Painter Lead

nVent • Anoka, MN

17h • $24 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

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. Key Responsibilities Lead and train a team of painters. Plan and coordinate daily painting schedules to meet production deadlines. Ensure proper surface preparation, coating application, and curing processes. Monitor paint quality, thickness, adhesion, and overall finish standards. Troubleshoot painting defects and implement corrective actions. Maintain and oversee spray booths, paint systems, and related equipment. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, PPE use, and hazardous material handling. Manage inventory of paints, coatings, and supplies. Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to improve processes. Document production data, quality checks, and maintenance logs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required (technical training preferred).
• 3–5+ years of industrial painting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• 1–2+ years in a lead role.
• Strong knowledge of paint systems (powder coating and/or wet paint).
• Familiarity with surface prep techniques (sandblasting, cleaning, masking).
• Ability to read and interpret work orders and technical specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Good communication and team leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in metal enclosure or industrial equipment manufacturing.
• Knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.
• Forklift certification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Lead and train a team of painters.
• Plan and coordinate daily painting schedules to meet production deadlines.
• Ensure proper surface preparation, coating application, and curing processes.
• Monitor paint quality, thickness, adhesion, and overall finish standards.
• Troubleshoot painting defects and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain and oversee spray booths, paint systems, and related equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, PPE use, and hazardous material handling.
• Manage inventory of paints, coatings, and supplies.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to improve processes.
• Document production data, quality checks, and maintenance logs.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED