Paint Apprentice- 1st shift

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day One Benefits

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in North Little Rock, AR is seeking a Paint Apprentice on the 1st shift. Earn $21.75/hour with Day One benefits and comprehensive health and retirement options.

You will assemble/test parts and support paint operations, including masking, seam seal, and paint application on wheel loaders and graders. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and basic welding/paint line experience; willingness to learn Lean principles and safety practices, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Willingness to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
• Willingness to adapt to various operations.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Participates in Lean principle identification and waste elimination.
• Provides process feedback and improvement ideas.
• Paints parts using liquid and/or powder applications per instructions.
• Maintains safety and quality standards on the paint line.

Skills

Lean Principles

Process Troubleshooting

Continuous Improvement

Safety Awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Paint Application Certification

Tools

Paint Line Equipment

Masking Tools

Job description

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.

Your Work Shapes Our World

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 Apprentice on our 1st shift team earning day ONE benefits and a starting wage of $21.75/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.

Pay Rate and Schedule:

• The position includes a wage of $21.75/hour and a comprehensive benefit program!
• Openings available on 1st shift: Monday - Friday, 7am - 3 pm. Overtime opportunities may be available on a voluntary basis based on business needs and with leader prior authorization.

In this role, you will:

• Participates in the identification and implementation of Lean Principles; Understand, Identify and Eliminate Wastes.
• Training within multiple operations in their assigned area to maximize the area’s ability to respond to changing needs.
• Load, Masking, Seam Seal, Paint Application, Demask & Unloading Structures from the Paint Line
• Participate in process troubleshooting and help to determine root cause.
• Provide process feedback and improvement ideas through Continuous Improvement Cards.
• Safely perform sanding operations following standard work instructions.
• Properly identify paint defects according engineering specifications
• Properly identify metal substrate defects according to engineering specifications
• Properly mix paint according to engineering specified mix ratios
• Paints parts using liquid and/or powder application and follows proper painting techniques
• Properly adjust/maintain equipment, to achieve highest safety, velocity, and quality standards

What you will have:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Willingness and ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• Willingness and ability to adapt to various operations
• Willingness and ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Minimum One (1) year of experience with:
  • Liquid Paint Application Process and/or
  • Powder Paint Application Process and/or
  • Paint Masking, Seam Seal & Touch-up
• Paint Application Certification
• Ability to Work Safely & Wear Required Personal Protective Equipment
• Ability to Follow Standard Work Instructions
• Ability to Work Overtime to Support Production Demands

Physical Job Requirements - Production:

• Constantly stands on concrete floors while retrieving parts/tools and completing tasks at assigned workstation. Walks on concrete floors while retrieving parts/tools from distances of a few feet to approximately 80 feet; frequently to constantly throughout the shift.
• Sits on scooter or creeper (close to floor) on occasional basis to position body under the machine or at the bottom of the part or machine.
• Kneels on an occasional basis to position body under at the bottom of the part or machine
• Squats on a frequent basis to lift material/tools from a cart to the point of operation. Employee may need to remain in a static squatted position for a few minutes at a time on an occasional basis.
• Climbs up and down stairs, platforms, and ladders on an occasional basis up to a height of 15 feet.
• May rotate and bend at the waist while reaching into storage bins and positioning body in front of the machine/part on an occasional basis.
• Reaches with hands/arms in any direction from approximately 3 inches off the floor to overhead range on a frequent basis in any direction. On an occasional basis, the employee may need to hold in a static position with sustained reaching to the waist to head range while pushing or pulling up to 70 lbs to achieve the proper level of torque.
• Frequently lifts, up to 10-15 lbs. throughout the shift. Occasionally lifts, up to 25 lbs; On a rare basis, the employee might lift, up to 35 lbs. On an occasional basis, the employee may need to hold in a static position with sustained reaching to the waist to head range while holding 10-15 lbs.
• Frequently operates heavy equipment or machinery.
• Frequently bends the neck forward. Occasionally twists the neck, tilts the neck sideways or extends the neck to look in different directions. On a rare basis, the employee may have to hold their neck in a static position for a few minutes at a time.
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hand or hands, constantly with a light to moderate grip. Occasionally, a forceful grip maybe needed to assemble parts into the correct position.
• Occasional exposure to vibration tools
• Occasionally uses fingers to operate computer and frequently uses fingers to operate hoist controls

Additional Information:

• Overtime is available, based on business need.
• You'll have the opportunity for pay increases annually based on performance.
• You'll have the opportunity for a quarterly bonus.
• Day One Benefits!