
Painter (Industrial)
nVent, Millington, MD, United States
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.
What You Will Experience in This Position:
Apply paint, powder coat, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer using spray equipment or manual techniques to protect and finish products, equipment, or structures
Prepare surfaces for coating by sanding, scraping, cleaning, masking, and removing old coatings to ensure proper adhesion and finish quality
Operate and adjust spray equipment, including powder coat systems, to achieve consistent coverage and finish thickness
Review work orders, specifications, and instructions to ensure correct coating application and appearance
Monitor and allow proper curing and drying times, including oven cure cycles for powder coating, prior to inspection and next production steps
Perform routine cleaning, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of spray guns, powder coat equipment, booths, and related tools
Inspect coated parts for quality, thickness, defects, and finish to ensure compliance with customer and internal standards
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with safety and environmental guidelines
Collaborate closely with team members to meet production schedules and quality expectations
Provide guidance, training, or review of work for less experienced painters or powder coaters (level dependent)
You have:
Experience with surface preparation, paint application, powder coating, and spraying techniques
Proficiency using spray guns, powder coat equipment, sanding tools, and general hand tools
Understanding of various coatings, finishes, cure processes, and quality control requirements
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality finishes
Ability to read and follow work instructions, production schedules, and safety procedures
Willingness to learn and expand skills across painting and powder coating operations
Dependable attendance with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
High school diploma or GED preferred, or equivalent hands-on experience
Additional experience and the ability to train or mentor others for senior-level roles
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.
What You Will Experience in This Position:
Apply paint, powder coat, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer using spray equipment or manual techniques to protect and finish products, equipment, or structures
Prepare surfaces for coating by sanding, scraping, cleaning, masking, and removing old coatings to ensure proper adhesion and finish quality
Operate and adjust spray equipment, including powder coat systems, to achieve consistent coverage and finish thickness
Review work orders, specifications, and instructions to ensure correct coating application and appearance
Monitor and allow proper curing and drying times, including oven cure cycles for powder coating, prior to inspection and next production steps
Perform routine cleaning, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of spray guns, powder coat equipment, booths, and related tools
Inspect coated parts for quality, thickness, defects, and finish to ensure compliance with customer and internal standards
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with safety and environmental guidelines
Collaborate closely with team members to meet production schedules and quality expectations
Provide guidance, training, or review of work for less experienced painters or powder coaters (level dependent)
You have:
Experience with surface preparation, paint application, powder coating, and spraying techniques
Proficiency using spray guns, powder coat equipment, sanding tools, and general hand tools
Understanding of various coatings, finishes, cure processes, and quality control requirements
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality finishes
Ability to read and follow work instructions, production schedules, and safety procedures
Willingness to learn and expand skills across painting and powder coating operations
Dependable attendance with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
High school diploma or GED preferred, or equivalent hands-on experience
Additional experience and the ability to train or mentor others for senior-level roles
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.