
Fabrication Utility Worker
Richland, MSFull-timeSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Job overview
The Fabrication Utility Worker supports metal finishing and fabrication operations in nVent’s Richland production shop. The role involves preparing metal surfaces, assisting with plating and conductor fabrication, applying insulating materials, and maintaining shop cleanliness. The position is on-site and full-time, with work performed in a non-air-conditioned production environment.
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Full job description
On-site
Richland, MS, US
Full time
R24307
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.
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:
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Grind, route, or sand metal surfaces using hand-held power tools and sanding pads/paper
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Assist Metal Finishers in cleaning metal surfaces and applying plating chemicals
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Apply insulating materials (heat shrink sleeves) to conductor and trim away excess
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Assist in the fabrication of non-standard parts and pieces of conductor and housing
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Perform housekeeping activities to keep shop area and equipment clean and organized
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Perform miscellaneous shop duties as required
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May use any of the following power tools: router, grinder, applicator wand, and/or circular saw. A variety of common hand tools are also used (tape measure, center punch, square, cleaning equipment). Forming machines, heat shrink torch, and overhead crane may also be used.
YOU HAVE:
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Basic print reading (referencing only) and tape measure reading skills to 1/16th are preferred, but not required.
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Able to effectively prioritize work based on production schedules and changing needs.
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ble to collaborate and communicate effectively with team members.
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Able to achieve forklift certification and safely operate a forklift.
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Able to manually lift items up to 40 lbs. and spend most of each shift standing and walking in a non-air-conditioned production environment.
WE HAVE:
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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
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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.
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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 .
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Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
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We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
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Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money
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Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:
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Innovative & adaptable
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Dedicated to absolute integrity
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Focused on the customer first
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Respectful and team oriented
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Optimistic and energizing
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Accountable for performance
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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:
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Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
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A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
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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.
Dress or alter metal surfaces, and perform miscellaneous shop duties as required
At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,028 open Production jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$85–127K/yr212 salary ranges
- US median$20–22/hr921 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 15 open Production jobs in Mississippi and 2,028 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- Production postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 4 years (623 postings).
- Education
- 122 of the 2,028 open Production jobs (6%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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