Paint Manufacturing Technician - 3rd shift

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.

• Continuously monitor the operating parameters of the paint system by processing and analyzing data and information to effectively recognize and identify problems and trends and respond in a timely manner.
• Own and complete projects related to paint performance, safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Potential engagement with suppliers and onsite contractors.
• Audit and collect data from the various process checkpoints within the paint system.
• Create and maintain appropriate documents; check sheets, SPC charts, graphs, written reports, and work instructions.
• Analyze trends (both good and bad) and identify problems from collected data and information.
• Make adjustments as needed within the paint system parameters.
• Communicate and follow-up on issues related to the paint system's performance.
• Maintain spare part inventory, complete Purchase Requisitions, Maintenance Requests.
• Communicate all paint system process problems to Supervisor, Engineer and appropriate support personnel (maintenance, engineering, quality, etc.).
  

• 2-year or 4-year degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year manufacturing paint-related environment required.
• Knowledge of Pre-treatment Processes, Powder/Paint Application Methodology, Curing Technology, Fixturing (Paint Racks & Hooks), Coating Quality Assessment, and Coating Specification Generation.
• Knowledge of how to read analog gauges.
• Knowledge of paint defect troubleshooting.
• Ability to document processes in work instructions format.
• Ability to use computer programs including MS Office, MRP (JD Edwards preferred), etc.
• Ability to communicate and network cross-functionally.
• Ability to think in analytical terms to solve problems.
• Ability to support with training where necessary (i.e. painters, washer checks, equipment trouble shooting...).
• Ability to show initiative, be a self-starter and be able to work with little to no supervision.

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

  • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

  • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being:

  • Innovative & adaptable

  • Dedicated to absolute integrity

  • Focused on the customer first

  • Respectful and team oriented

  • Optimistic and energizing

  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Pay Transparency

nVent's pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee's work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.

Compensation Range:

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

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 such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and 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.