Painter

Solar Turbines Incorporated; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off (vacation, holidays)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar in San Diego, CA is seeking a Painter to prepare and paint buildings, parts and equipment. The role requires at least two years of painting experience and knowledge of surface prep, color matching, and airless spray painting.

Safety gear and chemical handling are essential, with responsibilities spanning from prep to finish, under state regulations. The position is full-time in an industrial setting, offering a pay range of $21.00 to $33.41 per hour with comprehensive benefits and

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years of painting experience in commercial, residential, or industrial settings.
• Knowledge of surface prep techniques: scraping, sanding, patching, crack repair.
• Ability to match colors and mix paints accurately.
• Experience painting and applying protective coatings with brushes, rollers, and airless spray equipment.
• Must safely use PPE, including respirators, and handle paints, coatings and APCD-approved chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare items for painting using appropriate equipment.
• Perform hand and spray painting of buildings, parts, assemblies and equipment.
• Operate line striping machines, chipping hammers, sanders, spraying and drying booths.
• Change filters, nozzles and hoses as needed.
• Follow facility and state requirements for paint use, storage and disposal.

Skills

Surface preparation

Color matching

Paint application

PPE usage

Airless spray equipment

Safety compliance

Paints & coatings knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

## PainterApply: San Diego, California: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R0000402022**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.**About the Role:**Prepare and paint buildings, parts, assemblies, facility items, and equipment. **Work Performed:*** Using the necessary equipment, prepare any item for painting. Perform hand and spray painting of new and old building structures, plant equipment, tools, furniture, parts, subassemblies, assemblies, and finished products.* Operate line striping machines, chipping hammers, portable sand blast equipment, power sanders, spraying, and drying booths or related equipment.* Change filters, nozzles, hoses, as required.* Surface preparation includes cleaning, sanding, chipping, sand or water blasting and patch.* Follow all facility and state requirements for paint use, storage and disposal **Minimum Qualifications:*** High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.* Minimum of two (2) years of experience in commercial, residential, or industrial painting.* Knowledge of surface preparation techniques, including scraping, sanding, patching, and crack repair.* Ability to match colors and mix paints accurately.* Experience applying paints and protective coatings using brushes, rollers, and airless spray equipment.* Ability to safely use and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators.* Knowledge of and ability to work with various paints, coatings, adhesives, and APCD-approved chemicals. ***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.*** ### ### **Summary Pay Range:**$21.00 - $33.41Compensation 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:**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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.