Assembly Operator I

nVent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent is seeking candidates for an assembly line role to operate machinery and hand tools, perform quality inspections, and package finished goods. You will work in a fast-paced team, cross-train across assembly steps, and help maintain high standards.

Overtime may be required to support project goals and production needs. Preference is given to those with a high school diploma or equivalent and prior assembly line experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Experience on an assembly line is helpful but not strictly required.
• Effective interpersonal abilities to excel in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery, hand tools, and pneumatic tools involved in repetitive and routine assembly functions.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and participate in teams to improve processes.
• Install hardware with precision and quality.
• Package finished goods for shipping and perform quality inspections.
• Cross-train in all assembly line steps for efficient operations.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and observe safety rules.
• Train new team members as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

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 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.

What You Will Experience in this position:

• Operate machinery, hand tools, and pneumatic tools involved in highly repetitive and routine functions such as riveting, drilling, gluing, and assembling.
• Work in a repetitive, fast-paced environment and participate in teams to improve processes.
• Install hardware with flawless precision.
• Package finished goods for shipping, ensuring world-class standards.
• Perform quality inspections/checks to maintain exceptionally high standards.
• Cross-train in all assembly line steps for efficient team functionality and seamless operations.
• Observe all prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain the work area in a neat and orderly condition.
• Train new team members as needed.

You have:

Preference given to candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent experience. Previous experience on an assembly line is helpful but not strictly required. Effective interpersonal abilities to excel in a collaborative and ambitious work environment.

Availability to work overtime when required to successfully implement project goals.

Physical requirements:

• Lift, push, pull objects up to 50 lbs. several times daily;
• Stand, walk, bend, and lift for 8+ hour shifts;
• Clear eyesight for visual inspection of parts;
• Regularly lift and/or carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.

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

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

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.