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Punch Press Operator

nVent
nVent Salary
Centralia, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/16/2026
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.

Major Areas Of Accountability

  • Operate computer numerical control machines to fabricate parts
  • Load and unload materials onto the machine
  • Detects Malfunctions in machine operations such as worn or damaged cutting tools
  • Load cut parts on to racks, skids and/or shelves
  • Connect with co-workers regarding production runs
  • Maintains a clean, safe and organized work area.
  • Perform typical machine shop operations
  • Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to manager or supervisor
  • May be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Perform the following CNC related duties: power up and power down, lock out/tag out, calling up and entering CNC programs, complete operator maintenance functions, operate machine, handle material
  • Perform inspection of the machined products
  • Complete and maintain paperwork for parts
  • Perform Fabrication
  • Lift up to 50 lb
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Able to work overtime on an as needed basis
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings
  • Use basic measuring tools

Able to follow all safety and environmental guidelines

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

    $14.80 - $27.50 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 such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and 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 : $15 - $28

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