Painter - 3rd Shift

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Use 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.
• Comply with all applicable safety procedures and report unsafe conditions or potential safety hazards to team leader or appropriate resource.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Notify team leader or other appropriate resource when problems arise concerning equipment, operations, materials, inventory, or documentation.
• Perform set-up duties on finishing system equipment and the safety devices in accordance with production documentation.
• Position production materials and tooling and maintain proper dimensions according to print specifications.
• Select and move production materials as required.
• Perform other sanding and tacking as required.
• Maintain production equipment and materials necessary to complete the operation.
• Perform work in a timely manner to ensure production schedules are met.
• Ensure that products and systems meet nVent's quality specifications.
• Perform transactions necessary to maintain accurate records and inventory balances.
• Perform 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Powder coat painting experience.
• Knowledge of powder coat painting in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances and 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.

Schedule

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

Pay

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, and life insurance.
• 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.
  • Legal and identity theft protection.