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Connecticut's manufacturing sector spans aerospace components, medical devices, and precision equipment, with major employers like Raytheon Technologies, Pitney Bowes, and Henkel operating facilities across the state. Manufacturing associate roles in Hartford, Bridgeport, and New Haven draw international candidates, and a number of established manufacturers in Connecticut have sponsored work visas for production and assembly positions.
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At a Glance
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Flexible Associate to join the The Wiremold Team in West Hartford, CT. Perform fabrication and assembly operations to produce products of all kinds, including complex operations.
What Will You Do?
Major Responsibilities/Activities
- Fabrication and assembly activities include, but are not limited to, pressing, tapping, welding, sealing, labeling, stamping, counting, loading and unloading products and cartons and pallets. In addition, cutting to length and fabricating wires and assembling power/data devices into products including terminating connections and testing of assemblies or finished products. Taking direction from appropriate Group Leader or supervision.
- Potentially packs, seals, and labels all raceway products utilizing tools and equipment as needed. Makes minor adjustments on assembling and packaging machines and small hand tools to maintain quality. Taking direction from appropriate Group Leader or supervision.
- Uses a variety of hand tools, air screw drivers, tapping machines, automatic and semi-automatic machinery.
- Records, maintains, and reports on materials handled, packed, stored, or transported using applicable company systems.
- Places completed work in designated location, potentially using basic material handling equipment.
- Loads and unloads work in process to machines required in their rotation, including restarts and resets as needed.
- Maintains equipment and materials in good repair and maintains an orderly work area consistent with 5C practices and the Wiremold Production system.
- Performs Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) schedules and assignments as required for the tools, equipment and small machines used in the performance of this function.
- Complies with all OSHA safety and Company safety procedures and works in a safe manner to insure both personal safety and safety to others.
- Performs all assignments with attention to quality standards of workmanship.
- Records quality and productivity information as necessary.
- May work alone with periodic supervision or may work with a group depending on the products being assembled or the tools and equipment being operated.
- Performs other work as directed by Group Leader or supervisor.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently. High school education or equivalent.
- Six (6) months prior experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment, ideally involving wiring and assembly. Other consideration may be given for prior experience with corporations who highly utilize continuous improvement activities.
- Must be able to use basic hand tools and measuring instruments.
- Must demonstrate an ability to perform standard work processes.
- Must be able to perform all work assignments within the classification in a rotation within the work cell/department, in a productive and efficient way, producing work of good quality.
- Must be willing to cross train on all rotation assignments in the work cell/department.
Essential Mental Functions
- Must be able to work from the paperwork, including but not limited to blueprint or standard work sheets, when the work assignment requires.
- Must be able to solve mathematical equations.
- Must have good organizing and prioritization skills
Essential Physical Functions
Instructions: For the tasks, duties and responsibilities contained in this job description, check all physical aspects below that could be encountered on the job.
PHYSICAL ASPECT
Frequency, Amount, Or Description
Physical Activity (check all that apply)
- Bending body downward/forward by bending spine at the waist
- Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
- Bending the body downward/forward by bending leg/spine
- Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
- Standing, particularly for sustained periods of time
- Moving about on foot, particularly for long distances
- Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position
- Picking, pinching, typing or working with primarily the fingers
- Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm
- Verbalizing detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly
- Applying substantial movement/motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers in a repetitive manner
Physical Requirements (check all that apply)
- Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects, including the body. Sitting most of the time for sedentary work.
- Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Using arm/leg controls requiring exertion of forces greater than that required for sedentary work.
Physical Surroundings (check all that apply)
- Subject to inside environmental conditions, with protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
- Subject to sufficient noise to cause one to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
- Subject to a variety of hazards including moving mechanical parts, electrical current, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
- Subject to one or more of the following conditions: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
- No substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
Visual Acuity
- Dealing with data and figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal, extensive reading, visual inspection involving small defects/parts, operation or machines, using measurement devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
Company Info
About Legrand
Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR).
About Legrand North And Central America
Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.
About Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems Division
Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world. Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Position Description
At a Glance
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Flexible Associate to join the The Wiremold Team in West Hartford, CT. Perform fabrication and assembly operations to produce products of all kinds, including complex operations.
What Will You Do?
Major Responsibilities/Activities
- Fabrication and assembly activities include, but are not limited to, pressing, tapping, welding, sealing, labeling, stamping, counting, loading and unloading products and cartons and pallets. In addition, cutting to length and fabricating wires and assembling power/data devices into products including terminating connections and testing of assemblies or finished products. Taking direction from appropriate Group Leader or supervision.
- Potentially packs, seals, and labels all raceway products utilizing tools and equipment as needed. Makes minor adjustments on assembling and packaging machines and small hand tools to maintain quality. Taking direction from appropriate Group Leader or supervision.
- Uses a variety of hand tools, air screw drivers, tapping machines, automatic and semi-automatic machinery.
- Records, maintains, and reports on materials handled, packed, stored, or transported using applicable company systems.
- Places completed work in designated location, potentially using basic material handling equipment.
- Loads and unloads work in process to machines required in their rotation, including restarts and resets as needed.
- Maintains equipment and materials in good repair and maintains an orderly work area consistent with 5C practices and the Wiremold Production system.
- Performs Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) schedules and assignments as required for the tools, equipment and small machines used in the performance of this function.
- Complies with all OSHA safety and Company safety procedures and works in a safe manner to insure both personal safety and safety to others.
- Performs all assignments with attention to quality standards of workmanship.
- Records quality and productivity information as necessary.
- May work alone with periodic supervision or may work with a group depending on the products being assembled or the tools and equipment being operated.
- Performs other work as directed by Group Leader or supervisor.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently. High school education or equivalent.
- Six (6) months prior experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment, ideally involving wiring and assembly. Other consideration may be given for prior experience with corporations who highly utilize continuous improvement activities.
- Must be able to use basic hand tools and measuring instruments.
- Must demonstrate an ability to perform standard work processes.
- Must be able to perform all work assignments within the classification in a rotation within the work cell/department, in a productive and efficient way, producing work of good quality.
- Must be willing to cross train on all rotation assignments in the work cell/department.
Essential Mental Functions
- Must be able to work from the paperwork, including but not limited to blueprint or standard work sheets, when the work assignment requires.
- Must be able to solve mathematical equations.
- Must have good organizing and prioritization skills
Essential Physical Functions
Instructions: For the tasks, duties and responsibilities contained in this job description, check all physical aspects below that could be encountered on the job.
PHYSICAL ASPECT
Frequency, Amount, Or Description
Physical Activity (check all that apply)
- Bending body downward/forward by bending spine at the waist
- Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
- Bending the body downward/forward by bending leg/spine
- Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
- Standing, particularly for sustained periods of time
- Moving about on foot, particularly for long distances
- Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position
- Picking, pinching, typing or working with primarily the fingers
- Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm
- Verbalizing detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly
- Applying substantial movement/motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers in a repetitive manner
Physical Requirements (check all that apply)
- Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects, including the body. Sitting most of the time for sedentary work.
- Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Using arm/leg controls requiring exertion of forces greater than that required for sedentary work.
Physical Surroundings (check all that apply)
- Subject to inside environmental conditions, with protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
- Subject to sufficient noise to cause one to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
- Subject to a variety of hazards including moving mechanical parts, electrical current, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
- Subject to one or more of the following conditions: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
- No substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
Visual Acuity
- Dealing with data and figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal, extensive reading, visual inspection involving small defects/parts, operation or machines, using measurement devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
Company Info
About Legrand
Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR).
About Legrand North And Central America
Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.
About Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems Division
Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world. Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Which companies sponsor visas for manufacturing associates in Connecticut?
Larger manufacturers with established HR infrastructure are the most active sponsors. In Connecticut, companies like Raytheon Technologies, Sikorsky (a Lockheed Martin subsidiary), and Henkel have sponsored work visas for manufacturing and production roles. Medical device manufacturers in the New Haven area and aerospace suppliers along the I-91 corridor also appear in Department of Labor disclosure data for sponsored positions.
Which visa types are most common for manufacturing associate roles in Connecticut?
The H-1B is the most common visa for manufacturing associates who hold a relevant bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or a related field, as the role must qualify as a specialty occupation. The H-2B is sometimes used for temporary or seasonal production positions. Candidates already holding OPT or STEM OPT authorization are often well-positioned to transition into employer-sponsored status.
Which cities in Connecticut have the most manufacturing associate sponsorship jobs?
Hartford and its suburbs, including East Hartford and Windsor Locks, concentrate aerospace and defense manufacturing due to Pratt and Whitney and Sikorsky operations. Bridgeport and New Haven have significant industrial and medical device manufacturing activity. Groton, home to Electric Boat (General Dynamics), also generates manufacturing associate openings that have historically included sponsored positions.
How to find manufacturing associate visa sponsorship jobs in Connecticut?
Migrate Mate lists manufacturing associate roles in Connecticut filtered specifically for positions where employers are open to visa sponsorship. Rather than sorting through general job postings, Migrate Mate surfaces roles from companies with documented sponsorship activity, saving significant time. Searching by Connecticut location and the manufacturing associate role type on Migrate Mate gives you a targeted starting point for your applications.
Are there any state-specific considerations for manufacturing associate candidates seeking sponsorship in Connecticut?
Connecticut's manufacturing workforce is closely tied to defense contracting, which means some roles require security clearances that non-U.S. citizens may not immediately qualify for. Candidates should focus on commercial manufacturing segments, including medical devices, consumer products, and industrial equipment. The University of Connecticut and Yale's engineering programs also create a pipeline of talent that some employers use to identify candidates for sponsored positions.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored manufacturing associate jobs in Connecticut?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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