Fabricator

nVent • Pittsburg, KS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Fabricator at nVent’s Pittsburg, Kansas facility, you will interpret blueprints, perform layout work, and set up welding equipment to complete high-quality welds across a variety of materials and configurations. The work is performed in a manufacturing setting that may not be climate-controlled and can include exposure to varying temperatures. nVent is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of welding experience.
• Experience using cutting torches, brushes, pads, buffers, grinders, overhead cranes, and rubber hammers.
• Prior knowledge of setting up welding machines and adjusting settings.
• Ability to read tape measures and blueprints.
• Ability to properly operate welding equipment.
• Ability to safely perform physical activities including extended standing and walking, frequent hand use requiring dexterity and grip, frequent bending and kneeling, maintaining balance, and occasional climbing or repositioning.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move up to 50 lbs occasionally, 30 lbs frequently, and 10 lbs consistently.
• Ability to communicate effectively, hear, and visually assess work to ensure quality, safety, and accuracy in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints and collaborate with the lead person to confirm job requirements.
• Gather necessary materials and perform layout work according to specifications.
• Set up welding machines and adjust settings for various applications.
• Weld steel, aluminum, copper, and other materials in multiple positions and joint configurations.
• Inspect welds for quality and repair defective joints as needed.
• Operate cutting torches and manual plasma cutters when required.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area through regular housekeeping duties.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED