Assembly Operator - 1st shift - Direct Hire

About the role

Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We are looking for entry-level and skilled Assembly Operators on 1st shift to perform a variety of duties involved in assembly, packaging, and paint preparation.

Responsibilities

• Work individually or as part of a team to assemble, fill, kit, prepare, label, and/or package an entire product or component of a product according to Work Instructions.
• Complete work based on specifications, drawings, job routings, and/or Work Instructions.
• Select and move production materials as required.
• Maintain equipment and materials necessary to complete the operation.
• Meet established safety, quality, and performance standards to ensure production schedules are met.
• Record accurate information on Manufacturing Order and perform transactions necessary to maintain accurate records and inventory balances.
• Comply with all applicable safety procedures, quality specifications, and 5S Standards.
• Report adverse conditions, non-conforming products/procedures, and 5S violations to department leader in accordance with escalation procedure.
• Adhere to department 5S standards daily and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Notify team leader or other appropriate resource when problems arise concerning safety, quality, equipment, operations, materials, inventory, or documentation.
• Demonstrate flexibility by performing rotational assignments as needed.
• Participate actively as a team member through continuous improvement activities to meet customer needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
• Knowledge in use of scales (preferred).
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (preferred).
• Experience following work instructions or reading blueprints (preferred).
• Experience in assembling mechanical parts into a finished product (preferred).
• Experience in using hand and power tools (preferred).
• Prior experience working in a light industrial facility (preferred).

Pay

Starting hourly pay is up to $20.75+ with overtime opportunities. 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.

Compensation Range: $14.80 - $27.50 per hour. Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefits

At nVent, we provide a broad benefits package 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.

About nVent

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. 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. Our robust portfolio includes industry-leading brands such as nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF, and TRACHTE.

We are committed to strengthening communities where our employees live and work through philanthropic activities and our nVent in Action matching program, which provides funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money.

Our core values shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and customers. We are known for being innovative & adaptable, dedicated to absolute integrity, focused on the customer first, respectful and team-oriented, optimistic and energizing, and accountable for performance.