Painter III

Progress Rail - A Caterpillar Company; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled painter to join their dynamic team. This role involves utilizing advanced painting techniques to prepare locomotives for service, ensuring high standards of quality and safety. Candidates should possess experience with industrial painting systems and demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans. If you are looking to advance your career in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Programs

Relocation Bonuses

Sign-on Bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in pressure spray painting, preferably in heavy equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform basic math for measurements.

Responsibilities

• Perform surface preparation, sanding, and painting of locomotives.
• Maintain equipment and assist in preparing locomotives for shipment.

Skills

Pressure Spray Experience

Industrial Painting Systems

Basic PC Knowledge

Blueprint Reading

Problem-Solving Skills

Physical Ability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Spray Guns

Paint Mixers

Power Tools

Job description

Job Title: Painter - Locomotives

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is seeking a skilled painter to join our team. Using state-of-the-art processes, painters are involved in sanding, grinding, prepping, masking, taping, applying decals, and spraying of locomotives. The paint process covers the locomotive interior, exterior, underframe, and truck parts. The Paint Department also oversees the Packaging Department, which prepares the locomotives for shipment.

Location: Indiana

Key Job Elements

1. Move units in and out of booths
2. Power wash units for paint, check for leaks
3. Sand units, mud and glaze dents or grind marks, perform touch-ups and repair flaws
4. Perform surface preparation and masking to apply stencils and decals
5. Responsible for the care, cleaning, and maintenance of booths
6. Assist in preparing locomotives for shipment
7. Maintain equipment and paint kitchen
8. Other duties as assigned

Education / Training

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of one year pressure spray experience, preferably with heavy equipment or industrial painting
• Experience with industrial painting systems including bulk, pressured, siphon, HVLP, and conventional spray with coatings like polyurethane and CARC
• Basic PC knowledge for data entry
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and visual aids
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments, industrial equipment, and hand/power tools
• Ability to perform basic math and measurements
• Strong problem-solving skills and adherence to safety policies
• Ability to set up, maintain, disassemble, and assemble equipment (spray guns, paint mixers, pumps)
• Physical ability to kneel, bend, squat, lift (5-60 lbs), climb stairs/ladders, and work in confined spaces

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (immediate vesting)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance options and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Time-Off
• Employee Assistance and Education Programs
• Recognition and Incentive Programs
• Relocation and Sign-on Bonuses (where applicable)

*Benefits vary by position and employment status.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion across all employment practices.