Assembler Operator

nVent; Kewanee (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company-m­

Paid time off including volunteer time

Job summary

nVent is seeking an Assembly Operator in the United States to join our team and contribute to assembling electrical fastening products. You will follow drawings and work instructions, using hands, machinery, or hand tools to ensure quality and safety in every build.

You will read schematics, install busbars in switchgear enclosures with proper insulation and grounding, and perform routine quality checks. The role emphasizes teamwork and maintaining a clean, organized work area while supporting

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as an Assembler, preferred.
• Proficiency in using tools and equipment.
• Ability to read and understand instructions in manuals and blueprints.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, fill, kit, prepare, label, or package a product or component.
• Follow Work Instructions throughout the process.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and drawings for bussing requirements.
• Install busbars within switchgear enclosures with proper insulation and grounding.
• Move production materials as required and maintain equipment and materials.
• Meet safety, quality and performance standards and record information on Manufacturing Orders.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Proficiency with hand tools

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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 seeking ambitious individuals to join our team as an Assembly Operator at nVent Management Company. This is an outstanding chance to work with a company that ensures a more secure world by connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for flawless execution, we want to hear from you! In the role of Assembly Operator, you will assemble a variety of electrical fastening products and components using hands, machinery, or hand tools. You will adhere closely to work instructions and drawings to uphold quality standards. Your focus on performing quality checks will help ensure parts reach nVent’s world-class quality.

Responsibilities:

• Work alone or with others to assemble, fill, kit, prepare, label, or package a product or product component.
• Follow Work Instructions throughout the process.
• Complete work based on specifications, drawings, job routings, and/or Work Instructions.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings to understand the bussing requirements for switchgear systems.
• Install busbars within switchgear enclosures, ensuring accurate insulation, grounding, and secure connections.
• 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.
• Align with all applicable safety procedures, quality specifications, and 5S Standards.
• Report adverse conditions, non-conforming products/procedures, and 5S violations to the department leader by following the process for addressing critical issues.
• Adhere to department 5S standards daily.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Following the protocol for handling critical issues, alert the team leader or other suitable contacts when concerns arise involving safety, quality, equipment, operations, materials, inventory, documentation, etc.
• Demonstrate flexibility by performing rotational assignments as needed.
• Participate actively as a team member through continuous improvement activities to meet customer needs.

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as an Assembler, preferred.
• Proficiency in using tools and equipment.
• Ability to read and understand instructions in manuals and blueprints.
• Strong attention to detail.

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: $14.80 - $27.50 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.

Inclusion and diversity

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. At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.