Press Operator - 2nd Shift

About the Role

The position involves setting up and operating a heavy-duty power press to bend, form, stretch, and straighten a variety of products such as plates, extrusions, and structural shapes according to blueprints, layouts, and templates. You will plan the sequence of operations, assist in running multiple automatic or multi-slide presses, and work from drawings, route sheets, schedules, and verbal instructions. Material handling includes checking size and type, loading coils, adjusting uncoilers and rollers, and moving materials with a lift truck or crane. Precision measurement is critical; you will use micrometers, calipers, scales, and fixed gauges to verify work-in-process dimensions and ensure compliance with specifications. Safety duties include installing and checking safety devices, reporting faulty equipment or defective material, and maintaining a tidy work area while adhering to all safety regulations. • Set up and operate heavy‑duty power press to bend, form, stretch, and straighten plates, extrusions, and structural shapes per blueprints. • Plan operation sequences and assist with multiple automatic or multi‑slide presses for various stamping products. • Load coils, adjust uncoilers and material rollers, and verify material size and type before processing. • Use micrometers, calipers, scales, and fixed gauges to check work‑in‑process dimensions against specifications. • Move materials with lift truck or crane, install safety devices, and report equipment faults or defective material. • Observe all safety rules, maintain a clean work area, and be prepared to work overtime as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸press operation
• ▸sequence planning
• ▸material loading
• ▸dimensional inspection
• ▸safety compliance
• ▸equipment setup

What You Bring

The role requires at least a high school diploma (or equivalent) and three or more years of progressive die stamping press experience. Candidates must thrive in a fast-paced, multitasking environment, possess strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills, and be detail-oriented. Physical demands include lifting at least 25 lb, bending, squatting, reaching overhead, climbing stairs or ladders, and working in confined spaces. • Minimum 3 + years progressive die stamping press experience; high school diploma or equivalent required. • Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, multitasking environment with strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills. • Physical ability to lift at least 25 lb, bend, squat, reach overhead, climb stairs or ladders, and work in confined spaces.

Requirements

• ▸die stamping
• ▸3+ years
• ▸high school
• ▸troubleshooting
• ▸analytical
• ▸physical lifting

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of our employees, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with matching, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid time off, wellness programs, and legal protection. nVent is committed to strengthening the communities where our employees live and work and to equal employment opportunity for all. • Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid time off, wellness program, and legal/identity theft protection.

Work Environment

Onsite