Lead Welder
Nvent
Lead welder overseeing structural welding, mentoring team, ensuring quality & safety.
9 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Oregon Town, WI
Onsite
Company Size
12,100 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Project Management
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
weld inspection
joint preparation
equipment setup
manual welding
jig setup
safety management
- Tack assemblies and ensure proper alignment before final welding.
- Inspect welds for bead size, fusion depth, and adherence to specifications.
- Promote a safe, productive, and respectful work environment focused on quality and customer satisfaction.
- Clean and prepare weld joints and workpieces; remove slag, spatter, and excess weld material.
- Select and prepare electrodes or consumable wire for welding operations.
- Assist in positioning and clamping components using jigs or fixtures.
- Set up and connect welding equipment according to specified amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse settings.
- Initiate power supply and strike arc to generate heat for welding.
- Safely operate welding-related equipment including plasma cutters, torches, grinders, and jib cranes.
- Manually guide electrode or welding gun along weld lines, maintaining proper arc length and movement speed.
- Maintain forklift certification and operate forklifts as needed for material handling.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and provide guidance to welding team members.
What you bring
mig welding
stick welding
forklift cert
blueprint reading
safety focus
leadership
- Leadership experience or aptitude for mentoring others is a plus.
- Forklift certification or willingness to obtain.
- Proficiency in MIG or Stick welding techniques.
- One year certificate from college or technical school, or six months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Familiarity with welding equipment setup and maintenance.
- Proven experience in welding, preferably in structural or modular fabrication.
- Perform welds primarily in flat position, with growing proficiency in horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
- Respectful and team oriented
- Ability to read and interpret welding symbols, blueprints, and technical drawings.
- Innovative & adaptable
- 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.
- A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
- Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money
- 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
- Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
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Overview
Founded in 1894
Historical Milestone
Rooted in over a century of legacy, tracing back to early pioneers like ILSCO (1894) and ERICO (1903).
$3B Revenue
Annual Financial Performance
Reporting over $3 billion in annual revenue, driving global expansion and strategic growth.
Over 100 Years Experience
Industry Leadership
Consolidating expertise in enclosures, thermal-management, and electrical-fastening systems.
450+ Patents
Innovative Portfolio
Collective patents held by brands including Cadweld, Caddy, Hoffman, ERICO, and Schroff.
- Spun off from Pentair in 2018, rapidly carving out a global identity under the nVent umbrella.
- Signature projects include modular data-center cooling systems, AI-ready liquid cooling units, and secure railway infrastructure enclosures.
- Thrives in high-growth sectors like data centers, industrial automation, power utilities, renewable energy, energy storage, buildings, and telecom.
- Integrity: We do the right thing.
- Customer Focus: We listen, anticipate, and act to meet the needs of our customers.
- Innovation: We embrace creativity and encourage new ideas to drive solutions.
- Excellence: We pursue the highest standards of quality and performance.
- Collaboration: We work together to achieve more.
- Accountability: We take ownership and deliver results.
Net Zero by 2050
Carbon Emissions Target
Aiming to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by mid-century.
30% Reduction by 2030
Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Plans to cut absolute greenhouse gas emissions by one-third by 2030.
10% Water Reduction by 2025
Water Consumption Goal
Targeting a 10% reduction in water usage globally.
100% Renewable Energy by 2025
Energy Transition Commitment
Committed to sourcing all energy from renewable sources in the near future.
- Energy efficiency is a focus across global manufacturing and distribution facilities.
23% women
Global Workforce Composition
The percentage of women in the workforce globally.
5% increase
Female Leadership Goal
Target to increase female representation in leadership roles by 2025.
- Fosters an inclusive culture where employees feel valued and respected.
- Developed programs to increase recruitment and retention of underrepresented groups.
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