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Assembler Operator

nVent · Kewanee, IL · $14.80–$27.50 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience assembling products by hand or with machines. What did you build?

What they are checking: Whether they have hands-on assembly experience they can describe clearly.

How do you keep up speed without letting quality slip?

What they are checking: Whether they can balance production rate with quality checks.

Tell me about a time you worked closely with a teammate to hit a goal.

What they are checking: Whether they work well alongside others on the line.

How do you stay focused on repetitive tasks?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay accurate over a full shift of repeat work.

What would you do

You notice parts coming off your station that don't look right. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and raise quality issues rather than keep producing bad parts.

A machine starts acting up during your shift. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report equipment issues safely and quickly.

About the work

How do you use work instructions and drawings while you assemble?

What they are checking: Whether they follow instructions closely instead of working from memory.

Have you read electrical schematics or blueprints before? Tell me what you look for.

What they are checking: Whether they can read the drawings this role requires for electrical fastening products.

How do you double-check labels and packaging before a product moves on?

What they are checking: Whether they pay attention to the details that cause customer complaints.

What safety habits do you follow when working with hand tools and machinery?

What they are checking: Whether they have real safety awareness for a manufacturing floor.

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The full job description

As published by nVent.

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. We’re seeking ambitious individuals to join our team as an Assembly Operator at nVent Management Company. This is an outstanding chance to work with a company that ensures a more secure world by connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for flawless execution, we want to hear from you! In the role of Assembly Operator, you will assemble a variety of electrical fastening products and components using hands, machinery, or hand tools. You will adhere closely to work instructions and drawings to uphold quality standards. Your focus on performing quality checks will help ensure parts reach nVent’s world-class quality. Responsibilities: The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: • Work alone or with others to assemble, fill, kit, prepare, label, or package a product or product component. Follow Work Instructions throughout the process. • Complete work based on specifications, drawings, job routings, and/or Work Instructions. • Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings to understand the bussing requirements for switchgear systems. • Install busbars within switchgear enclosures, ensuring accurate insulation, grounding, and secure connections. • Select and move production materials as required. • Maintain equipment and materials necessary to complete the operation. • Meet established safety, quality, and performance standards to ensure production schedules are met. • Record accurate information on Manufacturing Order and perform transactions necessary to maintain accurate records and inventory balances. • Align with all applicable safety procedures, quality specifications, and 5S Standards. Report adverse conditions, non-conforming products/procedures, and 5S violations to the department leader by following the process for addressing critical issues. • Adhere to department 5S standards daily. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area. • Following the protocol for handling critical issues, alert the team leader or other suitable contacts when concerns arise involving safety, quality, equipment, operations, materials, inventory, documentation, etc. • Demonstrate flexibility by performing rotational assignments as needed. Participate actively as a team member through continuous improvement activities to meet customer needs. Minimum Educational Qualifications: • Minimum of a High School Diploma. • Minimum of 1 year experience as an Assembler, preferred. • Proficiency in using tools and equipment. • Ability to read and understand instructions in manuals and blueprints. • Strong attention to detail. Join us and be part of an exceptionally innovative team that is dedicated to advancing our success and your career! 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.

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