Manufacturing Technician

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.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Technician at nVent Sydney facility. The candidate will play a pivotal role in nVent manufacturing process in-house and field service and support duties as required, ensure smooth execution of production orders, meet business contractual commitments, satisfy stakeholders and drive continuous improvement while adhering to nVent health, safety and environmental standards.

Key role responsibilities

• Assist with nVent Electrical & Fastening production work on site and in the field
• Ensure the production workflow comply to nVent EH&S guidelines.
• Oversee production assets to ensure equipment are serviced at recommended intervals
• Responsible for the accuracy and timely completion of work orders with optimal use of resources
• Responsible for coordinating production schedules on a daily and weekly basis to meet customer work order requirements.
• To maintain a clean and safe work environment on site
• Manage business in accordance with quality standards
• Serve as a point of escalation for problems/issues to ensure a prompt resolution
• Establish and maintain co-operative business relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Manage and monitor expenses and assets to meet assigned goals
• Maintain systematic audit trails to keep accurate inventory in the production cell
• Generate manufacturing related metrics as requested by management
• Strive to improve efficiency and quality of the operation through processes and procedures in order to meet ongoing and future demand
• Maintain and implement any ISO related Quality requirements on site

Qualifications And Experience

• Associate Diploma in Production / Engineering or relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of production methodology and equipment maintenance
• Restricted Electrical license preferred
• Good Computer Literacy, ERP exposure a plus
• Good communication skills

Special REQUIREMENTS

• NSW Drivers License
• Forklift License

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

• 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

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.