Welder/Fabricator

nVent • Pittsburg, KS

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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. What you will experience in this position: At nVent Management Company, you will find an exciting opportunity to showcase your welding expertise and contribute to our world-class manufacturing team! In this role, you will: Review the blueprint and engage with the Lead staff member to develop job criteria. Capture necessary materials and perform layout per specifications. Set up the welding machine and adjust settings. Operate a welding gun to weld steel, aluminum, and other materials together. Visually examine welds for adherence to quality standards; reweld defective joints and remove surplus slag, flux, and spatter using a brush, pad, buffer, and/or grinder. Operate cutting torch and manual plasma cutter as needed. Apply the weld template and inform the Lead individual or Inspector once the item is prepared for inspection. Perform ongoing housekeeping duties to keep the work area clear of scrap and debris.

Requirements

• Equivalent experience to GED
• Minimum of 1 year of welding experience or training
• Must have or achieve welding certification
• Ability to acquire forklift certification
• Production welding background or a welding certification is necessary; passing a welding test is part of the interview evaluation
• Ability to read a tape measure and blueprints
• Proficiency in operating welding equipment
• Training in applicable SOPs and work instructions

Responsibilities

• Review the blueprint and engage with the Lead staff member to develop job criteria.
• Capture necessary materials and perform layout per specifications.
• Set up the welding machine and adjust settings.
• Operate a welding gun to weld steel, aluminum, and other materials together.
• Visually examine welds for adherence to quality standards; reweld defective joints and remove surplus slag, flux, and spatter using a brush, pad, buffer, and/or grinder.
• Operate cutting torch and manual plasma cutter as needed.
• Apply the weld template and inform the Lead individual or Inspector once the item is prepared for inspection.
• Perform ongoing housekeeping duties to keep the work area clear of scrap and debris.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees