Painter

Solar Turbines; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a skilled painter to prepare and paint buildings, parts, assemblies, and equipment at its facilities in the United States. The role involves surface preparation, use of spray equipment, and adherence to safety and environmental guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years of painting experience, color-matching ability, and proficiency with PPE. This on-site role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive pay range.

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 PPE, including respirators.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with various paints, coatings, adhesives, and APCD-approved chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and paint buildings, parts, assemblies, facility items, and equipment.
• 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.

Skills

Paint prep

Hand & spray painting

Color matching

PPE usage

Surface prep techniques

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

Airless spray equipment

Spray booths

Portable sandblast equipment

Job description

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

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 - $33.41

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

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.