Electrical Assembly & Wiring
nVent · Oshkosh
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.
If you want to join an innovative team that values collaboration and precision, consider our Electrical Assembly & Wiring roles at nVent Management Company. This roles let you contribute to world-class manufacturing and maintain high quality and safety standards. We have both 1st and 2nd shift positions available.
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, preferred.
- 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.