Metal Finisher

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:

• Examine copper or aluminum surfaces for flaws that affect appearance and/or function.
• Grind, sand, or file to smooth surfaces and deburr edges.
• Wipe surfaces to remove shavings, dust, or other contaminants.
• Review the print to verify the areas to be plated and mask the edge of each area.
• Apply cleaning and plating chemicals in the sequence specified by the print or standard procedures.
• Review the print to confirm that all designated areas have been plated and make any necessary corrections.
• Comply with all EH&S requirements, including wearing all required PPE, handling chemicals properly, and minimizing water usage and hazardous waste.
• Perform ongoing housekeeping activities to keep the work area and equipment clean and organized.
• May use electric (hand-held) grinder, electric (hand-held) applicator wand, sanding machine, polishing pads, and various silver, nickel, and copper plating chemical solutions.

YOU HAVE:

• Basic print reading (referencing only) and ability to read a tape measure to 1/16th are preferred but not require
• Able to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division calculations using whole numbers.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to effectively prioritize work based on production schedules and changing needs.
• Able to record material transactions accurately and electronically (using a computer).
• Previous experience with manufacturing BOMs, material handling, inventory control, and similar activities is preferred, but not required.
• 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 lbs. and spend most of each shift standing and walking in a non-air-conditioned production environment.

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

  • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

  • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being:

  • Innovative & adaptable

  • Dedicated to absolute integrity

  • Focused on the customer first

  • Respectful and team oriented

  • Optimistic and energizing

  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

• 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 may include 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.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other's authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.