics against blueprint requirements.
•Inspect products for workmanship issues such as weld quality, paint quality, and other nonconforming conditions.
•Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming items to appropriate personnel.
•Assist with the disposition and control of nonconforming product to prevent unintended use or shipment.
•Support investigation of quality issues and participate in root-cause and corrective action activities.
•Work directly with production personnel to address quality concerns and clarify blueprint or specification requirements.
•Ensure inspection and measurement equipment is properly maintained and within required calibration status before use.
•Follow established ISO procedures, work instructions, and documentation requirements, and support continuous improvement activities focused on improving product quality.
You Have
•Strong ability to read blueprints, fabrication drawings, dimensions, and tolerances. GD&T knowledge is a plus.
•Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately read and calculate tape measurements to 1/16”.
•Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally and diplomatically with production employees, management, and customers.
•Willing to work second shift.
•Able to use precision measuring equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometer, paint mill gauges, etc.).
•Ability to read and interpret policies, procedures, product specifications, and drawings, and draw conclusions. Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) such as ISO is preferred.
•Comfortable using computer systems and software including MS Office products.
•Able to spend majority of every shift standing and walking in a non-air-conditioned manufacturing environment, and to occasionally lift/position items weighing up to 40 lbs.
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, designing, manufacturing, marketing, installing and servicing high-performance products that connect and protect sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes, across industry-leading brands.
•Principal office in London and a management office in the United States in Minneapolis. The portfolio of electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE.
•Commitment to strengthen communities where employees live and work, with support for employees' philanthropic activities and the nVent in Action matching program providing funds to nonprofit and educational organizations.
•Core values: innovative & adaptable, dedicated to absolute integrity, focused on the customer first, respectful and team oriented, optimistic and energizing, accountable for performance.
Benefit Overview
Broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees including:
•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.
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