Industrial Painter (3rd Shift
Listed on 2026-08-20
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Quality Engineering
Career Area: Operations
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live.
Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live.
Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Your Work Shapes the World
** WITH TARGET START DATES IN AUGUST-SEPTEMBER **
As a Painter at Caterpillar you will prepare materials prior to paint application, apply prime paint and topcoat (finish coat) to components and machinery to obtain a high-quality finish consistent with company standards. Bring your industrial or commercial Paint Booth, Spray Gun- HVLP, industrial, Automotive, or other industrial coating and finishing application experience to Caterpillar
- Today!
Schedule:
The position includes a wage of $26.98 /hour (this includes a base wage of $25.73 plus the additional $1.25 /hour shift differential) and a comprehensive day-one benefits program and on-site health and wellness!
Openings available on 3rd
Shift: Sunday – Thursday 10:00 p.m.
- 06:00 a.m.
- Experience in equipment/automotive paint processing, booth/spray paint process, or a paint related certificate or certified trade school/technical degree in paint related field
- Experience in top coat, prime coat and electrostatic paint or similar process
- Previous Caterpillar Paving Painting experiences
- Knowledge of paint properties
- Knowledge of Caterpillar standards for paint quality (1E 2001 specs for paint)
- Ability to read blueprints/engineering drawings
- Leadership experience
- Heavy crane equipment experience
- Ability to read standard work and write continuous improvement cards
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Ability to utilize computer for production transactions, standard work updates and various projects
- Experience using paint tools including cup paint gun, sanders and buffers.
Responsible for putting safety first with a goal to prevent all injuries, occupational illnesses and safety incidents. Sand, mask, wash, paint and touch-up components and machines according to blueprint and engineering drawings Electronically and manually maintain documentation for labor hour records, work order processing, and production documentation (Serial Number reporting, Material Transfer records, Defective Materials reports, etc.). Perform activities related to hazardous waste handling Prioritize work to meet production schedules.
Take initiative to identify, document, communicate and correct problems related to paint, report discrepancies and recommend solutions. Identify and relay information for correction on discrepancies in affected assembly processes, safety, quality and production issues. Support team People, Quality, Velocity and Cost (PQVC) initiatives and daily activities. Work and interact effectively in a team environment in alignment with our Code of Conduct and Values in Action.
Complete other projects as needed. Work with limited supervision
- May be required to complete a post application assessment as part of the candidacy process (check email)
- Applications must be complete to include personal and/or professional experience or education related to the role requirements.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Physical Requirements Detail:
Exposure to paint fumes, catalyst fumes, isopropanol…
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