Fabrication Utility Worker

nVent•Richland, MS

About The Position

The Fabrication Utility Worker supports metal finishing and fabrication operations. The role includes grinding, routing, or sanding metal surfaces; assisting Metal Finishers with surface cleaning and plating chemicals; applying heat-shrink insulating sleeves to conductors; and assisting with fabrication of non-standard conductor and housing parts. The worker also maintains a clean and organized shop and performs other duties as required. The position uses various power and hand tools, and may involve forming machines, a heat-shrink torch, and an overhead crane. The work takes place in a non-air-conditioned production environment and involves standing and walking for most of each shift, manually lifting items up to 40 pounds, and obtaining forklift certification to safely operate a forklift.

Requirements

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to prioritize work according to production schedules and changing needs.
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with team members.
  • Ability to achieve forklift certification and safely operate a forklift.
  • Ability to manually lift items up to 40 pounds.
  • Ability to spend most of each shift standing and walking in a non-air-conditioned production environment.

Nice To Haves

  • Basic print-reading skills for reference only.
  • Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16 inch.

Responsibilities

  • Grind, route, or sand metal surfaces using handheld power tools and sanding pads or paper.
  • Assist Metal Finishers in cleaning metal surfaces and applying plating chemicals.
  • Apply heat-shrink sleeves to conductors and trim excess material.
  • Assist in fabricating non-standard conductor and housing parts and pieces.
  • Perform housekeeping to keep the shop area and equipment clean and organized.
  • Perform miscellaneous shop duties as required.
  • Safely operate a forklift after achieving forklift certification.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
  • Critical illness and accident insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Employee stock purchase plan with company match.
  • Tuition reimbursement may be available.
  • Caregiver, personal, and parental leave may be available.
  • Back-up care services may be available.
  • Paid time off, including volunteer time, may be available.
  • Well-being program may be available.
  • Legal and identity theft protection may be available.
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