nVent
Maintenance Technician III
Redwood City, CA
Oct 3, 2024
Full-time
Full Job Description

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.

Position Summary

Provide mechanical maintenance support for nVent Thermal Management RWC Manufacturing Plants. Troubleshoot equipment, make routine modifications and perform corrective & preventative maintenance. Identify, select and work with basic materials participating in the building/moving of equipment.

What you will experience in this position

  • Participate in group brainstorms reviewing equipment performance factors; (OEE) Overall Equipment Effectiveness
  • Use of lean tools to identify root cause and implementation of corrective actions through PDCA for safety, quality, productivity and delivery
  • Participate in maintenance improvement goals leading to set up reduction, improved productivity, quality and delivery

Key role responsibilities

  • Technical Knowledge
    • Must be able to provide examples of use with hand & power tools and other related mechanical/electrical equipment.
    • Can use measurement instruments
    • Carpentry and Facilities experience a plus
  • Technical Skills
    • Willing to learn and can assist and assemble parts
    • Has familiarity with heavy shop equipment, hand sheers, drill presses and bench grinders
    • Has familiarity with tap, cut and threads pipes and screws
    • Basic knowledge of air compressors, water systems and simple programming of remote-controlled devices
  • Analytical
    • Familiarity or able to understand simple schematics
    • Can make basic calculations
  • Supervision/Priority Setting
    • Can work with close supervision or independently and follow instructions
    • Self-learner, takes initiatives for growth in skills
  • Judgement/Problem Solving
    • Will identify/report obvious problems
    • Follows procedures
  • Oral/Written Communication
    • Willing to communicate clearly and openly with all levels
    • Open to ideas and contributing ideas that help the team address manufacturing issues
    • Working knowledge of computer programs such as word, excel, email and power point
    • Able to complete required checklists and work permits as needed
    • Can pass on information from vendors/contractors to responsible party
  • Teamwork/Training
    • Works as a team member remaining flexible to changing work priorities/hrs. meeting business needs
    • Willingly accepts and follows training and instruction, policies and safety guidelines
  • Project Management
    • Ability to complete small projects within department
    • Ability to lead large group projects

You have

  • High school diploma or G.E.D
  • 5+ years industrial mechanical experience required
  • Computer experience with Windows Word, Excel, Outlook, MACPAC and the Internet.
  • Knowledge of plastics mfg. equipment is a plus; e.g. extruders, payoffs/take-ups, mixers, dryers, feeder systems and other plastic coated wire processes.
  • Knowledge of preventative maintenance and LOTO is a plus
  • Receptive to Lean concepts and use of the tools for continuous improvement

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

Pay Transparency

nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.

Compensation Range:

$28.70 - $53.30 Per Hour

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.

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