Painter - 1st Shift

nVent; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 42,518,000 - 78,799,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Powder Coat Painter to set up and operate paint application equipment, ensuring production specifications are met. The role supports lean manufacturing goals and requires adherence to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include painting components, color matching, material handling, and maintaining equipment. You will work Mon-Fri daytime, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness in a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Powder coat painting experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of powder coat painting in manufacturing environment.
• Adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances.
• Proficient with pallet jack, lift tables and carts.

Responsibilities

• Use spraying equipment to apply paint to surfaces on conveyor.
• Hang materials to conveyor and unload painted material.
• Refill powder feeding units and record usage.
• Select color from stock and apply powder with powder gun.
• Unload components and inspect paint coverage and quality.
• Touch up minor paint defects as required.
• Stack finished work and deliver to next department.
• Follow safety procedures and report hazards.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Notify leadership of equipment or material problems.
• Set up finishing system equipment per documentation.
• Position materials and tooling per print specs.
• Move production materials as required.
• Perform sanding and tacking as needed.
• Maintain production equipment and materials.
• Meet production schedules and ensure quality.
• Record transactions to maintain inventory.
• Participate in lean events to reduce waste.

Skills

Powder coat painting

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Lift tables

Wheeled carts

Calipers

Go/No-Go gauges

Powder spray gun

Job description

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

Mon - Fri 6:15AM - 2:45PM

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.

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. At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.