Plate Machine Operator

nVent • Richland, MS

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About The Position

The Plate Machine Operator rolls sheets of aluminum to a defined radius using a plate roll machine. The operator consults prints to determine the number of sheets and required radius, adjusts machine settings for the material thickness, and loads aluminum using a vacuum lifter and roller table. After rolling, the operator checks roundness, radius, and end alignment; may tack-weld fully rolled pieces to hold their shape; and removes pieces by hand or overhead crane. The operator identifies and stages completed pieces, records daily production, and maintains a clean work area. The role involves standing and walking for most of each shift in a non-air-conditioned production environment and may require lifting items up to 40 pounds.

nVent describes itself as a global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. It offers a broad benefits package to eligible full-time employees, including health and insurance plans, retirement and stock purchase plans with company matching, and other supplemental benefits.

Requirements

• Able to read a tape measure and use basic print-reading skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to prioritize work according to production schedules and changing needs.
• Able to record material transactions accurately using a computer.
• Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with team members.
• Able to achieve forklift certification and safely operate a forklift.
• Able to manually lift items up to 40 pounds.
• Able to spend most of each shift standing and walking in a non-air-conditioned production environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with manufacturing bills of materials (BOMs), material handling, inventory control, or similar activities.

Responsibilities

• Refer to prints to confirm the number of sheets to roll and the radius to use.
• Adjust plate roll machine settings for the required radius and material thickness.
• Load aluminum sheets using a vacuum lifter and roller table.
• Operate the plate roll machine with joystick-style hand controls and toggle switches.
• Check completed rolls for roundness, correct radius, and alignment of ends.
• Tack-weld the ends of fully rolled cylindrical pieces to hold their shape.
• Remove completed pieces by hand or with an overhead crane, depending on their size.
• Check pieces for identification numbers, stencil numbers when needed, and move pieces to the designated staging area.
• Track the number of pieces rolled and submit the count to the Team Lead daily.
• Perform ongoing housekeeping to keep the work area clear of scrap and debris.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed