Paint Technician - Manufacturing

Caterpillar Inc.•North Little Rock, AR

2d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. Join us. Want to build YOUR career?! LOOK at Caterpillar! We are looking for candidates just like you that want to build more than machines. This is a terrific opportunity to join the Caterpillar North Little Rock, AR team as a Paint Technician on our 2nd shift team earning day ONE benefits and a starting wage of $21.10/hour. This position works under general supervision to assemble/test parts, components, or systems for wheel loaders and motor graders according to the specified work orders. This position is for the assembly line at the North Little Rock, AR site. As a Paint Technician, earning $21.10 + 7% shift differential, at Caterpillar – North Little Rock you will be part of a dedicated team in the painting of Motor Grader, Medium Wheel Loader and Rotary Mixer products that help our customers build a better world! Inside the 725,000 square-foot air-conditioned facility you will work with a team of painters and manufacturing engineers to complete daily build requirements. As a Paint team member, perform a wide area of operations in support of the liquid and powder value streams. These processes include inventory management, paint application, paint systems maintenance, project management, and process improvement.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
5+ Years Experience in Manufacturing, Liquid and/or Powder Paint Systems and/or related technical experience is a MUST
Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365 products

Nice To Haves

Technical degree
Paint Certification
Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and processes
Extensive knowledge in industrial paint systems
Experience with SAP
Experience with Guided Buy

Responsibilities

Participates in the and implementation of Lean Principles
Understand, Identify and Eliminate Wastes
Lead process troubleshooting and help to determine root cause
Lead process feedback and improvement ideas through Continuous Improvement Cards.
Implement RCCA plans for paint defects according engineering specifications
Implement RCCA plans for metal substrate defects according to engineering specifications
Assist in development of processes for NPI
Monitor and conduct operations level maintenance on all paint systems and equipment; paint kitchen, 2KS, paint booth, intellitrak, hoods, guns, etc.
Manage and maintain inventory of paint and equipment following FIFO criteria
Coordinate with Maintenance and outside sources to ensure all equipment is properly maintained
Document manager for paint department. (TPM, SW, 6s)
Maintain master roster for EE equipment issue
Project management/process improvement focus for the paint lines
Train the trainer for Senior painters and conduct paint training validation
Research, receive, and process purchase orders for the department
Paint parts using liquid and/or powder application as required
Fill in for Team leads as required
Respond to Andon systems as required