About this opportunity
nVent lists this Fabrication Operator – Welding opportunity in chattanooga, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Welder PositionWe'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.As a Welder at our Chattanooga facility, you will interpret blueprints, perform layout work, and set up welding equipment to complete high-quality welds across a variety of materials and configurations. We are currently hiring Welders on multiple shifts. Day: M-Th | 7 am - 5:30 pm. Night: M-Th | 5 pm - 3:30 am.What You Will Experience In This Position:Interpret blueprints and collaborate with the lead person to confirm job requirements.Gather necessary materials and perform layout work according to specifications.Set up welding machines and adjust settings for various applications.Weld steel, aluminum, copper, and other materials in multiple positions and joint configurations.Inspect welds for quality, repairing defective joints as needed.Operate cutting torches and manual plasma cutters when required.Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area by performing regular housekeeping duties.You Have:High School Diploma or GED.Experience in utilizing cutting torches, brushes, pads, buffers, grinders, overhead cranes, and rubber hammers.One year of welding experience.Prior knowledge of setting up welding machines and adjusting settings.Ability to read tape measures and blueprints.Ability to properly operate welding equipment.Team members must be able to safely perform a range of physical activities, including standing and walking for extended periods, with frequent use of hands for tasks requiring dexterity and grip.Roles may require frequent bending, kneeling, and maintaining balance, with occasional climbing or repositioning to support production needs.This position is classified as medium work, requiring the ability to lift, carry, or move materials up to 50 lbs occasionally, 30 lbs frequently, and 10 lbs consistently.Employees must be able to effectively communicate, hear, and visually assess work to ensure quality, safety, and accuracy in a manufacturing environment.Work is performed in a manufacturing setting that may not be climate-controlled and can include exposure to varying temperatures. nVent is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.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.Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work.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 & adaptableDedicated to absolute integrityFocused on the customer firstRespectful and team orientedOptimistic and energizingAccountable for performanceBenefits to support the lives of our employees.Benefit OverviewAt 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.
Worksite address
chattanooga, TN, 37402, US
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