Machinist Lead - Graphite

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.

Ensure uninterrupted production flow in assigned process.  Provide problem support and coaching / on-the-job training to employees to ensure the day-to-day business unit department goals are being met.  Communicate with a variety of support resources to resolve problems.

• Provide backup to the Production Supervisor for all assigned areas.
• Support the production process by running and or setting up equipment when necessary
• Knowledge of Lean principles in order to lead and participate in MDI, 5S, and Kaizen activities
• Drive out waste throughout department through the deployment of the Lean methodology
• Operate a variety of equipment applicable within assigned area (i.e., CRTs, forklifts, etc.).
• Execute and coordinate employee training
• Coordinate the timely and accurate movement of material and information into, within and out of assigned work area as needed.
• Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving, decision making, as well as recognizing them for exceptional work.
• Ensure all employees are properly following startup, shutdown, and break times
• Ensure all employees are properly filling out required paperwork
• Communicate production issues to other shifts and support functions via email and in person
• Responsible for ensuring that all employees are performing their duties in a safe manner, and ensuring that appropriate medical attention is provided in the event of an injury
• Report any safety hazards or incidents in a timely manner.  Provide detailed report for incidents. 
• Participate in safety inspections.
• Adjust staffing as necessary in response to material, machine, or labor changes throughout the shift
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or G.E.D
• 3-5 years production work experience preferred.
• Computer experience with Windows Word, Excel, Outlook, MACPAC and the Internet.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of all operations of the assigned production process required
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures, and ability to promote compliance with them.
• Skill in analytical thinking and problem solving
• Skill in communicating effectively through oral and written communications
• Skill in following detailed assembly instructions, processes and procedures.
• Ability to communicate job expectations to production staff and achieving desired results by monitoring, coaching, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Ability to achieve high productivity by reliable and punctual attendance and reporting any tardiness, attendance issues and disciplinary issues to the Production Supervisor.
• Ability to conduct operator training on standard work to include: work instructions, machine adjustments, product quality, company and value stream policies and procedures as required.
• Ability to identify and support continuous improvement efforts with the Production Supervisor.
• Ability to sustain and drive lean manufacturing and 5S activities
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstance and have the ability to thrive in a constantly changing business 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.