Fabrication Operator

nVent; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

nVent is seeking skilled assemblers to join our manufacturing team. You will assemble and install metal building components, read blueprints, operate hand and power tools, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.

Role requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and capability to adapt to changing schedules in a dynamic production environment. Training provided; opportunities for growth within a global company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in construction, carpentry, drywall, general construction, insulation or related hands-on trade.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints, drawings, and detailed work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install metal building structures per specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and work instructions.
• Verify materials and hardware before shipment.
• Safely operate forklifts, man lifts, and other material handling equipment.
• Collaborate with team to meet production schedules.
• Adapt to changing priorities and design changes.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Material handling

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Grinders

Drills

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.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

Assemble and install metal building structures, including but not limited to standing up walls, roofs, sheet metal, fiber insulation, and foam board insulation. Install doors, windows, panels, framing, and other structural or mechanical components according to specifications. Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and work instructions. Perform detailed assembly work to ensure products meet quality, safety, and customer standards. Verify materials and hardware to confirm completeness prior to shipment. Safely operate forklifts, man lifts, and other material handling equipment. Load, unload, position, and secure building materials and finished assemblies for transport. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area through regular housekeeping. Collaborate with team members, leads, and supervisors to meet production schedules and delivery timelines. Work independently when required while remaining aligned with team goals. Adapt to changing priorities, production schedules, design changes, and unexpected challenges.

YOU HAVE:

High school diploma or GED preferred. Experience in construction, carpentry, Drywall, General Construction, Insulation or related hands-on trade. Ability to operate small tools, grinders and drills. Familiarity with mechanical assembly, installation processes, and use of hand and power tools. Ability to read and follow blueprints, drawings, and detailed work instructions. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards. 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 not be climate-controlled and can include exposure to varying temperatures.

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

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.

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.