Youth Apprentice

nVent; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Volunteer time off

Well-being program

Job summary

nVent Management Company invites youths 16 and older to join a paid Youth Apprentice program across Building/Construction, Electrical, Welding, and Electrical Engineering. Apprentices are hired into a department and learn under seasoned mentors.

Roles include assisting with construction, electrical assembly, welding, and engineering support; on-the-job training; part-time or full-time hours; safety-first environment with PPE.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16 years old and enrolled in high school or recent graduate.
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Responsibilities

• Assist with construction and assembly of steel modular building components.

Skills

Math and measurement

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Work ethic

Reliability

Education

High school student

Tools

Hand tools

Power 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.

Join nVent Management Company as a Youth Apprentice and gain hands-on experience in a specific department aligned with your interests. nVent has separate youth apprentice openings available within the following areas:

• Building / Construction
• Electrical
• Welding
• Electrical Engineering

Each Youth Apprentice is hired into and trained within one department and works under close supervision from experienced nVent team members.

This paid position is built for individuals aged 16 and older, including high school students and recent graduates, who are passionate about pursuing a career in construction. At nVent, we strictly adhere to safety regulations and ensure an encouraging, collaborative environment.

What you will learn and do:

Depending on the department hired into, Youth Apprentices will be trained to:

• Assist with construction and assembly of steel modular building components.
• Support electrical assembly work such as installing components, routing cable, or assisting electricians (training provided).
• Assist welding or fabrication teams with material preparation, positioning, grinding, or finishing tasks.
• Support electrical engineering teams with entry level tasks such as document organization, testing support, or observing design and build processes.
• Learn to safely measure, mark, cut, drill, fasten, or assemble materials.
• Use hand and power tools safely and correctly (training provided).
• Follow work instructions, basic drawings, and verbal direction.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all nVent safety requirements, OSHA guidelines, and PPE expectations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum age: 16 years old
• High school student, recent graduate, or youth seeking entry-level work experience.
• Interest in construction.
• Willingness to learn, adhere to guidelines, and work safely.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work respectfully as part of a team.
• Basic math and measurement skills, or openness to learning.
• No previous experience required - on-the-job training is provided.

Physical Requirements:

This role involves hands-on work in a construction environment. Youth Apprentices must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb as required by job tasks.
• Lift and carry materials up to 30-50 pounds, with assistance as needed.
• Operate hand tools and power tools safely.
• Work in environments with noise, moving machinery, and industrial equipment.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and steel-toe footwear.

Schedule & Work Environment:

• Paid, entry-level employment.
• Part-time and/or full-time hours available depending on department needs.
• Work schedules may be coordinated with school commitments where applicable.
• All job duties align with applicable youth labor and safety regulations.

Benefits 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.