Assembly Operator

Vertiv
Lincoln, NE
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in mechanical or electrical assembly and are comfortable with physical labor.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on assembly experience and a background in mechanical or electrical work
    — “Basic Understanding of Building skills, Electrical or mechanical background is a plus”
  • Individuals who thrive in structured, safety-focused environments with clear physical demands
    — “follow all workplace safety guidelines, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, ear protection, and safety shoes”
  • Those with a strong work ethic and ability to maintain organized, detail-oriented workflows
    — “Employees are expected to maintain a clean and organized workspace, demonstrate reliability and accountability, and consistently exhibit a strong work ethic”

Things to consider

  • US citizenship is required due to no visa sponsorship being offered
    — “Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States”
  • The role involves frequent heavy lifting and physical labor
    — “The position requires frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds, along with other physical activities”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with blueprint reading and technical assembly in your resume and interviews
    — “Assemblers must be able to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and flat layouts”
  • Emphasize your ability to follow safety protocols and use PPE correctly
    — “follow all workplace safety guidelines, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)”
  • Showcase reliability and attention to detail in your work history and references
    — “Employees are expected to maintain a clean and organized workspace, demonstrate reliability and accountability”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · LowDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • accurate assembly of components
  • proper packing for shipment
Typical background
manufacturing experienceassembly line work

Skills & requirements

Required

Reading BlueprintsAssembly TechniquesPacking For ShipmentSafety Compliance

Preferred

Electrical BackgroundMechanical Background

Stack & domain

Reading BlueprintsAssembly TechniquesPacking For ShipmentUsing ToolsSafety ComplianceReliabilityAccountabilityStrong Work EthicManufacturingAssemblySafety

About the role

Original posting from Vertiv

1 shift Assembler – Job Responsibilities and Requirements Reading Blueprints and Specifications Assemblers must be able to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and flat layouts to ensure the accurate assembly of box cabinets, Racks and related components. Basic Understanding of Building skills, Electrical or mechanical background is a plus

*Description for Internal Candidates

Assembly – Job Responsibilities and Requirement

Reading Blueprints and Specifications

Assemblers must be able to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and flat layouts to ensure the accurate assembly of box cabinets, Racks and related components. Basic Understanding of Building skills, Electrical or mechanical background is a plus. 

Using Tools and Assembly Techniques

Responsibilities include bending fastening devices, fitting and securing interlocking parts, and applying touch-up paint to finished cabinets as needed.

Packing for Shipment

Assemblers are responsible for properly packing cabinets for shipment to ensure products are protected and prepared for delivery

Duties include moving materials using hand trucks or fork trucks and completing required documentation and related paperwork.

Physical Requirements

The position requires frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds, along with other physical activities such as standing, walking, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, and grasping.

Safety Compliance

Assemblers must follow all workplace safety guidelines, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, ear protection, and safety shoes. (Steel Toed shoes)

Dress Code: Long pants covered with steel-toed shoes, T-shirts, no tank tops, no drapery wear clothing with holes in tears rips. 

Work Environment and Expectations

Employees are expected to maintain a clean and organized workspace, demonstrate reliability and accountability, and consistently exhibit a strong work ethic. Dress code 

THE VERTIV OPPORTUNITY

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

Our Core Principles: Safety | Integrity | Respect | Teamwork | Inclusion

Our Strategic Priorities

High-Performance Culture

Customer Focus

Operational Excellence

Innovation

Financial Strength

Vertiv Behaviors

Own it

Act with urgency

Foster a customer-first mindset

Think big and execute

Lead by example

Drive continuous improvement

Learn and seek out development

Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com.

Source: Vertiv careers

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