Painter

Solar TurbinesWamego, KS
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. Using the necessary equipment, perform hand and spray painting of parts, subassemblies, assemblies, and finished products. Operate power sanders, spraying, and drying booths or related equipment. As a painter at Solar Wamego, you will: Prepare parts for painting through sanding and greasing Operate paint equipment all while ensuring safety, quality and standard work are followed. Use jib and overhead cranes to manually position parts and product. Work in a clean, well-ventilated, safe environment

Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous paint application experience
  • Previous experience in manufacturing or paint environment

Responsibilities

  • Prepare parts for painting through sanding and greasing
  • Operate paint equipment all while ensuring safety, quality and standard work are followed.
  • Use jib and overhead cranes to manually position parts and product.
  • Perform hand and spray painting of parts, subassemblies, assemblies, and finished products.
  • Operate power sanders, spraying, and drying booths or related equipment.

Benefits

  • 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
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