Fabrication Supervisor
 nVent | |
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan
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 United States, Wisconsin, Oregon | |
 Jan 13, 2026 | |
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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're looking for a Fabrication Supervisor who thrives in a hands-on environment, leads teams with clarity, and ensures work is executed to exact specifications. In this role, you'll supervise and support fabrication personnel, coordinate daily shop activities, and ensure high-quality fabrication of components for highly engineered industrial and commercial projects. You'll work closely with engineers, project managers, and skilled trades to maintain safety, productivity, and quality standards throughout the fabrication process. What You'll Experience in This Position: The Fabrication Supervisor oversees daily operations in the fabrication department, ensuring production goals are met while maintaining quality standards, safety compliance, and a positive work environment. This role involves supervising a team, coordinating workflow, and driving process improvements. Primary responsibilities include: * Analyze work orders and drawings to determine materials, operations, and sequence required. * Requisition dies, fixtures, and materials for production. * Inspect defective machinery, identify causes of malfunction, and report repair needs. * Set up and operate machines for test runs and experimental products. * Oversee inspections of work in progress and finished products to ensure quality standards. * Review production schedules and estimate labor requirements for job completion. * Interpret and enforce company policies and safety regulations for employees. * Prioritize tasks to meet production schedules and deadlines. * Recommend improvements to processes, equipment performance, and product quality. * Motivate and lead team members to achieve goals and maintain a positive work environment. * Maintain accurate time and production records. What We're Looking For: * Collaborate with other supervisors to coordinate departmental activities. * Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, OR * 6 months to 1 year of related experience/training, OR * Equivalent combination of education and experience. * Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. * Strong math and reasoning skills; ability to apply basic algebra and geometry. * Supervisory experience preferred. Skills & Competencies: * Problem-solving and decision-making skills. * Strong technical knowledge of fabrication processes. * Effective communication and leadership abilities. * Ability to adapt to changing priorities and environments. * Commitment to safety and quality standards. Physical & Work Environment Requirements: * Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts; occasional exposure to fumes, outdoor conditions, and vibration. * Frequent standing, walking, and lifting up to 100 lbs; occasional lifting over 100 lbs. * Noise level requires compliance with hearing conservation program. 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 WE HAVE:
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:
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. | |