Machinist CNC and Manual-2nd Shift

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.

2nd Shift Machinist with experience operating CNC mills and lathes
, as well as manual machine tools
. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working from prints, setting up jobs, holding tight tolerances, and producing quality parts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role supports both production and short-run / repair work.

Shift Hours are Monday-Friday 1:45PM-10:15PM

• Set up and operate CNC mills and CNC lathes
• Operate manual mills, manual lathes, drill presses, band saws, and precision grinding equipment
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions
• Select proper tooling, fixtures, and measuring equipment
• Inspect parts using precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, etc.)
• Make basic program edits at the machine as needed (offsets, wear, minor changes)
• Maintain part quality and meet production requirements
• Perform basic machine maintenance and keep work area clean and organized
• Follow all safety, quality, and company procedures
• Communicate issues related to tooling, materials, or machine performance to supervision

• Experience running CNC milling and turning equipment
• Experience operating manual mills and lathes
• Ability to hold close tolerances and perform precision work
• Strong understanding of machining fundamentals (feeds, speeds, tooling, materials)
• Ability to read blueprints and use standard inspection tools
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently on 2nd shift

• CNC setup experience
• Experience with short-run or job shop work
• Experience with precision grinding (surface or cylindrical)
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Trade school, apprenticeship, or equivalent hands‑on experience

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:

$24.42-$44.42

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

• 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.