Quality Technician

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.

nVent is seeking a Quality Technician to support day-to-day quality activities within our Distribution Center in Dayton, MN.

Position Summary

This hands-on role is responsible for conducting inspections, audits, and quality checks to ensure products, materials, and shipments meet established quality standards. The Quality Inspector partners closely with Distribution, Warehouse, and Logistics teams to identify issues, support corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform inbound and outbound product inspections, freight audits, and quality verification activities.
• Monitor quality performance across receiving, warehousing, inventory management, and shipping processes.
• Identify quality concerns and assist with containment, root cause investigation, and corrective action processes.
• Collect, track, and accurately enter quality-related data into company systems.
• Support routine reporting of quality metrics, KPIs, and operational performance indicators.
• Ensure compliance with established quality standards, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with warehouse, distribution, and logistics teams to maintain product integrity and customer satisfaction.
• Assist in identifying process improvement opportunities that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and quality performance.
• Support additional operational activities as needed to meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in quality, warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, or a related environment.
• Experience using quality measurement tools and inspection equipment preferred.
• Ability to obtain a stand-up forklift certification within two weeks of hire; previous forklift experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify defects, discrepancies, and quality concerns.
• Basic math, measurement, and data entry skills.
• Comfortable utilizing computer systems and software applications to enter, track, and review information.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced operational setting and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Knowledge of Data Cooling Products a plus
• Working independently

Schedule

1st Shift, Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM (Flexible to work overtime and or to stay later based on needs as well)

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.