Industrial Painter: Precision Coatings & Finishes

nVent; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

nVent is seeking a skilled Painter to lead painting projects in our United States manufacturing environment. You will prepare surfaces, mix coatings, set up spray equipment, and apply primer and finish coats to meet quality standards and production schedules.

The role requires precision, the ability to work independently or with a team, and physical stamina to lift up to 100 lbs. Day shift, with potential overtime, and a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Multi-tasking

Physical stamina

Education

College/Technical certificate in painting or related field

Tools

Spray equipment

Job description

nVent is seeking a skilled Painter to lead painting projects in our United States manufacturing environment. You will prepare surfaces, mix coatings, set up spray equipment, and apply primer and finish coats to meet quality standards and production schedules.

The role requires precision, the ability to work independently or with a team, and physical stamina to lift up to 100 lbs. Day shift, with potential overtime, and a focus on safety and efficiency.