Machine Operator - CNC 1st Shift

nVent Electric Inc.•San Diego, CA

42d•Onsite

About The Position

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. In this position, you will be hands on in using machines to create our products. By interfacing with control panels or manually adjusting machine components, you will produce and ensure quality standards for a variety of parts. You will have the opportunity to develop intermediate machining skillsets and machine a variety of material types. In this role you may establish and grow your machining career by cross training and learning a variety of different machine types to support the needs of the business. At nVent, we believe in an agile and flexible workforce. Machine Operator II may have the opportunity to, or be asked to, work in multiple areas of the business. Areas may include, but are not limited to: Lenton CNC Lenton Acme Graphite CNC Machine Shop CNC Advanced Troubleshooting Knowledge on Machine Operator I jobs

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Recommended minimum 2 years Manufacturing or Machine Operation work experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude and mathematical competencies
Possesses knowledge of metal or graphite cutting processes
Understanding of inspection gages including; calipers, micrometers, thread gages, go / no-go gages, and others
Bend, squat down, twist and reach above your head
Climb stairs and ladders
Lift and carry at least 35 pounds
Work in confined spaces
Ability to work in a fast-paced; multi-tasking environment and meet operational deadlines.
Self-Motivating
Identify, escalate, and assist in resolution of non-conforming process, product, or environmental issues
Ability to work with a team as a part of an agile and flexible workforce
Effective verbal and written communication
Detail-oriented

Nice To Haves

Certificate preferred

Responsibilities

Operate machinery and move materials (physically or with equipment) to machine materials based on pre-set programs or settings
Interface with machine(s) to make simple and intermediate adjustments in settings, tools, or fixturing to ensure safe, efficient, and high quality production
Completes work based on specifications, drawings, job routings, and/or Work Instructions with limited or no assistance
Utilizes gages and measuring equipment to ensure products meet specifications. Recognizes and reports gage and calibration issues
Maintains equipment and materials necessary to complete the operation.
Meets established safety, quality, performance standards to ensure production schedules are met.
Records accurate information on Manufacturing Order, Quality Check Sheets, and other paperwork. Performs transactions necessary to maintain accurate records and inventory balances.
Complies with all applicable safety procedures, quality specifications, and 5S Standards. Reports adverse conditions, non-conforming products/procedures, and 5S violations to department leader in accordance to escalation procedure.
Adheres to daily 5S standards as well as recommend improvement initiatives. Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
In accordance with escalation procedure, notifies team leader or other appropriate resource when problems arise concerning safety, quality, equipment, operations, materials, inventory, documentation, etc.
Demonstrates flexibility by performing rotational assignments as needed. May be required to learn multiple types of machines. Participates actively as a team member through continuous improvement activities to meet customer needs.

Benefits

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 such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

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