Painter - 3rd Shift

nVent

Anoka, MN

Full Time

Posted August 20, 2026

$15 - $28/hr

Power Generation

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Listing evidence and provenance

Source: Workday View original listing
Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

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

Key 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.

Benefits & Perks

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.