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nVent · 10 hours ago

CAD Drafter

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. As a CAD Drafter, you will play a crucial role in developing detailed structural and mechanical drawing packages, collaborating with project engineers, and ensuring compliance with code requirements and standard practices.

Electrical DistributionElectronicsManufacturing
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Responsibilities

Use customer specifications, drawings, and sales quotes to develop detailed structural/mechanical drawing packages, including floor plans, sections, elevations, part drawings, and anchor/lifting layouts under the direction of the project engineer
Collaborate with the project engineer to make certain all documentation is provided and prepare requests for information when vital
Develop and revise drawings per customer specifications and internal markups, ensuring compliance with code requirements and standard practices
Provide dimensioned locations for cable tray, lighting, grounding, and other electrical equipment
Develop details on attachment methods for electrical items and equipment
Build detailed drawings for rack-mounted plates for protection/control panels
Prepare bend specifications, weld specifications, and flat patterns for sheet metal elements applied in assembling prefabricated buildings and protection/control panels
Modify wire diagrams as directed by the project engineer
Engage with team members across departments to improve quality, reduce errors, and enhance efficiency

Qualification

SolidWorksAutoCADDrafting standardsSheet metal techniquesAWS welding symbolsTroubleshootingAttention to detailCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

A high school diploma or G.E.D
Proven skills in attention to detail and accuracy
Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with the capacity to work together with individuals across various functional divisions
Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships across functional areas
Ability to analyze and troubleshoot build issues while providing direction to facilitate the assembly of products

Preferred

Three years of drafting or equivalent experience preferred
Familiarity with fastening and joining techniques, especially sheet metal-related
Understanding of AWS welding symbols and their application to engineered working drawings
Knowledge of drafting standards and manufacturing processes
Demonstrated skills using SolidWorks or AutoCAD

Benefits

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.

Company

nVent is an electronics manufacturing firm that specializes in providing electrical connection and protection solutions to customers.

H1B Sponsorship

nVent has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2023 (4)
2022 (1)
2021 (2)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$500M
2023-04-24Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2018-04-20IPO

Leadership Team

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Beth Wozniak
Chief Executive Officer
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Martha Claire Bennett
Chief Marketing Officer & EVP
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