Custom Painter (2nd shift)
About The Position
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. 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. What you will do: As a Custom Painter, you will routinely make paint-related repairs to prime product prior to PDI. You may occasionally be required to coat custom fabricated structures, racking, vehicles, etc. You will follow all required safety procedures at all times.
Requirements
- Equipment paint processing experience OR a paint-related certificate or degree (trade school / technical degree)
- Experience in topcoat, prime coat, and electrostatic paint.
- Experience mixing liquid/multi-part paint.
- Experience with sanding, blending, feathering, and other paint repair procedures.
- Thorough knowledge of cure times, temperature curves, contamination control.
- Experience with running thread taps.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- One year of liquid paint experience, preferably in touch up painting.
- Experience in automotive paint/body repair.
Responsibilities
- routinely make paint-related repairs to prime product prior to PDI.
- occasionally be required to coat custom fabricated structures, racking, vehicles, etc.
- follow all required safety procedures at all times.
Benefits
- competitive wages
- quarterly bonus
- comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K)
- paid holidays
- paid time off
- paid training that begin on day one of employment!
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
