Painter - 2nd Shift - Bldg LL- East Peoria

Painter

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Building LL
- East Peoria
- Supplemental

Pay is $23.22 hour with an additional $1.00 hr shift differential

Shift: 2nd- M-F 2:00 pm-10:00 pm

We are seeking motivated Painters to join our team at the East Peoria Building LL facility, supporting our D10 and D11 Prime Products operations. In this role, you will help ensure our equipment meets quality standards through professional paint application and equipment maintenance.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Apply finish paint to prime products and transportation equipment in accordance with quality standards.
• Maintain high-quality paint finishes that are free from runs, sags, and other defects.
• Inspect, test, clean, repair, and service spray guns and other painting equipment.
• Mix paint and maintain an adequate supply of materials for paint booth operations.
• Follow established safety, quality, and production procedures.

Physical Qualifications (With or Without Accommodation)

• Ability to stand for the duration of an 8-hour shift with limited breaks.
• Flexibility to work various shifts and schedules, including nights and weekends, as needed.
• Ability to work in environments with changing temperatures and varying weather conditions.
• Basic computer skills to access and navigate the Cat Intranet.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, paint shop, or similar industrial environment.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Automotive paint shop experience.
• Production painting experience in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Information:

• 2nd shift (M-F 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
• Training will be done on 1st shift (M-F 6:00 am-2:00 pm)
• Pay is $23.22 hour - plus a $1.00 hour off shift premium
• This is a Supplemental position- minimum 40 hours per week with limited benefits available
• Supplemental employees will receive up to 40 hours of paid time off
• The position is located in Building LL in East Peoria
• Must be able to work any shift - working hours may change with business needs.
• Relocation assistance is not offered for this position
• Safety is a core value  owe it to our employees and families to work in a safe and secure workplace. All candidates for employment must successfully pass a preemployment drug screen held to the DOT standards for prohibited substances.

Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.

Caterpillar is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at

Summary Pay Range:

$0.00 - $0.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

August 27, 2026 - August 31, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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