Maintenance Technician

nVent · Fulton, MO

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Experience asked: 1+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at nVent (industrial) in Fulton, MO. 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.

They ask for: 1+ years
Tools it names: Value stream mapping, Welding

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How this role compares

Against 46 other live reliability postings in Missouri.

Experience asked: Less than usual (1+ vs 4+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 64%
PLC 55%
✓ Welding 36%
EHS / safety 26%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Value stream mapping, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 1+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 50 lbs

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Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at nVent
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Send a short, curious note
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Turn a reply into a short call
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What you will experience in this position

Maintain, install, and repair production and facility equipment. Construct and install, support equipment to production areas.

Perform and record preventive maintenance as defined on all production equipment.

Repair and maintain all production equipment as the need arises.

Maintain an adequate supply of spare parts for repairs and Preventative Maintenance.

Move, anchor, and align production machines as requested.

Diagnose mechanical machine malfunctions and operating difficulties. Implement repairs and adjustments on machines.

Perform emergency repairs when vital to limit excessive downtime and production delays.

Perform periodic preventative maintenance checks and lubricate all production machinery.

Assist in building equipment parts and experimental machines to work order specifications as the need arises.

Assist in coordinating material requisitions needed for each project.

Observe all applicable safety rules and reports unsafe conditions or potential safety hazards to Supervisor.

Notify maintenance supervisors, department leader , and value stream mangers when problems arise concerning equipment, operations, materials etc.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Basic knowledge of business processes.

Mechanical skills, welding skills (stick and wire feed), print reading, etc.

Skills in attention to detail and accuracy.

Skills with written and verbal communication .

Skills in using drill press, torches, hand tools, cut off saw , iron worker, etc.

Ability to acquire forklift and company Vehicle Driver’s licenses.

Ability to lift 50lbs

Minimum 1 year mechanical maintenance experience preferred

Prior work experience in a manufacturing environment, maintenance experience preferred

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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.

Maintenance Technician

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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

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.