nVent

Painter - 3rd Shift

United States · On-site · Full time

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EmployernVent
LocationUnited States
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted20 Aug 2026

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.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

To set up and operate paint application equipment to paint various production materials to production specifications.

SHIFT HOURS: Sun-Fri 10:15PM - 6:45AM

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Use of manual and automatic spraying equipment, to apply paint to all component surfaces conveyed automatically through the powder booth.
Hang materials to be spray painted onto conveyor and/or unload painted material from the conveyor.
Clean and refill all powder feeding units/spraying equipment and record powder usage.
Review shop packet specifications; select the correct color from the stock shelves; and apply the powder by means of manually operated powder gun
Unload components and perform visual inspection to ensure complete paint coverage and quality standards have been met.
Touch up minor paint defects as required.
Stack completed work on pallets/hand trucks; re-identify customer orders; apply appropriate ID tag and deliver material to the next specified production department.
Complies with all applicable safety procedures and reports unsafe conditions or potential safety hazards to team leader or appropriate resource.
Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Notifies team leader or other appropriate resource when problems arise concerning equipment, operations, materials, inventory, documentation, etc.
Performs set-up duties on finishing system equipment and the safety devices in accordance with production documentation.
Positions production materials and tooling and maintains proper dimensions according to print specifications.
Selects and moves production materials as required.
Performs other sanding and tacking as required.
Maintains production equipment and materials necessary to complete the operation.
Performs work in a timely manner to ensure production schedules are met.
Ensures that products and systems meet nVent's quality specifications.
Performs transactions necessary to maintain accurate records and inventory balances.
Performs other work as assigned or as needed.
Participate actively as a team member to achieve continuous improvement through lean activities to meet both internal and external customer needs with regard to safety, quality, delivery, cost and cash. Participate in events to implement lean methods and reduce waste in all aspects of the process.

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JOB CRITERIA:

High School Diploma or GED
Powder coat painting experience
Knowledge of powder coat painting in manufacturing environment
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstance and have the ability to thrive in a constantly changing business environment.
Skill to utilize the following machines and tools:
Material handling equipment: pallet jack, lift tables, wheeled carts, etc.
Safety equipment: safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, etc.
Hand tools: pliers, hammer, wrenches, sockets, files, screw drivers, etc.
Measurement tools: calipers, scales, go / no-go gauges, etc.
Fixtures
Computers

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

Pay Transparency

nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.

Compensation Range:

$14.80 - $27.50 Per Hour

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

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.

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