Paint Quality Technician - 1st & 3rd Shifts

Caterpillar; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Quality Technician 1 in Paint to inspect and ensure the quality of painted components. The role involves analyzing defects, following lean manufacturing practices, and generating reports. Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits are offered from day one of employment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Prior powder coat paint experience is required.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and perform repetitive operations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the quality of painted components and repair minor defects.
• Perform root cause analysis to investigate quality issues.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Job description

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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.

What you will do:

As a Quality Technician 1 in Paint, you will inspect the quality of painted components, repair minor defects and flag major defects for repair and perform root cause analysis to investigate quality issues. You willfollow lean manufacturing, continuous improvement idea reporting, waste elimination and standard work to problem solve and complete job tasks. You will gather data and produce reports for calibration,analysis and review.

What you will get:

You havea lot to offer, so we offeracommitmentin return toyou asa professional– and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits(medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) paid holidays, paid time off and paid training that begin on day one of employment!

1st Shift:$20.20/hour

• Mon-Fri 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

3rd Shift:$21.82/hour (includes 8%-night shift premium)

• Mon-Fri 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM

**Role requires overtime as needed to support business needs**

What you have:

• Prior powder coat paint experience

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods

• Ability to perform repetitive operations

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Top candidates will also have:

• Experience in topcoat, prime coat and electrostatic paint and related defects identification

• Ability to read blueprints / engineering drawings

• Experience in a quality discipline

• Experience operating inspection equipment and gauges

• Experience in data collection and report creation

Additional Information:

• Resumes are encouraged. Do not submit a blank application (no work history / resume). This may lead todisqualification.

• Successful candidates must pass an online assessment, interview, background check, drug screen and medical review.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range:

$20.20 - $25.25

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:

June 23, 2025 - July 1, 2025

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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