Custom Painter - 1st Shift

Custom Painter - 1st Shift

Caterpillar Inc.

As a Custom Painter, you will prepare and apply powder coat and liquid paint and other coatings to interior and exterior surfaces as needed. You will routinely make paint‑related repairs to prime product prior to PDI and may occasionally be required to coat custom fabricated structures, racking, vehicles, etc. You will follow all required safety procedures at all times.

• Prepare and apply powder coat and liquid paint to interior and exterior surfaces.
• Perform paint‑related repairs to prime product prior to PDI.
• Optionally coat custom fabricated structures, racking, vehicles.
• Follow all required safety procedures at all times.

• Equipment paint processing experience or a paint‑related certificate or degree (trade school/technical degree).
• Experience in topcoat, prime coat and electrostatic paint.
• Ability to read blueprints/engineering drawings.
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive operations.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

• One year of liquid paint experience, preferably in touch‑up painting.

• 1st Shift Starting Pay: $24.00/hour.
• Schedule:
  
  Monday‑Friday 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
• Role requires overtime as needed to support business needs.
• Competitive wages, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, 401K).
• Paid holidays, paid time off, paid training beginning day one.

• Resumes are encouraged. Do not submit a blank application (no work history/resume) to avoid disqualification.
• Successful candidates must pass an online assessment, interview, background check, drug screen, and medical review.

• 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

December 16, 2025 – January 11, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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