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About this Industrial Painter Assistant role at Caterpillar

Caterpillar · Onsite · San Diego, California

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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.

  • Perform chemical processing operations working from process specifications, standards, and written or oral instructions.

  • Perform material and processing operations such as vibrasorb, sand, bead or shot blasting, tumbling, and/or non-atmospheric controlled fields working from process specifications, standards, and written or oral instruction.

  • Group and load parts to utilize equipment efficiently and assure uniform treatment.

  • Make a visual check of parts following treatment to ensure that surface treatment meets specifications.

  • Maintain records as required.

  • Check own work In the process for compliance with requirements and good shop practice.

  • Add proper solution to tanks as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

  • Ability to work overtime as needed

  • Willing to work any shift

Compensation & Benefits

Base rate for this role ranges from $20.00-$23.34. Actual rate will be based on experience. The total rewards package, beyond base salary includes:

  • Annual incentive bonus plan*
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day 1
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
  • 401(k) Savings Plan including company match
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
  • Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines

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. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posting Dates:

September 10, 2026 - September 24, 2026

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.

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How this Painter salary compares

This role pays $45,074/yrin line with the typical range for Painter roles.

$39,562 median $50,274 $74,547

Typical range $43,652–$60,320/yr, from 195 comparable Painter listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Painter salary insights →

About Caterpillar

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the

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