Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

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.

3rd Shift - Full Time

Prepare, prime and paint parts, sub-assemblies and complete machines, both prime and finish coats. Operate booth and have working knowledge of the paint vault equipment. Operate shot blast to clean materials. Identify material. Utilize and conform to standard work when available.

Requirements:

Previous paint experience in a manufacturing environment

Secure job assignment and partial instruction for routine and ordinary work, facilities and materials.

Determine sequence of operations.

Identify, clean and prepare parts, sub-assemblies, and complete and complex machines for painting using wire brushes, scrapers, solvents, emery cloth, sandpaper, masking, etc.

Position work manually or with jib or overhead crane.

Mix paints and thin or heat to proper viscosity.

Apply evenly with hand brush or spray gun maintaining proper stroke, spray pattern, nozzle adjustment, paint, and air pressures.

Apply finish coat to the product in order to meet the specified quality standards.

May apply decals as required.

Protect other work while painting.

Clean facilities after use.

Perform above operations on parts, and sub-assemblies such as frames, gears, drums, sheaves, links, booms, dippers, walkways, cabs, railings, and houses, complete machines and other of similar complexity.

Identify and position work piece onto transfer car manually or with jib or overhead crane. Position transfer car in shot blast using shop mule, crane or winch.

Operate shot blast, etc.

Keep facilities, materials and work area clean and orderly, exercising care in their use and assisting in their maintenance as required.

Conform to safety and inspection requirements.

Additional Information:

This position is located at the Caterpillar manufacturing facility located in South Milwaukee, WI

3d shift - Full Time

The hourly rate depending on experience is Step 1 -$26.86  Step 2 - $27.97  Step 3 - $29.10 hr plus a $1.00 shift differential for 3rd shift.

No relocation assistance is available.

Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We owe it to our employees and families to work in a safe and secure workplace. All candidates for employment must successfully pass a preemployment drug screen for prohibited substances as well as a medical evaluation.  

Sign On & Retention Bonus available

Why Caterpillar South Milwaukee?

Competitive Hourly Pay with Shift Differential

All Positions are Full Time                                                                                                              

Bonuses for New Hires and Referrals 

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Bereavement, Jury Duty, Military Duty Paid Benefits, Parental Leave

Benefits Effective Date of Hire - Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)

401k with 6% Company Match

Company Discounts and Voluntary Benefits

Recognition Programs

Employee Assistance Program (includes eligible dependents)

Adoption Assistance Program

Company Provided PPE such as Safety Glasses (includes prescription safety glasses), Safety Boot Reimbursement

Company Provided Uniforms and Caps

Uniform Lockers, Personal Lockers, Showers

Lunchroom with Self-Service Canteen

Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.

Caterpillar is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers

Summary Pay Range:

$26.86 - $33.57

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

March 6, 2025 - April 6, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.     

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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