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Electrical Assembly& Wiring

nVent · Oshkosh, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience wiring control panels or switchgear.

What they are checking: Whether they have hands-on wiring experience close to this work.

How do you keep your quality high when you're pushed for speed?

What they are checking: Whether they protect wiring quality when production pressure pushes them to cut corners.

Tell me about a time you learned a new assembly or wiring method quickly.

What they are checking: Whether they can pick up new work instructions and standards.

What would you do

You find a mistake on a wiring diagram. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and ask instead of guessing on electrical work.

A finished assembly fails a test. How do you track down the problem?

What they are checking: Whether they can troubleshoot and fix defects methodically.

About the work

How do you do point-to-point wiring from a wiring print and BOM?

What they are checking: Whether they can follow prints and BOMs accurately.

How do you make sure a wire termination is done right?

What they are checking: Whether they know crimping, torque and labeling standards that prevent failures.

What components have you installed, like terminal blocks, breakers or relays?

What they are checking: Whether they are familiar with the parts used in switchgear.

How do you route and label wire so the next person can follow it?

What they are checking: Whether they work neatly and clearly for testing and service later.

How do you stay safe working on electrical assemblies?

What they are checking: Whether they follow safe practices around electrical equipment and tools.

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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. Under general supervision, this position assembles and wires electrical components, subassemblies, and systems used in switchgear products. This role adheres to established procedures and work instructions to ensure assemblies satisfy quality, safety, and engineering specifications. The Electrical Assembler/Wirer contributes to production objectives while maintaining nVent values and safety standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Assemble electrical and electromechanical systems, frameworks, and enclosures employed in switchgear manufacturing • Perform point-to-point wiring between components following wiring prints, schematic diagrams, specification sheets, and Bills of Material (BOM) • Measure, cut, route, label, and terminate wire to specified lengths and standards • Install and connect electrical components such as terminal blocks, breakers, relays, control devices, and bus components • Review and interpret work orders, wiring diagrams, and schematics to identify materials and assembly instructions • Adjust, repair, or replace electrical components to resolve defects and ensure conformance to specifications • Identify, mark, and tag parts and assemblies for tracking, quality, and inventory purposes • Prepare finished products for shipment, including packaging, labeling, and minor touch-up work • Assist with loading or movement of completed assemblies when required • Maintain tools, equipment, and workstations in accurate working condition • Perform housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment • Follow all safety policies and procedures, attend safety meetings, and accurately use required personal protective equipment (PPE) • Support continuous improvement efforts and maintain quality and efficiency expectations Qualifications Academic Background and Professional Experience • High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent experience, required • Prior experience in electrical assembly, wiring, or manufacturing preferred but not required • Comparable mix of education and experience may be taken into account Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Experience using hand tools such as screwdrivers, crimpers, wire cutters, and tape measures • Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and work instructions is preferred • Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for working with small parts and wiring • Ability to follow detailed procedures with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail • Basic problem-solving skills and willingness to learn Proficiency Expectations • Completes assigned tasks on time and meets efficiency expectations • Follows established safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures • Maintains regular and reliable attendance • Demonstrates teamwork, accountability, and a positive attitude • Communicates effectively with supervisors and team members Physical and Work Environment Requirements • Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks • Ability to lift, push, or pull materials in accordance with job requirements • Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, electrical equipment, and moving machinery • Position classified as Medium Work, requiring exertion within defined weight limits nVent Values At nVent, we succeed by living our values every day. Employees in this role are encouraged to demonstrate Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation, and Safety in all aspects of their work. 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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