Painter

nVent • Richland, MS

11d

About The Position

The Painter prepares products and applies paint according to work instructions, manufacturer recommendations, company standards, and customer specifications. The role includes preparing and positioning products in the paint booth, correcting surface imperfections, masking areas that should remain unpainted, applying paint with a spray gun, and allowing the required curing or drying time before final inspection. The Painter also performs daily cleaning and maintenance of painting equipment and keeps the work area clear of scrap and debris.

Requirements

• Painting experience.
• Basic tape-measure and blueprint-reading skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple or somewhat complex instructions.
• Ability to write notes or simple correspondence.
• Ability to communicate information effectively to coworkers.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.
• Ability to read common tape measurements.
• Must be clean-shaven to use the sealed respirator.

Responsibilities

• Reference prints to determine paint color and type.
• Follow work instructions for standard paint or manufacturer recommendations for non-standard paint.
• Wash, clean, and dry products; position them properly in the paint booth with ventilation on and booth doors closed.
• Sand and wipe surface imperfections, then mask areas that should not be painted.
• Apply paint with a spray gun according to company standards and customer specifications.
• Allow specified curing or drying time before requesting final inspection.
• Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of painting equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping by keeping the work area clear of scrap and debris.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement may be available.
• Caregiver, personal, and parental leave may be available.
• Back-up care services may be available.
• Paid time off, including volunteer time, may be available.
• Well-being program may be available.
• Legal and identity theft protection may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed