Electrical Helper

nVent; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent in Pittsburg, KS is seeking an Electrical Helper to support electrical assembly operations by assisting with installation and preparation of components, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a clean, safe, and efficient production environment.

Day Shift: Mon-Thu 6:00 am–4:30 pm; Night Shift: Mon-Thu 8:00 pm–6:30 am; Weekend Full Time: Fri-Sun 6:00 am–6:00 pm. No prior experience required beyond a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; no formal education required.
• Less than 1 year of related experience or equivalent training/education.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Reliability with strong attendance and ability to meet productivity expectations.

Responsibilities

• Use a variety of hand and power tools to support the assembly of electrical components and products.
• Clean parts using proper materials, tools, and safety practices.
• Maintain production equipment, machinery, and work areas to support efficient operations.
• Follow standard operating procedures and quality guidelines under supervision.
• Support team productivity goals by completing assigned tasks accurately and on time.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following all safety protocols and procedures.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Safety practices

Attention to detail

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

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. As an Electrical Helper at our Pittsburg, KS facility, you will support electrical assembly operations by assisting with the installation and preparation of components, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a clean, safe, and efficient production environment.

Day Shift: Monday - Thursday 6 am - 430 pm Night Shift: Monday - Thursday 8 pm - 630 am Weekend (Full Time): Friday - Sunday 6 am - 6 pm

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Use a variety of hand and power tools to support the assembly of electrical components and products.
• Clean parts using proper materials, tools, and safety practices.
• Maintain production equipment, machinery, and work areas to support efficient operations.
• Follow standard operating procedures and quality guidelines under supervision.
• Support team productivity goals by completing assigned tasks accurately and on time.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following all safety protocols and procedures.

YOU HAVE:

• High school diploma or GED preferred; no formal education required.
• Less than 1 year of related experience or equivalent combination of training and education.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Reliability with strong attendance and ability to meet productivity expectations.

Team members must be able to safely perform a range of physical activities, including standing and walking for extended periods, with frequent use of hands for tasks requiring dexterity and grip. Roles may require frequent bending, kneeling, and maintaining balance, with occasional climbing or repositioning to support production needs. This position is classified as medium work, requiring the ability to lift, carry, or move materials up to 50 lbs. occasionally, 30 lbs. frequently, and 10 lbs. consistently. Employees must be able to effectively communicate, hear, and visually assess work to ensure quality, safety, and accuracy in a manufacturing environment. Work is performed in a manufacturing setting that may include exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and environmental conditions.

nVent is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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.

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.