Quality Inspector
nVent · Oregon
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.
Job Description
As our Quality Inspector, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our manufacturing processes meet the highest standards of excellence. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to be part of an ambitious team dedicated to delivering world-class electrical solutions. You will be responsible for verifying that our products strictly adhere to build specifications and quality standards, ensuring flawless performance before they reach our customers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare product buildings for performance testing by setting up test workstations and verifying electrical safety measures.
- Conduct electrical performance testing with precision, ensuring compliance with our Trachte Compliance Control (TCC) System.
- Review construction drawings and complete structured testing sequences for various electrical components.
- Use instruments such as volt/ohmmeters to test circuit continuity and electrical compatibility, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Document successful completion of tests and troubleshoot any identified performance deficiencies.
- Coordinate immediate corrective actions with the Lead Electrician, ensuring all issues are resolved promptly.
- Assist with post-testing activities, including labeling and preparing materials for transport.
- Train and instruct team members on installation policies, standards, and quality expectations.
- Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
Skills You'll Use Every Day
- Analytical Skills: Effectively collects, researches, and evaluates data.
- Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves issues collaboratively.
- Project Management: Clearly communicates progress and changes.
- Technical Expertise: Continuously develops and shares electrical knowledge.
- Communication Skills: Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Teamwork & Leadership: Builds trust, motivates others, and supports team success.
- Quality Management: Demonstrates accuracy and dedication to improvement.
- Adaptability & Initiative: Responds to change and seeks growth opportunities.
- Judgment & Decision-Making: Makes sound decisions promptly.
- Planning & Organization: Manages time effectively and coordinates tasks.
- Safety Awareness: Promotes a safe work environment.
Qualifications
- High school diploma required.
- Minimum of five years of related experience in electrical installation within manufacturing or construction environments, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- State of Wisconsin Journeyman or Master Electrician license preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Directly supervises employees during electrical installation activities.
- Responsible for training, planning, and directing work.
- Addresses performance issues and resolves problems as needed.
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Frequent use of hands for handling, reaching, and operating tools.
- Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
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.