Machinist-1st Shift
About The Position
nVent is seeking a skilled first-shift Machinist to operate CNC mills and lathes, as well as manual machine tools, in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role involves working from prints, setting up jobs, holding tight tolerances, and producing quality parts for production, short-run, and repair work. The stated shift is Monday through Friday, 5:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. The position supports nVent’s work designing, manufacturing, marketing, installing, and servicing electrical connection and protection products and solutions. The company describes its culture as innovative, adaptable, customer-focused, respectful, team-oriented, and accountable. The role offers an hourly pay range based on experience, and eligible full-time employees may receive a broad benefits package.
Requirements
- Experience running CNC milling and turning equipment.
- Experience operating manual mills and lathes.
- Ability to hold close tolerances and perform precision work.
- Strong understanding of machining fundamentals, including feeds, speeds, tooling, and materials.
- Ability to read blueprints and use standard inspection tools.
- Dependable and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently.
Nice To Haves
- CNC setup experience.
- Experience with short-run or job shop work.
- Experience with precision grinding, such as surface or cylindrical grinding.
- Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Trade school, apprenticeship, or equivalent hands-on experience.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate CNC mills and CNC lathes.
- Operate manual mills, manual lathes, drill presses, band saws, and precision grinding equipment.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
- Select appropriate tooling, fixtures, and measuring equipment.
- Inspect parts using precision measurement tools, including micrometers, calipers, indicators, and gauges.
- Make basic program edits at the machine, such as offsets, wear adjustments, and minor changes.
- Maintain part quality and meet production requirements.
- Perform basic machine maintenance and keep the work area clean and organized.
- Follow safety, quality, and company procedures.
- Communicate tooling, material, or machine-performance issues to supervision.
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
