Leads/Finishing 1st Shift ($20.16-21.91)
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Hubbell Power Systems is hiring a Leads/Finishing 1st Shift ($20.16-21.91). The role involves attaching lead wires or terminals to copper wire, securing and insulating connectors, and applying insulating material and nameplates in a climate‑controlled facility. The employee uses hand tools, hydraulic or manual crimpers, and a taping machine, performing pre‑ and post‑inspection of cores and operating a hoist while standing for extended periods.
Key focus areas include Attach lead wires or terminals to copper wire using hand and hydraulic crimping tools., Secure and insulate connectors and apply insulating material and nameplates per design requirements., and Set up and operate the finishing machine, ensuring proper settings and functionality..
Important skills include Operating Hydraulic Crimpers, Alter Materials, Trim Materials, Attach Materials, Set Up Finishing Machine, and Understand Settings And Functions. Preferred (not required): Read Measuring Devices, Use Measuring Devices, Understand Measuring Devices, and Punctual.
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Leads/Finishing 1st Shift ($20.16-21.91)
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Date: Aug 5, 2026
Location: Cuba, MO, US, 65453
Company: Hubbell Incorporated
Job Overview
This position requires attaching lead wires or terminals to the copper wire, securing and insulating these connectors from each other prior to applying insulating material and the nameplate to the outside layer of the unit per design requirements. Lead installation requires the use of hand tools and operating hydraulic or manual hand crimping tools to crimp connectors used to splice copper wire to lead wire or terminals. Finishing requires using taping machine and the ability to apply finishing insulation material by hand.
- Climate controlled facility. * Up to 4 weeks paid time off. * 11 Paid Holidays * Benefits *Competitive wages w/ a 20% shift differential for 2nd shift. Overtime Required
A Day In The Life
Leads
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Ability to operate hydraulic crimpers
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Ability to alter, trim and attach materials per work instructions such as wire, insulation and tape.
Finishing
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Must be able to set up finishing machine, understanding settings and functions, and ensure machine is running properly to avoid unnecessary down time.
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Perform pre-inspection and post-inspection of cores and materials.
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Finish units to the production specification sheet.
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Ability to operate a hoist properly and safely.
What will help you thrive in this role?
Read, use, and understand measuring devices
Have the ability to stand for extensive periods of time
Be punctual, reliable and have a good work ethic
Must be able to work independently and foster teamwork with others
Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills
Hubbell Incorporated
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Utility Solutions
Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.
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