**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. **This position supports the paint line but does not require previous paint experience to be considered for the role so apply today!!** **What you will do:** As a paint technician, you will operate powder coat, paint, or other equipment to apply industrial powder coat or paint on metals or products according to the specified work order and other duties as assigned. You must follow required safety procedures at all times. You may work in the areas of shot blast operator, powder painter, caulker, blow off operator, loader/unloader, masker/demasker and pre-inspector. **What you have:** + Prior work experience + Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods + Ability to perform repetitive operations + Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. **Top candidates will also have:** + Experience in shot blast operations + Experience in fabrication powder coat painting + Experience in top coat, prime coat and electrostatic paint + Ability to read blueprints / engineering drawings **What you will get:** You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional – and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) paid holidays, paid time off and paid training that begin on day one of employment! **1st Shift:** $17.41/hour + Womack Location: Start time determined by role, eight-hour shift beginning at either 5:30 a.m., 6:30 a.m. or7 a.m. + Boone Trail Location: Eight-hour shift beginning at 5:30 a.m. ​ **3rd Shift:** $18.80/hour (includes 8% night shift premium) + Womack Location: Start time determined by role, eight-hour shift beginning at either 9:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m. or 11 p.m. + Boone Trail Location: Eight-hour shift beginning at 9:30 p.m. ****Role** **requires** **overtime as needed to support business needs** ***** ***** **Additional Information** :  + Resumes are encouraged. Do not submit a blank application without work history or a resume. This may lead todisqualification. + Successful candidates must pass an online assessment, interview, background check, drug screen and medical review. **About Caterpillar** Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. 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. **Posting Dates:** October 21, 2024 - November 8, 2024 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .