Painter 2nd Shift

Caterpillar Inc.•Brooklyn Park, MN

1d•$25 - $32•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. 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. Your Work Shapes the World 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. APPLICATION UPDATES WILL BEGIN IN JANUARY – WITH TARGET START DATES FEBRUARY - MARCH What To Expect: As a Painter at Caterpillar you will prepare materials prior to paint application, apply prime paint and topcoat (finish coat) to components and machinery to obtain a high-quality finish consistent with company standards. Bring your industrial or commercial Paint Booth, Spray Gun - Automotive or other coating and finishing industrial application experience to Caterpillar- Today! Pay Rate and Schedule: The position includes a wage of $26.98 /hour (this includes a base wage of $25.73 plus the additional $1.25 /hour shift differential) and a comprehensive day-one benefits program and on-site health and wellness! Openings available on 2nd shift: Monday – Friday, 2 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Overtime opportunities may be available on a voluntary basis based on business needs and with leader prior authorization.

Requirements

Experience in equipment 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
Ability to read blueprints/engineering drawings
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
Knowledge of paint properties
Knowledge of Caterpillar standards for paint quality (1E 2001 specs for paint)

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience
Heavy crane equipment experience
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