nVent

Painter

United States · On-site · Full time

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EmployernVent
LocationUnited States
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted28 Jul 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.

We are seeking a skilled, hands-on Painter to lead and take ownership of painting projects, ensuring conformity to quality standards and production schedules. This role involves preparing and spraying surfaces of manufactured products with protective coatings such as paint, enamel, epoxy, and other designated materials. The ideal candidate shows strong attention to detail, a dedication to quality, and the ability to manage tasks independently or collaboratively.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Load and transport materials to work area.

Clean and prepare materials to be painted with abrasives such as sand, grit, or shot of specified grade loaded into a machine hopper.

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Regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture flowing through the nozzle.

Apply tape over areas that are not to be coated.

Fill containers and mix paints and additives to prescribed quantities.

Prepare and adjust spray equipment for accurate use, including filling liquid containers, connecting air hoses to spray guns, and selecting the accurate nozzle.

Spray onto work surfaces with accurate technique to apply primer or finish coat.

Coat areas inaccessible to hand sprayers with a brush.

Clean equipment and work areas.

Perform required preventative maintenance, including replacing screens and filters.

Stage painted products for drying and identify and transfer finished pieces to stockroom or shipping areas.

Demonstrate high skill in performing all aspects of the coatings process.

Focus on maintaining quality assurance requirements.

Fill cavities and dents with putty to attain a smooth surface.

Test finished paint products for dry film thickness as specified.

Requirements:

One year certificate from college or technical school, or three to six months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Keen focus on accuracy and precision.

Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Physical demands include lifting up to 100 lbs on a regular basis and over 100 lbs occasionally.

- Must be able to work 6:00am - 4:30pm Mon-Thurs and overtime as needed.

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

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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