Manufacturing Technician - 1st shift

nVent • Anoka, MN

2d • $24 - $44 • 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. This role plays a key part in supporting the production and manufacturing engineering team by fixing equipment issues every day. It also involves developing new ideas and solutions and improving safety daily.

Requirements

• Ability to network across multiple functions.
• Ability to show initiative, be a self-starter and be able to work with little to no supervision.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstance and have the ability to thrive in a constantly changing business environment.
• Ability to use computer programs including MS Office, MRP (JD Edwards preferred), SolidWorks, etc. – intermediate level.
• Ability to process engineering change orders (ECO’s) as they relate to bills of material and product routings.
• Ability to document processes in work instructions format.
• Knowledge on DFM (Design for Manufacturability) to provide feedback for new and existing products.
• Knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Knowledge of product costing labor and material.
• High School diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training)
• 2-years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with layout planning, installation, and testing of automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment.
• Work with a sense of urgency in a fast paced, high output environment on a variety of short-term projects.
• Support and implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Work with vendors/suppliers to procure and install tooling, fixtures, and/or equipment.
• Document the processes used in building products.
• Recommend product improvement and maintain standard drawings/specs.
• Support new product launches and development (PDP Process).
• Provide documentation for estimating the cost of materials and labor of manufactured product.
• Support daily production by fixing, testing, and validating product.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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