Paint Team Lead - 1st Shift Coating Operations

Caterpillar Brazil; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Quarterly bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in North Carolina is seeking a Team Lead in the Paint department to oversee loading and unloading of components and ensure correct sequencing of paint structures for assembly. You will coordinate with fabrication leadership to prioritize work and uphold operator safety at stations.

The role requires ability to lift up to 35 lbs, read blueprints, and perform repetitive tasks. First shift with overtime as needed; competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Paint processing experience or related certificate/degree required.
• Experience with topcoat, prime coat and electrostatic paint.
• Ability to read blueprints / engineering drawings.
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive operations.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Top candidates will have powder coat experience, supervisory history, and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage the loading and unloading of components in the Paint department.
• Ensure correct sequencing of paint structures to support assembly operations.
• Engage with fabrication leadership to prioritize structures.
• Maintain operator safety at loading/unloading stations.
• Seek to meet daily build goals through efficient line operation.

Skills

Paint processing experience

Topcoat, prime coat and electrostatic

Read blueprints / engineering drawings

Prolonged sitting or standing

Repetitive operations

Lift up to 35 lbs

Powder coat paint experience

Supervisory experience

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Paint related certificate or degree (trade school / technical degree)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in North Carolina is seeking a Team Lead in the Paint department to oversee loading and unloading of components and ensure correct sequencing of paint structures for assembly. You will coordinate with fabrication leadership to prioritize work and uphold operator safety at stations.

The role requires ability to lift up to 35 lbs, read blueprints, and perform repetitive tasks. First shift with overtime as needed; competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.