Assembly Operator - 1st Shift - Direct Hire

Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

About the role

nVent is looking for entry-level and skilled Assembly Operators on 1st Shift to join our team.

Shift Hours: 1st Shift - 6:45 AM - 3:15 PM

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, in accordance with escalation procedure.
• 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).

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 comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions spans industry-leading brands recognized globally for quality, reliability, and innovation.

Our principal office is in London, and our U.S. management office is in Minneapolis. Our portfolio includes brands such as nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF, and TRACHTE, with a history dating back over 100 years.

• Commitment to strengthening communities where our employees live and work.
• Support for philanthropic activities through our nVent in Action matching program, providing funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where employees volunteer or donate.

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
• Accountable for performance

Pay

Starting hourly pay is up to $20.75 with overtime opportunities. Compensation range: $14.80 - $27.50 per hour, depending on the position offered. Employee pay within this range will be based on knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply. Eligible employees may receive other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefits

At nVent, we provide a broad benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including:

• 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 with a company match.
• Tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal, and parental leave, and back-up care services.
• Paid time off, including volunteer time, and a well-being program.
• Legal and identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset, and we celebrate each other’s authenticity because uniqueness sparks growth.