Tool & Die Maker

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.

Full-Time: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Sign-On Bonus: $1,000, less applicable taxes.

Location: nVent, 2010 42nd Avenue West, Suite 100, Alexandria, MN 56308

nVent is adding a full-time 1st shift Tool & Die Maker to the team!

The Tool & Die Maker position significantly contributes to manufacturing operations through responsive and effective improvements and repairs to molds and dies.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Build tooling components, fixtures to support production.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all injection molds and metal stamping dies.
• Participate in design review activities for new tooling.
• Initiate and implement cost reduction and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain spare parts and wear parts inventories for exiting tooling.
• Educate production staff on preventative and autonomous maintenance practices.
• Participate in Kaizen events and support World Class Manufacturing practices
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Assist with maintenance duties as directed.
• Perform all other duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires a Technical degree in Machine Tool Technology and 3-5 years of applicable experience.
• Requires a high degree of mechanical, technical, and analytic knowledge.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools.
• Capable of setting up and operating milling machines, surface grinders, lathes, CNC equipment, wire, and sinker EDM machines.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• Capable of blueprint reading and interpretation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of injection molding machines and punch presses.
• Ability of work overtime based on business need.
• Team player with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to understand and follow safety instructions.
• Must be able to communicate verbally with team members and leaders.
• Must be able to hear/speak/understand team members at all levels within a diverse workforce.
• Must be able to walk/climb to a variety of primary work locations, sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift document/work materials up to 25 pounds.

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.