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About this Painter role at Caterpillar

Caterpillar · Onsite · San Diego, California

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 - $33.41

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.

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How this Painter salary compares

This role pays $56,586/yr — in line with the typical range for Painter roles.

$39,905 median $50,274 $65,614

Typical range $44,439–$57,728/yr, from 181 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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