Industrial Painter (3rd Shift)

Caterpillar Inc.•Brooklyn Park, MN

2d•Onsite

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. Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 100-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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