Paint Apprentice- 1st shift

Join Caterpillar as a Paint Apprentice

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Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Your work shapes our world

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. Join us.

Want to build your career?! Look at Caterpillar! We are looking for candidates just like you that want to build more than machines. This is a terrific opportunity to join the Caterpillar North Little Rock, AR team as a Paint Apprentice on our 1st shift team earning day one benefits and a starting wage of $21.75/hour.

This position works under general supervision to assemble/test parts, components, or systems for wheel loaders and motor graders according to the specified work orders. This position is for the assembly line at the North Little Rock, AR site.

Pay rate and schedule:

• The position includes a wage of $21.75/hour and a comprehensive benefit program!
• Openings available on 1st shift:
  Monday – Friday, 7am – 3 pm. Overtime opportunities may be available on a voluntary basis based on business needs and with leader prior authorization.

In this role, you will:

• Participate in the identification and implementation of Lean Principles;
  Understand, Identify and Eliminate Wastes.
• Training within multiple operations in their assigned area to maximize the area's ability to respond to changing needs.
• Load, Masking, Seam Seal, Paint Application, Demask & Unloading Structures from the Paint Line
• Participate in process troubleshooting and help to determine root cause.
• Provide process feedback and improvement ideas through Continuous Improvement Cards.
• Safely perform sanding operations following standard work instructions.
• Properly identify paint defects according engineering specifications
• Properly identify metal substrate defects according to engineering specifications
• Properly mix paint according to engineering specified mix ratios
• Paints parts using liquid and/or powder application and follows proper painting techniques
• Properly adjust/maintain equipment, to achieve highest safety, velocity, and quality standards

What you will have:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Willingness and ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• Willingness and ability to adapt to various operations
• Willingness and ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Top candidates will also have:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience with:
  • Liquid Paint Application Process and/or
  • Powder Paint Application Process and/or
  • Paint Masking, Seam Seal & Touch-up
• Paint Application Certification
• Ability to work safely & wear required personal protective equipment
• Ability to follow standard work instructions
• Ability to work overtime to support production demands

Physical job requirements – production:

• Constantly stands on concrete floors while retrieving parts/tools and completing tasks at assigned workstation. Walks on concrete floors while retrieving parts/tools from distances of a few feet to approximately 80 feet; frequently to constantly throughout the shift.
• Sits on scooter or creeper (close to floor) on occasional basis to position body under the machine or at the bottom of the part or machine.
• Kneels on an occasional basis to position body under at the bottom of the part or machine
• Squats on a frequent basis to lift material/tools from a cart to the point of operation. Employee may need to remain in a static squatted position for a few minutes at a time on an occasional basis.
• Climbs up and down stairs,…