Precision Final Assembly Technician

nVent; Richland (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions with a dynamic international footprint. This role supports manufacturing by interpreting blueprints, selecting materials, assembling components, and performing hi-pot tests to ensure product integrity.

You will operate a range of hand tools and machines, follow detailed work instructions, maintain safe and organized work areas, and collaborate with Team Leads to meet inspection holds and delivery timelines.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read tape measure and blueprints or quickly learn.
• Wiring experience would be helpful but is not required.
• Previous experience in a similar capacity is preferred.
• Able to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division calculations using whole numbers as well as decimals and fractions.
• Able to calculate and interpret common tape measurements.

Responsibilities

• Reference blueprint to identify operation(s) to be performed and materials/equipment needed.
• Confer with Team Lead or Supervisor as needed to ensure accuracy.
• Collect materials, equipment, and components needed by referencing part numbers or identification numbers.
• Re-size (cut) or assemble components as needed prior to installation.
• Mark reference points and dimensions using a pencil/marker, tape measure, square, level, etc.
• Install parts and components per work instructions and print specifications, observing all “hold for inspection” intervals during the process.
• Perform and document hi-pot (high-potential) electrical test on each product section, ensuring that every test is witnessed.
• Move completed product to painting & crating department using cart or forklift.
• Perform ongoing housekeeping duties to keep work area clear of scrap and debris.
• May use overhead crane, radial arm saw, chop saw, vertical band saw, drill motor, torque wrench, various hand tools (square, hammer, tape measure, punch, wrenches/sockets, screwdrivers) box cutter, stencils, pencil/marker/paint pen, hi-pot test equipment, and forklift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Blueprint reading

Wiring experience

Basic arithmetic

Tools

Overhead crane

Radial arm saw

Chop saw

Vertical band saw

Drill motor

Torque wrench

Hand tools

Box cutter

Pencil

Marker

Hi-pot test equipment

Forklift

Job description

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions with a dynamic international footprint. This role supports manufacturing by interpreting blueprints, selecting materials, assembling components, and performing hi-pot tests to ensure product integrity.

You will operate a range of hand tools and machines, follow detailed work instructions, maintain safe and organized work areas, and collaborate with Team Leads to meet inspection holds and delivery timelines.