Common Questions and Answers

Below is a list of common questions about working at Uponor. Simply click on the question to reveal the answer.
What are the directions to get to Uponor's Apple Valley and Burnsville DC locations?

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Uponor Apple Valley

5925 148th Street West
Apple Valley, MN 55124

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Uponor Burnsville DC

2300 West Hwy. 13 Ste. 400
Burnsville, MN 55337

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What is the history of Uponor?

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Uponor North America first began as Wirsbo, founded in 1620 in Virsbo, Sweden. In 1984, Wirsbo was incorporated in the United States and was acquired by Uponor Corporation — a Finland-based company — in 1988. In 2006, the company changed its name to Uponor North America, encompassing all U.S. and Canadian business.

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How many employees does Uponor employ?

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Uponor North America employs over 600 employees in the U.S. and Canada, with more than half located in the company's North American corporate headquarters in Apple Valley, Minn. Worldwide, Uponor Corporation employs more than 4,000 in 25 countries.

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Where are Uponor jobs located?

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Uponor North America is headquartered in Apple Valley, Minn., a suburb of Minneapolis and St. Paul, with manufacturing facilities in Apple Valley and Burnsville, Minn., as well as Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.

The Canadian headquarters and distribution center are located in Regina, Saskatchewan, along with an additional distribution center in Brampton, Ontario. Canadian sales offices are located in Brampton, Ontario and Laval, Quebec. Additionally, a new Sales and Marketing headquarters will be located in Toronto in 2008.

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What positions does Uponor have available?

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Uponor is always looking for talented individuals to join our growing company. To access our careers website, click here.

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How do I apply for a position?

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You can apply directly on the Uponor Careers website.

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How do I know if my application been has received?

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Uponor will send an e-mail to applicants verifying their application has been received.

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Does Uponor Pay Competitively?

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Uponor uses a market-based pay approach to establish competitive pay levels. This approach links Uponor directly to the external labor market, which allows us to respond to changing labor market conditions. The market value of jobs in relevant labor markets determines the overall pay parameters. An employee’s specific responsibilities, individual and company performance and ongoing development help to determine the actual pay.

 

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What kind of benefits does Uponor offer?

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Uponor provides an extensive benefits package which includes everything from medical and dental to education assistance, health and fitness incentives and volunteer time off.

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Does Uponor Provide Any Kind of Recognition Program?

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Uponor uses a Simply More for Uponor recognition program to acknowledge and reward exemplary individual or team performance. This program is designed to encourage continued creativity and superior accomplishments and to retain high-performing employees. Rewards may include cash, gift certificates, awards and other forms of recognition.

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What is the working environment like?

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The working environment at Uponor can vary by department. For a detailed explanation of each department, select the Job Openings by Department tab.

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Does Uponor offer tuition reimbursement?

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Yes. Uponor provides tuition reimbursement to full-time employees after completing six months of consecutive service.

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What kind of retirement package does Uponor offer?

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Uponor provides a 401(k) retirement savings plan to all full-time employees following 90 consecutive days of service. Uponor matches 100% up to 4% of your compensation, and employees are fully vested at date of participation.

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- Jon, e-Commerce/Public Relations