Maintenance Technician

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.

nVent, located in Alexandria, MN, is adding a Maintenance Technician to our team. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position significantly contributes to manufacturing operations through responsive and effective improvements and repairs to manufacturing equipment.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

In this position, you will get to:

• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain all molding, stamping, assembly, packaging and auxiliary machines
• Perform preventative and autonomous maintenance on equipment
• Make improvements and updates to existing equipment
• Initiate and implement cost reduction and continuous improvement projects
• Effectively use Mapcon to document all work performed on equipment
• Participate in design review activities for new and existing equipment
• Maintain spare parts inventory
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Perform other duties as assigned

YOU HAVE:

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair production machinery; which includes electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• Capable for reading and interpreting electrical schematic PLC programs and mechanical blueprints
• Ability to operate various shop equipment and hand tools to perform repairs
• Knowledge of world-class manufacturing practices
• General knowledge of Injection molding machines operation and processes
• General knowledge of machine controls
• Strong organizational skills
• Working knowledge of computers as well as Microsoft Office, Mapcon and PLC's
• 3-5 years manufacturing maintenance experience

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

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.