Machine Operator - 1st Shift

About the Role

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. As a Machine Operator you will support the operation of the Safan robotic press brake and rotate throughout the fabrication area performing additional duties and operating additional equipment as needed. Core responsibilities include using computerized manufacturing technologies to guide the initial fabrication phase, positioning production materials and tooling to exact dimensions, and operating and adjusting equipment while editing programs according to production documentation. You will perform rotational assignments such as grinding, forming, welding, and spot‑welding, and carry out preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. Additionally, you will inspect work to ensure it meets Hoffman quality standards, follow safety procedures, and actively contribute to continuous‑improvement activities. • Operate the Safan robotic press brake and rotate through fabrication tasks (grinding, forming, welding, spot‑welding). • Guide fabrication using computerized manufacturing technologies and edit machine programs per production documentation. • Position materials and tooling to exact dimensions according to print specifications. • Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment as needed. • Inspect finished parts to meet Hoffman quality and dimensional standards. • Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions. • Contribute to continuous‑improvement initiatives as a team member.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸press brake
• ▸cnc programming
• ▸material setup
• ▸preventive maintenance
• ▸quality inspection
• ▸safety procedures

What You Bring

You have a High School Diploma or equivalent, with preferred experience of one year on CNC manufacturing equipment and at least two years in production work. Proficiency with Windows Word, Excel, Outlook, and JD Edwards is desired, along with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, the ability to read blueprints, and the physical capacity to lift and maneuver heavy gauges of material. Adaptability to a rapidly changing business environment is essential. • Required: High School Diploma or equivalent; preferred: 1 year CNC equipment experience and 2 years production experience. • Proficiency with Windows Office suite and JD Edwards; strong analytical, problem‑solving, and blueprint‑reading skills. • Physical ability to lift and maneuver heavy gauges of material.

Requirements

• ▸high school
• ▸cnc
• ▸production
• ▸office suite
• ▸jd edwards
• ▸problem‑solving

Benefits

Our core values—innovation, integrity, customer focus, respect, optimism, and accountability—shape a culture that emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to strengthening the communities where our employees live and work. Through the nVent in Action matching program we support philanthropic efforts of our staff. Pay transparency is a priority; hourly wages range from $14.80 to $27.50 depending on location, experience, and performance, with eligibility for incentives. Full‑time employees receive comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, various leaves, volunteer time, a well‑being program, and legal and identity‑theft protection. • Compensation: $14.80–$27.50 per hour, with potential incentives. • Benefits: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability and life insurance, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, caregiver/personal/parental leave, volunteer time, well‑being program, legal & identity‑theft protection.

Work Environment

Onsite