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Quality Tech

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In-Office
Centralia, IL
20-38 Hourly
Junior
In-Office
Centralia, IL
20-38 Hourly
Junior
Inspects manufactured products for dimensional, functional, and specification compliance; records results, rework, waste, and quality data; trains production employees on quality controls; uses calipers and micrometers; supports calibration, test method development, inspection planning, document control, defect investigation, corrective actions, and process improvements.
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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.

In this position, you will get to:

  • Inspect output samples using industry-appropriate methods, such as comparing to standards, measuring dimensions, and examining functionality
  • Check that the assembly or production line adheres to standards, and procedures, and complies with set requirements
  • Read blueprints, data, manuals, or other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures
  • Record inspection results by completing reports, summarizing re-works and wastes and inputting data into quality database
  • Train the production team on quality control measures to improve product excellence
  • Propose improvements to the production process
  • Use gauges such as calipers and micrometers to measure products, and assist in the equipment is calibration processes
  • Collect and compiling statistical quality data
  • Assist in the development of test methods and inspection plans
  • Assist in determining the causes of product defects and reworks
  • Discard or rejecting products, materials, or equipment not meeting specifications
  • Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products, and recommending necessary corrective actions
  • Assist in maintaining Document Control

You have:

  • 1-3 years previous experience in Quality in a manufacturing setting.
  • High school degree; Further qualifications will be a plus
  • Exceptional attention to detail to be able to identify defects and inconsistencies in products or services
  • Technical knowledge and understanding of the production process, materials and quality control standards
  • Analytical skills to interpret and analyze data from the testing processes
  • Mathematical skills for precise measurements and calculations
  • Problem-solving skills to identify the root cause of quality issues and suggest effective solutions
  • Communication skills to effectively relay information about quality issues and solutions to teams and management
  • Position requires you to be on your feet throughout shift.
  • Bending, reaching, and lifting up to 40 lbs. may be required.
  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel)

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

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:

$20.40 - $37.80 Per Hour

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

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.

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