Machine Operator-PEM Insertion 2nd Shift

Warwick, RIFull-timePosted Jul 23, 2026

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.

Build, Develop, and Keep Things Moving

Are you hands-on, detail-oriented, and enjoy working with technology and equipment? As a Machine Operator II, you'll play an important role in producing high-quality products while working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll help keep operations running smoothly, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure every product meets our quality standards.

What You'll Do

🔧 Operate Equipment & Solve Problems

  • Set up, operate, and monitor production equipment to ensure quality products are made efficiently.
  • Inspect products throughout the manufacturing process and make machine or tooling adjustments as needed.
  • Communicate equipment, material, or production concerns to your Group Lead or Supervisor.

🛠️ Maintain Equipment & Workspace

  • Perform routine machine maintenance and operational checks, including lubrication, tool upkeep, fluid replacement, pressure checks, and safety inspections.
  • Maintain a clean, organized work area and properly dispose of scrap materials.

✅ Deliver Quality & Work Safely

  • Follow established quality standards and procedures to ensure products meet customer expectations.
  • Use required PPE and follow all safety guidelines to help create a safe workplace for everyone.

🚚 Keep Production Moving

  • Operate material handling equipment to safely move materials throughout the production area.
  • Support efficient workflow and productivity within the department.

🤝 Support the Team

  • Share knowledge and assist in training team members when needed.
  • Collaborate, share ideas for improvement, and take on additional responsibilities as opportunities arise.

What You'll Need

  • Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 75 lbs.
  • Comfortable standing, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and climbing throughout the workday.
  • Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and dedication to quality.
  • Team-player mindset with a willingness to learn and grow.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Commitment to safety and quality

Why You'll Love It Here

🌟 Learn highly sought-after manufacturing and technical skills

🌟 Work with advanced fabrication equipment and technology

🌟 Join a supportive team that wants you to succeed

🌟 Opportunities for training, growth, and career advancement

🌟 Make products used by customers around the globe

🌟 Become involved with a company that invests in its people and communities

What We Offer

A dynamic global organization with diverse operations that will stretch your abilities, create career opportunities, and help you make an impact every day.

  • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. Our inventive solutions enable safer systems and help create a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install, and service high-performance products that connect and protect sensitive equipment, buildings, and critical processes.
  • Our principal office is in London, and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our portfolio of leading brands spans more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF, and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nVent.com.
  • A commitment to strengthening the communities where our employees live and work.
  • We encourage and support employee philanthropic activities worldwide.
  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we support nonprofit and educational organizations where employees volunteer or donate.

Core values that shape our culture and help us deliver for our customers and employees:

  • Innovative and adaptable
  • Dedicated to integrity
  • Customer-first
  • Respectful and team-oriented
  • Optimistic and energizing
  • Accountable for results

Benefits that support our employees’ lives.

Additional Requirements

Our Warwick, RI facility is an ITAR-controlled site. All candidates must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15.

If you enjoy working with your hands, solving problems, and engaging with a collective effort that makes things happen, we'd love to hear from you!

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 www.nvent.com.

  • 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

Benefit Overview

At 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.

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