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.

Here at nVent, we are looking for some great people who want to learn a new trade to eventually become a Progressive Die Press Operator. If you have some experience in manufacturing, ideally operating some kind of manufacturing machinery and desire to learn more and advance your career with a great organization, then this Progressive Die Press Operator - Trainee role could be for you!

In this trainee role, you will learn to:

• Set up and operate heavy-duty power press to bend, form, stretch and straighten a variety of products such as plates, extrusions, structural shapes, etc as specified by blueprints, layout, and templates.

• Plan sequence of operations applying knowledge of materials.

• Perform duties required to assist setup and operate multiple automatic and/or multi-slide presses simultaneously for a variety of stamping products.

• Work from drawings, route sheets, schedules, written, and verbal instructions.

• Check material for correct size and type, load coils, adjust uncoiler and material rollers.

• Assist with set-up of complicated progressive dies, movable and stationary forming blocks, adjust stroke and feed as needed.

• Use micrometers, calipers, scales, and fixed gauges to check work in process and ensure adherence to specifications.

• Move materials in the performance of duties using lift truck or crane as necessary.

• Install and check safety devices as needed for specific jobs.

• Report faulty equipment, defective material and unusual conditions to supervisor.

• Observe all prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition.

• Perform other related duties as assigned or directed, which may require more than the normal shift hours or work week to meet company needs.

You Have:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• 1-3 years Manufacturing experience, with some experience operating general manufacturing machinery

• Ability to work in a fast-paced; multi-tasking environment and meet operational deadlines

• Are self-motivated with strong troubleshooting skills

• Analytical and problem solving skills

​Physical and Environmental Abilities

• Bend, squat down, and reach above your head

• Climb stairs and ladders

• Lift and carry at least 25 pounds

• Work in confined spaces

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

  • At nVent, we believe safer systems ensure a more secure world. We connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our solutions are helping build a more sustainable and electrified world.

  • We are a $3.3B company with a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees around the globe. Our comprehensive portfolio of enclosures, electrical and fastening, and thermal management solutions dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, RAYCHEM and SCHROFF.

• 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 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 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.

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.