Corinth Reman Large Engine Paint Technician (2nd shift)

Caterpillar Inc. • Corinth, MS

1d • $20 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar Remanufacturing is seeking a Painter I for their Corinth, MS facility. This role is part of a team that values a strong team culture, plant policies, procedures, and practices. The primary responsibilities include operating spray applicators to apply industrial paint finishes on engines or component parts, mixing paints, and monitoring drying processes to ensure quality. This position is crucial for supporting Caterpillar's commitment to sustainability and the circular economy by bringing value back to Cat products.

Requirements

• Previous paint application experience within a manufacturing setting.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office Applications.
• Basic understanding of both hand and air (pneumatic) tooling.
• Previous experience in an automotive, paint or body setting or similar application experience.
• Basic understanding of blueprints.
• Previous experience with compliant spray equipment.
• Must be able to wear proper PPE.
• Will be required to wear a detail suit with hood and/or respirator.
• Will require respirator physical and training.
• Any current agency workers applying to this position must have worked the required 300 hours to be considered as well as meeting all requirements for the position.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in becoming a power trainer.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced, safety and quality focused team environment to perform various assembly processes.
• Ensure that parts and materials used in the assembly process are free from quality defects.
• Inspect parts and materials to ensure they are free from quality defects.
• Paint engines or component parts per work instructions, standard operating procedures, blueprints, risk assessment, and job routing.
• Conduct operations level maintenance on all paint systems and equipment: paint kitchen, 2KS, paint booth, hoods, guns, etc.
• Complete daily production logs to meet environmental and safety standards.
• Maintain operator performed maintenance (OPM) and routine housekeeping (5S) and perform activities to eliminate workplace hazards and handling of hazardous waste.
• Identify and relay information for correction on discrepancies in affected assembly processes, safety, quality, and production issues.
• Prioritize work to meet production schedules.
• Disassembly and clean paint gun and other equipment.
• Flexibility to work across other value streams.
• Prioritize reliability and quality awareness.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Starting hourly pay rate of $19.75
• 7% night shift premium
• 80 hours of vacation
• 3 additional days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Paid holidays
• Climate controlled work environment
• 100% 401k match up to 6% offered on day 1 of employment
• Health, dental, vision, & life insurance offered on day 1 of employment
• Potential annual performance increase
• Clean/safe work environment
• Paid holiday shut down at the end of the year
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed