Painter - Industrial

nVent
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Tennessee, Chattanooga
May 20, 2026
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. We are currently hiring for Day and Night shifts: Day: M-Th \| 7 am - 530 pm Night: M-Th \| 5 pm - 330 am Overtime is available for each shift WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION: Apply paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to protect and finish products, equipment, or structures Prepare surfaces for painting by sanding, scraping, cleaning, and removing old coatings Review work orders and follow instructions to ensure correct application and finish Allow proper curing and drying time before inspection and next production steps Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of painting tools and equipment Inspect finished work to ensure it meets quality and customer standards Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area Work closely with team members to meet production schedules Provide guidance, training, or review of work for less experienced painters (level dependent) YOU HAVE: Experience with surface preparation and paint application techniques Ability to use painting tools, brushes, sprayers, sanding equipment, and hand tools Understanding of coatings, finishes, and proper curing processes Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards Ability to follow work instructions, schedules, and safety procedures Willingness to learn and expand skills within the painting trade Dependable attendance and ability to work independently or as part of a team High school diploma or GED preferred, or equivalent experience Additional experience and ability to train or mentor others for senior level roles 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 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 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.