Paint Quality Technician - 3rd Shift

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

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is hiring a Paint Quality Technician for the 3rd Shift in Sanford, NC. This role involves inspecting painted components, addressing quality issues, and contributing to a continuous improvement environment in a dynamic team setting. Candidates should possess prior paint experience and be able to meet physical demands.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid holidays and time off

Paid training starting from day one

Qualifications

• Prior powder coat paint experience is required.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs and stand for long periods is needed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the quality of painted components and repair minor defects.
• Perform root cause analysis and gather data for quality reporting.

Skills

Powder coat paint experience

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs

Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods

Ability to perform repetitive operations

Job description

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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.

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.

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 will follow 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 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
  
  

What You Will Get

You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a 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!

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

• Womack location: Eight-hour shift beginning at 9:30 p.m.
• Role requires overtime as needed to support business needs**
  
  

Additional Information

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

Posting Dates

June 19, 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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Construction and Machinery Manufacturing

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