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Machinist CNC and Manual-2nd Shift

nVent
nVent Salary
Anoka, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/24/2026
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.

We are seeking a skilled 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

Key Responsibilities

  • 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

Required Qualifications

  • 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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

Pay Transparency

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.

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

    Pay Transparency

    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:

    $20.40 - $37.80 Per Hour

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

    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.

    Salary : $20 - $38

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