Nvent

Paint&PowderCoatTechnician

$48–65k ~AI est. Millington, Maryland, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Paint & Powder Coat Technician at Nvent. Skills: Paint application, Powder coating, Surface preparation. Apply paint, powder coat, varnish, stain, enamel, or. Prepare surfaces for coating”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Ability to read work instructions, Ability to follow production schedules, Ability to follow safety procedures, High school diploma or GED, Equivalent hands-on experience

Nice to Have

Willingness to learn, Expand skills across painting, Expand skills across powder coating

What You'll Do.

Prepare surfaces for coating

Operate and adjust spray equipment

Monitor and allow proper curing and drying times

Perform routine cleaning

and preventative maintenance

Inspect coated parts for quality

Collaborate with team members to meet production schedules

Collaborate with team members to meet quality expectations

Provide guidance for less experienced painters

Provide training for less experienced painters

Review work for less experienced painters

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with team members

Full Job Description

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:** * * 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 **WE HAVE:** * A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your

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