Youth Apprentice

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.

This paid position is built for individuals aged 16 and older, including high school students and recent graduates, who are passionate about pursuing a career in construction. At nVent, we strictly adhere to safety regulations and ensure an encouraging, collaborative environment.

What you will learn and do:

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum age: 16 years old
• High school student, recent graduate, or youth seeking entry-level work experience.
• Interest in construction.
• Willingness to learn, adhere to guidelines, and work safely.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work respectfully as part of a team.
• Basic math and measurement skills, or openness to learning.
• No previous experience required — on-the-job training is provided.

Physical Requirements:

This role involves hands-on work in a construction environment. Youth Apprentices must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb as required by job tasks.
• Lift and carry materials up to 30-50 pounds, with assistance as needed.
• Operate hand tools and power tools safely.
• Work in environments with noise, moving machinery, and industrial equipment.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and steel-toe footwear.

Schedule & Work Environment:

• Paid, entry-level employment.
• Part-time and/or full-time hours available depending on department needs.
• Work schedules may be coordinated with school commitments where applicable.
• All job duties align with applicable youth labor and safety regulations.

Why start your career with nVent:

• ✅ Earn pay while gaining real work experience.
• ✅ Learn a specific trade or career path hands-on.
• ✅ Train alongside experienced professionals.
• ✅ Build safety awareness and transferable workplace skills.
• ✅ Opportunity for continued employment and growth with nVent.

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.