Paint Apprentice - 2nd shift

Caterpillar • North Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar is hiring a Paint Apprentice for the assembly line at its North Little Rock, Arkansas site. Under general supervision, the position assembles and tests parts, components, or systems for wheel loaders and motor graders according to work orders. The apprentice works across paint operations, including loading and unloading structures, masking, seam sealing, paint application, and demasking. The role supports safe production, quality, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., with overtime opportunities based on business needs and prior leader authorization.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability and willingness to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability and willingness to adapt to various operations.
• Ability and willingness to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to work safely and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to follow standard work instructions.
• Ability to work overtime to support production demands.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience with liquid paint application, powder paint application, paint masking, seam sealing, and/or touch-up paint application.

Responsibilities

• Participate in identifying and implementing Lean principles, including understanding, identifying, and eliminating waste.
• Train within multiple operations in the assigned area to help the area respond to changing needs.
• Load, mask, seam seal, paint, demask, and unload structures from the paint line.
• Participate in process troubleshooting and help determine root causes.
• Provide process feedback and improvement ideas through Continuous Improvement Cards.
• Safely perform sanding operations according to standard work instructions.
• Identify paint defects according to engineering specifications.
• Identify metal substrate defects according to engineering specifications.
• Mix paint according to engineering-specified mix ratios.
• Paint parts using liquid and/or powder application methods and follow proper painting techniques.
• Adjust and maintain equipment to achieve safety, velocity, and quality standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Paid vacation, holidays, personal time off, and a paid volunteer day.
• Annual pay increases based on performance.
• Quarterly bonus opportunity.
• Career development opportunities, including potential advancement into operations leadership and other advanced manufacturing jobs.
• Potential to transfer to first shift after six months, based on performance, attendance, and business need.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health Lifestyle Programs and Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
• Career Development.
• Incentive bonus.
• Disability benefits and life insurance.
• Parental leave and adoption benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED