Assembly Operator I

nVent; Solon (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

nVent in Solon, IA is hiring Assembly Operator I to join a fast-paced manufacturing team. You will assemble, label, and package products according to Work Instructions, and cross-train across multiple assembly areas to support production needs.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork; candidates should be capable of standing for long periods, lifting up to 25 pounds, and working in a structured 5S environment. nVent offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 0-2 years Manufacturing or Production work experience.
• Bend, squat down, and reach above your head.
• Climb stairs and ladders.
• Lift and carry at least 25 pounds.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced; multi-tasking environment and meet operational deadlines.
• Self-Motivating.
• Identify and elevate non-conforming process, product, or environmental issues.
• Ability to work with a team as a part of an agile and flexible workforce.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Detail-oriented

Responsibilities

• Work individually or part of team to assemble, fill, kit, prepare, label, and/or package an entire product or component of a product according to Work Instructions.
• Completes work based on specifications, drawings, job routings, and/or Work Instructions.
• Selects and moves production materials as required.
• Maintains equipment and materials necessary to complete the operation.
• Meets established safety, quality, performance standards to ensure production schedules are met.
• Records accurate information on Manufacturing Order and performs transactions necessary to maintain accurate records and inventory balances.
• Complies with all applicable safety procedures, quality specifications, and 5S Standards. Reports adverse conditions, non-conforming products/procedures, and 5S violations to department leader in accordance to escalation procedure.
• Adheres to department 5S standards daily. Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• In accordance with escalation procedure, notifies team leader or other appropriate resource when problems arise concerning safety, quality, equipment, operations, materials, inventory, documentation, etc.
• Demonstrates flexibility by performing rotational assignments as needed. Participates actively as a team member through continuous improvement activities to meet customer needs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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.

Company Overview

nVent is a $2.1 billion, high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 9,000 people and trusted brands such as CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, LENTON, ERIFLEX, SCHROFF and TRACER. Known for innovation, quality and reliability, our products connect and protect, consistently delivering value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers.

While our name may be new, our products have set the standards for quality for more than a century. Today as nVent, we are focused and forward-looking, ready to build upon our legacy. The future is now.

Business Segment Overview

Electrical & Fastening Solutions Overview

At nVent, we know that electrical systems are only as secure as the components used to fix, fasten and mount cable and wire systems. That’s why the people in our Electrical & Fastening Solutions segment are responsible for engineering more than 100 patents.

As electrical systems become more complex, nVent’s fastening experts focus on keeping things simple for the customer. Besides superior technical performance, our nVent CADDY and nVent ERICO brands of fasteners are designed for easy and intuitive installation.

_ Behind the scenes: With more than 100 million connections installed globally, ERICO CADWELD has set the industry standard in exothermic welding since 1939._

Position Summary

In this position, you will be hands on in assembling, labeling, and/or packing products in accordance with quality standards. As you grow, you will get to cross train in a variety of Assembly position to support the needs of the business.

Key role responsibilities

• Work individually or part of team to assemble, fill, kit, prepare, label, and/or package an entire product or component of a product according to Work Instructions.

• Completes work based on specifications, drawings, job routings, and/or Work Instructions.

• Selects and moves production materials as required.

• Maintains equipment and materials necessary to complete the operation.

• Meets established safety, quality, performance standards to ensure production schedules are met.

• Records accurate information on Manufacturing Order and performs transactions necessary to maintain accurate records and inventory balances.

• Complies with all applicable safety procedures, quality specifications, and 5S Standards. Reports adverse conditions, non-conforming products/procedures, and 5S violations to department leader in accordance to escalation procedure.

• Adheres to department 5S standards daily. Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.

• In accordance with escalation procedure, notifies team leader or other appropriate resource when problems arise concerning safety, quality, equipment, operations, materials, inventory, documentation, etc.

• Demonstrates flexibility by performing rotational assignments as needed. Participates actively as a team member through continuous improvement activities to meet customer needs.

At nVent, we believe in an agile and flexible workforce. Assembly Operator I may have the opportunity to, or be asked to, work in multiple areas of the business.

Areas may include, but are not limited to:

• Assembly

• RTS Packing

• One Shots

• Capping

• Wash & Pack

Qualifications and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent

• 0-2 years Manufacturing or Production work experience.

• Bend, squat down, and reach above your head

• Climb stairs and ladders

• Lift and carry at least 25 pounds

• Work in confined spaces

• Ability to work in a fast-paced; multi-tasking environment and meet operational deadlines.

• Self-Motivating

• Identify and elevate non-conforming process, product, or environmental issues

• Ability to work with a team as a part of an agile and flexible workforce

• Effective verbal and written communication

• Detail-oriented

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

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

• 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.

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.