Youth Apprentice

Youth Apprentice

Join nVent Management Company as a Youth Apprentice and gain hands-on experience in a specific department aligned with your interests. nVent has separate youth apprentice openings available within the following areas:

• Building / Construction
• Electrical
• Welding
• Electrical Engineering

Each Youth Apprentice is hired into and trained within one department and works under close supervision from experienced nVent team members.

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.

• Assist with construction and assembly of steel modular building components.
• Support electrical assembly work such as installing components, routing cable, or assisting electricians (training provided).
• Assist welding or fabrication teams with material preparation, positioning, grinding, or finishing tasks.
• Support electrical engineering teams with entry-level tasks such as document organization, testing support, or observing design and build processes.
• Learn to safely measure, mark, cut, drill, fasten, or assemble materials.
• Use hand and power tools safely and correctly (training provided).
• Follow work instructions, basic drawings, and verbal direction.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all nVent safety requirements, OSHA guidelines, and PPE expectations.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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…