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Builder Lead

nVent · WI · Full time

Posted Aug 12, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you caught a mistake in someone else's work before it became a problem.

What they are checking: Whether they check quality and correct others respectfully.

How do you teach a newer builder the right way to do a task?

What they are checking: Whether they can train others, which a lead role requires.

What would you do

When your supervisor is out, how do you keep the crew on track?

What they are checking: Whether they can step into supervisory duties as the posting describes.

You're on a customer site and the customer's representative is unhappy with something. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they represent the company with integrity and calm on someone else's site.

This role requires driving company vehicles. Is your driving record clean?

What they are checking: Whether they meet the posting's driving requirement honestly before the company checks.

A subcontractor on site is slowing your crew down. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they solve coordination problems professionally without causing conflict.

About the work

Walk me through how you install interior liner panels and exterior sheeting on a metal building.

What they are checking: Whether they have real hands-on experience with the specific assembly work in the posting.

How do you install a door and its hardware so it works right and seals well?

What they are checking: Whether they understand plumb, level and fit, which determine whether a door lasts.

What's your experience setting HVAC units, hoods and gutters on a building?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the heavier and finish components a lead is expected to cover.

How do you work safely at heights while installing sheeting or trim?

What they are checking: Whether they use fall protection and ladder or lift safety consistently.

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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. Are you ready to take the lead in building world-class electrical solutions? At nVent Management Company, we are seeking an exceptionally skilled Lead Builder to join our ambitious team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring flawless assembly and backing up supervisory responsibilities when needed. This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a team that prides itself on delivering proven results and maintaining a secure and productive environment. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: • Frame and install interior liner panels, exterior sheeting, trim, doors & door hardware, gutters, hoods, pans, and HVAC units. • Maintain an excellent driving record and operate company vehicles as required. • Represent nVent with integrity and appropriate conduct while working on-site with customers, customer representatives, subcontractors, and fellow employees. • Perform additional duties as assigned to support our world-class manufacturing operations. • Foster a workplace environment that is enjoyable, instills pride in our products, and focuses strictly on the customer while providing room for individual responsibilities and ideas. Education/Experience: • Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school. • Alternatively, two years related experience and/or training. • Or a combination of education and experience that equips you to successfully implement our high standards. Schedule: • Hours are 6:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Thursday. • Opportunity for extra hours on Friday. Join us and become a part of something outstanding! 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.

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